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Electrical Power Systems
| Class Code | Commencement Date | Class Location | Medium of Instruction | Apply Online | Class Remarks | Class Status |
| 1532-16 | 2026.03.30 |
Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education (Kwai Chung)
Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education (Kwai Chung) |
Cantonese supplemented with English |
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Proposed Dates :30 March 2026 (Mon)
Totally 13 evenings, 39 hours Time : 19:00-22:00 Venue : IVE (Kwai Chung) and IVE (Tsing Yi) |
- Layout of power generation, transmission & distribution systems, main switch-room, main switch-board and transformer room
- Functions and applications of essential components in power transmission and distribution systems
- Radial, ring and inter-connectors for distribution system
- Parameters for typical networks; series impedance, shunt admittance, T and π- networks
- Short and medium transmission line models and their effects in the process of power transmission
- Effects of power factor on power distribution system
- Causes and solutions to voltage dip and transient current in supply systems
- Calculations of electricity bills on block rate and two-part tariff
- Power factor correction for maximum saving
- Causes of faults in power systems and ways to restraint fault current
- Per unit system, fault calculation in power system networks
- Protection schemes in power systems networks
Schedule : 1 evening per week, 19:00-22:00
Duration : 39 hours (13 lectures @ 3 hours)
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Award :
Certificate of Attainment is awarded upon satisfaction of the attendance requirement of 70%; Pass of assignments, lab projects, test & final exam
Remarks :
Starting from September 2024, only electronic lecture notes would be provided for this programme
Entry Requirements
Suitable for applicants who has knowledge in Electrical Engineering.
Suitable for the following higher diploma graduates so as to meet the academic requirements for registration as Grade B Electrical Worker by the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department.
- HD in Energy Management Services (Programme Code: 71311)
- HD in Environmental Engineering and Energy Management (Programme Code: 71313)
- HD in Intelligent Buildings and Automation Engineering (Programme Code: 71306A/71906A)
- HD in Electrical and Mechanical Services (Programme Code: 91313)
- HD in Intelligent Building Technology and Automation Engineering (Programme Code: 71316)*
*completion of one more bridging module "Electrical machines and Drives" is needed
Financial Assistance Scheme
The Lifelong Learning Subsidy is eligible for the graduates of Degree, Higher Diploma, Diploma of Foundation Studies / Foundation Diploma, Diploma of Vocational Education / Diploma in Vocational Education, Diploma of Vocational Baccalaureate and Diploma Yi Jin / Yi Jin Diploma programmes offered by the VTC.
Applicants have to apply the course via the Lifelong Learning Mobile App/Platform, please visit the following website for details:
Eligibility
https://lifelonglearning.vtc.edu.hk/news/60af5e8c9f131a001f5085c1
VTC Lifelong Learning
Applicants can use the "Apply Online" function, which available from the programme website and login to the Online Enrolment System to submit their applications.
(Mon-Fri: 09:00-12:30, 13:30 -17:00)
Tel / WhatsApp: 9081 5283
Fax: 2432 2253
Email: EDIT@vtc.edu.hk
Website: EDIT.vtc.edu.hk
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WhatsApp: 9081 5283
Fax: 2432 2253
Email: EDIT@vtc.edu.hk
Website: EDIT.vtc.edu.hk
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