Barrier Free Access Design for Buildings



Class Code | Commencement Date | Class Location | Medium of Instruction | Apply Online | Class Remarks | Class Status |
1168-6(NEW) | 2025.07.15 |
Kowloon Technical School, 332-334 Cheung Sha Wan Road, Sham Shui Po, Kowloon
Kowloon Technical School, 332-334 Cheung Sha Wan Road, Sham Shui Po, Kowloon |
Cantonese |
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Indicative Course Contents
● The evolution of the concept of “barrier free” design, international conventions and local statutory requirements, overseas and local good and bad practices
● The Disability Discrimination Ordinance & Building (Planning) Regulations, etc.
● Introduction of Design Manual – Barrier Free Access 2008
● The extent of the application of the design manual
● Anthropometrics
● Wheelchair transfer and movement
● Slip resistance of floor materials
● Luminous contrast
● Buildings / structures including auditoriums, hotels, carparks, access routes, ramps, drop kerbs, staircases, handrails, corridors,etc.
● Building services covering switches and controls, fire alarm systems, public telephones, vertical lifting platforms, drinking fountains, etc.
● Design guidelines for the elderly and elderly with frailty
Entry Requirements
Suitable for applicants who are interested in this course
Remarks
Award
- Certificate of Attendance will be issued to course participants who meet the attendance requirement.
Complete the Application Form together with a crossed cheque payable to "Vocational Training Council" for the Course Fee and submit to:
Engineering Discipline In-service Training
HK Institute of Vocational Education (Tsing Yi)
B322, 20, Tsing Yi Rd, Tsing Yi Island, N.T.
(Mon-Fri: 09:00-17:00)
WhatsApp: 9081 5283
Fax: 2432 2253
Email: EDIT@vtc.edu.hk
Website: EDIT.vtc.edu.hk