Professional Diploma in Power Engineering

IVE - Engineering

Overview

Programme Code

EG424410P

Subject Area

Engineering - Electrical & Electronic

Programme Type

Professional Diploma

Offering Institution

IVE - Engineering

Contact Hours

296

QF Level

QF Credits

146

QF Registration No.

17/000653/L4

QF Registration Validity Period

2017.09.01-2026.08.31

Programme Class

Please contact 3757 9237 for the details of class commencement date

Programme Details

Programme Description

This programme aims to provide the trade practitioners specific vocational and professional education & training in some key areas of Power Engineering including permit-to-work safety system, design, installation, testing and commissioning, operation and maintenance of the high-voltage power systems.

Programme Structure (Core + Power Systems or Power Plants Stream)

Core

EEE4001X - Safe Operation and Maintenance of High Voltage Installations (39 hrs)*

EEE4002X - Design of High Voltage Power Supply Systems (52 hrs)*

EEE4003X - Practices of Inspection, Testing and Commissioning on High Voltage Switchboard and its Ancillary Equipment (52 hrs)*

Power Systems Stream

EEE4004X - Power System Protection and Control System (33 hrs)

EEE4005X - Power System Cables (33 hrs)

EEE4006X - Power System Overhead Lines (30 hrs)

EEE4007X - Power System Plant Equipment (30 hrs)

EEE4008X - Power System Planning & Design (27 hrs)

Power Plants Stream

EEE4022X - Control and Automation (36 hrs)

EEE4023X - Electrical Rotating Machines (27 hrs)

EEE4024X - Materials and Chemistry (30 hrs)

EEE4025X - Mechanical Equipment (36 hrs)

EEE4026X - Electrical Systems (24 hrs)

Learners should select the module set of either Power Systems Stream or Power Plants Stream for completion of the Professional Diploma.

*High Voltage part of the programme, learners may apply for an award, Professional Certificate in High Voltage Engineering, after completion of these three modules.

Assessment

Students' performance in each module is assessed by Continuous Assessment (CA) and End-of-Module Assessment (EA). Assessments are conducted in English.

Schedule

- 2 to 3 nights per week, 18:45 - 21:45

- Practical lessons may be arranged in Saturday (13:00 - 17:00 or 18:00 - 22:00), detail arrangement will be announced during class.

- In special circumstances, some lessons may be conducted in online mode.

- Duration: 296 hrs. The whole programme can be completed in around 12 to 15 months.

External Recognition

The programme is accredited by Electrical and Mechanical Services Department as one of the approved training programmes serving the high-voltage engineering industry. Learners may register as Grade H Registered Electrical Worker (REW) if he/she has already held a Grade B or Grade C REW certificate at the time when he/she has completed part of the PD programme and obtained the intermediate award, i.e. Professional Certificate in High Voltage Engineering.

Entry Requirements

Five HKCEE subjects at Grade E/Level 2 or above, including English and Chinese Languages, or equivalent, with two years’ relevant work experience; or

Five HKDSE subjects at Level 2 or above, including English and Chinese Languages, or equivalent, with one year’s relevant work experience; or
Relevant RPL qualification(s) at QF Level 3 or above AND a pass in an entrance assessment, which can be either oral or written; or

Hold a QF Level 3 qualification or equivalent, with two years’ relevant work experience; or

21 years old or above with 2 years relevant working experience, may be admitted subject to passing an interview and / or aptitude test, if necessary.

Preference will be given to those applicants who are holding a Grade B or Grade C certificate under Cap. 406D Electricity (Registration) Regulations.

Financial Assistance Scheme

Vplus Subsidy Scheme

With Vplus Engineering under the Vplus Subsidy Scheme, eligible students may apply up to 60% reimbursement of their tuition fee, totalling a maximum amount of $45,000. For details, please visit: https://bit.ly/311sWgA

Continuing Education Fund

This course has been included in the list of reimbursable courses under Continuing Education Fund.

CEF Course Code

36F135107

CEF Course Name

Professional Diploma in Power Engineering

CEF Effective Date

2021.08.26

Valid CEF Until

2025.08.25

Enrollment Method

Applicants can use the "Apply Online" function, which available from the programme website and login to the Online Enrolment System to submit their applications.

Programme Class

EG424410P-5: Power Systems Stream

EG424410P-PL4: Power Plants Stream

Application Deadline: 10/1/2021

Enquiry Channels

(Mon-Fri: 09:00-17:00)

Whatsapp: 90815283

Tel: 2435 9423

Fax: 2432 2253

Email: EDiT@vtc.edu.hk

Website: EDiT.vtc.edu.hk