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園藝樹藝及園境管理專業文憑

香港高等教育科技學院
香港高等教育科技學院
最新課程/研討會 Vplus 工程專才
課程編號
ST524208
課程範疇
健康及生命科學, 藝術及設計, 建造環境
課程程度
專業文憑
開辦院校
香港高等教育科技學院
上課時數
280
修業期
1 年
資歷級別
4
資歷學分
80
資歷名冊登記號碼
20/000212/L4
資歷名冊登記有效期
2020.09.01-2027.08.31
HKCAAVQ 編號
20/000212/L4
有關課程開課日期資料,請聯絡香港高等教育科技學院

Programme Description
This professional programme (PDHALM) is designed essentially to meet the demands from the industry for horticultural and arboricultural practitioners as well as landscape works supervisors. It provides a broad-based framework for the study level (Level 4) modules, and emphasizes horticultural principles and practices, plant science, tree risk assessment and landscape management, blending together the essential intellectual and practical skills that match the industry’s requirements best. Students will be awarded an intermediate award, namely, Professional Certificate in Horticulture and Arboriculture (PCHA), upon satisfactory completion of the first four core modules.

 

The programme will be delivered by face-to-face instruction. Within the 280 contact hours, various methods will be employed to facilitate learning and teaching, such as lecture, tutorial, workshop, practical session and site visit. By enrolling this programme, students will acquire the value, knowledge and skill for lifelong learning, and enhanced employability to enter the rapidly growing landscape and greening industry.

 

Professional Recognition
Both Professional Diploma (PDHALM) and Professional Certificate (PCHA) programmes are recognized as “Academic Qualifications” of Arborist, and as “Academic/Professional Qualifications” of Tree Risk Assessor, in vetting application for Arborists and Tree Risk Assessors under Registration Scheme for Tree Management Personnel of Hong Kong SAR Government.


Graduates are eligible to apply for memberships of (subject to fulfilment of additional requirement on relevant working experience as appropriate):

1.      Accredited Arborist of the Hong Kong Institute of Landscape Architects

2.      Technician Membership of the Arboricultural Association (UK)

3.      Membership of the Chartered Institute of Horticulture (UK)

     

    Academic and Professional articulation pathway 
    Graduates are eligible to apply for QF level 5 degree program Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Horticulture, Arboriculture and Landscape Management Top up Year 3 entry (Part-time or Full-time mode) given that they had at least five years of relevant working experience. Study duration is around 2 to 3 years for part-time mode and 2 years for full time mode.

     

    Teaching Staff
    Qualified teaching staff will include teachers from experienced specialists and professionals in the related field from both the public and private sectors.

     

    Assessment and Award
    A student is eligible for the Professional Diploma in Horticulture, Arboriculture and Landscape Management (PDHALM) award if all of the following conditions are satisfied:

    1.      Accumulation of 80 QF Credit Points; 

    2.      Attend at least 70% of contact hours for each module;

    3.      Achieve a minimum average pass mark of 40% across all assessment items for each module.  Supplementary exam or re-submission of assessment items would be arranged within 3 months of the end date of each module at the discretion of the module convenor.

       

      Intermediate Exit Award
      A student is eligible for the Professional Certificate in Horticulture and Arboriculture (PCHA) award if all of the following conditions are satisfied:

      1.     Accumulation of 48 QF Credit Points;

      2.     Attend at least 70% of contact hours for each of the four designated modules;

      3.     Achieve a minimum average pass mark of 40% across all assessment items for each designated module.  Supplementary exam or re-submission of assessment items would be arranged within 3 months of the end date of each module at the discretion of the module convenor.


      入學條件

      - Five HKDSE subjects at Level 2 or above, including English Language and Chinese Language, or equivalent, with at least 1 year’s relevant working experience; OR

      - 5 passes in the HKCEE (including English Language – Grade E/ Level 2) or equivalent, with at least 1 year’s relevant working experience; OR

      - Mature applicants at the age of 21 or above by the commence day of the targeted round of programme offering, with at least 1 year’s relevant working experience.

      Applicants with award(s) in relevant stream(s) will be considered case-by-case. Individual module exemption may be granted subject to THEi’s Academic Policies and Regulations.


      備註

      Class Schedule

      AY2024/25 Class A - to be commenced in 30 October 2024

      Professional Diploma in Horticulture, Arboriculture and Landscape Management (PDHALM): Please choose ”ST524208_PD_2024A”

      Professional Certificate in Horticulture Arboriculture (PCHA): Please choose ”ST524208_PC_2024A”

      Wednesday evening

      Saturday morning and/or Saturday afternoon

       

      Duration

      Approximately 1 year for the Professional Diploma (PDHALM).

      Approximately 6 months for the Professional Certificate (PCHA).

       

      Delivery Mode
      Part-time, weekday evening and/or weekend classes

       

      Tuition Fee and Caution Money
      Program tuition fee and approximate amount of Vplus subsidy are listed below.

       

      Program Tuition Fee Vplus Subsidy
      (approximate amount) #
      Tuition fee After Vplus Subsidy (approximate amount) #

      PDHALM  
       
      HK$52,800   HK$31,680 HK$21,120

      PCHA
       
      HK$36,480  HK$21,888 HK$14,592

       # Enrolled students should apply for Vplus subsidy Scheme and submit necessary documents for approval on their own sake. The tuition fee will be reimbursed by instalments at the end of each term of the programme upon successful completion. The above subsidy is calculated based on current Vplus subsidy scheme, please refer to Vplus Subsidy Scheme website for latest arrangement, and is subject to change.

      *HK$400 will be collected as the caution money during application

      Class will run subject to sufficient enrolments.  In the unlikely instance where a class has to be cancelled, cheques received for payment of tuition fee and caution money will be returned to applicants.

       

      Medium of Instruction
      Teaching material in English, delivered in Cantonese

       

      Venue

      Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong (Chai Wan Campus)

      133 Shing Tai Road, Chai Wan, Hong Kong

       

      Application Period

      AY2024/25 Class A

      7 August 2024  -  13 October 2024
       

      Proof of work experience

      Note on the document of proof for applicant's work experice:

      For Current work experience:

      • Duly filled and signed "Proof of work experice" form by current employer (Click here to download), OR
      • Employment contract, reference letter

      For Previous work expericene:

      • Employment contract, letter of service, reference letter (which clearly state your name, job title, job duty, working period) issued by employer / representative of employer will be accepted as a proof of previous jobs, OR
      • Duly filled and signed “Proof of work experience” form by past employer (Click here to download)

      Fees are subject to annual reviews.  THEi reserves the right to cancel any programme/class, revise programme content or change the class commencement date/class venue if circumstances so warrant.

      - Submit Online Application Form in VTC Continue and Professional Education (CPE) website (https://cpe.vtc.edu.hk/)

      - Create an account or login via https://cpe.vtc.edu.hk/admission/login.php

      - Access the program info page on VTC Continue and Professional Education (CPE) website (HERE

      - Under “Program Class”, please choose the program you wish to enrol:

      • Professional Diploma in Horticulture, Arboriculture and Landscape Management (PDHALM): Please choose “ST524208_PD_2024A”
      • Professional Certificate in Horticulture Arboriculture (PCHA): Please choose “ST524208_PC_2024A"

      - Click on the “Apply Online” icon of the corresponding program

       

      *Upon acceptance of admission offer, payment of Tuition Fee will be arranged in due course.

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