Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education Tsing Yi

Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education (Tsing Yi) Department of Engineering (ENG) HD in Mechanical Engineering Part-time Evening (PTE) EG 524701 Induction Meeting 31 August 2017 7: 00 pm

EG 524701 Programme Team Year Programme Leader Deputy Programme Leader 2017 Intake Catter To (2436 8617) (catter@) Alex Chau (24368771) (mhchaualex @)

Student Handbook • Download the Student Handbook from the link: • http: //www. vtc. edu. hk/ive/ty/ admission

New Higher Diploma (n. HD) Programmes Key Features: – Entry Requirement: • Five HKDSE subjects at Level 2 or above, including English Language, Chinese Language and Mathematics; or VTC Diploma in Vocational Education / Foundation Diploma; or Equivalent • One HKALE A-Level subject / Two AS-Level subjects at Grade E or above and Five HKCEE subjects at Grade E / Level 2 or above, including English Language, Chinese Language and Mathematics; or Equivalent – All modules are pegged to Qualification Framework (QF) Levels

Introduction of New Higher Diploma (n. HD) Programmes – Curriculum: 9 semesters completed in 3 years – – – Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 13 weeks Semester 1 Semester 4 Semester 7 13 weeks Semester 2 Semester 5 Semester 8 8 -9 weeks Semester 3 Semester 6 Semester 9 Attendance requirement of 70% Continuous Assessment (CA) marks must be > 20% End-of-Module Assessment (EA) marks must be > 40% Overall Mark (CA + EA) must be > 40% NO Supplementary Coursework / Exam

Notes to Students • Your identity by your Student Number and Class (e. g. 1 PE 01; 1 PE 02; 1 PE 03; 1 PE 04; 1 PE 05; 1 PE 06) in communication • Check regularly with your VTC student email account to check updated Departmental announcement and any urgent re-scheduling of evening class(es). • Students are required to log in their attendance in the Class Attendance System (CAS) by using student ID card

Notes to Students • Normal completion : 3 years (9 semesters) • Maximum registration period: 7 years • Year 1 students are strongly recommended to register all required modules for progressing • Students are required to choose their preferred modules for registration starting from Year 2 through Online Module Selection (OMS) in order to suit their individual pace of study and restudying failed modules.

Curriculum Structure (Year 1) Semester Module Code LAN 3100 LAN 3003 1 ENG 3416 ENG 3209 ENG 3302 Module Title Credit Value Curri. Hrs English & Communication: Workplace Interaction Vocational Chinese Communication I: Putonghua Conversation & Reports Occupational Safety and Health Mathematics for Mechanical Engineering Drawing Sub Total: Dip Award 6 18 Y 6 10 7 26 39 26 Y Y Y 35 127 　 　 ITE 3002 IT Essentials – Technical 6 18 Y English & Communication: Workplace Correspondance WPD: Self-efficacy Enhancement 6 6 18 18 Y 　 LAN 3103 SDD 4001 2 MBS 3126 Mechanical Engineering Principles 10 39 Y MBS 3128 MBS 3124 Basic Electricity & Electronics Computer Aided Drafting 6 6 26 26 40 145 Y Y 　 9 3 6 6 18 9 26 26 27 130 Sub Total: 　 Y 　 3 LAN 4108 SDD 4003 MBS 3129 MBS 3151 　 English & Communication: Persuasive Presentation WPD: SMART in Action Electrical Principles Instrumentation & Measurement Sub Total: * To be conducted on weekdays daytime, special arrangement required. Y Y 　

Curriculum Structure (Year 2) Semester Module Code 4 MBS 4123 MBS 2101 MBS 3127 MBS 3103 MBS 4105 MBS 4123 Module Title Applications of Materials Practical Training for ME I Statics & Dynamics Environmental Awareness Electrical Technology Applications of Materials Sub Total: 　 MBS 4153 MBS 2102 MBS 4124 MBS 4102 5 Project Management Practical Training for ME II Thermodynamics & Heat Transfer Fluid Mechanics Sub Total: 　 　 6 　 Credit Value Curri. Hrs Dip Award 10 4 10 6 10 10 39 26 39 39 Y Y Y 40 169 7 6 10 10 26 52 39 39 Y Y 33 10 156 27 　 LAN 4101 English & Communication: Promotional Materials LAN 4003 Vocational Chinese Communication III: Putonghua Presentations Administrative & Technical Text Writing 9 18 N SDD 4002 MBS 4103 MBS 4109 WPD: Global Vision Advanced Mathematics for Mechanical Engineering Dynamics 3 7 10 9 26 39 39 119 N N N 　 Sub Total: ** To be conducted on weekends, special arrangement required. N

Curriculum Structure (Year 3) Semester 7 Module Code LAN 4107 SDD 4004 MBS 4107 MBS 4110 MBS 4111　 Module Title Curri. Hrs English & Communication: Reports WPD: Integrated Career Development Control and Automation Strength of Materials 9 3 10 10 18 9 39 39 Mechanical Engineering Design 14 52 46 157 6 14 14 24 26 52 52 39 N 58 169 　 24 39 N Sub Total: 　 8 MBS 4191 Dip Award Credit Value Enrichment Module Elective Module 1 Elective Module 2 Industrial Based Student Project Sub Total: 　 N N N 　 9 　 MBS 4191 Industrial Based Student Project 　 　 Sub Total: 24 ** To be conducted on weekends, special arrangement required. 39

Class Notes • Go to https: //moodle. vtc. edu. hk • Select corresponding module. • Print your own notes before each lesson!!!

Credit Transfer / Module Exemption • Credit Transfer – Formal academic achievements obtained that the module concerned is identical in terms of number of credits, intended learning outcomes, the QF level and assessment standards (e. g. same module code passed) • Module Exemption – Formal academic achievements and / or relevant experience with documented evidence of attainment of required learning outcomes. Assessment may be required. • Not normally be allowed credit transfer and / or module exemption for more than 50% of total number of credits of the programme.

Module Exemption by Academic Qualifications • General Education (LAN / ITE / SDD) modules / Vocational (CON / ENG) modules – Application should be submitted to Campus Secretariat (CS) at the beginning of the semester

Module Exemption by Working Experiences • Assessment required ! Modules Practical Training for ME I & II (MBS 2101 & MBS 2102) Whole Person Development modules (SDD 4001, SDD 4002, SDD 4003 & SDD 4004) Industrial Attachment Credit Value Curriculum Hours 4& 6 26 & 52 6+3+ 3+3 = 15 18+9+9 +9 = 45 10 91 Exemption criteria based on working experience* Recognized Training/ qualification 2 years full-time working experience acquired after meeting the minimum entrance requirement Min. 100 hours of working experience in relevant field * Details should refer to relevant exemption forms

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Engineering Training Subsidy Scheme (ETSS) • Who are eligible to apply? – Newly enrolled in the programme (EG 524701) – Cannot apply for other form of government subsidy or financial assistance, e. g. Continuing Education Fund (CEF), Extended Non-means-tested Loan Scheme (ENLS), New Technology Training Scheme (NTTS), etc. • http: //www. vtc. edu. hk/html/tc/about/press_ 745. html

Engineering Training Subsidy Scheme (ETSS) • Procedures for Application: – Apply Online https: //cpe. vtc. edu. hk/admission/ETSS. jsp – Submit the followings: • Hong Kong Identity Card (Both sides) • Bank Account Information – Submission methods: • By email: etss@vtc. edu. hk • By post: In-service Training Office (Engineering), B 322, 20 Tsing Yi Road, Tsing Yi • In Person (within office hours) : B 322, 20 Tsing Yi Road, Tsing Yi

Engineering Training Subsidy Scheme (ETSS) • Deadline for Application: – 30 Sept 2017 • Enquiry: – Telephone/電話: 2435 9423 – E-mail/電郵: etss@vtc. edu. hk