Higher Diploma

Programme Code:	8C125-ASE
Academic Division:	Division of Science, Engineering and Health Studies
Programme Leader:	MOK, Hing-tung
Deputy Programme Leader:	PANG, Man-kit Peter
WhatsApp:	66395934

Programme Code:	8C125-ASE
Programme Leader:
Deputy Programme Leader:	Mr PANG, Peter Man-kit
Assistant Programme Leader:

What is this programme about?

• Why this programme?Articulation rate nearly 95% in 2022

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  • Articulation rate nearly 95% in 2022 
  • Equips you with fundamental principles and practices of aircraft services engineering for developing your career in the aviation industry
  • Extensive and practical training modules supported by the Industrial Centre of PolyU
  • Joint activities with major industry partners

  This programme equips you with theories, practical training and applications in  the field of aviation engineering. Through theoretical modules, laboratory sessions, practical training, projects and internship opportunities, you can understand the fundamentals of aircraft services engineering and gain practical skills for future career development in the field of aviation engineering.

  HKCC Associate Degree/ Higher Diploma programmes are listed on the Qualifications Register (QR) of The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR); the qualification is recognised under the Qualifications Framework (QF) and is commensurate with Level 4 of the Generic Level Descriptors. For details of the QR and QF, please click here
  
  
  
  

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• What will I learn?Curriculum Structure
  You are required to take, in two years, 23-25 subjects in total, comprising 8-9 General Education Subjects and 15-16 Discipline-specific Subjects.

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  Curriculum Structure⁺

  You are required to take, in two years, 23-25 subjects in total, comprising 8-9 General Education Subjects and 15-16 Discipline-specific Subjects.

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  General Education Subjects

  6-7 Compulsory Subjects
  Language Subjects

  • Academic English (Science and Technology) I OR English for Academic Studies (Science and Technology) I
  • Academic English (Science and Technology) II OR English for Academic Studies (Science and Technology) II
  • Chinese Communication for College Students (Cantonese Version) ^C OR Chinese Communication for College Students (Putonghua Version) ^C OR Elementary Chinese ^{E & C ~}

  Mathematics Subjects

  • Calculus and Linear Algebra
  • Statistics and Vector Algebra
  • Foundation Mathematics^

  Essential Components of General Education (Non-credit bearing)

  • Two e-modules:

  1. Academic Integrity
  2. National Education 

  ^~ Students who are non-Chinese speakers, or whose Chinese standards are at junior secondary level or below are required to take this subject.

  2 Elective Subjects^*# (from the following cluster areas)

  • Chinese History and Culture
  • Cultures, Organisations, Societies and Globalisation
  • Human Nature, Relations and Development
  • Language and Communication
  • Science, Technology and Environment

  For the full list of more than 25 General Education subjects, please click here.

  Medium of Instruction: Most subjects are taught in English, although due to their nature and objectives, some subjects are taught in Chinese. Language subjects are taught in the language in question.
  
  E & C English and Chinese
  C        Chinese

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  Discipline-specific Subjects

  6-7 Compulsory Subjects

  • Basic Circuit Analysis and Electronics
  • Computer and Engineering Fundamentals
  • Engineering Mathematics
  • Engineering Mechanics I
  • Ethics and Professionalism
  • Multidisciplinary Engineering Project
  • Elementary Mechanics and Electricity^

  ^ This is a foundation subject.
  

  7 Discipline-specific Subjects 

  • Aircraft Engines
  • Aircraft Hardware and Fabrication
  • Aircraft Materials
  • Composites Fundamentals
  • Engineering Mechanics II
  • Flight Control Systems
  • Introduction to Flight Performance

  2 Elective Subjects 

  • Avionics Installation and Maintenance
  • Digital Machining Systems
  • Logistics and Stores Management
  • Non-destructive Inspection

  ^* Exemptions
  

  HKDSE Result	Subject Exempted
  Level 2 or above in HKDSE Mathematics Extended Module 1 or Module 2	Foundation Mathematics
  Level 3 or above in HKDSE Physics or Physics component in Combined Science	Elementary Mechanics and Electricity

  ⁺For students admitted from 2022/23
  ^#Offering of individual elective subjects is subject to resources and quota availability.
  
  Medium of Instruction: Most subjects are taught in English, although due to their nature and objectives, some subjects are taught in Chinese. Language subjects are taught in the language in question.

  E & C English and Chinese
  C        Chinese

• Where will I go after HKCC?Articulation Track Record of Graduates
  Over 15 local bachelor's degree programmes have admitted ...

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  Articulation Track Record of Graduates

  Over 15 local bachelor's degree programmes have admitted graduates from HKCC's Higher Diploma in Aircraft Services Engineering. For the articulation track record of graduates, please click here.

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  Career Prospects

  • Aircraft Services
  • Engineering Design
  • Manufacturing Sector

  No graduates of this programme in 2022 engaged in employment.

  Source: HKCC Graduate Survey 2022 (figures as of October 2022)

• Admission Score

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  Admission Score for this programme (2022/23 Cohort):

  14.21 (Mean); 21 (Highest)

  Click here to view admission score (2021/22 Cohort) for all programmes.