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2021-05-07 10:30
Last update date: 2021-05-07 10:48
The government continues to invest in infrastructure projects, and the total value of construction projects in the next few years will increase to about 300 billion yuan per year, creating more than 300,000 job opportunities⁺.
With the development of various large-scale projects, various types of work in the construction industry will continue to require professionals.
Since its establishment, the Hong Kong Institute of Construction (Academy) has been committed to optimizing and developing new courses, actively developing the second to fourth level of the qualifications framework, and gradually implementing the blueprint of the "Construction Industry Vocational Development Plan" to provide young people aspiring to join the construction industry. Provide a "through-train" perfect linkage mechanism and professional talent development ladder to assist them in the dual-track development of skills and academics to become knowledge-based technical talents, grasp the development opportunities of "Construction Industry 2.0", and promote the sustainable development of the construction industry.
Improving the connection ladder and integrating innovative technology
According to the "Construction Industry Vocational Development Program", the college took the lead in launching the optimized one-year full-time "Certificate of Construction" course (providing 8 subjects, all of which have obtained the second level of the QF) and "Diploma of Construction" in the 2021/22 academic year "Courses (providing 10 subjects, of which 6 subjects have achieved the third level of the QF), and plan to launch an optimized two-year full-time "Advanced Diploma" course in the 2022/23 academic year, and provide construction diploma graduates A new part-time "Professional Diploma in Construction-Specialized Industry" ⁺⁺ course that can be advanced to the university.
The college has a building information simulation (BIM) innovation and development center to provide students with innovative technology training.
The optimized "Construction Certificate" and "Construction Diploma" courses, in addition to technical training and related theoretical knowledge, will also incorporate the latest technology applications and knowledge in the construction industry, such as "MiC-Modular Integrated Construction", Building Information Modelling (BIM-Building Information Modelling), Internet of Things (IoT-Internet of Things), etc.; it also includes whole-person development elements and basic ability subjects to improve students' communication skills, professional ethics, safety ethics, and technology applications. Understanding also lays a good foundation for them to continue their education.
Dual-track development fosters industry managers
The optimized "Construction Certificate" and "Construction Diploma" graduates can simultaneously take part-time advanced courses and participate in the two-year "Recognized Technical Professionals Training Program" to achieve dual-track development of skills and academics, with the goal of becoming an industry leader. Manage people.
In terms of skills upgrading, the "Approved Technical Professional Training Program" is an apprenticeship program provided by the college and partner employers for graduates. Through systematic on-the-job training, combined with the college’s technical assessment, safety training, soft power and even innovation and technology elements The strength consolidation program of etc. effectively trains young graduates to become knowledge-based senior technicians.
The monthly salary of the program ranges from HK$14,000 to $24,500 in the first year, and from HK$18,000 to $26,500 in the following year^. Graduates can continue to study and develop skills while earning a stable income. After completing the program and passing the graduation assessment, they can be exempted from testing to obtain advanced levels. Qualifications of a skilled worker (great job).
Outstanding college graduates represent Hong Kong to participate in the World Skills Competition.
In terms of the advancement ladder, graduates of the "Construction Diploma" can progress to the "Construction Diploma-Specialized Industry" provided by the college. The college is in contact with relevant colleges and universities to explore as a "Construction Diploma-Specialized Industry" ⁺⁺ graduates The feasibility of providing part-time applied degree courses.
"Certificate of Construction" graduates can apply for the part-time "Diploma of Construction" course provided by the college to improve their academic qualifications.
The college actively promotes whole-person development and organizes various activities including adventure training, sports competitions, volunteer services, etc., to fully take care of the physical and mental growth of students
Sign the letter of intent with the relevant colleges and universities for further study arrangements
In order to implement the "Construction Industry Vocational Professional Development Plan" articulation arrangement, the college signed a letter of intent with relevant institutions to discuss the optimization of the college's "Advanced Diploma Courses" and "Construction Professional Diploma-Specialized Industry" ⁺⁺ graduates to provide articulation The feasibility of degree courses allows them to plan their future studies and career development goals more flexibly and independently.
The college will continue to discuss the signing of letters of intent with other colleges and universities to broaden graduates’ career paths.
Dr. Huang Junhua, Dean of the Hong Kong Institute of Construction (left), signed a letter of intent with Professor Deng Zhaoqi (right), the vice president (academic) of Zhuhai University
There are tuition-free allowance for
full-time construction of higher diploma, diploma and certificate programs
priority admission application
program priority admission application on May 28, 2021 deadline, eligible applicants have an opportunity in mid-June by the direct or conditional admission .
Courses of different levels are suitable for secondary 3 to 6 graduates.
Enquiry Tel: 2100 9115
Online registration: www.hkic.edu.hk
Optimized "Certificate of Construction" and "Diploma of Construction" development ladder
All courses and qualifications have specific entry requirements.
The Hong Kong Institute of Construction may use its absolute discretion at any time and under any circumstances to withdraw or modify the supply of any product or service without prior notice.
⁺ Source: Government Budget for the
2021-2022 fiscal year
.
⁺⁺ The new courses planned for the 2022/23 academic year. The admission requirements, course content and duration of study are subject to final approval.
⁺⁺⁺ Part-time applied degree courses are provided by other institutions and are currently in the active contact stage.
^ According to the type of work and participation plan, the income and starting salary set in the plan will be reviewed and adjusted according to market conditions and job performance.
^^ The optimized higher diploma courses will be launched in the 2022/23 academic year
For details of the qualification structure rating of the construction certificate, please refer to:
http://www.hkic.edu.hk/chi/programmes/basic_craft_courses
For details of the qualification structure rating of the Construction Diploma, please refer to:
http://www.hkic.edu.hk/chi/programmes/diploma_in_construction_programme
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