"At least 10% of the current budget for infrastructure or engineering projects in Hong Kong is related to electrical and electronic engineering, which reflects that electrical and electronic engineering professionals play an indispensable role in engineering projects, and the development prospects are optimistic." Senior with 45 years of experience Engineer Prof. Le Facheng and the engineer believe that the demand for electrical and electronic engineering services in Hong Kong will continue to increase in the future. It is expected that more professionals will be required to engage in the electrical and electronic engineering industry, and the industry is now thirsty for talents. He encourages new recruits to join.
If people in the industry are interested in furthering professional knowledge in electrical and electronic engineering, they will help to obtain the qualifications of professional engineers and increase the opportunities for career advancement and development.
The electrical and electronic engineering courses offered by the International Education Centre of the Hong Kong Vocational and Continuing School (HKCT) provide a one-stop learning ladder, ranging from Diploma, Higher Diploma, Bachelor of Engineering with Honours, and Master of Science in Advanced Engineering Management, to meet different learning needs. .
The position of the electrical and electronic engineering industry is becoming more and more important in Hong Kong. Senior engineer Professor Le Facheng said that the development of the industry has unique potential.
He pointed out: "From the beginning of 2022 to July 8, the total amount of engineering projects passed and approved by the Legislative Council is about HK$78 billion, of which at least 10% are related to electrical and electronic engineering projects, including infrastructure, industrial and commercial buildings and power plants, etc. , reflecting that electrical and electronic engineers play an indispensable role in engineering projects. According to the "Engineering Industry Manpower Survey and Forecast" published by the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers in April this year, the estimated amount of electrical and mechanical engineering will be about HKD in 2021-22. 4.29 billion yuan, which will increase to 5.5 billion yuan in 2030-31, showing that the industry has room for development.”
Professor Le also pointed out that the government has implemented many policies in recent years, such as subsidizing old building owners to carry out building maintenance, increasing housing supply, and promoting the development of northern Hong Kong. Economic development, etc., are beneficial to the development of the electrical and electronic engineering industry and help the industry to grow steadily.
"In order to fulfill the 2050 carbon neutrality commitment, the government actively promotes green buildings and encourages contractors to use innovative electrical and electronic technologies to promote smart cities and buildings, so as to save energy and reduce carbon, and achieve environmental protection goals. With the rise of smart cities, building The popularization and application of innovative technology in the industry will undoubtedly deepen the demand for electrical and electronic engineering services, and the budget will attract more new blood, which shows that the future of the electrical and electronic engineering industry is optimistic. However, there are only about 68,000 electrical and electronic engineering practitioners in Hong Kong, and the supply of talents is in short supply. The demand for talent is extremely high.”
Professor Le believes that the prospects of the electrical and electronic engineering industry are optimistic, and the demand for talents is expected to increase.
When a construction project or infrastructure project is completed, electrical and electronic engineering personnel are required to participate, and qualified electrical and electronic engineering contractors, electrical engineers and technicians are arranged to install various building facilities in the building and connect the electricity. Buildings infuse soul”, highlighting the industry’s mission to improve human life.
Encourage people in the industry to further study and obtain professional qualifications
If electrical and electronic engineering practitioners want to further obtain professional qualifications, they must not ignore their academic qualifications. Professor Le pointed out that academic knowledge and work experience are equally important, "In addition to their own academic qualifications and work experience, if they can continue to study related professional knowledge, they will have To help obtain different professional qualifications. For example, a professional engineer must have a bachelor's degree in engineering, plus at least 4 to 6 years of relevant work experience; an engineering technologist must have a higher diploma or associate degree in engineering, plus At least 3 to 4 years of relevant work experience.”
There are many electrical and electronic engineering courses in the market, and Professor Le especially recommends the electrical and electronic engineering courses offered by HKCT. He believes that the teachers are excellent, and most of the teachers are industry veterans. Enthusiastic and appreciative of their teaching ambitions and heritage.
"Students from HKCT come from all over the world and gather professionals from all walks of life. In the classroom, peers, teachers and students can exchange problems encountered in daily work, think and solve together, and have a strong academic atmosphere."
Professor Le believes that the electrical and electronic engineering courses offered by HKCT have excellent teachers. Most of the teachers are industry veterans who are passionate about teaching.
The Director of Hong Kong Vocational Education School (International Education), Dr. Xie Chengjun, engineer emphasized that the BEng (Hons) Electronics and Electrical Engineering* (Registration No.: 251350) course jointly organized by HKCT and the University of Sunderland, UK has been over 20 years. “The course has been recognized by different professional societies, including the Chartered Institute of Measurement and Control (InstMC) and the Society of Operations Engineers (SOE), which is highly recognized internationally and recognized by many employers. In addition, most teachers are members of professional societies, and when graduates need to apply for membership, they can help recommend or give advice.” Graduates who meet the specified academic and work experience requirements will be eligible to apply for membership in different professional societies in the UK. If you are a member of the Royal Chartered Institute of Measurement and Control (InstMC) and apply for an engineer qualification to the UK Engineering Council (Engineering Council EC (UK)), you can also apply to the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE) to become a member, greatly expanding the development path of graduates , to help achieve different professional development goals.
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Master of Science in Advanced Engineering Management* (Registration Number: 252929): https://bit.ly/3dfVzjY
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering* (Registration Number: 251350): https://bit.ly/3SHlvp1
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Mechanical Engineering* (Registration Number: 252537): https://bit.ly/3dmCU6c
Higher Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering: https://bit.ly/3paogRW
Specialist Diploma (Electrical): https://bit.ly/3BRtKJ7
* It is at the discretion of the individual employer whether or not to recognize any qualifications that the course may lead to.
* The course is operated by the Hong Kong Institute of Higher Education and Continuing Education Limited.
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