Hong Kong College of Engineering

Infobox University
name = The Hong Kong College of Engineering
native_name = 香港設施工程學院
established = 1992
type = Private
vice_chancellor = Mr. C M Kwan
city = Mong Kok
state = Kowloon
country = Hong Kong
students = More than 10,000 students since the college was established
website = [http://www.hkceedu.org/ www.hkceedu.org] |

The Hong Kong College of Engineering (Abbreviated: HKCE Traditional Chinese: 香港設施工程學院) was established in 1992 and is a new conceptual college that focuses on providing training for the engineering industry.

It provides, by both local and distance learning, programmes leading to the award of a Professional Certificate, Diploma, Bachelor degree, Masters degree and ultimately Chartered Engineer. The college's core programmes include: Building Services Engineering, Facilities Management, Civil Engineering and Construction Management and Business Administration.

It currently has collaborated with BTEC and Heriot-Watt University, both of which are in the United Kingdom to provide link-up programmes for its students.

HKCE’s predecessor was first established in 1992 as a small team of lecturers providing tuition for the Hong Kong Productivity Council, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong Baptist University, American Hotel and Motel Association and The Association of Chief Engineers (Hong Kong Institute of Chief Engineers / HKICE), etc.

The mission of this college is to provide both professional and practical training. More than 10,000 students have attended their courses since the college was established. The vision of the college is reported to be as follows: "To be the leading college examination and registration in teaching professional and practical knowledge in Hong Kong".

Accreditation & partnerships

Most of the courses provided by the HKCE are accredited and recognized by the following institutions and organizations.
*Heriot-Watt University (UK)
*City & Guilds (UK)
*Edexcel / BTEC (UK)
*Hong Kong Institution of Chief Engineers (HK)
*Various universities in UK and USA

All BSc / MSc courses are also registered with the Non-local Higher Register of the Hong Kong Education Department (with EMB course registration number).

All HD (Higher Diploma) / HND (Higher national Diploma) holders are eligible to apply senior-year entry of degree programme in The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, The Hong Kong University of Science & Technology and The University of Hong Kong.

Students and Employers are at their own discretion to recognizing the awards that these courses that may lead to.

Authorized approval support centre

As a result of the college's provision of educational, professional and practical courses, the college has been awarded as the status of Approval Support Centre by the following recognized organizations:

*Heriot-Watt University (HWU)
**Collaborator since July 2003
**A top pioneer and innovative education instituation in UK
**MSc/PGD, BSc & BEng Courses
**About HWU : [http://www.sbe.hw.ac.uk www.sbe.hw.ac.uk]

*Edexcel International (BTEC/Edexcel)
**Collaborator since September 2003
**Edexcel is a leading provider of internationally recognized qualifications.
**Higher National Certificate Courses (HNC)
**Higher National Diploma Courses (HND)
**About BTEC : [http://www.sbe.hw.ac.uk/ www.edexcel.org.uk]

*City & Guilds
**Collaborator since Jun 2004
**International recognized qualification provider
**HKCE is authorized to conduct classes and as an examination center
**About City & Guids: [http://www.cityandguilds.com.hk/ www.cityandguilds.com.hk]

*HK Institution of Chief Engineers (F&M) Ltd (HKICE)
**Collaborator since Jan 2005
**About HKICE : [http://www.hkceedu.org/ www.hkceedu.org/]

*Trent Global Education Group
**Collaborator since Feb 2008
**About Trent Global Education Group : [http://www.trentglobal.edu.sg/ www.trentglobal.edu.sg]

Seminar & professional training

Whilst providing a range of programmes, the HKCE currently organizes some practical training courses and seminars with other co-operations and government departments, they include Electrical & Mechanical Services Department (EMSD), HK Hospital Authority and HK Property Management Institute. Training is in the following areas:

*Fire Services Engineering
*Plumbing & Drainage
*Civil Engineering
*Facilities Management
*Building Maintenance

Advanced qualifications

The HKCE encourage people to further study. Even if the students is a degree and master holder in engineering, becoming a Chartered Engineer will be the most favourable choice. The HKCE provides an intensive preparation courses for follwing qualification.

* Professional Engineer (RPE) in Hong Kong
* Chartered Engineer (CEng) in United Kingdom

External links

* [http://www.hkceedu.org/ Hong Kong College of Engineering (HKCE)]