The Hong Kong College of Engineering (HKCE) was established in 1992 and is a new conceptual college that focuses on providing training for the

engineering Engineering is the use of scientific method, scientific principles to design and build machines, structures, and other items, including bridges, tunnels, roads, vehicles, and buildings. The discipline of engineering encompasses a broad rang ...

industry. It provides, by both local and distance learning, programmes leading to the award of a Professional Certificate,

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and ultimately Chartered Engineer. The college's core programmes include: Building Services Engineering,

Facilities Management Facility management or facilities management (FM) is a professional management discipline focused on the efficient and effective delivery of logistics and other support services related to real property and buildings. It encompasses multiple disc ...

Civil Engineering Civil engineering is a professional engineering discipline that deals with the design, construction, and maintenance of the physical and naturally built environment, including public works such as roads, bridges, canals, dams, airports, sewage ...

Construction Management Construction management (CM) is a professional service that uses specialized, project management techniques and software to oversee the planning, design, construction and closeout of a project. The purpose of Construction management is to control ...

Mechanical Engineering Mechanical engineering is the study of physical machines that may involve force and movement. It is an engineering branch that combines engineering physics and mathematics principles with materials science, to design, analyze, manufacture, and ...

, Electrical and Electronic Engineering and

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. It currently has collaborated with BTEC and

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, both of which are in the

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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 The University of Hong Kong (HKU) (Chinese: 香港大學) is a public research university in Hong Kong. Founded in 1887 as the Hong Kong College of Medicine for Chinese, it is the oldest tertiary institution in Hong Kong. HKU was also the fir ...

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, 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.

Accreditation and partnerships

Most of the courses provided by the HKCE are accredited and recognized by the following institutions and organizations. *

(UK) * City & Guilds (UK) *

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/ BTEC (UK) * CNet Training (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 Polytechnic University (PolyU) is a public research university located in Hung Hom, Hong Kong near Hung Hom station. The University is one of the eight government-funded degree-granting tertiary institutions in Hong Kong. Founded ...

, the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and

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: *

(HWU) *Edexcel International (BTEC/Edexcel) * City & Guilds * CNet Training *HK Institution of Chief Engineers (F&M) Ltd (HKICE) *Trent Global Education Group

Seminar and 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 and Mechanical Services Department The Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD; ) is a Hong Kong government department responsible for inspection and enforcement of operation and safety of many electricity and gas installations; railways and trams; lifts and escalat ...

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

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Hong Kong College Of Engineering Mong Kok Heriot-Watt University 1992 establishments in Hong Kong Engineering universities and colleges in Hong Kong