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Engineering and Science General and Environmental Sciences

Workshop on Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) - Field Sampling of Microbiological Parameters

Course Code
SC395A
Application Code
2470-1134AW
Study mode
Part-time
Start Date
20 Feb 2027 (Sat)
Duration
2 days
Language
Others
Course Fee
HK$2900
Deadline on 20 Jan 2027 (Wed)
Enquiries
2975 5697
3104 9137
How to Apply

Highlights

This course provides a hands-on overview of best practices during onsite IAQ field sampling to attendees without previous formal microbiology training, and satisfies the minimum training requirements for being an HKIAS approved inspector for IAQ microbiological parameter field sampling.  This course satisfies the minimum training requirements for being an HKIAS approved inspector for IAQ microbiological parameter field sampling.
 

Programme Details

The course consists of 2 half-day workshops with lecture and practical sessions.

Topics for lecture include:

  • Introductory Microbiology for indoor air
  • Decontamination and disinfection
  • Indicator micro-organisms and their significance
  • Methods of sampling (indicator and pathogenic micro-organisms)
  • Equipment and materials used in field sampling
  • Pro's and con's of different sampling methods and devices
  • Quality assurance and practical issues during on-site sampling
  • Maintenance & transport considerations of samples.

Topics for practical sessions:

  • Basic microbiological techniques–aseptic procedures, disinfection, and proper disposal of microbiological waste.
  • Indoor air sampling–sampling techniques, use and maintenance of sampling devices.
  • Reading of results–total bacterial counts and total fungal count, interpretation.
Days / Time
  • Saturday, 9:30am - 1:30pm
Duration
  • Course dates (2 meetings) are tentative and subject to change :
    - Lecture on 20 Feb 2027 (Sat)
    - Practical on 27 Feb 2027 (Sat)
Venue
  • HKU SPACE Learning Centre and Queen Mary Hospital
    Lecture session: HKU SPACE Learning Centre (to be confirmed) and Practical session: ISP 501 - Island South (Pokfulam) Campus, 3 Wah Lam Path, Pokfulam, H.K.

Professional Accreditation

Upon satisfactory completion of the course, attendees will have satisfied the minimum training requirement for being a Hong Kong Inspection Body Accreditation Scheme (HKIAS) approved inspector for field sampling of the IAQ microbiological parameter under the Hong Kong Accreditation Service (HKAS) accredited IAQ Certificate Issuing Body (IAQCIB).

Fee

Course Fee
  • Course Fee : HK$2900

Entry Requirements

The applicant should hold a Higher Certificate / Associate Degree / Diploma in Engineering, Technology or Environmental Science issued by a recognized institution.

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Enrolment Method
Payment Method
1. Cash, EPS, WeChat Pay Or Alipay

Course fees can be paid by cash, EPS, WeChat Pay or Alipay at any HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres.

2. Cheque Or Bank draft

Course fees can also be paid by crossed cheque or bank draft made payable to “HKU SPACE”. Please specify the programme title(s) for application and applicant’s name. You may either:

  • bring the completed form(s), together with the appropriate course or application fees in the form of a cheque, and any required supporting documents to any of the HKU SPACE enrolment centres;
  • or mail the above documents to any of the HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres, specifying “Course Application” on the envelope. HKU SPACE will not be responsible for any loss of personal information and payment sent by mail.
3. VISA/Mastercard

Applicants may also pay the course fee by VISA or Mastercard, including the “HKU SPACE Mastercard”, at any HKU SPACE enrolment centres. Holders of the HKU SPACE Mastercard can enjoy a 10-month interest-free instalment period for courses with a tuition fee worth a minimum of HK$2,000; however, the course applicant must also be the cardholder himself/herself. For enquiries, please contact our staff at any enrolment centres.

4. Online Payment

Online application / enrolment is offered for most open admission courses (enrolled on first come, first served basis) and selected award-bearing programmes. Application fees and course fees of these programmes/courses can be settled by using "PPS by Internet" (not available via mobile phones), VISA or Mastercard. In addition to the aforesaid online payment channels, new and continuing students of award-bearing programmes with available online service, they may also pay their course fees by Online WeChat Pay, Online Alipay or Faster Payment System (FPS). Please refer to Enrolment Methods - Online Enrolment  for details.

Notes

  • If the programme/course is starting within five working days, application by post is not recommended to avoid any delays. Applicants are advised to enrol in person at HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres and avoid making cheque payment under this circumstance.

  • Fees paid are not refundable except under very exceptional circumstances (e.g. course cancellation due to insufficient enrolment), subject to the School’s discretion. In exceptional cases where a refund is approved, fees paid by cash, EPS, WeChat Pay, Alipay, cheque, FPS or PPS by Internet will be reimbursed by a cheque, and fees paid by credit card will be reimbursed to the credit card account used for payment. 

  • In addition to the published fees, there may be additional costs associated with individual programmes. Please refer to the relevant course brochures or direct any enquiries to the relevant programme team for details.
  • Fees and places on courses cannot be transferrable from one applicant to another. Once accepted onto a course, the student may not change to another course without approval from HKU SPACE. A processing fee of HK$120 will be levied on each approved transfer.
  • HKU SPACE will not be responsible for any loss of payment, receipt, or personal information sent by mail.
  • For payment certification, please submit a completed form, a sufficiently stamped and self-addressed envelope, and a crossed cheque for HK$30 per copy made payable to “HKU SPACE” to any of our enrolment centres.