The programme aims to equip students with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills in hospital engineering. It trains hospital engineering technicians to maintain and repair healthcare facilities within hospitals in Hong Kong by 1) providing them a solid foundation in hospital engineering principles; 2) familiarising them with critical aspects of hospital infrastructure; 3) introducing them with specialised areas of hospital engineering and emerging technologies in the field.
 
Graduates will be well-prepared to contribute to the efficient operation and maintenance of healthcare facilities, ensuring optimal patient care and safety.

 

Intended Learning Outcomes

On completion of the programme, students should be able to:

1. Develop and establish a knowledge base in hospital engineering;
2. Apply engineering practices to effectively, operate, maintain and repair healthcare facilities, ensuring their optimal functionality and safety;
3. Apply knowledge acquired to analyse problems in healthcare facilities;
4. Discuss and apply safety protocols, infection control, and regulatory compliance specific to hospital environments;
5. Communicate effectively with healthcare professionals, to ensure seamless facility operations.

Mode of Delivery

The programme is delivered in part-time face-to-face mode. Normally, classes will be held on weekdays.

Programme Duration

The normal and minimum programme duration of study is 6 months. The maximum duration is 18 months.

Assessment

Students will be assessed by

• Written examination: one 2 hours written examination;
• Submission of log book: submission of a log book on experience and competencies accumulated during practicum.  

Award

The "Diploma for Hospital Engineering Technician" will be awarded within the HKU system through HKU SPACE to students who have achieved the class attendance of 80%, completed and passed the assessments of the programme. 

Venue

The programme will be delivered in face-to-face mode at HKU SPACE learning centres.

The programme covers the following 13 topics.

1. Introduction to Hospital Engineering
2. Basic Building Services Systems in Hospital
3. Isolation and Fever Facilities
4. Operating Theatre
5. Medical (Blood / Drug) Refrigeration Systems
6. Cold Chamber and Mortuary Systems
7. Medical Gas and Pipeline System
8. Laundry Facilities
9. Sterilizers and Boilers
10. Laboratory Facilities
11. Dental Facilities
12. Other Healthcare Facilities Equipment (e.g. beds, trolleys, physiotherapy equipment, air purifiers, UV sterilizers etc.)
13. Application of New Technologies in Hospitals and Clinics (MiMEP, MiC, Robotics, AI etc.)

Students will also take 88 hours of practicum, including work-based hands-on activities, demonstrations, seminars and case studies, to improve their professional competencies. 

Applicants should EITHER:

(Route 1)

1.  (a) Hold a Certificate in Electrical, Mechanical, Air-conditioning or Building Services Engineering from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University or Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education, or equivalent; plus one year’s relevant working experience; or

   (b) Have completed a registered Technician Apprenticeship in Electrical, Mechanical, Air-conditioning or Building Services Engineering; plus a Certificate in Electronics Engineering mentioned above;

AND

2.  Have gained in the HKCEE* and HKDSE Examination Level 2 in Chinese Language and English Language, or equivalent. 

(Route 2)^♣

1.  Hold a Craft Certificate in Electrical, Mechanical, Air-conditioning or Building Services from the Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education, or from other recognised tertiary institution, or equivalent; plus 3 years’ relevant working experience,

AND

2.  Have attained a level of proficiency in the Chinese and English languages equivalent to Secondary 3 standard.

Note

*With effect from 2007, HKU SPACE recognises Grade E previously awarded for Chinese Language and English Language (Syllabus B), Grade C in the case of English Language (Syllabus A) at HKCEE as an acceptable alternative to Level 2 in these two subjects at HKCEE.

^♣These Route 2 applicants are usually Secondary 3 school leavers, who have not completed the full secondary school education.

Enrolment Method

This programme is not for open recruitment for the time being.