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Higher Diploma in Aviation Services and Transport Studies
Programme Features
As an international modern city and aviation hub, there is an increasing demand for talents in operations and management of aviation services and various modes of transportation including rail, sea, and road. This programme aims to assist students to build a sound basis for various aviation services operating at the airport and different modes of private transport operations. It leverages the latest technology for learning and teaching, including the use of virtual reality to teach cargo handling procedures at air cargo terminals and on the ramp for freighter aircraft. It also equips students with smart city concepts and advanced information technology where students gain insights into technology's industry applications.
The programme equips students to obtain professional qualifications. Graduates are entitled to partial exemption from the Professional Qualifying Examination of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in Hong Kong*.
Professional Core Modules
• Aviation Services and Air Transport • Safety and Security in Aviation
• Airport Ramp Operations
• Land Transport Operations
• Sea Transport Management
• Transport Planning and Policy
• Transport Economics and Sustainability
Career Prospects
The programme enables students to develop their career in the field of transport operations or planning and aviation services in various private enterprises. They are competent to take up posts in transport operators, aviation services companies and transport consultant, such as Ramp Services Officer, Ramp Coordinator, Pier Inspector, Transport Services Officer, etc.
Notes:
*Subject to approval.
