Welcome to ENG/TY

1. Welcome to ENG/TY

2. Academic Year 2014/15 Attendance Requirements End of Module Assessment & Continuous Assessment Self-Discipline & Learning Attitude Briefing Content

3. You should attend the lectures punctually and participate fully in the learning process. Lectures

4. Smaller classes or group sizes. Examples, exercises and problem- solving. In-class assignments/tests. Tutorials

5. Focus on laboratory work and workshop practice. Hands-on approach, problem-solving & vocational training. For you to learn good practical, trade-specific and professional skills. Laboratory/Workshop

6. General Academic Regulations (GAR): Absence of 4 consecutive weekswithout a valid reason can lead to de-registration. 70% or above of Attendance for each module; otherwise not allowed to undertake End-of-Module Assessment; and not awarded a Module Mark/Grade Practical Training and Laboratory sessions are compulsory Attendance Requirements

7. Late arrival for Laboratory would result in losing marks of Lab report For late arrivals of over half of the Laboratory session, zero mark of Lab report is registered. If student misses the Laboratory, there will be no make-up sessions unless proper reason supported with valid evidence Lab Attendance Requirements

8. Inform program leader in advance with evidence, eg, doctor certificate In case of emergency situation, you should inform program leaders no later than one week with evidence. Absent from Class or Examination

9. Second attempt (supplementary examination) is normally not allowed if student fails or absent in Examination. Under rare situation such as the factor beyond a student’s control, the reassessment is allowed; the actual mark obtained in the reassessment of the component concerned will be used in the calculation of the module mark/grade. The supporting document must be provided within one week after examination Assessment

10. Student has to pass the examination to pass the module concerned. Normally no second attempt is allowed if student fails or absent from an individual component in Continuous Assessment (CA) and/or End-of-module Assessment (Exam). Assessment

11. End-of-Module Assessment (EA) & Continuous Assessment (CA)

12. Fail, Pass or Pass with Merit (M) M can be awarded if module grade achieves grade “A” or module marks above 70% Practical Training Assessment

13. A student whose Cumulative Grade Point Average is below 1.0 recorded by the end of Academic Year will be withdrawn. Student should finish the HD study within the Maximum Registration Period; otherwise he will be withdrawn. Withdrawal from a program

14. For modules with pre-requisite requirement, student must satisfy the requirements in the relevant syllabus before taking the modules concerned. Registration for elective modules is subject to availability of places and meeting the pre-requisite requirements, if any If student fails in a elective module, he has the freedom to take other elective module. Module Selection

15. In each semester, student should not normally take more than 90 total credit values. However, if student gets a CGPA above 3.3, he can void the rule. Study Load

16. Student is not allowed to affect or distract the attention of others during a lecture, class teaching, tutoring session or laboratory work; otherwise he might be asked to leave the class. For example, playing computer games, eating, listening to music are not allowed. Student should always behave in polite to teachers and classmates. Class Discipline

17. Student should check student email account at least once per day. Student should check https://myportal.vtc.edu.hkat least once per day, especially for time table update. Student should check department web site http://tyneng.vtc.edu.hkregularly, especially for Practical training schedule and grouping Communication

18. 10% of the mark will be deducted per day for submission after the due date. Late course work will not be accepted later than one weekafter the due date. The mark for that course work sub-component will be 0. Penalty for Late Submission of Course Work

19. DSE and A-level students cannot apply for exemption from any vocational modules of HDAME. Exemption Policy

20. Students are strongly advised to read the GAR and become familiar with them, particularly onexams, assessment details, due dates etc.) The GAR for your courses are saved on http://tyneng.vtc.edu.hk General Academic Regulations(GAR)

21. Students are also strongly advised to read carefully both IVE TY and ENG Student Handbooks and to familiarize themselves with the information given. IVE TY and ENGStudent Handbooks

22. All IVE students are required to develop good self-discipline and learning attitude which are very important for your own personal and career development. Self-Discipline & Learning Attitude

23. In case you have questions about your study, you may contact: Module Lecturer Year Tutor Program Leader Head of Department General Office Staff Communication in the Department

24. Program Leader: Ir TANG Sek Man, Jimmy 24368616 tangjimm@vtc.edu.hk Year One Tutor: Mr. CHAN Chi Hoi 24368769 cchpsc@vtc.edu.hk Communication in the Department

25. Practical Training Group, Schedule Practical Training clothing, log book Class A, B, C, D Time-table Introduction to the HDAME Programme

26. Enjoy Your Study at ENG/TY