Certificate in Plumbing Services (Hong Kong)

In accordance with Regulation 33 of Waterworks Regulations, any person has to possess of 2 parts of qualifications for applying a new Grade I Plumber's Licence. This programme aims to provide the part II qualification for the practitioners who fulfilled the part I qualification.

- Except for MBS3027X, learners' performance in each module are assessed by Continuous Assessment (CA) and End-of-Module Assessment (EA). Learner has to pass the End-of-Module Assessment (EA) for passing a module.

- The minimum attendance requirement for an individual module is 70%. Learners are not allowed to sit for the End-of-Module Assessment (EA), if he/she failed to meet the attendance requirement.

The medium of instruction is Chinese, supplemented by English terminology. All teaching materials, assessments and marking scheme are in Traditional Chinese.

- Module “Plumbing Practical MBS3027X” will be arranged in Saturday (13:00 - 21:00), please refer to the timetable for the details. Absent from the lesson of this module will not be allowed to sit for the EA.

Course Fee

The programme is recognised by Water Supplies Department (WSD) as the Part II qualifications in applying for a new Grade I Plumber's Licence. Graduates of this programme may apply for a new Grade I Plumber's Licence, if he/she has already fulfilled the part I qualification. The award of the programme must be issued within 5 years before the date of the relevant application. For detailed requirements of new Grade I Plumber's Licence, please refer to the WSD website.

Four years’ relevant work experience (Plumbing) & any one Academic Qualifications as below:
1. Professional Diploma in Plumbing Engineering (QF Level 4) that is provided by the Vocational Training Council (VTC) in academic year 2020/21 or after, the issue date of which is within 5 years before the date of application.

2. Diploma in Plumbing Engineering issued by the VTC, the issue date of which is within 5 years before the date of application; or

3. Certificate in Plumbing and Pipefitting issued by the VTC, the issue date of which is within 5 years before the date of application; or

4. Certificate in "Refresher Course on Plumbing and Pipefitting" issued by the VTC, the issue date of which is within 5 years before the date of application; or

5. others 『equivalent qualification』please refer WSD website https://www.wsd.gov.hk/tc/home/index.html

***Working experience reference letter must be written format.
Resume/CV/Employment Contract format/PDF copy/e-signature aren't acceptable

Financial Assistance Scheme

Vplus Subsidy Scheme

This course is an eligible programme under “Vplus Subsidy Scheme – Vplus Engineering”. Under this scheme, successful applicants will be refunded 60% of the paid tuition fees of eligible programmes, subject to a maximum of $45,000 per person.

For details and application, please visit https://vplus.vtc.edu.hk/eng.

Applicant should apply online within one month from the commencement of the first module for the programme concerned. Early and Late Application will not be processed.

• This course has been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Continuing Education Fund.
• This course is recognised under the Qualifications Framework (QF Level 3)

CEF Course Code

CEF Course Name

Certificate in Plumbing Services (Hong Kong)

CEF Effective Date

Valid CEF Until

Face-to-face lessons may be changed to online or other mode where appropriate according to the special circumstances.