Programme Contents

The programme focuses on the passenger terminal at the airport and revolves around the services, people and management of the terminal. Students will learn about the development and basic operation of the passenger terminal, and will have the opportunity to conduct a comprehensive site visit to the passenger terminal facilities at the Hong Kong International Airport.

If students attained “Attained with Distinction (I)” in this ApL course^, it is comparable to Level 3 of the Category A subjects of HKDSE examination; if they attained “Attained with Distinction (II)”, it is comparable to Level 4 of the Category A subjects of HKDSE examination.

Programme Features

• Hong Kong International Airport site-visit, workshop with industry standard, e.g. systems of passenger terminal, operational system and principles of control, information system, baggage carousel, automated people mover
• Experiential learning through site visits to the Hong Kong International Airport and workshops on simulated sites, such as the Passenger Terminal Building, Airport Control Area, operational systems and control principles, messaging systems, baggage handling floors, unmanned trains, etc
• Students will plan a series of cultural festivals and events through the final project. It can deepen their understanding of the airport passenger terminal operations
  
  

Programme Structure

• Introduction to Airport Passenger Terminal (40 hours)
• Safety and Sustainable Development (40 hours)
• Systems and Technology (40 hours)
• Service and Operation (60 hours)

Reference Table for Grades

Certification Programme

Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority - Applied Learning Subjects Result Assessment and Information

Articulation Path

Higher Diploma in Tourism Management (Airline Services / Hospitality)

Career Prospects

Positions at entry level: passenger terminal operations officer, ground service officer, ticket service officer, flight operations officer, air service officer, air cargo officer. Student can apply for the position of Student Air Traffic Control Officer (SATCO) at Civil Aviation Department, etc.

Career Pathway: ground service manager, customer service manager, air service manager, system operations supervisor, flight area operations supervisor, project manager, private aircraft rental manager, air traffic control officer, etc.