Introduction to Electrical and Electronic Engineering If you are good at physical mathematics and creative, you can consider joining the challenging profession of electrical and electronic engineering. Electrical and electronic engineering applies electrical principles to improve the quality of human life. This project covers a wide range, basically including electrical engineering, communication, computer and automation system. Power engineering involves the design, manufacture, installation and maintenance of equipment from power generation to power supply to users. The nature of electronic engineering is similar, but the products manufactured are semiconductor accessories, computers, communication and medical equipment and control systems. The nature of different jobs in the electrical and electronic engineering industry is very different. According to the required education, training, professional skills and experience, their jobs can be divided into three different levels: engineers, technicians and mechanics. Job Description Engineer Electrical and Electronic Engineer is engaged in research and development, design, manufacture, promotion and maintenance of electrical and electronic equipment. They all bear important responsibilities in their work. They need to use their professional knowledge to produce some high-quality products for the needs of society. They should also supervise the installation of engineering systems to provide users with a safe and comfortable working environment. In addition to the above work, experienced engineers have the opportunity to be promoted to management in public and private organizations. They need a comprehensive understanding of contract performance, financial management, quality management and business planning. Technicians: Electrical and electronic technicians will perform technical work alone or under the supervision of recognized engineers. They must deal with the design, development, manufacture and installation of electronic systems and electrical appliances, and supervise the normal operation, maintenance and repair of related systems and electrical appliances. Technicians are responsible for the manufacture of electrical and electronic products and related technical work, including repair and maintenance. According to skills and professional categories, the titles of technicians are electrician, elevator electrician, cable connection technician, overhead line technician, radio/television technician, electrical appliance assembly technician, electrical appliance maintenance technician, maintenance technician (electronic manufacturing) and so on. Employment conditions: Salary is determined according to the skills, abilities and experience of employees. The average salary of some positions is shown in Appendix III. Most of them enjoy various employee benefits, such as free meals or meal allowances, factory car transfers, recreational activities and medical plans. Working hours and holiday working hours are usually not fixed: engineers sometimes need to work overtime to complete designated projects. The working hours of technicians and technicians will be more stable. Generally speaking, most employees work five and a half or six days a week, and some people also enjoy the system of taking turns to work every other Saturday. Employees protected by the Employment Ordinance are entitled to 1 1 day of statutory holidays and 7 to 14 days of paid annual leave every year. Some senior employees may be given longer annual leave. Working environment According to the needs of individual position and organization, employees should work indoors and/or outdoors. Quality and Qualification Engineers Electrical and electronic engineers must have rich knowledge, logical thinking, imagination and enthusiasm for work. They should also have good communication and management skills and the ability to make appropriate decisions when necessary. Due to the rapid development of science and technology, engineers should always be ready to learn and be familiar with the latest development of science and technology. The engineer is in charge of the project. He should be decisive, knowledgeable, organized and communicative. In the face of difficult problems, he should solve them calmly and systematically. To become an electrical or electronic engineer, you must hold a degree in electrical or electronic engineering or equivalent, and have completed at least four years of practical work training and experience in important positions; To become a professional engineer, you need to go through the examination and approval of the relevant accreditation bodies. Technicians Technicians should have rich common sense, organizational skills and technical knowledge. In order to understand and practice engineers' ideas, they must have enough knowledge and working ability, and know how to motivate other colleagues, especially technicians. In addition, they must constantly learn the latest skills and knowledge. Technicians must complete at least the fifth grade of middle school and obtain advanced certificates or diplomas from polytechnics, technical colleges or technical colleges, and then receive three-year systematic on-the-job training; Or after completing Secondary Five, accept a four-year apprenticeship training program in the mechanic system; Another way is to continue to study evening general education courses and related technician courses after completing the apprentice training of technicians, and have at least three years of work experience. Technicians must be pragmatic and flexible, like to make things with hands and tools, and have the special skills and knowledge of this job. To become a mechanic, you usually need to complete a one-year full-time basic mechanic course in an approved vocational training center or technical institute, or a three-year full-time course in a vocational pre-school; The other way is to receive a systematic apprenticeship training program for mechanics for three to four years after graduating from Secondary Three. Relevant training channels for these three job levels are listed in Appendices 4 to 6 respectively. As for the entry qualifications for government posts, please refer to Appendix II. The University of Hong Kong, the Chinese University of Hong Kong, the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, the City Polytechnic of Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Polytechnic all offer courses in electronic and electrical engineering. Please refer to Appendix VIII for details. To be a qualified engineer, you must go through relevant training. The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers is responsible for co-ordinating the internship scheme funded by the Vocational Training Council. At the end of the course, students will get relevant certificates. Engineers and technicians from Tsing Yi and Chai Wan Polytechnic, Huang Polytechnic, Kwai Chung Polytechnic, Kwun Tong Polytechnic, Morrison Hill Polytechnic, Li Huili Polytechnic, Sha Tin Polytechnic and Tuen Mun Polytechnic all offer a number of full-time and part-time refresher and evening courses in electrical and electronic engineering. The Hong Kong Polytechnic also offers related higher diploma and higher certificate courses. The Vocational Training Council's Electronic Industry Training Center in Kowloon Bay and Kwai Chung Training Center Building provide one-year basic courses for electronic technicians. The Technician Vocational Training Council Kowloon Bay and Kwai Chung Training Centers provide one-year basic courses in electronic technology; Kwai Chung Training Center also offers three one-year basic technical courses, namely, electrical engineering, air conditioning and condensation and elevator engineering. The three construction industry training centers under the Construction Industry Training Authority provide one-year full-time electrical installation training courses. Please refer to Appendix 8 for the above courses. If you want to join the electrical or electronic industry as a mechanic or technician, you can also consider the apprenticeship training program provided by the private sector. According to this plan, employers will provide systematic on-the-job training, and apprentices will also receive theoretical training one day and two nights a week in technical colleges or polytechnics. The Apprenticeship Section of the Vocational Training Council will provide free registration services for young people who are interested in participating in these training programs. After three to four years of apprenticeship, apprentices can become recognized technicians or technicians. Please refer to Appendix 9 for details of these apprenticeship schemes and qualifications. Professional Qualification The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers is a local organization responsible for awarding engineering professional qualifications. Technicians and engineers can obtain internationally recognized professional qualifications through the Hong Kong Institute of Engineers. Membership is mainly divided into two types-legal members and associate members. To become a legal member of the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (MHKIE), the legal member must be:-at least 25 years old-with an engineering degree or equivalent-with sufficient training-with enough practical experience in holding important positions-and successfully pass the professional qualification examination of the institution, preferably through the training plan pre-approved by the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers. Applicants with relevant recognized degrees are eligible to participate in the program. Usually after four years of relevant training, you are eligible to apply for legal membership. Applicants who fail the practical training program must have at least six years of practical experience before they can apply for legal membership. The examinations of the British Institution of Engineers can also be accepted by the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers. To become an associate member of the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers, an associate member must be:-at least 23 years old-hold a recognized higher diploma or certificate in engineering or related disciplines or equivalent-have sufficient practical training-and have sufficient experience in important positions. Applicants must hold advanced certificates or other qualifications, usually requiring five years of experience and training, one of which must be obtained after obtaining relevant academic qualifications. Applicants who obtain a higher diploma through full-time courses need three years of experience and training, one of which must be obtained after obtaining relevant technical qualifications. Future and Prospect Hong Kong is a technologically advanced society, and there is an increasing demand for well-trained talents in electrical or electronic engineering at all levels. In addition to being employed in the electrical and electronic industry with increasingly sophisticated products, you can also develop in other manufacturing and commercial fields and even start your own business. More detailed information can be obtained from the following organizations: (1) 9th Floor, Jinbao Center, great george street 1, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong Tel: 2895 4446 (2) Vocational Training Council Building, 27 Wan Chai, Hong Kong Tel: 2836 1000 Appendix II for reference:

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