THE HONG KONG INSTITUTE OF SURVEYORS

Code	:	2020117
Event Name	:	PQSL Short Course: Planning Practice, Law and Ethics in Hong Kong
CPD Code	:	Structured learning and programmes
Event Date	:	2020-09-02
Event Time	:	6:30pm – 8:30pm, every Wednesday for 12 weeks starting from 2 September 2020
Registration Closing Date	:	2020-08-14
CPD Hour(s)	:	24
Divisional PQSL Hour(s)	:	24
Venue	:	8/F, Knowles Building. The University of Hong Kong
Division	:	PDD
Organizer	:	The Department of Urban Planning and Design (DUPAD) of University of Hong Kong (HKU) in collaboration with the HKIS Planning and Development Division
Fee	:	HK$ 9,800 for HKIS Corporate Members only
Priority	:	Priority is given to HKIS Corporate members and YSG members who intend to join the PDD; Maximum quota for 2020 intake by DUPAD is 10 HKIS members.
Language	:	English
Details	:	The PDD of HKIS collaborates with the Department of Urban Planning and Design (DUPAD) of the University of Hong Kong (HKU) and offer the course of "Planning Practice, Law and Ethics in Hong Kong" to the HKIS members. This course is a Core Course of the degree of Master of Science (Urban Planning) run by the DUPAD. This course is also recognized by HKIP as one of the papers of their qualifying examination. This course is open to the HKIS Corporate Members who have proven property development experience but do not have Planning Practice and Experience in Hong Kong. 6:30pm – 8:30pm in every Wednesday for 12 weeks starting from 2 September 2020 Syllabus of the course: This short course provides a detailed understanding of professional planning practice in Hong Kong. It deals with the practical dimensions of planning in both the public and private sectors. The course reviews the history, policies, strategies, administrative and legal procedures of planning. It also examines issues surrounding the ethical basis of professional planning activity. Assessment: 60%-70% continuous coursework assessment and 30%-40% examination Examination: Examination will be held in December 2020, results to be released in January 2021. Notification letter of results will be sent to student directly and copied to HKIS for the issuance of attendance certificate with satisfaction. Administration: Successful applicants shall apply a library card for students' access to the Library of HKU.
Remarks	:	Closing Date: 14 August 2020 Online registration is NOT accepted for this PQSL course. To register, please fill in the attached Standard Reservation Form and return together with payment to the HKIS Secretariat. For any further enquiries, please contact HKIS Education Department – Ms Judy Shiu at 2526-3679.
Payment	:	HKD
Face-to-Face/Zoom	:	Please refer to the remarks

1.	The registration fee is non-refundable and non-transferrable.
2.	A registration number will be generated for each application. The registration number is unique and non-transferrable. Members cannot proceed to payment if they do not apply the CPD event and obtain the registration number through the HKIS website.
3.	Payment can be made by cheque or by Credit Card (Shanghai Commercial Bank Ltd. / American Express). Cheques should be made payable to “SURVEYORS SERVICES LTD.”. A separate cheque or Credit Card payment instruction form is required for each event/ application. You should write down the registration number and HKIS membership number at the back of your cheque. The HKIS Secretariat will update the payment status and your application will be confirm when HKIS Secretariat receive your payment.
4.	Payment by PayPal is also acceptable. Please register in our web site before the closing date for each event. Please be reminded that if you cannot settle the payment within 7 days from the date the HKIS Secretariat accepted your registration, your registration number will be invalid and your application will be rejected. Your name will not be included in the registration list and you cannot attend the concerned CPD event. (Not applicable for site visit / social event / joint event with other organisation)
5.	An official receipt which must be presented at the event, will be available for downloading from the "CPD Profile" under Members Corners when payment is received.
6.	Incomplete or wrongly completed registration will not be processed.
7.	In the event a Typhoon Signal No. 8 or above or Black Rainstorm Warning is hoisted, the event will be postponed and a new arrangement will be announced. Should the aforesaid warnings be lowered 4 hours before the event, the event will proceed as normal.
8.	If you have not received any reply from HKIS Secretariat within 7 days of the event, you may call the Secretariat at 2526 3679 to check the progress of your registration.
9.	The HKIS reserves the right of final decision and interpretation in the case of any disputes.

1.	I confirm that I fully understand and accept the risk of joining the above visit. Under no circumstances shall The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors ("HKIS"), their staff or agents be held liable for the consequence of any accidents whether or not they are caused by the negligence of the HKIS, their staff and/or agents.
2.	Members participating in the above visit shall be in good health condition.
3.	While the HKIS has arranged Group Personal Accident insurance for members joining the above visit, members who have been accepted for joining the above visit can consider procuring an appropriate insurance policy to cover their own risks before attending the event.
4.	Claims related to COVID-19 and/or pandemics are excluded under the insurance policy procured by the HKIS.