Higher Diploma in Chemical Technology Programme

Programme code AS114105

The following section presents the programme information offered in September 2018. Information of programmes to be offered in academic year 2019/20 will be announced in late November 2018.

Duration of Study

2 Years

Mode of Study

Full-time

Offering Campus(es) / Venue(s)

IVE (Sha Tin)

Entrance Requirements

Five HKDSE subjects at Level 2 or above, including English Language and Chinese Language; OR VTC Foundation Diploma (Level 3) / Diploma of Foundation Studies; OR VTC Diploma in Vocational Education / Diploma of Vocational Education; OR Yi Jin Diploma / Diploma Yi Jin; OR Equivalent.
Remarks :

An "Attained", "Attained with Distinction (I)" and "Attained with Distinction (II)" in an HKDSE Applied Learning (ApL) subject (Category B subjects) are regarded as equivalent to an HKDSE subject at "Level 2", "Level 3" and "Level 4" respectively, and a maximum of two ApL subjects (excluding ApL(C)) can be counted for admission purpose.
A "Grade D or E" and a "Grade C or above" in an HKDSE Other Language subject (Category C subjects) are regarded as equivalent to an HKDSE subject at "Level 2" and "Level 3" respectively, and one Other Language subject can be counted for admission purpose.
Holders of Diploma in Vocational Education / Diploma of Vocational Education (DVE) award upon successful completion of prescribed modules are eligible to apply for Higher Diploma Programmes.

Programme Aims

This programme aims to provide professional chemical knowledge and practical analytical skills in the key areas of chemical technology including production quality control and product quality analysis. This programme is suitable for all secondary graduates who are planning for a career in an industry related to chemical technology.

This programme is designed with an emphasis on generic and language training, whole-person development and workplace experience to better prepare students for further studies and employment after graduation.

Career Prospects

Graduates may be employed as qualified technicians in government departments, quality control technologists in Good Manufacturing Practice factories, laboratory analysts as well as chemical and equipment sales and marketing executives in chemical technology enterprises.

Articulation

Graduates can apply for admission to the following programmes :

Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Testing and Certification offered by Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong (THEi);
Bachelor of Science (Hons) Environmental Science offered by Plymouth University, U.K.; and
Bachelor of Science (Hons) Chemistry offered by the Plymouth University, U.K.

Professional Recognition

Graduates with 2 years of relevant testing experience can obtain direct entry to Certified Testing Technician (CTT) under the Chemical Testing category recognised by Hong Kong Association for Testing, Inspection and Certification.

Notes

VTC reserves the right to cancel any programme, revise programme title, content or change the offering institute(s) / campus(es) / class venue(s) if circumstances so warrant.