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Higher Diploma in Aviation Inflight and Passenger Services

Full-time S6 or above Higher Diploma

Programme Code BA114057

Higher Diploma in Aviation Inflight and Passenger Services

Programme Edges

Industry Collaboration

Co-developing specific module contents with airlines to equip students with industry-aligned knowledge.

Realistic Simulation Teaching Facilities

The institution offers simulated cabin and airport facilities to enhance student practical skills and confidence in handling real situations.

Internship Opportunities and Industry Connections

Participating in industrial attachment enhances practical experience and employability.

Industry Collaboration

Co-developing specific module contents with airlines to equip students with industry-aligned knowledge.

Realistic Simulation Teaching Facilities

The institution offers simulated cabin and airport facilities to enhance student practical skills and confidence in handling real situations.

Internship Opportunities and Industry Connections

Participating in industrial attachment enhances practical experience and employability.

Basic Information

The programme aims to provide students with a solid foundation of various business operations and practices in aviation, airline, airport and passenger transport industry.

It also enables students to establish a correct and positive attitude to customers and acquire the necessary skills and tools to deliver quality customer services.

Mode of Study Full-time

Duration of Study 2 Years

Offering Campus(es) / Venue(s)

IVE (Tsing Yi)

Professional Recognition

The programme has maintained close contact with the passenger transport industry. We regularly invite guest speakers from industry and arrange aviation-related workplace attachments for students.

Remarks

The programme information is applicable to local applicants. For non-local applicants, please visit here.
Students may be required to attend classes on other VTC campuses. 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.
Except for specific modules of specific content, the medium of instruction for Higher Diploma programmes is English and may be supplemented with Chinese.

Entrance Requirements

HKDSE

Chinese Language 2

English Language 2

Core/Elective Subject 2

VTC Diploma of Foundation Studies; OR
VTC Diploma of Vocational Education / VTC Diploma of Vocational Baccalaureate; OR
Diploma Yi Jin / Diploma of Applied Education; OR
Relevant and substantial work experience and/or prior qualification(s) obtained in or outside Hong Kong (e.g. assessed through recognition of prior learning and credit accumulation and transfer), with demonstrated ability to undertake sub-degree education; OR
Equivalent

Remarks

Applicants can use HKDSE Applied Learning (ApL) subjects (except ApL Chinese) for admission purpose. An "Attained", "Attained with Distinction (I)" and "Attained with Distinction (II)" in an ApL subject (Category B subjects) are regarded as equivalent to an HKDSE subject at "Level 2", "Level 3" and "Level 4" respectively for admission purpose.
One Other Language subject (Category C subjects) can be counted for admission purpose. For 2024 HKDSE and before, a "Grade D or E" and a "Grade C or above" in an HKDSE Other Languages subjects are regarded as equivalent to an HKDSE subject at "Level 2" and "Level 3" respectively. From 2025 HKDSE onwards, Language Proficiency Level A2 or above in French / German / Spanish, N3 or above in Japanese and TOPIK II: Grade 3 or above in Korean are recognised as one of the five HKDSE subjects in fulfilling the general entrance requirement. Starting from 2026 HKDSE, a Grade E or above in Urdu language will also be recognised for the same purpose. For details, please click here.
An "Attained" in HKDSE Citizenship and Social Development is regarded as equivalent to an HKDSE subject at "Level 2" for admission purpose.
If one of the five HKDSE subjects is Citizenship and Social Development, the general entrance requirement would become "Attained" for Citizenship and Social Development and Level 2 or above in four other HKDSE subjects including Chinese Language and English Language. Besides, Level 2 or above in Mathematics Extended Part (Module 1 or Module 2) is also recognised as one of the five HKDSE subjects in fulfilling the general entrance requirement. If applicants have taken both Module 1 and Module 2, either one of the modules (with a higher level) will be counted for admission purpose.
Applicable to holders of Diploma in Vocational Education / Diploma of Vocational Education (DVE) (students admitted to DVE in AY2017/18 or before are required to complete prescribed further studies modules).
Upon completion of the Diploma of Vocational Baccalaureate (DVB) programmes, students can progress to Higher Diploma programmes in VTC, subject to their BTEC and IGCSE results.
Applications with work experience and/or prior qualification(s) submitted will be assessed individually by the departments concerned.

Articulation / Employment

Articulation

Graduates may apply for the degree programmes offered by the following institution(s):

Northumbria University, UK: BSc (Hons) in Global Business Management^#
Northumbria University, UK: BSc (Hons) in International Tourism, Hospitality and Events^#
Hong Kong Baptist University
Hong Kong Metropolitan University
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

^#It is a matter of discretion for individual employers to recognise any qualification to which this course may lead. Please refer to the corresponding programme page in the website of SHAPE for the registered course no.

Full-time top-up degree programmes in collaboration with the School for Higher and Professional Education (SHAPE) of VTC is not applicable to Mainland Students. For admission arrangements of part-time programmes, please visit website of SHAPE.

Career Prospects

Graduates may be employed in the field of passenger transport or customer services management. They are competent to take up positions like Flight Attendants, Airline Ground Staffs, Cruise Ambassadors, Retail Operation Trainees, Call Center Operation Trainees, and Customer Service Representatives in the public and private sectors.

Curriculum

Introduction to Aviation
Airport Passenger Services Training 1
Customer Service Enhancement
Accounting
Live Commerce with Design Thinking
Essential Workplace Communication: Effective Oral Interaction
Whole Person Development - MindShift: Achieving Personal Growth & Effectiveness
IT Essentials - Business

Airline Cabin Crew Training 1
Airport Passenger Services Training 2
Quantitative Analysis for Business
Fundamentals of Management
Live Commerce with Design Thinking
Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Conversation and Reports
Essential Workplace Communication: Digital Written Correspondence
Whole Person Development - Collaboration, Teamwork & Social Engagement

Cruise Services Operation and Hospitality
Low-cost Airline Services & Safety: A Practical Approach
Airline Catering
Professional Workplace Communication: Storytelling and Job Search

Premium Airline Services & Safety: A Practical Approach
Service Operation Management in Aviation & Passenger Transport
Marketing Essentials
Final Year Project
Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Presentations & Promotional Text Writing
Professional Workplace Communication: Proposal and Report Writing
Whole Person Development - Enhancing Competencies in the 21^st Century Workplace
Enrichment Module A

Land Transport Service Operations
Trends and Development Aviation and Passenger Transport
Airline Cabin Crew Training 2
SMART Airport Operations
Final Year Project
Professional Workplace Communication: Pitching and Persuasive Presentation
Enrichment Module B

Remarks

Industrial Attachment (to be conducted during Semesters 2 -5).

Tuition Fees

The tuition fees for AY2027/28 will be announced at a later stage. The tuition fees for the AY2026/27 is listed below for reference.

1st Year Tuition Fees (HK$)

$35,140

Remarks

The study duration of Higher Diploma programmes is normally 2 years. The tuition fee is payable in two instalments each year. Each instalment is HK$17,570.
In addition to tuition fees, students will be required to pay other fees, such as caution money and students’ union annual fees. Students of Higher Diploma programmes will be required to pay the study package fees for Chinese & Putonghua modules.
Some students may be required to study bridging modules or enhancement programmes to support their study; or to attend additional training, industrial attachments, public examinations for which separate fees will be charged.
Tuition fees are subject to annual review. The tuition fee levels for 2^nd Year will be reviewed subject to inflationary adjustments and other relevant factors.
Applicants shall refer to the Government's revised eligibility criteria for subvented study places and subsidies for AY2027/28 and beyond. Applicants not meeting the revised eligibility criteria are subject to self-finance fees. If you need any further enquiry on visa requirements, please contact the Immigration Department of the HKSAR.
The information listed above is only applicable to local students.

Programme Highlights

Study Tour to Singapore

Students participated in study tours to Singapore, gaining firsthand insights into aviation industry operations. Through visits to Singapore Changi Airport, and the Institute of Technical Education College Central, they learned about industry best practices in cabin service, airport operations, and aviation safety. The experience enhanced their professional knowledge, broadened their global perspective, and inspired them to pursue careers in the aviation industry.

Visit to Local Airline Catering Company

Students visited a local airline catering company to gain insights into the preparation process and standards of airline meals. This visit helped them understand the importance of high-quality dining in enhancing the passenger experience.