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Design and Information Technology
Diploma of Vocational Education (Information Technology)
Full-time S3 or above Diploma

Programme Code FS113371

Diploma of Vocational Education (Information Technology)

Programme Advantages

Programme Advantages

Programme Advantages

Project-based learning (PBL)

Through mini-projects, students are equipped with basic project skills.

Programme Advantages

Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL)

Students are motivated and their learning interest is aroused by using different means of technologies.

Programme Advantages

Extensive industry support

Students who participate in the "VTC Earn & Learn Scheme" can earn a steady income while acquiring knowledge and developing skills.

Programme Advantages

Project-based learning (PBL)

Through mini-projects, students are equipped with basic project skills.

Programme Advantages

Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL)

Students are motivated and their learning interest is aroused by using different means of technologies.

Programme Advantages

Extensive industry support

Students who participate in the "VTC Earn & Learn Scheme" can earn a steady income while acquiring knowledge and developing skills.

Basic Information

The programme aims at helping students to develop, through a balanced curriculum with generic and vocational knowledge and skills, and structured whole person development competencies in a specific trade so as to enhance their opportunities for employment and/or further studies. The Information Technology programme covers mainly fundamental IT knowledge and skills. Graduates may choose to seek employment or further their studies.
Mode of Study Full-time
Duration of Study 3 Years
Offering Campus(es) / Venue(s)
Youth College (Kwai Fong / Tin Shui Wai / Tuen Mun / Yeo Chei Man)

Programme Stream

  • Creative and Entertainment Applications Stream (FS113371A) offered by Youth College (Kwai Fong / Tin Shui Wai / Yeo Chei Man)
  • Networking, Cloud and Security Stream (FS113371B) offered by Youth College (Kwai Fong / Tuen Mun)
Remarks
  1. For some modules of the programmes, the medium of instruction and assessments is Chinese.
  2. 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.

Entrance Requirements

  • Completion of Secondary 3; OR
  • Equivalent

Articulation / Employment

Articulation

Upon completion of the first-year full-time study, students can join the Earn and Learn Scheme as apprentices and further complete the Diploma of Vocational Education - Earn and Learn Scheme Programmes with DVE-ELS award in part-time mode. After graduating from the DVE-ELS, the trainee can complete relevant bridging courses to obtain the DVE award.

Holders of Diploma of Vocational Education (students admitted to DVE in AY2017/18 or before are required to complete prescribed further studies modules) are considered having met the general entrance requirements of Higher Diploma programmes (not applicable to programmes with specific entrance requirements). Please refer to the details of Higher Diploma programmes in this homepage.

Career Prospects
Graduates may enter the IT profession at junior level or be employed as technician trainees in industrial and commercial organisations to provide technical support.

Curriculum

  • Vocational English
  • Vocational Chinese
  • Mathematics
  • Information Technology
  • Whole Person Development Modules
  • Safety, Health and Environment
  • Computer Aided Design Applications
  • Database Concepts
  • Elementary Programming
  • Web Authoring Essentials
  • Introduction to Cybersecurity
  • IT Fundamentals
  • Physical Network Engineering
  • Computer Programming
  • Introduction to Networks
  • Podcast Production
  • Project Skills
  • 3D Animation Fundamentals
  • Visual Storytelling
  • User Experience Design Fundamentals
  • Character Animation and Motion Capture
  • Audio and Visual Effects
  • Studio Photography
  • Digital Graphic Production and Visualization
  • Game Design and Development
  • Safety, Health and Environment
  • Computer Aided Design Applications
  • Database Concepts
  • Elementary Programming
  • Web Authoring Essentials
  • Introduction to Cybersecurity
  • IT Fundamentals
  • Physical Network Engineering
  • Computer Programming
  • Introduction to Networks
  • Podcast Production
  • Project Skills
  • Server Configurations
  • Introduction to Cloud Computing
  • Web Application Development
  • Mobile Application Development
  • Supporting Routing and Switching Network Devices
  • Supporting Data Center System Devices
  • Cloud Computing Infrastructure
  • Cloud Configuration and Security
  • Cybersecurity Essentials
Remarks
  1. DVE students may consider taking the elective module “Mathematics 3E: Mathematics for Further Studies” for the eligibility to apply for VTC’s Higher Diploma programmes which require Level 2 or above in HKDSE Mathematics as one of their general entrance requirements. Students may be required to pay a separate tuition fee for this elective module.

Tuition Fees

Secondary 3 and Secondary 4 graduates will normally be exempted from tuition fee payment for 3 years and 2 years of study respectively.

Programme Highlights

Diverse teaching activities

Diverse teaching activities

To enhance students' problem-solving capabilities, diverse teaching activities are provided, including adventure training and leadership training.

All-rounded development

All-rounded development

To provide a wide array of supportive services in developing students' communication skills and appreciation for teamwork.

Other Programmes

Full-time S6 or above Diploma
Programme Code FS113671

Diploma of Vocational Education (Information Technology)

Full-time S6 or above Diploma
Programme Code FS113683

Diploma of Vocational Education (Interior and Exhibition Design)

Full-time S6 or above Diploma
Programme Code FS113686

Diploma of Vocational Education (Fashion)

Full-time S6 or above Diploma
Programme Code FS113687

Diploma of Vocational Education (Design and Print Media)

Full-time S6 or above Diploma
Programme Code FS113690

Diploma of Vocational Education (Jewellery Design and Technology)

Full-time S3 or above Diploma
Programme Code FS113352

Diploma of Vocational Education (Hairdressing)

Full-time S3 or above Diploma
Programme Code FS113383

Diploma of Vocational Education (Interior and Exhibition Design)

Full-time S3 or above Diploma
Programme Code FS113385

Diploma of Vocational Education (Image Design)

Full-time S3 or above Diploma
Programme Code FS113386

Diploma of Vocational Education (Fashion)

Full-time S3 or above Diploma
Programme Code FS113387

Diploma of Vocational Education (Design and Print Media)

Full-time S3 or above Diploma
Programme Code FS113390

Diploma of Vocational Education (Jewellery Design and Technology)

Full-time S3 or above Diploma
Programme Code FS113393

Diploma of Vocational Education (Music and Media Production)

Full-time S3 or above Diploma
Programme Code FS113394

Diploma of Vocational Education (Esports Technology)

Full-time S3 or above Diploma
Programme Code FS113395

Diploma of Vocational Education (Drone Entertainment Technology)