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Engineering
Diploma of Vocational Education (Electrical Engineering)
Full-time S3 or above Diploma

Programme Code FS113374

Diploma of Vocational Education (Electrical Engineering)

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 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 Electrical Engineering Programme covers mainly fundamental knowledge and skills required in the electrical / lift and escalator services sectors. 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 Chung)

Programme Stream

  • Electrical Engineering Stream (FS113374A)
  • Lift and Escalator Stream (FS113374B)

Professional Recognition

Students of Electrical Engineering Stream who are employed and registered as apprentices in the relevant trades could be exempted part of the training required. The apprenticeship could thus be shortened, normally up to a maximum of 12 months. Upon completion of the apprenticeship training, you may apply for electrical worker (Grade A) “REW” registration with Certificate of Vocational Education in electrical engineering and sufficient relevant experience.

Upon completion of the apprenticeship training, graduates of Lift and Escalator Stream may apply for Registered Lift and Escalator Worker “RLW & REW” registration with sufficient relevant experience.
Remarks
  1. Programmes are mainly conducted in Chinese, and some modules are taught and assessed in English.
  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, Electrical Engineering Stream students can opt-in to join the Earn and Learn Scheme as apprentices and further complete and award the Diploma of Vocational Education - Earn and Learn Scheme programme 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.

Upon completion of the first-year full-time study, Lift and Escalator Stream students can only join the Earn and Learn Scheme as apprentices and further complete and award the Diploma of Vocational Education - Earn and Learn Scheme (Lift and Escalator) programme 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 seek employment as apprentices in the areas of electrical engineering, lift and escalator engineering, building services engineering and facility management.

Curriculum

  • Vocational English
  • Vocational Chinese
  • Mathematics
  • Information Technology
  • Whole Person Development Modules
  • Safety, Health and Environment
  • PLC Programming
  • Industrial Electronics
  • Electrical Installation Practice
  • Motor Control Circuits Practice
  • Factory-built Assembly and Testing Practice
  • Lift Installation
  • Lift Maintenance
  • Lift & Escalator Examination and Testing
  • Lift and Escalator Practice
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 FS113654

Diploma of Vocational Education (Mechanical Engineering)

Full-time S6 or above Diploma
Programme Code FS113659

Diploma of Vocational Education (Building Services Engineering)

Full-time S6 or above Diploma
Programme Code FS113662

Diploma of Vocational Education (Automotive Technology)

Full-time S6 or above Diploma
Programme Code FS113674

Diploma of Vocational Education (Electrical Engineering)

Full-time S6 or above Diploma
Programme Code FS113681

Diploma of Vocational Education (Electronic and Computer Engineering)

Full-time S6 or above Diploma
Programme Code FS113682

Diploma of Vocational Education (Construction Technology)

Full-time S3 or above Diploma
Programme Code FS113354

Diploma of Vocational Education (Mechanical Engineering)

Full-time S3 or above Diploma
Programme Code FS113359

Diploma of Vocational Education (Building Services Engineering)

Full-time S3 or above Diploma
Programme Code FS113362

Diploma of Vocational Education (Automotive Technology)

Full-time S3 or above Diploma
Programme Code FS113373

Diploma of Vocational Education (Gas Services Engineering)

Full-time S3 or above Diploma
Programme Code FS113377

Diploma of Vocational Education (Watch and Clock)

Full-time S3 or above Diploma
Programme Code FS113381

Diploma of Vocational Education (Electronic and Computer Engineering)

Full-time S3 or above Diploma
Programme Code FS113382

Diploma of Vocational Education (Construction Technology)

Full-time S3 or above Diploma
Programme Code FS113384

Diploma of Vocational Education (Artificial Intelligence and Robotics)