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Diploma of Vocational Education (Pet Care and Grooming)
Full-time S3 or above Diploma

Programme Code FS113392

Diploma of Vocational Education (Pet Care and Grooming)

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

Work-integrated Learning (WIL)

WIL activities can enrich students' learning experiences.

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

Work-integrated Learning (WIL)

WIL activities can enrich students' learning experiences.

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 Pet Care and Grooming Programme covers mainly fundamental knowledge and skills required in the industry. 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)
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
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 be employed as pet groomer assistant, pet care assistant, pet hotel carer, pet stores salesperson, etc.

Curriculum

  • Vocational English
  • Vocational Chinese
  • Mathematics
  • Information Technology
  • Whole Person Development Modules
  • Introduction to Pet Care and Grooming
  • Basic Pet Care
  • Animal Welfare and Health
  • Basic Pet Grooming
  • Introduction to Pet Biology and Breeding
  • Retail Service and Operation in Pet Industry
  • Fundamental Pet Wellness
  • Fundamental Pet Care and Grooming
  • Advanced Pet Grooming Techniques
  • Pet Handling and Training Techniques
  • Advanced Pet Styling
  • Principles of Animal Nutrition
  • Advanced Pet Grooming and Styling Techniques
  • Fundamental Knowledge of Caring Exotic Pets
  • Pet Nursing
  • Creative Pet Styling
  • Introduction to Alternative Therapies
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.

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