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Diploma of Vocational Education (Social Care and Play-based Services)
Full-time S3 or above Diploma

Programme Code FS113396

Diploma of Vocational Education (Social Care and Play-based Services)

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Project-based Learning (PBL)

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

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Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL)

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

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Work-integrated Learning (WIL)

WIL activities can enrich students' learning experiences.

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Project-based Learning (PBL)

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

Programme Edges

Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL)

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

Programme Edges

Work-integrated Learning (WIL)

WIL activities can enrich students' learning experiences.

Basic Information

This programme aims to cover fundamental knowledge of social services, basic skills in social care and key play-based techniques in providing social services. It assists students to design and implement service plans in the community, enhancing their communication skills and self-confidence, while fostering empathy towards the society.

Mode of Study Full-time
Duration of Study 3 Years
Offering Campus(es) / Venue(s)
Youth College (Tin Shui Wai)
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.
  3. The programme is newly offered in AY2026/27. The accreditation of programme will be conducted in 2026.

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 programme assistants, activity assistants, and other junior positions in social services and related fields.

Curriculum

  • Vocational English
  • Vocational Chinese
  • Mathematics
  • Information Technology
  • Whole Person Development Modules
  • Community Health Education and Mental Well-being
  • Digital Ageing: Introduction to Gerontechnology
  • Body Functions and Caring Skill Lab
  • Foundation of Play and Playwork with Outdoor and Adventure Activities
  • Tabletop Games
  • Social Services in Hong Kong
  • Service-learning: Designing and Implementing Service Plan
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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