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Diploma of Vocational Education (Pet Care and Grooming)

Full-time S6 or above Diploma

Programme Code FS113692

Diploma of Vocational Education (Pet Care and Grooming)

Programme Edges

Project-based Learning (PBL)

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

Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL)

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

Work-integrated Learning (WIL)

WIL activities can enrich students' learning experiences.

Project-based Learning (PBL)

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

Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL)

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

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 1 Year

Offering Campus(es) / Venue(s)

Youth College (Kwai Fong)

Medium of Instruction

Chinese (Cantonese)¹

Remarks

The Medium of Instruction (MOI) is, in the main, Chinese with some modules taught and assessed in English.

Notes

Normally 3 semesters during one academic year.
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.
The programme is newly offered in AY2027/28.

Entrance Requirements

Completion of Secondary 6 (under the New Senior Secondary Academic Structure); OR
Equivalent

Articulation / Employment

Articulation

Holders of Diploma of Vocational Education 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 and pet store salesperson etc.

Curriculum

Vocational English
Vocational Chinese
Mathematics
Information Technology
Whole Person Development Modules

Introduction to Pet Care and Grooming
Fundamental Pet Wellness
Fundamental Pet Care and Grooming
Pet Handling and Training Techniques
Advanced Pet Grooming and Styling Techniques
Safety, Health and Environment

Remarks

DVE students who have not obtained Level 2 or above in HKDSE Mathematics 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 entrance requirements./li>