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Programme Advantages

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.

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.

Basic Information

The programme equips registered apprentices with sound technical knowledge and practical skills of lift and escalator engineering. Vocational modules include Motors and Transformer, Single-Phase and Three-Phase Circuits, Escalator Installation and Maintenance, Lift and Escalator Examination and Testing, Lift Installation, Lift Maintenance, etc.

Mode of Study Part-time (Day)

Duration of Study 3 Years¹

Offering Campus(es) / Venue(s)

Youth College (Pokfulam)²

Required No. of Credits for Graduation 193

Professional Recognition

The programme is recognised by the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department of the HKSAR as meeting the academic requirement for registered lift / escalator worker.

Remarks

Students are required to follow the programme arrangements stipulated by YC, on average 1 day and 1 - 2 evenings per week, normally 3 semesters per academic year. The actual curriculum hours may be slightly different from the normal curriculum hours due to the electives chosen.
Some classes will be conducted at Youth College (Kwai Chung).

Notes

Most of the modules in the programmes are conducted and assessed in Chinese.
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.
Applicants with higher qualifications, holders of BCC in other streams or those who possess relevant work experience may apply for study exemption for some of the modules.

Entrance Requirements

Completion of Secondary 3; OR
Equivalent

Articulation / Employment

Articulation

Graduates may further their studies in the Diploma of Vocational Education (DVE) programme. 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 on this homepage.

Career Prospects

Graduates may be employed as lift / escalator workers in different areas such as maintenance, installation and examination. With relevant working experience, graduates may apply for registered lift/escalator workers.

Tuition Fees

Tuition Fee per Year (HK$)

$2,070

Remarks

Some students may be required to study bridging modules or enhancement programmes to better support their study; or to attend additional training and industrial attachment, for which separate fees will be charged.
Tuition fees are subject to annual review.

Other Programmes

Certificate of Vocational Education (Automotive Technology)

Part-time Evening Certificate

Programme Code FS512974

Certificate of Vocational Education (Lift and Escalator)

Programme Advantages

Project-based learning (PBL)

Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL)

Project-based learning (PBL)

Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL)

Basic Information

Professional Recognition

Entrance Requirements

Articulation / Employment

Tuition Fees

Other Programmes

Certificate of Vocational Education (Automotive Technology)

Certificate of Vocational Education (Building Services Engineering)

Certificate of Vocational Education (Mechanical Engineering)

Certificate of Vocational Education (Electrical Engineering)

Certificate of Vocational Education (Electronic and Computer Engineering)

Certificate of Vocational Education (Automotive Technology)

Certificate of Vocational Education (Building Services Engineering)

Certificate of Vocational Education (Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration)