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Programme Advantages

Streamless Progressing Pathway

Graduates from IVE Diploma of Foundation Studies (Engineering) programme may be pursued Higher Diploma programmes.

Streamless Progressing Pathway

Graduates from IVE Diploma of Foundation Studies (Engineering) programme may be pursued Higher Diploma programmes.

Basic Information

The programme aims to deliver a quality education, with vocational and generic elements, that will enable students to achieve both the basic skills required for developing a career in the industry, and a sound academic foundation for further studies. The programme focuses heavily on communication, in particular English, Chinese with Putonghua and Information Technology, as these areas are particularly important in the workplace. Emphasis is also placed on the development of interpersonal skills and teamwork, and a student-centred approach.

Mode of Study Part-time (Evening)

Duration of Study 2 Years ¹

Offering Campus(es) / Venue(s)

IVE (Haking Wong)

Required No. of Credits for Graduation 176

Remarks

Students are required to follow the programme arrangements stipulated by HKIIT, on average 3 - 4 evenings per week, normally 3 semesters (with summer semester) per academic year.

Notes

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

Articulation / Employment

Articulation

Graduates of Diploma of Foundation Studies are eligible to apply for VTC Higher Diploma programmes, which normally require five HKDSE subjects at Level 2 or above, including Chinese Language and English Language.

Career Prospects

The programme equips students with the skills required for employment in the engineering industries and prepares them for further studies.

Curriculum

Engineering Science A (12)
Engineering Science B (12)
Engineering Drawing (16)
Industrial Studies (8)
Creative Projects (12)
Vocational English I (6)
Vocational English II (6)
Vocational English III (6)
Vocational English IV (12)
Vocational English V (12)
Vocational Chinese: Discussion & Social Correspondence (8)
Vocational Chinese: Putonghua Conversation & Discussion (6)
Vocational Chinese: Reading Comprehension & Administrative Text Writing (8)
Foundation Mathematics I (12)
Foundation Mathematics II (B) (8)
Information Technology Applications (16)
Essentials of Personal Development (12) ²
Wellness in Action (4) ²

Foundation Mathematics III (16) ¹

Remarks

Diploma of Foundation Studies students who have not obtained Level 2 or above in HKDSE Mathematics may consider taking the optional module “Foundation Mathematics III” for the eligibility to apply for VTC Higher Diploma programmes or related civil service jobs which require Level 2 or above in HKDSE Mathematics as one of their general entry requirements. Optional modules will not be included in the calculation of cumulative / award module average for Diploma of Foundation Studies.
All students will be required to take and pass all of the Structured Whole Person Development modules (total 16 credits) before graduation. Students possessing at least one year full-time work experience (from the date of attaining the qualifications that can meet the entry requirements of Diploma of Foundation Studies) can apply for module exemption.

Tuition Fees

Tuition Fee per Credit (HK$)

$190

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.

Programme Highlights

State-of-the-art Facilities

Enhance students' learning with technology enhanced learning facilities and professional equipment.

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Programme Advantages

Streamless Progressing Pathway

Streamless Progressing Pathway

Basic Information

Entrance Requirements

Articulation / Employment

Curriculum

Tuition Fees

Programme Highlights

State-of-the-art Facilities

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