Important Notice

Admission Procedures on HKDSE Result Announcement Day (15 Jul 2026)

(Applicable to (i) applicants during 9 Jun and 14 Jul 2026; and (ii) obtained conditional offer(s) on or before 24 Jun)

Please login to the "VTC S6 Admission Portal" to check your offer results / finalised offer results from 15 Jul 9:00 a.m. onwards. If you are given a Firm Offer, you are required to follow the steps to complete the registration via the "VTC S6 Admission Portal":

confirm acceptance of offer from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on 15 Jul; and
download the payment advice and offer documents, pay the registration fee and upload the registration fee payment receipt to complete the registration by 20 Jul (12:00 noon).

VTC S6 Admission Portal

Please click here for the procedures of confirm acceptance of offer.

Central Admission Scheme

Applicants may join the "Central Admission Scheme" via "VTC S6 Admission Portal" for admission to Full-time Degree, Higher Diploma, Diploma of Foundation Studies, Diploma of Vocational Education and Diploma programmes from 15 July 9:00 a.m. to 20 July 12:00 noon. Applicants will be notified of the offer result within one day of application submission.

Applicants may also visit THEi / IVE / HKDI / HKIIT / HTI / CCI / ICI / YC campuses in person for on-site application and enquiries.

Opening hours of campuses:
- 15 to 17 July 2026 (Wed – Fri) 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- 18 July (Sat) and 20 July 2026 (Mon) 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
- 19 July 2026 (Sun) Closed

Central Admission Scheme

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Culinary

Certificate in Hong Kong Local Specialty Savoury Snacks (QF Level 2)

Full-time S3 or above Certificate

Programme Code HT212889

Certificate in Hong Kong Local Specialty Savoury Snacks (QF Level 2)

Programme Edges

Comprehensive Skills Development

Enables students to master culinary skills comprehensively and cultivate the necessary professional attitude.

Balanced Emphasis on Theory and Practice

Integrates theory and practical application, enabling students to acquire professional knowledge and skills through specialised training.

Comprehensive Skills Development

Enables students to master culinary skills comprehensively and cultivate the necessary professional attitude.

Balanced Emphasis on Theory and Practice

Integrates theory and practical application, enabling students to acquire professional knowledge and skills through specialised training.

Basic Information

• Equips students with knowledge and skills in making traditional local Chinese snacks.
• Enables students to enhance their competitiveness and employability in Chinese culinary industry.

Mode of Study Full-time

Duration of Study 6 Weeks

Offering Campus(es) / Venue(s)

Chinese Culinary Institute¹

QF Level

QF Level: 2
QR Registration No.: 18/000080/L2
Validity Period: 01/03/2018 - 31/08/2026

Remarks

Class venue at Chinese Culinary Institute (Pokfulam).

Notes

Medium of Instruction: Chinese supplemented with English terminology.
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.
Students enrolling for this programme must maintain the health standards required of a food handler throughout the duration of training. This encompasses taking a medical check, at students' own expenses, which includes chest X-ray, urine routine, stool routine, stool culture, hepatitis A virus Ab lgG.
For students who have a negative hepatitis A virus antibody result, a vaccine is recommended.
Students are required to have a medical check, purchase the designated reference books, uniform and safety shoes where applicable, at their own costs. Institute reserves the rights not to admit students who fail to follow this clause.
Items listed in the curriculum are key modules only, more modules are included in the programme.
Subject to training requirements, students may be arranged to attend lessons or to undergo practical training which may be scheduled on evenings, Saturdays, Sundays or Public Holidays at other campuses or venues.

Entrance Requirements

Completion of Secondary 3; OR
Equivalent

Articulation / Employment

Career Prospects

Upon graduation, career counselling services will be provided to facilitate graduates to join the Chinese culinary industry. By accumulating relevant experience in the industry, graduates can further progress to senior positions as Cook - Local snacks shops.

Curriculum

Local specialty snacks culture and development
Application of Chinese kitchen tools and operations
Knowledge and application of common food commodity in local specialty savoury snacks
Production of local specialty savoury snacks and sauce
Kitchen safety and hygiene knowledge