Analytical Science
The rising safety awareness over food and consumer products promote the development of analytical and testing industry, bringing promising career prospects to the young generation.
Professional fields covered:
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| Earn and Learn | : | Participants will receive on-the-job training and classroom learning at the same time. A steady income and recognised qualification are guaranteed |
| All-round Career Support | : | One-stop career counselling and placement services |
| Professional Career after Scheme Completion | : | Upon completion of the scheme, graduates of Higher Diploma programmes will be entitled to a monthly salary not less than $12,000 |
| Flexible Articulation Pathways | : | Graduates can pursue further studies to acquire higher qualifications and become a professional in the field |
Study Arrangement
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The first year |
Participants will study a full-time Higher Diploma in Analytical Science programme at IVE. |
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The second to third years |
Participants will be employed by the participating companies as apprentices. Employers will also sponsor apprentices to study the part-time HD programme at IVE for one day per week. |
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The fourth year |
Full-time on-the-job training. |
Allowance & Salary*
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The second to fourth years |
Participants will receive a total subsidy of $30,800 from their employers, a guaranteed monthly salary not less than $9,000 and an average of $2,000 government allowance. The total monthly income will be above $10,000. |
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The second year of training Monthly salary not less than $9,000 and an average of $1,500 Government Allowance |
Monthly average $10,500 or above |
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The third year of training Monthly salary not less than $9,000 and an average of $2,000 Government Allowance |
Monthly average $11,000 or above |
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The fourth year of training Monthly salary not less than $9,000 and an average of $2,500 Government Allowance |
Monthly average $11,500 or above |
| An additional subsidy during the second to fourth year | $30,800 |
* Mode of issuing subsidy and Government Allowance may vary across trades and industries.
．For enquiries, please contact the Office of the Director of Apprenticeship.
Tuition Fees
- Participants will need to pay the tuition fees for the first year of HD programme.
- Employers will sponsor the tuition fees for the second and third year of HD programme.
Entry Requirement
- Five HKDSE subjects at Level 2 or above, including English Language and Chinese Language; or
- VTC Foundation Diploma (Level 3) / Diploma of Foundation Studies; or
- VTC Diploma in Vocational Education / Diploma of Vocational Education; or
- Yi Jin Diploma / Diploma Yi Jin; or
- Equivalent.
Offering Institutes:
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For enquiries:
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Office of the Director of Apprenticeship Tel: 3700 5000 Email: apuho@vtc.edu.hk Information as of July 2017. VTC reserves the right to update programme information. |
HUNG Pak Cheung
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'The on-the-job training equips me with practical skills of analytical science and product testing, as well as the knowledge of equipment operations, crafting a solid foundation for career development.' |