Ophthalmic Dispensing
The greying population and massive usage of electronic products give rise to demands for professional vision health and vision testing services, as well as professional practitioners in the industry.
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 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 to fourth years |
Participants will be employed by the participating companies as apprentices. For the first 3 years, the employer will sponsor the apprentice to study the Higher Diploma programme at IVE for one full-day plus one morning. |
Allowance & Salary*
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The first to third 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 fourth year |
Full-time on-the-job training with a guaranteed monthly salary not less than $9,000. |
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The first 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 second 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 third 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 first to third year | $30,800 |
| The fourth year Full-time training | |
* Mode of issuing subsidy and Government Allowance may vary across trades and industries.
Tuition Fees
- Tuition fees will be sponsored by employer
Entry Requirement
- Five HKDSE subjects at Level 2 or above, including English Language, Chinese Language and Mathematics; or
- VTC Foundation Diploma (Level 3) / Diploma of Foundation Studies and with successful completion of Foundation Mathematics III; or
- VTC Diploma in Vocational Education / Diploma of Vocational Education with successful completion of Mathematics 3G; or
- Yi Jin Diploma/ Diploma Yi Jin with successful completion of Mathematics Plus; 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 November 2017. VTC reserves the right to update programme information. |
CHU Tak Lok
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'I learnt about the professional knowledge on ophthalmic dispensing and optics and received on-the-job training at an eyeglass workshop. It enriched my understanding in industry operations, laying down a foundation for my future career.' |