Diploma of Foundation Studies (Mental Wellness and Community Education)

Programme Edges

A Pioneering Pathway into Mental Wellness and Education Support

A pre-employment training programme purpose-built for mental wellness and education support at QF Level 3.

Answering Society’s Call for Mental Wellness Support Talent

Government initiatives are creating sustained demand for trained frontline mental wellness supporters.

Real Practice with Flexible Pathways

Students practise wellness promotion in real settings, gaining lifelong wellbeing skills, with articulation to Higher Diplomas or entry-level employment upon graduation.

A Pioneering Pathway into Mental Wellness and Education Support

A pre-employment training programme purpose-built for mental wellness and education support at QF Level 3.

Answering Society’s Call for Mental Wellness Support Talent

Government initiatives are creating sustained demand for trained frontline mental wellness supporters.

Real Practice with Flexible Pathways

Students practise wellness promotion in real settings, gaining lifelong wellbeing skills, with articulation to Higher Diplomas or entry-level employment upon graduation.

Basic Information

This student-centred programme equips students with foundational knowledge of mental wellbeing, human development and related services in Hong Kong, alongside skills in communication, wellness promotion and learning support. Complemented by generic subjects including English, Chinese and Mathematics, the programme prepares students for further studies and entry-level support roles in the welfare and education sectors.

Mode of Study Full-time

Duration of Study 1 Year

Offering Campus(es) / Venue(s)

IVE (Sha Tin)

Remarks

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.
The programme is newly offered in AY2027/28. The validation of programme will be conducted in 2027.
Except for specific modules of specific content, the medium of instruction for Diploma of Foundation Studies programmes is English and may be supplemented with Chinese.

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’s Higher Diploma programmes, which normally require five HKDSE subjects at Level 2 or above, including Chinese Language and English Language.

Career Prospects

Graduates may pursue entry-level support roles in welfare and education settings, such as programme and activity support in schools, NGOs and community wellness services, or articulate to Higher Diploma programmes in human services.

Curriculum

Basic Human Development
Foundations of Mental Wellness
Basic Communication and Helping Skills
Mental Wellness Education and Promotion
Vocational English I
Vocational English II
Vocational English III
Vocational English IV
Vocational English V
Foundation Mathematics I
Foundation Mathematics II (A)
Information Technology Applications
Essentials of Personal Development
Wellness in Action
Vocational Chinese: Discussion and Social Correspondence
Vocational Chinese: Reading Comprehension & Administrative Text Writing
Vocational Chinese: Putonghua Conversation & Discussion
Optional Module: Foundation Mathematics III ^（1）

Remarks

Diploma of Foundation Studies students may also consider taking the optional module 'Foundation Mathematics III' for the eligibility to apply for VTC's Higher Diploma programmes or related civil service jobs which require Level 2 or above in HKDSE Mathematics as one of their entrance requirements. Separate tuition fee will be charged for this optional module.