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Diploma of Vocational Education (Automotive Technology)

Full-time S3 or above Diploma

Programme Code FS113362

Diploma of Vocational Education (Automotive Technology)

Programme Edges

Project-based Learning (PBL)

Through mini-projects, students are equipped with basic project skills.

Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL)

Students are motivated and their learning interest is aroused by using different means of technologies.

Extensive Industry Support

Students who participate in the "VTC Earn & Learn Scheme" can earn a steady income while acquiring knowledge and developing skills.

Project-based Learning (PBL)

Through mini-projects, students are equipped with basic project skills.

Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL)

Students are motivated and their learning interest is aroused by using different means of technologies.

Extensive Industry Support

Students who participate in the "VTC Earn & Learn Scheme" can earn a steady income while acquiring knowledge and developing skills.

Basic Information

The programme aims at helping students to develop, through a balanced curriculum with generic and vocational knowledge and skills, and structured whole person development competencies in a specific trade so as to enhance their opportunities for employment and/or further studies. The Automotive Technology Programme covers mainly the basic principles of vehicle systems, practical training and trouble-shooting skills, with additional focus on New Energy Vehicle technologies and maintenance. Graduates may choose to seek employment or further their studies.

Mode of Study Full-time

Duration of Study 3 Years

Offering Campus(es) / Venue(s)

Youth College (Kwai Chung)

Professional Recognition

Graduates who are employed and registered as apprentices in the relevant trades could be exempted part of the training required. The apprenticeship could thus be shortened, normally up to a maximum of 12 months.

Remarks

For some modules of the programmes, the medium of instruction and assessments is Chinese.
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 3; OR
Equivalent

Articulation / Employment

Articulation

Upon completion of the first-year full-time study, students can join the Earn and Learn Scheme as apprentices and further complete the Diploma of Vocational Education - Earn and Learn Scheme programmes with DVE-ELS award in part-time mode. After graduating from the DVE-ELS, the trainee can complete relevant bridging courses to obtain the DVE award.

Holders of Diploma of Vocational Education (students admitted to DVE in AY2017/18 or before are required to complete prescribed further studies modules) are considered having met the general entrance requirements of Higher Diploma programmes (not applicable to programmes with specific entrance requirements). Please refer to the details of Higher Diploma programmes in this homepage.

Career Prospects

Graduates may be employed as apprentices / trainees, assistant training officers or service advisor trainees in the automobile industry.

Curriculum

Vocational English
Vocational Chinese
Mathematics
Information Technology
Whole Person Development Modules

Safety, Health and Environment
Vehicle Technology
New Energy Vehicle
Engine Servicing
Transmission Servicing
Vehicle Maintenance
Vehicle Chassis Servicing
Body Repair
Vehicle Painting
Vehicle Electrical Systems
Truck and Bus Servicing
Motorcycle Servicing
Bench Fitting
Vehicle Electronics Systems Diagnosis
Vehicle Air-conditioning Systems
Vehicle Body Welding
Vehicle Body Filling
Body Damage Analysis
Diesel Systems
Local Repair (Painting)

Remarks

DVE students may consider taking the elective module “Mathematics 3E: Mathematics for Further Studies” for the eligibility to apply for VTC’s Higher Diploma programmes which require Level 2 or above in HKDSE Mathematics as one of their general entrance requirements. Students may be required to pay a separate tuition fee for this elective module.