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Diploma of Vocational Education (Food Technology and Nutrition)
Full-time S3 or above Diploma

Programme Code FS113388

Diploma of Vocational Education (Food Technology and Nutrition)

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Project-based Learning (PBL)

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

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Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL)

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

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Work-integrated Learning (WIL)

WIL activities can enrich students' learning experiences.

Programme Edges

Project-based Learning (PBL)

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

Programme Edges

Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL)

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

Programme Edges

Work-integrated Learning (WIL)

WIL activities can enrich students' learning experiences.

Basic Information

The programme aims at equipping students with basic knowledge and skills for various food manufacturing industries concerning food technology and nutritional science, as well as enables graduates to pursue a career in technician level to support the development of local food manufacturing and nutrition industry, or seeking for further study.
Mode of Study Full-time
Duration of Study 3 Years
Offering Campus(es) / Venue(s)
Youth College (Kowloon Bay)

Professional Recognition

Hong Kong Food Professionals Association (Student Member)
Remarks
  1. For some modules of the programmes, the medium of instruction and assessments is Chinese.
  2. 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
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 production technician, quality assurance technician, research & development assistant, assistant procurement officer, and food laboratory technician, etc.

Curriculum

  • Vocational English
  • Vocational Chinese
  • Mathematics
  • Information Technology
  • Whole Person Development Modules
  • Human Nutrition
  • Menu Planning
  • Food Safety and Quality Management System
  • Food Manufacture and Equipment Operational Skills
  • Basic Laboratory Skills for Food Science and Nutrition
  • Smart Manufacturing Techniques for Food Products
  • 3D Printing for Food Products
  • Organic Farming and Hydroponics
  • Introduction to Fish Farming
  • Fundamentals of Logistic Management and Customer Service
  • Fundamentals of Food Costing and Marketing
Remarks
  1. 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.

Tuition Fees

Secondary 3 and Secondary 4 graduates will normally be exempted from tuition fee payment for 3 years and 2 years of study respectively.

Programme Highlights

Diverse teaching activities

Diverse teaching activities

To enhance students' problem-solving capabilities, diverse teaching activities are provided, including adventure training and leadership training.

All-rounded development

All-rounded development

To provide a wide array of supportive services in developing students' communication skills and appreciation for teamwork.

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