Programme Advantages

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.

Work-integrated Learning (WIL)

WIL activities can enrich students' learning experiences.

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.

Work-integrated Learning (WIL)

WIL activities can enrich students' learning experiences.

Basic Information

The programme aims at helping students to develop, through a balanced curriculum with both 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 Information Technology programme covers IT related knowledge and skills holistically, a solid foundation for students to develop into IT specialists.

Mode of Study Full-time

Duration of Study 1 Year

Offering Campus(es) / Venue(s)

Youth College (Yeo Chei Man / Tin Shui Wai)

Study Places Youth College (Yeo Chei Man) - 20
Youth College (Tin Shui Wai) - 25

Remarks

Normally 3 semesters during one academic year, depending on students’ study progress and academic results.
For some modules of the programme, 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 6 (under the New Senior Secondary Academic Structure); 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 in the computing profession at junior level. They may also be employed as technician trainees to provide technical support in industrial and commercial organisations.

Curriculum

Vocational English
Vocational Chinese
Mathematics
Information Technology
Whole Person Development Modules

Safety, Health and Environment
Introduction to Cybersecurity
IT Fundamentals
Computer Programming
User Experience Design Fundamentals
Web Application Development

Introducing to Blockchain and Big Data
Introductory Concepts on Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Remarks

DVE students who have not obtained Level 2 or above in HKDSE Mathematics 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 entrance requirements.

Tuition Fees

Tuition Fees (HK$)

$21,630

Remarks

The study duration of Diploma of Vocational Education programmes is normally 1 year. The tuition fee is payable in two installments.
In addition to tuition fees, students will be required to pay other fees, such as caution money and students’ union annual fees.
Some students may be required to study bridging modules or enhancement programmes to support their study; or to attend additional training, industrial attachments, public examinations for which separate fees will be charged.
Tuition fees are subject to annual review.
The information listed above is only applicable to local students.