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Part-time Programmes (Post-secondary 3)

Certificate of Vocational Education (Mechanical Engineering)

Programme code FS312971

The following section presents the programme information offered in September 2024. Programme information for AY 2025/26 will be announced later.
Duration of Study
3 Years

[Students are required to follow the programme arrangements stipulated by YC, on average 1 day and 1 - 2 evenings per week, normally 3 semesters per academic year]

Note :
  1. Applicants with higher qualifications, holders of BCC in other streams or those who possess relevant work experience may apply for study exemption for some of the modules.
  2. The actual curriculum hours may be slightly different from the normal curriculum hours due to the electives chosen.
Mode of Study
Part-time (Day)
Offering Campus(es) / Venue(s)
Youth College (Kowloon Bay)
Required No. of Credits for Graduation
181
Entrance Requirements
Completion of Secondary 3 OR Equivalent
Programme Content
This programme aims at equipping registered apprentices with appropriate trade knowledge and practical training. Vocational modules include Computer Aided Drafting - Mechanical, Electrical Knowledge, Pneumatic and Hydraulic Application, Welding Technology, etc.
Career Prospects
Graduates may be employed as Mechanical Fitter in engineering trades including mechanical repair and maintenance, mass transit carrier and building services repair and maintenance, ship repair.
Articulation
Graduates can further their study in the Diploma of Vocational Education (DVE) programme. Holders of Diploma of Vocational Education 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.
Notes
  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.