Certificate of Vocational Education (Mechanical Engineering) - Part-time (Day) Programmes

Programme code FS312971

Basic Information

Basic Information

Duration of Study

3 - 4 Years

Mode of Study

Part-time (Day)

Offering Campus(es) / Venue(s)

Youth College (Kowloon Bay)

Entrance Requirements

Completion of Secondary 3 OR Equivalent

Normally to be completed in 3 to 4 years with 1 day and 1 to 2 evenings per week, normally 3 semesters per academic year.
Required No. of Credits for Graduation : 180

Note :

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.
The actual curriculum hours may be slightly different from the normal curriculum hours due to the electives chosen.

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, Engineering Science, Pneumatic and Hydraulic Application, Welding Technology, etc.

Career Prospects

Graduates could 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

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 content or change the offering institute(s) / campus(es) / class venue(s) if circumstances so warrant.