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.

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.

Basic Information

The programme is designed for apprentices who wish to work in the mechanical engineering industry, it provides knowledge and skills training in mechanical engineering. The content covers a number of vocational modules, including: Assembly Knowledge and Practice, Compressor Installation and Maintenance, Mechanical Drawing, Manufacturing Technology, Electrical Knowledge, Pneumatic and Hydraulic Applications, Welding Practice, etc.

Mode of Study Part-time (Day)

Duration of Study 3 - 4 Years¹

Offering Campus(es) / Venue(s)

Youth College (Kowloon Bay)

Required No. of Credits for Graduation 180

Remarks

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

Notes

Most of the modules in the programmes are conducted and assessed in 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.
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.

Entrance Requirements

Completion of Secondary 3; OR
Equivalent

Articulation / Employment

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.

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, etc.

Tuition Fees

Tuition Fee per Year (HK$)

$2,070

Remarks

Some students may be required to study bridging modules or enhancement programmes to better support their study; or to attend additional training and industrial attachment, for which separate fees will be charged.
Tuition fees are subject to annual review.