Certificate of Vocational Education (Automotive Technology) - Part-time (Day) Programmes

Programme code FS312974

Basic Information

Basic Information

Duration of Study

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

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.

Mode of Study

Part-time (Day)

Offering Campus(es) / Venue(s)

Youth College (Kwai Chung, Tuen Mun)

(Some classes at Youth College (Tuen Mun) will be conducted at Youth College (Kwai Chung))

Entrance Requirements

Completion of Secondary 3 OR Equivalent

Programme Content

The programme covers knowledge related to vehicle servicing and operating principles of various systems. The vocational modules include, Vehicle Technology, Engine Servicing, Truck and Bus Servicing, Vehicle Electrical Systems, Vehicle Air-conditioning Systems, New Energy Vehicle & Emission Control Systems, etc.

Required No. of Credits for Graduation : 180

Career Prospects

Graduates could be employed in automotive industry as automotive mechanics and could eventually become supervisors. They could also apply for registration as Vehicle Mechanics under the Voluntary Registration Scheme.

Articulation

Graduates can further their studies 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 on this homepage.

Professional Recognition

Graduates could apply for registration as Vehicle Mechanics under the Voluntary Registration Scheme.

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.