Certificate of Vocational Education (Electrical Engineering)

The following section presents the programme information offered in AY2025/26. Programme information for AY2026/27 will be announced in due course.

Programme Edges

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 aims at equipping registered apprentices with sound technical knowledge and practical skills of electrical engineering. Vocational modules include Engineering Science, Circuit Theory, Electrical Installation, Electronic Principles, Motors and Transformers, Single-Phase and Three-Phase Circuits, Motor Control Circuits, Programmable Logic Controller Programming etc.

Mode of Study Part-time (Day)

Duration of Study 3 Years¹

Offering Campus(es) / Venue(s)

Youth College (Kwai Chung)

Required No. of Credits for Graduation 185

Professional Recognition

The programme is recognised by the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department of the HKSAR as satisfying the academic requirements for registration as Grade A Electrical Worker.

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.

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.

Entrance Requirements

Completion of Secondary 3; OR
Equivalent

Articulation / Employment

Articulation

Graduates may 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.

Career Prospects

Graduates may be employed as maintenance electricians, electrical installation electricians and electrical services fitters. With relevant working experience, they may apply for Grade A Electrical Worker Registration.

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.