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 aims at strengthening the technical competence of those already in employment with relevant qualifications to complement their experience in electronics, computer and digital systems as well as the telecommunications and surveillance industry. Vocational modules include Digital and Analogue Circuits, Robotics and Programming, Sound and Lighting Systems, Building Security System, 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 179

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 or relevant work experience may apply for exemption for some modules

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 in the servicing areas of electronic engineering and computer engineering. They may work in the areas of computer systems and equipment, firmware products and embedded systems, robotics and automated systems, beauty and healthcare electronics, office and home automation, internet service providers, mobile communications systems, green-lighting systems, intelligent domestic surveillance systems, digital broadcasting systems, audio video and lighting control.

Curriculum

Vocational Chinese
Vocational English
Mathematics
Information Technology
Whole Person Development Modules

Safety, Health and Environment
Digital and Analogue Circuits
Electronic Laboratory Equipment
Robotics and Programming
Electronic Circuit Assembly
Computer-Aided Electronics Design
Electronic Device Maintenance
Internet-of-Things Applications
Sound and Lighting Systems
Intelligent Robotics Project
Automation and Transducer
Public Address and Audio-Visual Systems
Telecommunications Fundamentals
Communication System
Building Security System
Programmable Logic Controller Fundamentals
Virtual and Augmented Reality Application

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.