Certificate of Vocational Education (Electronic and Computer Engineering) - Part-time (Day) Programmes

Programme code FS312981

The following section presents the programme information offered in September 2024. Programme information for AY 2025/26 will be announced later.

Duration of Study

3 - 4 Years

[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.]

Note:

Applicants with higher qualifications or relevant work experience may apply for exemption for some 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 (Kowloon Bay)

Required No. of Credits for Graduation

179

Entrance Requirements

Completion of Secondary 3 OR Equivalent

Programme Content

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.

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.

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.

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