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Part-time Programmes (Post-secondary 3)

Certificate of Vocational Education (Automotive Technology)

Programme code FS512974

The following section presents the programme information offered in September 2023. Application information for AY 2024/25 will be announced later.
Duration of Study
3 Years
[Students are required to follow the programme arrangements stipulated by YC, on average 3 - 4 evenings per week, normally 3 semesters per academic year]

Note :
  1. 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.
  2. The actual curriculum hours may be slightly different from the normal curriculum hours due to the electives chosen.
  3. All applicants are required to attend a selection interview
Mode of Study
Part-time (Evening)
Offering Campus(es) / Venue(s)
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 & LPG 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.
Notes
  1. For some modules of the programmes, the medium of instruction and assessments is Chinese.
  2. 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.