Learning Beyond the Classroom Walls

Focuses on practical opportunities via participation in internal and external events.

Learning Beyond the Classroom Walls

Focuses on practical opportunities via participation in internal and external events.

Basic Information

The programme aims to develop qualified talents to support the growth and development of the catering and event industry.

Students will learn about event planning and operations, the latest technology in virtual / hybrid events, festive make-up, coffee and cocktail, pastry operations and production and be able to participate in various events inside and outside of the Institute.

Students will be provided with unique practical opportunities as event assistants at internal and external events. Students will be able to develop their communication, problem solving and analytical skills while executing various kinds of events.

Upon graduation, students will be able to take up the roles of event coordinator in hotels and catering groups / event companies and guest services / club house officer in luxury residence.

Click here to view a video to learn more about the programme (in Cantonese)

Mode of Study Full-time

Duration of Study 1 Year

Offering Campus(es) / Venue(s)

Hotel and Tourism Institute (Kowloon Bay)¹

Study Places Hotel and Tourism Institute (Kowloon Bay)-15

Professional Recognition

Students who study food preparation and catering programmes are required to take the food hygiene and safety module. Students who have attained the specified score or above at the relevant examination will be awarded the “Basic Food Hygiene Certificate for Hygiene Supervisors” which is recognised by the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department in Hong Kong.

QF Level

QF Level: 3
QR Registration No.: 21/000915/L3
Validity Period: 01/09/2021 - 31/08/2026

Remarks

Class and training venues include but not limited to International Culinary Institute, VTC Pokfulam Complex, VTC Kowloon Bay Complex, Tin Shui Wai Training Centre, Chinese Training Restaurant and Western Training Restaurant at Pokfulam, The T Hotel, Training Café and Western Training Restaurant at Kowloon Bay.

Notes

Medium of Instruction: English supplemented with Chinese (Cantonese).
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.
Students enrolling for this programme must maintain the health standards required of a food handler throughout the duration of training. This encompasses taking a medical check at students’ own expenses, which includes chest X-ray, urine routine, stool routine, stool culture, hepatitis A virus Ab lgG.
For students who have a negative hepatitis A virus antibody result, a vaccine is recommended.
Students are required to have a medical check, purchase the designated reference books, uniform and shoes where applicable at their own costs. Institute reserves the rights not to admit students who fail to follow this clause.
Items listed in the Curriculum are key modules only, more modules are included in the programme.
Upon completion of the food hygiene and safety module, students may sit for the “Level 2 Award in Food Safety and Hygiene” examination offered by the Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH), UK at their own expense. Successful candidate will be awarded a certificate.
The programmes are geared to prepare students for employment after graduation. Graduates may articulate to Professional Certificate / Professional Diploma programmes after having accumulated work experiences in the industry. For enquiries, please call the Institute at 2538 2200.

Entrance Requirements

Completion of Secondary 6 (under the New Senior Secondary academic structure); OR
Completion of Secondary 5 with a pass in the HTI / CCI / ICI bridging course; OR
Completion of 2-year Certificate programmes offered by HTI / CCI / ICI; OR
Equivalent

Articulation / Employment

Articulation

Students who have successfully completed the Diploma programmes offered by the Hospitality Discipline may articulate to Higher Diploma programmes offered by the Discipline. Offering of study place is subject to the applicants' relevant English language qualification and interview performance.

Career Prospects

Upon graduation, job placement assistance will be provided to facilitate graduates joining the hospitality industry, including sectors of catering and event management, club houses, restaurants, theme parks, attractions and other related industries. By accumulating relevant experience in the industry, graduates can progress to senior positions like event manager, catering manager, club house supervisor, restaurant manager, guest services manager, attractions supervisor, etc.

Curriculum

Planning and Coordination for Events
Event Operations (including festive make-up and interactive learning activities)
Fundamental Pastry Operations and Production
Cocktail and Coffee Art
Vocational English & Putonghua

Tuition Fees

Tuition Fees (HK$)

$17,620

Remarks

The study duration of Diploma programmes in hotel-and-tourism is normally 1 year. The tuition fee is payable in two installments.
In addition to tuition fees, students will be required to pay other fees, such as caution money and students’ union annual fees. Students of Diploma programmes in hotel-and-tourism, Chinese Cuisine and International Cuisine will be required to purchase uniform, safety shoes or reference books where applicable.
Some students may be required to study bridging modules or enhancement programmes to support their study; or to attend additional training, industrial attachments, public examinations for which separate fees will be charged.
Tuition fees are subject to annual review.
The information listed above is only applicable to local students.