Applied Learning (ApL) - Introduction

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Introduction

The Vocational Training Council

Vocational Training Council (VTC), being the largest vocational and professional education and training provider in Hong Kong, provides valuable credentials for some 200,000 students each year through a full range of pre-employment and in-service programmes with internationally recognised qualifications.

In support of the Government’s initiative to diversify the curriculum of senior secondary students, the VTC has been offering a variety of Applied Learning (ApL) (formerly known as Career-oriented Curriculum (COC) courses since the first piloting year 2003/04. VTC has established a firm foundation and reputation and is the leading provider of the ApL courses, taking up a lion’s share of students. The VTC has a robust quality assurance system and the courses are regularly reviewed and updated. The VTC will continue to offer a series of quality courses that well suit the diverse learning interests and needs of the secondary four to six students.

Special Features

Proven experience: Experienced provider of ApL courses since 2003/04 to cater for students’ diverse interests and needs
State-of-the-art facilities: Trade-simulated and well-equipped learning and teaching environments with state-of-the-art equipment and facilities
Professional and experienced staff: Teaching staff with extensive industrial experience to facilitate students’ understanding of the latest development of the related industries
Multiple articulation pathways: Graduates of VTC ApL courses may apply for admission to the post-secondary programmes of the VTC to further develop their interests and potentials in different study areas

Recognition of Qualification

Performance standards in ApL courses are designated as “Attained” , “Attained with Distinction (I)” and “Attained with Distinction (II)” and are reported on the certificate of Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE). Students attaining the results of “Attained” , “Attained with Distinction (I)” and “Attained with Distinction (II)” in the ApL courses are accepted as attaining the competencies required at HKDSE Level 2 , Level 3 and Level 4 or above respectively for the purpose of further studies and/or work.

Students attaining the results of “Attained” , “Attained with Distinction (I)” and “Attained with Distinction (II)”in the ApL courses are accepted as attaining the competencies required at “Level 2” , “Level 3”and “Level 4” in HKDSE respectively, and a maximum of two ApL courses can be counted for admission purpose. Only relevant ApL courses will be considered in the application for Degree programmes.
General entrance requirements of Degree Programmes : Level 3 or above in the HKDSE English Language and Chinese Language, AND Level 2 or above in the HKDSE Mathematics, Liberal Studies and one Elective Subject; OR equivalent.
General entrance requirements of Higher Diploma Programmes: Five HKDSE subjects at Level 2 or above, including English Language and Chinese Language; OR VTC Diploma of Foundation Studies; OR VTC Diploma of Vocational Education; OR Yi Jin Diploma/ Diploma Yi Jin; OR equivalent.
Higher Diploma graduates can apply for admission to top-up degree programmes offered by the VTC in collaboration with local and overseas universities, or degree programmes offered by local or overseas universities.
General entrance requirements of Diploma of Foundation Studies and Diploma of Vocational Education Programmes: Completion of Secondary 6 (under the New Senior Secondary Academic Structure); OR equivalent.
For specific entrance requirements of each programme, please visit the VTC Admissions Homepage http://www.vtc.edu.hk/admission/en/