Air-conditioning and Refrigeration

Air-conditioner and refrigerators are common household appliances, air-conditioning system also plays an essential part of commercial buildings. The demand for air-conditioning and refrigeration talents is continually high, particularly the raise of public concern on ventilation system.

Professional fields covered:

Air-conditioning and Ventilation Systems	Air-conditioning and Refrigeration System Control
Refrigeration System	Testing and Commissioning in Air-conditioning System

Earn and Learn	:	Under the Scheme, participants will receive on-the-job training and classroom learning at the same time. A steady income and a recognised qualification are guaranteed
All-round Career Support	:	One-stop career counselling and placement services
Free Tuition	:	Free tuition for Secondary 3 to 5 school leavers
Professional Career after Scheme Completion	:	Upon completion of the scheme, graduates will be entitled to a monthly salary not less than $12,470
Flexible Articulation Pathways	:	Graduates can pursue further studies to acquire higher qualifications and become a professional in the field

Scheme details Progression Path Enquiry & Apply Now

Study Arrangement^{^}

The first year	Participants will study a full-time Diploma of Vocational Education (DVE) programme at the Youth College.
The second to third years	Participants will be employed by the participating companies as apprentices. Employers will sponsor apprentices to study the relevant part time programme^{^}.
The fourth year^$	Full time on the job training; Employer may sponsor apprentices to study the relevant part time programme^{^}.

Allowance & Salary*

The first year	Participants will receive $1,400 subsidy from the employers for a total of 11 months.
The second to fourth years^$	Participants will receive a total subsidy of $15,400 from their employers, a guaranteed monthly salary not less than $9,470 and an average of $2,500^& Government Allowance.


The first year of training A subsidy* of $1,400 per month for a total of 11 months	$1,400 Monthly
The second year of training Monthly salary not less than $9,470 and an average of $2,000^& Government Allowance	Monthly average $11,470 or above
The third year of training Monthly salary not less than $9,470 and an average of $2,500^& Government Allowance	Monthly average $11,970 or above
The fourth year of training^$ Monthly salary not less than $9,470 and an average of $3,000^& Government Allowance	Monthly average $12,470 or above
An additional subsidy after completion of 6 consecutive months training in the second year	$15,400

^$The fourth year arrangement is subject to the mutual agreement between Employer and Trainee
^ Trainee may obtain more than one qualification during the apprenticeship training, including CVE, DVE, DVE-ELS, Prof. Cert and Prof. Dip.
* Mode of issuing subsidy and Government Allowance may vary across trades and industries. A maximum total subsidy of $30,800 from the Construction Industry Council (CIC) will be given to participants of TSS.
^& For apprentices who join the VTC Earn & Learn Scheme on or after 1 April 2024, they will be entitled to the Monthly Apprenticeship Training Allowance of $1,000 per month during the apprenticeship.
For enquiries, please contact the Office of the Director of Apprenticeship.

Tuition Fee

Secondary 3 to 5 graduates studying the Diploma of Vocational Education can enjoy free tuition.

Offering Institutes:

For enquiries:

Tel.: 2756 4123

Email: oda@vtc.edu.hk

Information as of May 2025. VTC reserves the right to revise or cancel any programme if circumstances so warrant. Details will be announced on the Admission Homepage.

# The fourth year arrangement is subject to the mutual agreement between Office of the Director of Apprenticeship, Employer and Trainee
^ Trainee may obtain more than one qualification during the apprenticeship training, including CVE, DVE, DVE-ELS, Prof. Cert and Prof. Dip.

Please apply the programme online with the respective Admission Method.

For more information of DVE programmes，please visit the website of VTC Admission Page:

https://www.vtc.edu.hk/admission/en/programme/s3/diploma-of-vocational-education/

Enquiry: Office of the Director of Apprenticeship

Tel: 2756 4123

Email: oda@vtc.edu.hk

URL: www.vtc.edu.hk/apprenticeship