Air-conditioning and Refrigeration
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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.
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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 $10,500 |
Flexible Articulation Pathways | : | Graduates can pursue further studies to acquire higher qualifications and become a professional in the field |
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 $8,000 and an average of $2,500 Government Allowance. The total monthly income can reach up to $10,000. |
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 $8,000 and an average of $2,000 Government Allowance |
Monthly average $10,000 or above |
The third year of training Monthly salary not less than $8,000 and an average of $2,500 Government Allowance |
Monthly average $10,500 or above |
The fourth year of training# Monthly salary not less than $8,000 and an average of $3,000 Government Allowance |
Monthly average $11,000 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 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.
* 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.
Tuition Fee
Secondary 3 to 5 graduates studying the Diploma of Vocational Education can enjoy free tuition. |
For enquiries:
Tel.: 3907 6786
Email: oda@vtc.edu.hk Information as of August 2023. VTC reserves the right to revise or cancel any programme if circumstances so warrant. Details will be announced on the Admission Homepage. |
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# 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.
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: 3907 6786
Email: oda@vtc.edu.hk
URL: www.vtc.edu.hk/apprenticeship