Cybersecurity

This programme aims to develop students' knowledge and practical problem-solving and analytical skills for the analysis, design and implementation of computer systems with an emphasis on information security.
 

Professional fields covered:

  • System Administration
  • Network Administration
  • Network Security
  • Penetration Testing
  • Security Audit
  • Incident Response


 

4 Major Advantages for Earn and Learn
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 recognized qualification are guaranteed
All-round Career Support : One-stop career counselling and placement services
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 the full-time Higher Diploma in Cybersecurity at IVE.


Allowance & Salary*

The second to third year

Participants will be employed by the participating companies as apprentices. The employer will sponsor the trainee to study the Higher Diploma (HD) programme at Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education (Lee Wai Lee) for one to two days per week.


Allowance & Salary*

The second to third years

During the training period, participants will receive a total of $30,800 Industry Incentive Allowance, government allowance under the Earn & Learn Scheme (up to $90,000) and Training Allowance (up to $36,000). Given a guaranteed monthly salary not less than $10,530.
 
The second year of training
Monthly salary not less than $10,530 and $2,000 Government Allowance and $1,000 Training Allowance&
Monthly income of
$13,530 or above
The third year of training
Monthly salary not less than $10,530 and $2,500 Government Allowance and $1,000 Training Allowance&
Monthly income of
$14,030 or above
The Industry Incentive Allowance will be disbursed in stages during the second to third year of training A total of $30,800


*  Mode of issuing subsidy and Government Allowance may vary across trades and industries.
&  For apprentices who join the VTC Earn & Learn Scheme on or after 1 April 2024, they are 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 Fees

 
  • Participants will need to pay the tuition fees for the first year of HD programme.
  • Employers will sponsor the tuition fees for the second and third year of HD programme.
 


Entry Requirement

 
  • Five HKDSE subjects at Level 2 or above, including English Language and Chinese Language; or
  • VTC Foundation Diploma (Level 3) / Diploma of Foundation Studies; or
  • VTC Diploma in Vocational Education / Diploma of Vocational Education; or
  • Yi Jin Diploma / Diploma Yi Jin or Equivalent.
 


Offering Institutes:

        


For enquiries:

Office of the Director of Apprenticeship

Tel: 2756 4123

Email: oda@vtc.edu.hk


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


Please submit online application via the “VTC Admission Portal” and choose the programme:

 

 

For more information of HD programmesplease visit the website of VTC Admission Page:

https://www.vtc.edu.hk/admission/en/programme/s6/higher-diploma/

 

 

Enquiry: Office of the Director of Apprenticeship

 

Tel: 2756 4123

Email: oda@vtc.edu.hk

URL: www.vtc.edu.hk/apprenticeship