Testing and Certification
As societal demand for product quality has sustained over the years, demand for talents from the testing and certification industry is on the rise. This industry has also been identified by the Government as an industry with clear advantages and great potential for economic growth. The need for talents possessing relevant knowledge and skills is growing, where young people can enjoy promising career prospects.
Professional fields covered:
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Earn and Learn
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: | Programme 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
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: | One-stop career counselling and placement services |
Professional Career after Scheme Completion
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: | Upon completion of the Scheme, graduates of Higher Diploma will be entitled to a monthly salary not less than $12,000 |
Flexible Articulation Pathways
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Graduates can pursue further studies to acquire higher qualifications and become a professional in the field |
Study Arrangement
The first to fourth years |
Participants will be employed by the participating companies as apprentices. For the first 3 years, the employer will sponsor the apprentice to study the Higher Diploma programme at IVE for one day and two evenings per week |
Allowance & Salary*
The first to third years |
Participants will receive a total subsidy of $30,800 from their employers, a guaranteed monthly salary not less than $9,000 and an average of $2,500 government allowance. The total monthly income will be above $10,000. |
The fourth year |
Full-time on-the-job training with a guaranteed monthly salary not less than $9,000. |
The first year of training Monthly salary not less than $9,000 and an average of $2,000 Government Allowance |
Monthly average $11,000 or above |
The second year of training Monthly salary not less than $9,000 and an average of $2,500 Government Allowance |
Monthly average $11,500 or above |
The third year of training Monthly salary not less than $9,000 and an average of $3,000 Government Allowance |
Monthly average $12,000 or above |
An additional subsidy during the first to third year | $30,800 |
The fourth year Full-time training |
* Mode of issuing subsidy and Government Allowance may vary across trades and industries.
Tuition Fees
- Tuition fees will be sponsored by employer
Entry Requirement
- Five HKDSE subjects at Level 2 or above, including English Language, Chinese Language and Mathematics; or
- VTC Foundation Diploma (Level 3) / Diploma of Foundation Studies and with successful completion of Foundation Mathematics III; or
- VTC Diploma in Vocational Education / Diploma of Vocational Education with successful completion of Mathematics 3G; or
- Yi Jin Diploma/ Diploma Yi Jin with successful completion of Mathematics Plus; or
- Equivalent.
For enquiries:
Office of the Director of Apprenticeship Tel.: 3907 6786 Email: apuho@vtc.edu.hk Information as of May 2019. VTC reserves the right to revise or cancel any programme if circumstances so warrant. Details will be announced on the Admission Homepage. |
LI Ka Wai
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‘The testing and certification industry is applicable to many different practical areas which has enormous development potential. Through structured training, I learnt about the latest testing technology and practical knowledge and prepared myself for future career development.’ |