Vocational Language Programme Office

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General Information

Programme Objective

To enhance learner’s English skills for effective communication in the workplace

Programme Recognition

Recognised under the Hong Kong Qualifications Framework (QF)

Programme Highlights
  • Nine vocational ​English certificate programmes, pegged at QF Level 1 ​– 4, covering listening, speaking, reading and writing skills
  • Flexible curriculum tailor-made to meet the needs of various industries and learners in the workplace
  • Workplace-related learning materials
  • Real-life language samples and case studies
Programme Overview
Delivery Modes

The delivery mode of Part-time (A), which consists of 30 contact hours, is offered for all Certificate Programmes.  Another mode of delivery for Level 2 and 3 Certificate Programmes, namely Part-time (B), consisting of 18 contact hours, is also available for learners to choose from.  The total learning hours of certificate programmes at different QF Levels are as follows:

Delivery Mode QF Level Contact 
Hour
Self-study 
Hour^
Total 
Learning 
Hour
Part-time (A) Level 1 ​– 3 30 30 60
Part-time (A) Level 4 30 60 90
Part-time (B) Level 2 – 3 only 18 42 60

^The self-study hours include independent study, pre-class preparation, after-class consolidation practices, teacher consultation, completion of an Enrichment Package, assignment and assessment preparation, and any other forms of self-learning activities assigned by the tutors. 

Both modes of delivery produce comparable outcomes for learner participation and knowledge acquisition.  For Part-time (B) mode, apart from the 18-hour face-to-face classroom teaching, learners should access the learning content available on an electronic platform for self-learning purposes by referring to the Scheme of Work of the Certificate Programme provided in the first class meeting.  ​ Communication tools are available on the electronic platform to facilitate interaction between tutors and learners beyond the classroom.   Learners can seek academic support from tutors via the communication tools during their self-study time.

Venue

Classes can be conducted on VTC campuses or at venues provided by individual clients.

Recognised Qualification

Upon successful completion of each certificate programme, learners will receive a certificate in vocational English issued by Vocational Training Council (VTC)

Tailor-made Programme Provision Services for Individual Clients

Interested clients are welcome to discuss details of collaboration such as class location and schedule with the VLPO.  Please contact us at our office hotline or by email for further enquiries.

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