To enhance learner’s English skills for effective communication in the workplace
Recognised under the Hong Kong Qualifications Framework (QF)
QF Level | Certificate Programmes (Listening and Speaking Skills) | Credits | Delivery Mode |
1 | Certificate in Vocational English (Listening and Speaking Skills: Workplace Interaction Module) (QF Level 1) |
6 |
Part-time (A) |
2 | Certificate in Vocational English (Listening and Speaking Skills: Workplace Interaction Module) (QF Level 2) |
6 | Part-time (A)
and Part-time (B) |
3 | Certificate in Vocational English (Speaking Skills: Informative Presentations Module) (QF Level 3) |
6 | Part-time (A)
and Part-time (B) |
4 | Certificate in Vocational English (Listening and Speaking Skills: Workplace Interaction Module) (QF Level 4) |
9 | Part-time (A) |
QF Level | Certificate Programmes (Reading and Writing Skills) | Credits | Delivery Mode |
1 | Certificate in Vocational English (Reading and Writing Skills: Workplace Correspondence Module) (QF Level 1) |
6 |
Part-time (A) |
2 | Certificate in Vocational English (Reading and Writing Skills: Workplace Correspondence Module) (QF Level 2) |
6 | Part-time (A)
and Part-time (B) |
2 | Certificate in Vocational English (Writing Skills: Presenting Information Module) (QF Level 2) |
6 | Part-time (A)
and Part-time (B) |
3 | Certificate in Vocational English (Reading and Writing Skills: Workplace Correspondence Module) (QF Level 3) |
6 | Part-time (A)
and Part-time (B) |
4 | Certificate in Vocational English (Reading and Writing Skills: Workplace Correspondence Module) (QF Level 4) |
9 | Part-time (A) |
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.
Classes can be
conducted on VTC campuses or at venues provided by individual clients.
Upon successful completion of each certificate programme, learners will receive a certificate in vocational
English issued by Vocational Training Council (VTC)
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.
Delivery Mode | Each Certificate Programme |
Part-time (A) | HKD2,500 |
Part-time (B) | HKD1,300 |
Certificate
Programmes in Vocational English (QF Level 1) |
Having studied English at Secondary 3 level, or equivalent |
Certificate
Programmes in Vocational English (QF Level 2) |
Having studied English at Secondary 5 level, or equivalent |
Certificate Programmes in
Vocational English (QF Level 3 / Level 4) |
Attainment of Level 2 in English Language in Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSE) or Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE), or equivalent |