Part 4 70 VOCATIONAL TRAINING COUNCIL Diploma of Applied Education Programme 4.19 The School of Business and Information Systems offers Diploma of Applied Education (DAE) programme to Secondary 6 school leavers as well as adult learners to help them obtain a formal qualification for the purposes of employment and further study. The programme, attuned to market needs, emphasises building a firm foundation for students to further their academic and vocational development, and matching of the evolving social needs and developing students’ 21st century competencies ready for study and work in a digitised world. The qualification of DAE is deemed comparable to the attainment of Level 2 standard in five HKDSE subjects, including English and Chinese Language and meets the entry requirements of over 30 civil service posts. DAE graduates are eligible to apply for VTC’s HD programmes. 4.20 More details on VTC programmes are available at http://www.vtc.edu.hk/studyat/en/ VOCATIONAL MODULES IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS 4.21 In support of the Government’s initiative to diversify the senior secondary curriculum and to enrich the learning experience of senior secondary students, VTC has launched two categories of courses/programmes, namely the Applied Learning (ApL) courses and the Vocational English Programme (VEP). Applied Learning Courses 4.22 ApL courses are elective subjects within the senior secondary curriculum and they are approved by the Education Bureau (EDB). VTC has been playing a leading role in the provision of ApL courses to suit the diverse learning interests and needs of senior secondary students. For admission to the post-Secondary 6 programmes offered by VTC, a maximum of two ApL courses can be counted. Quality assurance of all VTC’s ApL courses are jointly conducted by the Curriculum Development Institute, the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications, and the Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority. 4.23 In AY 2023/24, the following 12 ApL courses in five areas of studies are offered to secondary school students:
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