Gas Services Engineering │ Diploma of Vocational Education – Earn & Learn Scheme
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With the booming construction industry in Hong Kong and the increasing number of projects in infrastructure, building construction and maintenance as well as redevelopment, the demand for electrical, mechanical and construction talents is continually high, creating career opportunities for young people.
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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 recognised qualification are guaranteed |
All-round Career Support | : | One-stop career counselling and placement services |
Free Tuition | : | Free tuition for Secondary 3 to 5 school leavers |
Professional Career after Scheme Completion | : | Upon completion of the scheme, graduates will be entitled to a monthly salary not less than $10,500 |
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 a full-time Diploma of Vocational Education (DVE) programme at the Youth College. |
The second to Third years: |
Participants will be employed by the participating companies as apprentices. Employers will sponsor apprentices to study the relevant part time programme. |
Allowance & Salary*
The first year: |
Participants will receive $1,400 subsidy from the employers for a total of 11 months. |
The second to Third years: |
Participants will receive a total subsidy of $15,400 from their employers, a guaranteed monthly salary not less than $8,000# and an average of $2,500& Government Allowance. The total monthly income can reach up to $10,000. |
The first year of training A subsidy* of $1,400 per month for a total of 11 months |
$1,400 Monthly |
The second year of training Monthly salary not less than $8,000# and an average of $2,000& Government Allowance |
Monthly average $10,000 or above |
The third year of training Monthly salary not less than $8,000# and an average of $2,500& Government Allowance |
Monthly average $10,500 or above |
An additional subsidy after completion of 6 consecutive months training in the second year | $15,400 |
* Mode of issuing subsidy and Government Allowance may vary across trades and industries. A maximum total subsidy of $30,800 from the Construction Industry Council (CIC) will be given to participants of TSS.
# For apprentices who join the VTC Earn & Learn Scheme on or after 1 April 2024, the guaranteed monthly salary will be adjusted to $9,000.
& For apprentices who join the VTC Earn & Learn Scheme on or after 1 April 2024, they will be 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
Secondary 3 to 5 graduates studying the Diploma of Vocational Education can enjoy free tuition. |
For enquiries:
Tel.: 2756 4123
Email: oda@vtc.edu.hk |
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^ Trainee may obtain more than one qualification during the apprenticeship training, including CVE, DVE, DVE-ELS, Prof. Cert and Prof. Dip. # The fourth year arrangement is subject to the mutual agreement between Office of the Director of Apprenticeship, Employer and Trainee
For more information of DVE programmes,please visit the website of VTC Admission Page:
https://www.vtc.edu.hk/admission/en/programme/s3/diploma-of-vocational-education/
Enquiry: Office of the Director of Apprenticeship
Tel: 2756 4123
Email: oda@vtc.edu.hk
URL: www.vtc.edu.hk/apprenticeship