Mechanical Engineering

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.

Professional fields covered:

Building Services Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Electronic and Computer Engineering - Telecommunications and Surveillance Technology Stream
Lift and Escalator Engineering
Fire Services Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration

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

Scheme details Progression Path Student Sharing Enquiry & Apply Now

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. Employer will sponsor apprentices to study the relevant part time programme^.
The fourth year^$	Full time on the job training; Employer may sponsor apprentices to study the relevant part time programme^.

Allowance & Salary*

The second to fourth years^$

Participants will receive a total subsidy of $30,800 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 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 $10,500 or above
The fourth year of training^$ Monthly salary not less than $8,000^# and an average of $3,000^& Government Allowance	Monthly average $11,000 or above
An additional subsidy during the second to fourth year	$30,800

^$ The fourth year arrangement is subject to the mutual agreement between Employer and Trainee.
^ Trainee may obtain more than one qualification during the apprenticeship training, including CVE, DVE, DVE-ELS, Prof. Cert and Prof. Dip.
* Mode of issuing subsidy and Government Allowance may vary across trades and industries.
^# 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.

Offering Institutes:

For enquiries:

Office of the Director of Apprenticeship

Tel.: 2756 4123

Email: oda@vtc.edu.hk

Information as of February 2024. VTC reserves the right to revise or cancel any programme if circumstances so warrant. Details will be announced on the Admission Homepage.

# The fourth year arrangement is subject to the mutual agreement between Office of the Director of Apprenticeship, Employer and Trainee
^ Trainee may obtain more than one qualification during the apprenticeship training, including CVE, DVE, DVE-ELS, Prof. Cert and Prof. Dip.


	YEUNG Shu Wa DVE (Mechanical Engineering), Youth College Craftsman (Mechanical) at Electrical and Mechanical Services Department

	‘I learnt professional knowledge and skills through classroom learning and on-the-job training. The scheme helped me identify my interest in the industry and equip me for a promising career in the construction industry.’

Please apply the programme online with the respective Admission Method.

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