Analytical Science
As societal demand for product quality has sustained over the years, demand for talents from the testing and certification industry is on the rise. This industry has also been identified by the Government as an industry with clear advantages and great potential for economic growth. The need for talents possessing relevant knowledge and skills is growing, where young people can enjoy promising career prospects.
Professional fields covered:
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Earn and Learn
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: | Programme participants will receive on-the-job training and classroom learning at the same time. A steady income and a recognised qualification are guaranteed |
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All-round Career Support
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: | One-stop career counselling and placement services |
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Professional Career after Scheme Completion
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: | Upon completion of the Scheme, graduates of Higher Diploma will be entitled to a monthly salary not less than $12,000 |
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Flexible Articulation Pathways
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Graduates can pursue further studies to acquire higher qualifications and become a professional in the field |
Study Arrangement
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The first year |
Participants will study a full-time Higher Diploma in Analytical Science programme at IVE. |
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The second to third years |
Participants will be employed by the participating companies as apprentices. Employers will also sponsor apprentices to study the part-time HD programme at IVE for one day per week. |
Allowance & Salary*
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The second to third years |
Participants will receive a total of $30,800 Industry Incentive Allowance and $54,000 government subsidy from their employers and the government respectively. Given a guaranteed monthly salary not less than $9,000#, the total monthly income will be above $10,000 |
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The second year of training Monthly salary not less than $9,000# and an average of $2,000& Government Allowance |
Monthly average $11,000 or above |
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The third year of training Monthly salary not less than $9,000# and an average of $2,500& Government Allowance |
Monthly average $11,500 or above |
| An additional subsidy during the second to third year | $30,800 |
* 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 $10,000.
& 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.
Tuition Fees
- Participants will need to pay the tuition fees for the first year of HD programme.
- Employers will sponsor the tuition fees for the second and third year of HD programme.
Entry Requirement
- Five HKDSE subjects at Level 2 or above, including English Language and Chinese Language; or
- VTC Foundation Diploma (Level 3) / Diploma of Foundation Studies; or
- VTC Diploma in Vocational Education / Diploma of Vocational Education; or
- Yi Jin Diploma / Diploma Yi Jin; or
- Equivalent.
Offering Institutes:
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For enquiries:
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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. |
HUNG Pak Cheung
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'The on-the-job training equips me with practical skills of analytical science and product testing, as well as the knowledge of equipment operations, crafting a solid foundation for career development.' |
For more information of HD programmes，please visit the website of VTC Admission Page:
https://www.vtc.edu.hk/admission/en/programme/s6/higher-diploma/
Enquiry: Office of the Director of Apprenticeship
Tel: 2756 4123
Email: oda@vtc.edu.hk
URL: www.vtc.edu.hk/apprenticeship