VTC Calendar.pdfVTC CALENDAR 2020-2021 Information contained in this Calendar is correct as at 1 November 2020, while the staff list is per establishment and strength on 9 September

VTCCALENDAR2020-2021

Information contained in this Calendar is correct as at 1 November 2020, while the staff list is per establishment and strength on 9 September 2020.

Table of Contents

Part 1 General Information 1Foreword 2VTC Ordinance 3Vision, Mission and Core Values 4Vocational and Professional Education and Training 5Strategic Planning 6

Part 2 Governance and Management Structure 7Governance and Management Structure 8The Council and its Committees 10The Executive Director and Management’s Organisations 14Academic Management Structure 22Academic and Related Regulations 25Corporate Services 26

Part 3 Member Institutions, Support Units and Services 33VTC’s Member Institutions 34Learning and Student Support Services 43Fees, Financial Assistance and Scholarships and 49

Award Schemes

Part 4 Vocational and Professional Education and 57 Training Services Vocational and Professional Education and 58

Training Programmes Training Services Organised by Training Boards 68 Apprenticeship and Related Training Services 69 Vocational and Professional Education and 72

Training Assessments Skills Competitions 74 Vocational Training for People with Disabilities 76 Training and Assessment Centres 78

Part 5 Appendices 99 Appendix 1 - Standing Committee and Membership List 100 Appendix 2 - Administration Committee 102 Appendix 3 - Audit Committee 104 Appendix 4 - Estates Committee 106 Appendix 5 - Finance Committee 108 Appendix 6 - Training Boards 110 Appendix 7 - Caucus 141 Appendix 8 - Quality Assurance Steering Committee 142 Appendix 9 - Strategic Plan Implementation Steering Group 144 Appendix 10 - Information Technology Steering Committee 146 Appendix 11 - Staff Development Committee 148 Appendix 12 - Safety, Health and Environment Central 150 Committee Appendix 13 - Council Consultative Committee 152 Appendix 14 - Institute Council of Technological and 154 Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong Appendix 15 - Vocational Education and Training 156 Management Committee Appendix 16 - PEAK Management Committee 158 Appendix 17 - Campus Executive Committee 159 Appendix 18 - HTI/CCI/ICI Management Committee 161 Appendix 19 - Youth College Executive Committee 163 Appendix 20 - Corporate Services Management Committee 165 Appendix 21 - Higher Education Advisory Committee 167 Appendix 22 - Discipline Advisory Board 169 Appendix 23 - Academic Board of Technological and 171 Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong Appendix 24 - Faculty Board of Technological and Higher 173 Education Institute of Hong Kong Appendix 25 - General Education Steering Committee of 175 Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong Appendix 26 - Vocational Education and Training 177 Academic Board

Appendix 27 - Vocational Education and Training Policy 180 and Quality Committee Appendix 28 - Learning and Teaching Steering Committee 183Appendix 29 - Discipline Academic Committee 185Appendix 30 - Discipline Quality Assurance Committee 188Appendix 31 - Programme Board 190Appendix 32 - Module Board 193Appendix 33 - Programme-Level Board of Examiners 195Appendix 34 - Module-Level Board of Examiners 197Appendix 35 - Foundation Studies Board 199Appendix 36 - PEAK Academic Committee 203Appendix 37 - Shine Skills Centre Academic Committee 205Appendix 38 - Staff List 208Appendix 39 - List of External Examiners 209 Appendix 40 - Locations and Contacts of VTC’s Member 233 Institutions

List of Abbreviations 247

GENERAL INFORMATION 1

Part

1PART 1

GENERALINFORMATION

VOCATIONAL TRAINING COUNCIL2

Part

1

FOREWORD

1.1 Established in 1982, the Vocational Training Council (VTC) is the largest vocational and professional education and training (VPET) provider in Hong Kong. VTC provides valuable credentials for some 200,000 students each year through a full range of pre-employment and in-service programmes with internationally recognised qualifications.

1.2 VTC draws strengths from its member institutions, breadth of its programmes and a variety of accredited qualifications to provide a new world of OPPORTUNITIES to learners of all ages and abilities. Championing a teaching and learning approach that is practical, hands-on and outcome-based, VTC does not only focus on the acquisition of knowledge and skills, but equally on ACTION itself. This “think and do” approach cultivates a passion for learning while imparting the necessary skills and know-how for SUCCESS.

1.3 VTC is a major organisation in Hong Kong providing a comprehensive system of VPET to meet the needs of industry for well-educated and well-trained manpower at degree, higher diploma, diploma, and certificate levels, as well as to satisfy the aspirations of students at secondary and post-secondary levels.


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VTC ORDINANCE

ESTABLISHMENT OF VTC

1.4 VTC was established in 1982 under the VTC Ordinance, Cap 1130 of the Laws of Hong Kong. The Ordinance was amended in August 1991 to widen the remit of VTC to include vocational training for persons with disabilities and the administration of the Apprenticeship Ordinance. The Ordinance was further amended in April 2005 to empower VTC to perform its functions outside Hong Kong with revised scope of work.

OBJECTS OF THE COUNCIL

1.5 The objects of the Council as set out in the VTC Ordinance are:

- to advise the Chief Executive on the measures required to ensure a comprehensive system of technical education and industrial training suited to the developing needs of Hong Kong;

- to institute, develop and operate schemes for training operatives, craftsmen, technicians and technologists needed to sustain and improve industry;

- to promote the training of apprentices;- to provide and co-ordinate the provision of skills training to persons

with a disability who are aged 15 and over for the purpose of improving their employment prospects and preparing them for open employment; and

- to establish, operate and maintain technical colleges, technical institutes, industrial training centres and skills centres.


VISION, MISSION AND CORE VALUES

1.6 VTC’s roles and responsibilities are reflected in its vision and mission, as follows:

VISION

- To be the leading provider of vocational and professional education and training in the region.

MISSION

- To provide a valued choice to school leavers and working adults to acquire values, knowledge and skills for lifelong learning and enhanced employability.

- To provide valued supports to industries for their manpower development.

1.7 VTC has adopted the following core values in driving its vision and mission forward:

CORE VALUES

- Integrity- Client-focused- Excellence- Entrepreneurship- Partnerships

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VOCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONALEDUCATION AND TRAINING

1.8 VTC provides VPET services mainly through its member institutions, including Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong, Institute of Professional Education And Knowledge, School for Higher and Professional Education, Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education, Hong Kong Design Institute, Youth College, Hotel and Tourism Institute, Chinese Culinary Institute, International Culinary Institute, Maritime Services Training Institute, Pro-Act Training and Development Centre, Integrated Vocational Development Centre, and Shine Skills Centre. Full-time and part-time programmes covering a wide range of disciplines, including health and life sciences, business, childcare, elderly and community services, design, engineering, hospitality, information technology and interdisciplinary subjects, are offered to students from post-secondary 3 to post-secondary 6 levels.

1.9 VTC also provides skill-based training to students and in-service practitioners to meet the needs of all major sectors of Hong Kong’s commerce and industry. In addition, VTC administers apprenticeship training schemes under the law, and provides vocational training and support services for people with disabilities.

1.10 In providing VPET services, VTC works closely with the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government, employers and the community to assess the current and future skills requirements of the workforce so as to ensure the relevance and future-readiness of the skills in the workforce.

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STRATEGIC PLANNING

8-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN

1.11 VTC formulates strategic plans to steer its growth and development and maps out in the plan directions and core strategies to support its development. The strategic plan outlines VTC’s development for an eight-year period (8-year Strategic Plan), which is subject to review and adjustment through annual review exercises.

1.12 In June 2020, the Council formulated its Fourth 8-Year Strategic Plan covering the period from 2021/22 to 2028/29 to enable VTC to grasp opportunities in a fast-growing knowledge-based economy and to meet future challenges. The Fourth Plan takes a central theme of “Skilling for the Future”, building on the strengths and foundation laid down in previous strategic plans. In the Fourth Plan, VTC adopts a multi-faceted approach to equip our students and staff with the knowledge, skills and attitudes required for a better and sustainable future.

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GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE 7

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PART 2

GOVERNANCE ANDMANAGEMENT STRUCTURE


GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE

OVERVIEW

2.1 VTC is committed to maintaining high standards of corporate governance. The corporate structure is well-defined, and authority is delegated within clearly defined parameters, ensuring efficiency in achieving its mission. VTC’s governance and management operates at three levels:

a) The Council, together with its committees and boards, is the highest authority and responsible for corporate policy, strategies and management at a macro level;

b) The Executive Director, supported by the Caucus and various committees, is responsible for the execution of the Council’s policy and day-to-day management of VTC; and

c) The Vocational Education and Training Academic Board (VETAB) and the Higher Education Advisory Committee (HEAC), together with various committees and boards under their purview, provide advice on academic matters and oversee their management.

2.2 Table 1 outlines VTC’s governance and management structure and shows the relationships among various parties. Each committee and board has specific terms of reference governing its responsibility and accountability. Corporate policies and strategies at the highest level are mapped out by the Council’s committees on the recommendations of the Executive Director, after they have been carefully deliberated upon by the Caucus, the Executive Director’s core team and, where necessary, the dedicated task forces set up thereunder.

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GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE 9

Tabl

e 1:

VT

C’s

Man

agem

ent a

nd C

omm

ittee

Str

uctu

re(a

s at 1

Nov

202

0)

Cau

cus

Stra

tegi

c Pl

an Im

plem

enta

tion

Stee

ring

Gro

up

(SPI

SG)

VET

Man

agem

ent C

omm

ittee

(VET

MC

)

St

atis

tics C

omm

ittee

IV

E (in

clud

ing

MST

I) /

HK

DI C

ampu

s Exe

cutiv

e C

omm

ittee

s

H

TI/C

CI/I

CI M

anag

emen

t Com

mitt

ee

Yo

uth

Col

lege

Exe

cutiv

e C

omm

ittee

PE

AK

Man

agem

ent C

omm

ittee

Cor

pora

te S

ervi

ces M

anag

emen

t Com

mitt

ee (C

SMC

)

Qua

lity

Ass

uran

ce S

teer

ing

Com

mitt

ee (Q

ASC

)

Info

rmat

ion

Tech

nolo

gy S

teer

ing

Com

mitt

ee (I

TSC

)

Staf

f Dev

elop

men

t Com

mitt

ee (S

DC

)

Safe

ty, H

ealth

and

Env

ironm

ent C

entra

l Com

mitt

ee (S

HEC

C)

Lo

cal S

afet

y, H

ealth

and

En

viro

nmen

t Sub

-com

mitt

ees

Cou

ncil

Con

sulta

tive

Com

mitt

ee (C

CC

)

IV

E St

aff C

onsu

ltativ

e Su

b-co

mm

ittee

(I

VES

CSC

)

VET

Pol

icy

and

Qua

lity

Com

mitt

ee (V

ETPQ

C)

St

uden

t Adm

issi

ons,

Pr

ogre

ssio

n an

d R

ecor

ds C

omm

ittee

(SA

PRC

)

Lear

ning

& T

each

ing

Stee

ring

Com

mitt

ee (L

TSC

)

Le

arni

ng &

Tea

chin

g D

evel

opm

ent C

omm

ittee

(L

TDC

)

Dis

cipl

ine A

cade

mic

Com

mitt

ees (

DA

C)

Pr

ogra

mm

e / M

odul

e B

oard

s (P/

MB

)

Pr

ogra

mm

e-le

vel /

M

odul

e-le

vel B

oard

of E

xam

iner

s (P/

MB

oE)

D

isci

plin

e Q

ualit

y A

ssur

ance

Com

mitt

ees (

DQ

AC

)

Dis

cipl

ine A

dvis

ory

Boa

rds (

DA

B)

Foun

datio

n St

udie

s Boa

rd (F

SB)

C

ours

e / P

rogr

amm

e B

oard

s (C

/PB

)

B

oard

of E

xam

iner

s (B

oE)

PEA

K A

cade

mic

Com

mitt

ee (P

AC

)

Pr

ogra

mm

e-le

vel B

oard

of E

xam

iner

s

Shin

e Sk

ills C

entre

Aca

dem

ic C

omm

ittee

Sh

ine

Voca

tiona

l Edu

catio

n an

d Tr

aini

ng P

rogr

amm

e B

oard

B

oard

of E

xam

iner

s

Stan

ding

Com

mitt

ee

D

esig

n In

stitu

te A

dvis

ory

Boa

rd

(DIA

B)

H

ighe

r Edu

catio

n A

dvis

ory

Com

mitt

ee

(HEA

C)

Adm

inis

tratio

n C

omm

ittee

Aud

it C

omm

ittee

Esta

tes C

omm

ittee

Fina

nce

Com

mitt

ee

Trai

ning

Boa

rds

Boa

rd o

f Dire

ctor

s / S

choo

l of B

usin

ess a

nd

Info

rmat

ion

Syst

ems (

SBI)

Boa

rd o

f Dire

ctor

s / V

TC E

nter

pris

es L

imite

d

B

oard

of D

irect

ors /

VTC

Sch

ool f

or H

ighe

r and

Prof

essi

onal

Edu

catio

n (S

HA

PE)

B

oard

of D

irect

ors /

The

Inst

itute

of P

rofe

ssio

nal

Ed

ucat

ion

And

Kno

wle

dge

(PEA

K)

B

oard

of D

irect

ors /

VTC

Soc

ial E

nter

pris

es L

imite

d

Boa

rd o

f Gov

erno

rs /

Tech

nolo

gica

l and

H

ighe

r Edu

catio

n In

stitu

te o

f Hon

g K

ong

(TH

Ei)

Fund

Rai

sing

Ste

erin

g C

omm

ittee

(FR

SC)

Key

s:

VET

: Voc

atio

nal E

duca

tion

& T

rain

ing

- - -

Clo

se li

aiso

n bu

t no

form

al re

porti

ng

The

Exe

cutiv

e D

irec

tor

The

VE

T A

cade

mic

Boa

rd (V

ETA

B)

The

Cou

ncil

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THE COUNCIL AND ITS COMMITTEES

THE COUNCIL

2.3 The Council is the highest authority of VTC. It is composed of 21 members, including senior government officials and non-governmental representatives from the industrial, commercial, service, labour and educational sectors. The appointment of all members is determined by the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, with the exception of the Executive Director, who sits on the Council as an ex-officio member. The current membership of the Council (as at September 2020) is shown below. The Council’s meetings are held on a quarterly basis, and extraordinary meetings are convened as and when required.

ChairmanMr Tony Tai Chark-tong

Deputy ChairmenProfessor Eric Yim Chi-ming, JPDr Daniel Yip Chung-yin

MembersMr Victor Chan Kok-waiMr Paul Chong Kin-lit, BBS, MHMs Quince Chong Wai-yan, JPMr Clarence Leung Wang-ching, JPMr Ricky Leung Wing-keeMr Kennedy Liu Tat-yinDr Wingco Lo Kam-wing, JPMs Low Khah-gekMr Dominic Pang Yat-tingMs Candy Tam Lai-chuen, MHMr Sunny TanMr Tse Wang-yuMr Harold Wong Tsu-hingMr Gary Yeung Man-yui, MHDeputy Secretary for Education (or his / her representative)Director-General of Trade and Industry (or his / her representative)Commissioner for Labour (or his / her representative)Executive Director, VTC

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11GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE

FUNCTIONAL COMMITTEES

2.4 The Council has set up five functional committees, namely the Standing Committee, the Administration Committee, the Audit Committee, the Estates Committee, and the Finance Committee, to assist its management of VTC. 2.5 The Standing Committee acts for the Council on all matters requiring policy and executive decisions, and discharges the functions of the Council, except those reserved for the Council. It meets once a month, between the regular Council meetings. Its terms of reference and composition together with a list of the current membership are in Appendix 1. Its membership comprises not more than ten Council Members (including the Council Chairman, Deputy Council Chairmen, Executive Director, Chairmen of other functional committees, and other Council Members) and one VTC staff representative. Should the Council consider it necessary, the Council may invite up to three external members to join the Standing Committee as advisors. 2.6 The other four functional committees of the Council, namely the Administration Committee, the Audit Committee, the Estates Committee, and the Finance Committee, are responsible for the formulation of policy in their respective areas of responsibilities, i.e. human resources matters and public relations, internal audits, accommodation and capital projects, and financial matters. One VTC staff representative sits on each of these functional committees, except the Audit Committee. The terms of reference and membership list of each committee are in Appendices 2 to 5. The Audit Committee meets at least twice a year. The other committees meet as and when required.

TRAINING BOARDS

2.7 VTC is assisted by 25 Training Boards (TBs) which are established to assess the manpower demand of the various industries they represent and to recommend initiatives to meet such demand. They also play an important advisory role on setting out directions, strategic development and quality assurance mechanisms for VTC’s programmes. With memberships comprising stakeholders in nearly all major economic sectors in Hong Kong, the TBs will continue to be an effective platform for identifying and addressing issues related to manpower development, as well as to VPET in Hong Kong. To assess the manpower demand and training needs, the TBs

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conduct full-scale manpower surveys for respective sectors in a four-year cycle, supplemented by manpower updates through focus groups and desk research. Findings and recommendations from these surveys provide VTC, the Government, training and educational institutions and employers with useful information for future manpower planning as well as formulation of education and training policies.

2.8 The 25 TBs are:a) Accountancy Training Boardb) Apprenticeship Training Boardc) Automobile Training Boardd) Banking and Finance Training Boarde) Beauty Care and Hairdressing Training Boardf) Building, Civil Engineering and Built Environment Training Boardg) Chinese Culinary Institute Training Boardh) Electrical and Mechanical Services Training Boardi) Electronics and Telecommunications Training Boardj) Fashion and Textile Training Boardk) Hotel, Catering and Tourism Training Boardl) Import/Export/Wholesale Trades Training Boardm) Innovation and Technology Training Boardn) Insurance Training Boardo) Jewellery, Watch and Clock Training Boardp) Management and Supervisory Training Boardq) Manufacturing Technology Training Boardr) Maritime Services Training Boards) Media and Communications Training Boardt) Print Media and Publishing Training Boardu) Real Estate Services Training Boardv) Retail Trade Training Boardw) Security Services Training Boardx) Transport and Logistics Training Boardy) Vocational Training Board for People with Disabilities

2.9 Membership of the TBs consists of representatives of the relevant sectors, educational and training institutions, public officers appointed by the Secretary for Education, and members who are appointed on an ad personam basis (i.e. on the basis of their personal expertise, experience and professionalism). The Executive Director of VTC or his/her representative is a member of these TBs.

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FinanceCommittee

Table 2: The Structure of the Council and its Committees and Boards (as at 1 November 2020)

VOCATIONAL TRAINING COUNCIL

StandingCommittee

AdministrationCommittee

AuditCommittee

EstatesCommittee

25 Training Boards

• Accountancy Training Board • Apprenticeship Training Board • Automobile Training Board • Banking and Finance Training Board • Beauty Care and Hairdressing Training Board • Building, Civil Engineering and Built Environment Training Board • Chinese Culinary Institute Training Board • Electrical and Mechanical Services Training Board • Electronics and Telecommunications Training Board • Fashion and Textile Training Board • Hotel, Catering and Tourism Training Board • Import/Export/Wholesale Trades Training Board • Innovation and Technology Training Board • Insurance Training Board • Jewellery, Watch and Clock Training Board • Management and Supervisory Training Board • Manufacturing Technology Training Board • Maritime Services Training Board • Media and Communications Training Board • Print Media and Publishing Training Board • Real Estate Services Training Board • Retail Trade Training Board • Security Services Training Board • Transport and Logistics Training Board • Vocational Training Board for People with Disabilities


2.10 In general, the TBs meet three times a year. They are assisted by working parties or sub-committees on specific issues and projects. The terms of reference and membership lists of the TBs are in Appendix 6. 2.11 Table 2 presents the structure of the Council and its committees and boards.

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THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ANDMANAGEMENT’S ORGANISATIONS

THE SENIOR DIRECTORATE

2.12 The Executive Director reports directly to the Council and serves on the Council’s five functional committees. The major duties and responsibilities of the Executive Director include:

a) formulating policies on VPET, and overseeing their implementation;b) overseeing the planning, development and delivery of VPET services,

as approved by the Council;c) liaising, consulting and collaborating with the Government, industries

and other bodies involved in VPET; andd) administering the Vocational Training Council Ordinance and the

Apprenticeship Ordinance (as the Director of Apprenticeship).

2.13 The Executive Director is assisted by four Deputy Executive Directors in the management of VTC. The management structure of VTC is shown in Table 3.

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Tabl

e 3:

Man

agem

ent S

truc

ture

of t

he V

TC

(a

s at 1

Nov

embe

r 20

20)

Co

unci

l

Cou

ncil

Com

mitt

ees

Exec

utiv

e D

irect

or

Dep

uty

Exec

utiv

e D

irect

or (A

)

Princ

ipal,

Scho

ol fo

r Hi

gher

and

Prof

essio

nal

Educ

ation

Pres

ident,

Te

chno

logica

l an

d High

er Ed

ucati

on

Insti

tute o

fHo

ng K

ong

Head

, Es

tates

, He

alth

and S

afety

Divis

ion

Senio

r As

sistan

t Ex

ecuti

ve

Direc

tor

(HQA

S),

Head

quart

ers

(Aca

demi

c Se

rvice

s)

Princ

ipals,

IV

E &

HKDI

Princ

ipals,

Yo

uth

Colle

ge

(Incl.

Pro-

Act

Centr

e &

VDPO

)

Princ

ipal,

Youth

Coll

ege

Inter

natio

nal

Princ

ipal,

Scho

ol of

Bu

sines

s and

In

form

ation

Sy

stems

Direc

tor,

Inter

natio

nal

Deve

lopme

nt Of

fice

Head

,In

form

ation

Te

chno

logy

Serv

ices

Divis

ion

Senio

r As

sistan

t Ex

ecuti

ve

Direc

tor

(AD&

E),

Head

quart

ers

(Aca

demi

c Se

rvice

s)

Direc

tor,

Mari

time

Serv

ices

Train

ing

Insti

tute

Head

, Ce

ntral

Serv

ices

Divis

ion

Head

,Co

rpor

ate

Envir

onme

ntal

Offic

e

Senio

r Assi

stant

Exec

utive

Di

rector

, He

adqu

arters

(In

dustr

y Pa

rtners

hip)

(Incl.

IVDC

)

Princ

ipal,

HTI /

CCI

/ I

CIPr

incipa

l,PE

AK

Direc

tor,

Voca

tiona

l Tr

aining

for

Peop

le wi

th Di

sabil

ities

Of

fice

(Incl.

SSC)

Direc

tor,

Insti

tution

al Ad

vanc

emen

t Of

fice

Gene

ral

Man

ager,

Quali

ficati

ons

Fram

ewor

k Se

cretar

iat

Head

, Fi

nanc

e and

Su

pplie

s Di

vision

Head

,Hu

man

Reso

urce

s Di

vision

Head

, In

terna

l Au

dit U

nit

Head

, St

rateg

ic Pl

annin

g Of

fice

Direc

tor,

Exter

nal

Relat

ions

Offic

e

Direc

tor,

Quali

ty As

suran

ce an

d Ac

credit

ation

Of

fice &

Cen

tre

for L

earn

ing an

d Te

achin

g

Direc

tor,

Digit

al Fu

ture

Offic

e

Dep

uty

Exec

utiv

e D

irect

or (B

)D

eput

y Ex

ecut

ive

Dire

ctor

(C)

Dep

uty

Exec

utiv

e D

irect

or (D

)

Leg

end:

AD

&E:

A

cade

mic

Dev

elop

men

t & E

nter

pris

eC

CI:

Chi

nese

Cul

inar

y In

stitu

teH

KD

I: H

ong

Kon

g D

esig

n In

stitu

teH

QA

S:

Hea

dqua

rters

(Aca

dem

ic S

ervi

ces)

HTI

: H

otel

and

Tou

rism

Inst

itute

ICI:

Inte

rnat

iona

l Cul

inar

y In

stitu

tIV

DC

: In

tegr

ated

Voc

atio

nal D

evel

opm

ent C

entre

IVE:

H

ong

Kon

g In

stitu

te o

f Voc

atio

nal E

duca

tion

PEA

K:

The

Inst

itute

of P

rofe

ssio

nal E

duca

tion

And

Kno

wle

dge

Pro-

Act

Cen

tre:

Pro-

Act

Tra

inin

g an

d D

evel

opm

ent C

entre

SSC

: Sh

ine

Skill

s Cen

treV

DPO

: Vo

catio

nal D

evel

opm

ent P

rogr

amm

e O

ffice

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THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S COMMITTEES

2.14 The Executive Director is supported by a team of senior staff in the management of VTC, i.e. the Caucus. It normally meets once a month to discuss important policy issues and management matters, and to monitor the overall operation of VTC. Its membership list is in Appendix 7. 2.15 The Executive Director is also assisted by a Quality Assurance Steering Committee (QASC) and a Strategic Plan Implementation Steering Group (SPISG). The QASC oversees the quality assurance system and related matters in VTC. Its terms of reference and composition are in Appendix 8. The SPISG helps the Executive Director in steering and monitoring the progress of implementation of VTC’s strategic plans. Its terms of reference and membership are in Appendix 9. 2.16 In addition, the Executive Director is supported by a number of dedicated committees to oversee the provision of central services to various operational units in VTC. The Information Technology Steering Committee advises the Executive Director on the strategic development and provision of IT services. The Staff Development Committee provides advice on staff development policies. The Safety, Health and Environment Central Committee ensures that the working environment of VTC meets the safety and health standards. The terms of reference and composition of these Committees are in Appendices 10 to 12. 2.17 The Council Consultative Committee (CCC) provides a forum for the management to exchange views with staff representatives on staff matters, with the aim to achieve better understanding and co-operation between management and staff and to work towards promoting better efficiency. The CCC meets once every three months. Its aims, functions and composition are in Appendix 13.

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Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong

2.18 The Board of Governors (BOG) is the highest governing body of the Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong (THEi). It is responsible for formulating the Institute’s policy and strategic, resource and management plans.

2.19 The Institute Council (IC) reports to BOG, and is the executive body responsible for administering and managing THEi’s day-to-day operations. The IC is chaired by the President and comprises the principal academic and administrative officers of THEi and six external members appointed by the BOG. The terms of reference and composition of the IC are shown in Appendix 14. The governance structure of THEi is shown in Table 4.

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VTC’s Member Institutions (Other than THEi)

2.20 VTC’s member institutions (other than THEi) include Institute of Professional Education And Knowledge (PEAK), Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education (IVE), Hong Kong Design Institute (HKDI), Hotel and Tourism Institute (HTI), Chinese Culinary Institute (CCI), International Culinary Institute (ICI), Maritime Services Training Institute (MSTI), Youth College (YC), and Pro-Act Training and Development Centre (Pro-Act Centre). The management committees for these institutions are shown in Table 5.

2.21 The Vocational Education and Training Management Committee (VETMC), chaired by a Deputy Executive Director, is responsible for matters for the effective operation of programmes at sub-degree or equivalent levels, including the strategic development, allocation of resources, and formulation of administrative policies and guidelines. Its terms of reference and composition are in Appendix 15.

2.22 The PEAK Management Committee reports to the VETMC on matters relating to the development and operations of PEAK. Its terms of reference and composition are in Appendix 16.

2.23 For IVE/HKDI, a Campus Executive Committee (CEC) is set up for each institute to oversee major operations of the campus. The CEC is chaired by the Campus Principal, and comprises the heads of teaching departments and academic and administrative support units at each campus. Its terms of reference and composition are in Appendix 17. To foster synergy and collaboration, some member institutions may oversee the operations and resources management of other member institutions.

2.24 HTI, CCI and ICI are under the supervision of a Deputy Executive Director. The terms of reference and composition of the Management Committee for HTI / CCI / ICI are in Appendix 18.

2.25 The Youth College Executive Committee, chaired by a Principal, oversees the operations and resources management of Youth Colleges, including Pro-Act Centres under its charge. Its terms of reference and composition are in Appendix 19.


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Corporate Services

2.26 Corporate services include general administration, estates, health, safety and environment, finance and supplies, human resources, information technology services, and external relations (including marketing and publicity). Relevant administrative committees are established to oversee corporate services that support the Council’s programmes and activities.

2.27 The Corporate Services Management Committee is chaired by the Executive Director and monitors the implementation of policies and strategies on corporate services. Its terms of reference and composition are in Appendix 20.


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INTRODUCTION

2.28 VTC has established a comprehensive academic management structure to steer, support and monitor the delivery of VPET. Through various TBs and Discipline Advisory Boards (DAB), industries provide extensive input to VTC’s programme planning, curriculum development and quality assurance.

ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND BOARD

2.29 The Higher Education Advisory Committee (HEAC) provides professional and industry input to the development and quality assurance of degree programmes offered by THEi as well as the collaborative degree programmes operated jointly with local / non-local institutions. HEAC comprises representatives from commerce, industry and government bureaux, and reports to the Council’s Standing Committee. Its terms of reference and composition are in Appendix 21.

2.30 DAB have been established to seek input from respective industries on programme planning, curriculum development, and quality assurance of programmes offered by the disciplines. Its terms of reference and composition are in Appendix 22.

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Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong

2.31 The Academic Board (AB) of THEi is the highest academic body overseeing its academic affairs. To ensure that THEi programmes are developed in the same direction as those of VTC, the AB will forward its recommendations on new programmes to the VETAB for endorsement. Its terms of reference and composition are given in Appendix 23. The Quality Assurance Committee under the AB is responsible for the quality assurance of the Institute’s programmes. Each Faculty Board under the AB is responsible for the teaching and general organisation of its programmes and the implementation of the academic policies and regulations of the Institute. Its terms of reference and composition are given in Appendix 24. In addition, the General Education Steering Committee is responsible to the AB for assuring the quality of General Education curriculum. Its terms of reference and composition are given in Appendix 25.

VTC’s Member Institutions (Other than THEi)

2.32 The VETAB, chaired by the Executive Director of VTC, is the highest academic body of VTC. It is responsible for setting standards, approving and overseeing all aspects of academic activities within VTC. It is supported by two central policy committees, namely the Vocational Education and Training Policy and Quality Committee (VETPQC), and the Learning and Teaching Steering Committee (LTSC). The terms of reference and composition of the VETAB, the VETPQC and the LTSC are in Appendices 26 to 28. The academic management committees under the VETAB are shown in Table 1.

2.33 At the discipline level, a Discipline Academic Committee (DAC), chaired by the Academic Director, steers the development of the discipline and reports to the VETAB. Its terms of reference and composition are in Appendix 29. Each DAC is supported by a Discipline Quality Assurance Committee on the quality assurance of the programmes offered by the discipline. Its terms of reference and composition are in Appendix 30.


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2.34 Within each discipline, Programme Boards (PB) and Module Boards (MB) are set up to look after the operation of the programmes and common vocational/generic and enrichment modules. Boards of Examiners (BoE) for programmes and common vocational/generic and enrichment modules are responsible for matters relating to the assessments of students. The terms of reference and composition of the PB, MB, Programme-level BoE and Module-level BoE are in Appendices 31 to 34.

2.35 The Foundation Studies Board (FSB) looks after the development and operations of Foundation Studies programmes below sub-degree level. The terms of reference and composition of the FSB are in Appendix 35.

2.36 The PEAK Academic Committee (PAC) is responsible for upholding the academic standards of the programmes offered by PEAK and overseeing its curriculum development, learning and teaching, and assessment processes. PAC reports to VETAB on academic management matters, including approval of new programmes and revision of existing programmes. Its terms of reference and composition are in Appendix 36.

2.37 The Shine Skills Centre Academic Committee oversees the provision and operations of the programmes/modules offered by Shine Skills Centre. Its terms of reference and composition are in Appendix 37.

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ACADEMIC AND RELATED REGULATIONS

2.38 Academic and related regulations, including the General Academic Regulations, Examination Regulations, Appeal Regulations, and Library Regulations, form the academic framework of VTC and ensure smooth operation of the programmes. Information on the following regulations is available at respective VTC websites below.

a) General Academic Regulations (http://www.vtc.edu.hk/~vtccal/calendar/gars.pdf)

• General Academic Regulations for Higher Diploma Programmes

• General Academic Regulations for Diploma of Foundation Studies Programme

• General Academic Regulations for Diploma of Vocational Education Programmes

• General Academic Regulations for Diploma of Vocational Baccalaureate Programmes

• General Academic Regulations for Certificate, Diploma, Professional Certificate, and Professional Diploma Programmes at QF Levels 1 – 4

• General Academic Regulations for Certificate, Professional Certificate, Professional Diploma, Postgraduate Certificate, and Postgraduate Diploma Programmes at QF Levels 5 and 6

• General Academic Regulations for Senior Secondary Applied Learning Courses

b) Examination Regulations (http://www.vtc.edu.hk/~vtccal/calendar/exam.pdf)

c) Appeal Regulations (http://www.vtc.edu.hk/~vtccal/calendar/appeal.pdf)

d) Library Regulations (http://www.vtc.edu.hk/~vtccal/calendar/library.pdf)


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CORPORATE SERVICES

CENTRAL SERVICES DIVISION

2.39 The Central Services Division provides secretariat, translation and interpretation services to the Council and its functional committees and boards, and support services in relation to legal matters, logistics support, general administration and staff recreational activities for operational units. The Division comprises four sections, namely the Committees Section, the Translation Section, the Administration Section, and the VTC Staff Recreation Club Secretariat.

CENTRE FOR LEARNING AND TEACHING

2.40 The Centre for Learning and Teaching (CLT) is an in-house unit that promotes effective, innovative and quality learning and teaching. The CLT offers all teaching and instructing staff structured programmes, seminars/webinars, workshops, briefings and sharing sessions on a regular basis when they can update and upskill themselves.

2.41 The CLT also provides focused and keen support to the Council initiatives. At present, it offers staff training and services on Project-based Learning (PBL), Workplace Learning and Assessment (WLA) and Digital Future to equip teaching and instructing staff with the necessary knowledge and skills to facilitate them in conducting quality learning and teaching for effective implementation of these initiatives.

2.42 The CLT provides pedagogical support for important functions including the learning management platform and the implementation of digital learning and teaching. It also facilitates blended learning for teachers and students by providing professional advice and technical support in the production of multimedia learning materials and e-resources.

2.43 On the enhancement of continuing professional development and support in learning and teaching, the CLT conducts studies on current global VPET educational trends. The research analyses and results are fed to the responsible units and staff to improve their curriculum development, teaching and learning packages, applied research, and learning programme validation exercises.

2.44 The CLT provides media production services that include graphic design, desktop publishing, audio recording, video and multimedia production for learning and teaching enhancement, and support in Council’s special projects and events.

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CORPORATE ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICE

2.45 The Corporate Environmental Office is set up to support environmental enhancement of VTC. It is responsible for raising environmental awareness among VTC staff and students, greening its curriculum, and facilitating the adoption of in-house environmental practices. The Office aims to engage stakeholders in environmental protection and to promote the environmental accomplishment both within VTC and to the community.

DIGITAL FUTURE OFFICE

2.46 The Digital Future Office is established to take forward the VTC’s strategic initiative “Digital Future of VTC”. The Office formulates the strategy for and oversees the implementation of two major digitalisation initiatives. The first one is enhancement of Digital Learning & Teaching, which includes implementation of blended mode of learning & teaching, online assessments, use of online learning tools and upgrading of learning spaces for blended learning. The second one is institution of Digital Workplace, which includes optimisation of work processes, provision of enhanced student support services, and application of data analytics to identify students’ learning and development needs.

ESTATES, HEALTH AND SAFETY DIVISION

2.47 The Estates, Health and Safety Division is responsible for building works, building services, alterations and additions, repairs and maintenance and capital project works. It also monitors and gives advice on occupational health and safety matters. It aims to improve the physical and learning environment for students as well as to provide safe and healthy working conditions for VTC staff.

EXTERNAL RELATIONS OFFICE

2.48 The External Relations Office is responsible for planning and implementing the overall marketing and public relations campaigns for the Council. The objective is to promote the VTC corporate image and VPET to the society.


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FINANCE AND SUPPLIES DIVISION

2.49 The Finance and Supplies Division offers services on financial planning and management, costing and financial analysis, funds administration, treasury and other accounting services, procurement and stores management.

HEADQUARTERS (ACADEMIC SERVICES)

2.50 Headquarters (Academic Services) (HQ(AS)) provides central academic and administrative support services to VTC’s member institutions.

2.51 The scope of work of the HQ(AS) covers:

a) programme planning and data management;b) academic administration and curriculum development;c) student admission & records and student finance;d) student services & affairs and VPET publications;e) applied learning courses;f) Hong Kong Vocational English Programme;g) VTC Halls of Residence;h) statistical services;i) central committee support; andj) lifelong learning.

HEADQUARTERS (INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIP)

2.52 Headquarters (Industry Partnership) (HQ(IP)) provides a range of support services to the industrial and commercial sectors of Hong Kong.

2.53 HQ(IP) coordinates professional secretarial support for 25 industry-specific TBs of the Council, and builds synergy with Discipline Boards / DAB. It assists the TBs in conducting manpower surveys and updates to identify the manpower demand and training needs of industries.

2.54 Supporting the establishment of the Qualifications Framework (QF) launched by the Government, HQ(IP) provides Recognition of Prior Learning assessment services to nine industries.

2.55 HQ(IP) also provides other services including skills competitions, VPET assessments, industry-wide training schemes for engineering graduates, reindustrialization and technology, and apprenticeship. In addition, it provides central support services for the operation of the Integrated Vocational Development Centre.

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HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION

2.56 The Human Resources Division is responsible for the development of human resources strategies, policies and guidelines to enable VTC to attract, motivate, develop and retain a dynamic and competent workforce. The Division’s services include manpower planning, staff appointments and deployment, training and development, performance management, compensation and benefits, and staff relations.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES DIVISION

2.57 The Information Technology Services Division plans, implements and manages the academic and administrative information systems and network infrastructure of the Council.

2.58 The Division serves the Information Technology Steering Committee and helps formulate IT strategy and related policies. To support the implementation of the initiatives under the Council’s Fourth 8-year Strategic Plan on Digital Future to foster efficiency, innovation and growth, a strategic IT enhancement plan has been proposed with focus on IT infrastructure, cyber security and information governance.

INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT OFFICE

2.59 The Institutional Advancement Office is established to build and strengthen VTC’s relationships with employers, industries, trade associations, philanthropists, charitable foundations, alumni and other stakeholders with a key role to foster collaborations with and solicit financial and in-kind support for student development and institutional advancement of VTC.


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INTERNAL AUDIT UNIT

2.60 The Internal Audit Unit reports to the Audit Committee. The Unit conducts independent reviews of VTC’s activities and operations of various operational units to ensure compliance with VTC’s established policies and procedures, and to ensure effectiveness, efficiency and economy of VTC’s operating and financial systems.

INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

2.61 The International Development Office is commissioned to take forward VTC’s initiative to promote internationalisation on different fronts, including international liaisons, networking with government bodies, academic institutions and industrial organisations, corporate international events organisation and support, funding schemes administration for promoting outbound opportunities for students and bringing in experts from overseas, inbound / outbound student and delegation visits arrangement, non-local industrial attachment programmes arrangement, and non-local student admissions and pastoral care. These measures and activities are geared towards enriching the learning experiences and horizons of students and staff to nurture all-round talent, and for the pursuit of excellence in the field of VPET with international perspective.

QUALITY ASSURANCE AND ACCREDITATION OFFICE

2.62 The Quality Assurance and Accreditation Office (QAAO) is responsible for quality enhancement (QE) of VTC VPET programmes, and the implementation and further improvement of the VTC quality assurance system. The Office adopts modern quality enhancement approaches and thrives to improve VTC’s programmes and services through continuous review and enhancement of the quality assurance framework.

2.63 QAAO provides secretarial support to the Quality Assurance Steering Committee (QASC), which directs quality enhancement policies and initiatives. In this connection, the Office develops new performance indicators and targets, and fosters the knowledge management system which can enrich their knowledge in QE. In supporting VTC’s strategic development, QAAO conducts research and actual development of pedagogies and modes of practicum in the VPET programmes. The Office also assists in steering and development of two VTC’s Strategic Initiatives, namely “Workplace Learning and Assessment” and “Project-based Learning”.

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2.64 In operational commitments, QAAO, in close collaboration with academic disciplines and teaching units, coordinates external accreditation on VTC’s programmes by the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications (HKCAAVQ) and professional recognition by renowned authorities such as the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE). Another major role that the Office plays is to coordinate Self-assessment exercises and annual Programme Review exercises, and to provide training sessions on all aspects of quality enhancement and assurance. QAAO also conducts Quality Reviews on operational units, and administers Quality Initiatives, namely “the Teaching Excellence Award”, “the Staff Excellence Award”, and “the Staff Suggestion Scheme” that aim to engender quality in teaching, staff performance in VPET and VTC services.

STATISTICS SECTION

2.65 The Statistics Section is responsible for providing professional services in conducting surveys, compiling and analysing data, and preparing management statistics required by the Council and the public. These statistics are mainly to assist the Council in formulating strategic plans on VPET, to serve as yardsticks for the achievement of the Council’s plans, and to serve as performance indicators for the quality of the Council’s VPET. The Section also provides professional support for the conduct of ad-hoc surveys initiated by different operational units.

STRATEGIC PLANNING OFFICE

2.66 The Strategic Planning Office is responsible for the formulation, preparation and implementation of VTC’s strategic plans and annual plans. The Office assists the Council and senior management in drawing up the strategic plans and setting specific strategies to steer the development of VPET in Hong Kong. It also provides support to the SPISG in overseeing the implementation of VTC’s strategic plans.

2.67 The Office assists the Executive Director in monitoring and reviewing the progress of implementing strategic initiatives identified and submits progress reports to the Council and the SPISG at regular intervals.


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MEMBERINSTITUTIONS, SUPPORT UNITSAND SERVICES

MEMBER INSTITUTIONS, SUPPORT UNITS AND SERVICES


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VTC’S MEMBER INSTITUTIONS

INTRODUCTION

3.1 VTC provides a diverse range of VPET programmes for young people, including non-Chinese and non-local students, at degree, higher diploma (HD), diploma, and certificate levels to meet the needs of industries. It also provides a range of industry-specific training and professional development programmes for people in employment, and skill training courses for people with diverse educational attainments and background, including those with disabilities. All these programmes are offered via 13 member institutions.

TECHNOLOGICAL AND HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTE OF HONG KONG

3.2 The Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong (THEi) offers self-financed degree, professional diploma (PD), and professional certificate (PC) programmes with a strong vocational orientation. It comprises the Faculty of Design and Environment, the Faculty of Management and Hospitality, the Faculty of Science and Technology, and the School of General Education and Languages. The degree programmes are currently delivered at the Chai Wan Campus and Tsing Yi Campus of THEi, while some classes are conducted at IVE campuses and other centres to make use of their specialised teaching facilities.

3.3 THEi’s degree and PD/PC programmes are developed in areas with strong market demand. They emphasise the integration of theoretical knowledge with practical skills through real-life projects and industrial attachments, and aim to train graduates to be professionally competent, independent, and socially responsible. The general education curriculum is designed to ensure that graduates are all-rounded and can apply their knowledge and skills in context.

3.4 THEi’s degree and PD/PC programmes are accredited by the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications (HKCAAVQ) and are recognised under the QF. In AY 2020/21, programmes are offered in Advertising, Fashion Design, Product Design, Landscape Architecture, Horticulture and Landscape Management, Sports and Recreation Management, Culinary Arts and Management, Professional Accounting, Hotel Operations Management, Public Relations

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and Management, Retail Management, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering and Management, Health Care, Aircraft Engineering, Chinese Medicinal Pharmacy, Multimedia Technology and Innovation, Food Science and Safety, Building Services Engineering, Information and Communications Technology, Testing and Certification, and Surveying.

3.5 Ten of THEi’s Year 1 degree programmes have been included under Study Subsidy Scheme for Designated Professions/Sectors (SSSDP) with subsidy ranging from HK$42,800 to HK$74,600 in AY 2020/21. The programmes covered in AY 2020/21 include: Fashion Design, Product Design, Landscape Architecture, Horticulture and Landscape Management, Culinary Arts and Management, Surveying, Civil Engineering, Information and Communications Technology, Multimedia Technology and Innovation, and Sports and Recreation Management. As for the other 4-year degree programmes not included in SSSDP and all the top-up programmes offered by the Institute, they are covered under the Non-means-tested Subsidy Scheme (NMTSS) for the normal duration of the programmes concerned.

INSTITUTE OF PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION AND KNOWLEDGE

3.6 The Institute of Professional Education And Knowledge (PEAK) has a lot of experience in providing professional training for working adults.

3.7 PEAK offers postgraduate diploma, professional diploma, professional certificate, continuing professional development programmes, and short programmes at various levels. These programmes are offered under various study areas including banking, accounting, insurance, securities/brokerage, business administration, management, innovation and technology, and property management. The VTC Tao Miao Institute, operated by PEAK, provides training for in-service personnel in the catering industry.



3.8 In addition, PEAK provides customised training and development solutions to corporate clients, through lecture-based programmes, e-learning and tailor-made experiential learning activities. Since 2004, more than 300 local companies have adopted PEAK’s products and services to enhance the technical competency and professional expertise of their employees and have used PEAK’s professional consultancy services. PEAK also organises tailored training and exchange programmes for Mainland officials, teachers and corporations.

3.9 The Examination Centre of PEAK is one of the designated providers for the professional examinations in Hong Kong, including the Insurance Intermediaries Qualifying Examination, the Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Examination, the Estate Agents / Salespersons Qualifying Examination, and Trade Test for Security Guards.

SCHOOL FOR HIGHER AND PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION

3.10 The School for Higher and Professional Education (SHAPE), in collaboration with world-recognised overseas universities, provides further education opportunities for HD graduates, and other sub-degree and degree holders, who aspire to pursue bachelor’s and master’s degree qualifications.

3.11 SHAPE has currently entered into collaboration with 13 universities from the UK, Australia, and Mainland China with about 50 programmes on offer in AY 2020/21, covering a wide range of study areas including Health and Life Sciences, Business, Childcare, Elderly and Community Services, Design, Engineering, Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure, and Information Technology. For AY 2020/21, the Government provides an annual subsidy of HK$32,100 through the NMTSS for eligible students pursuing full-time self-financed top-up degree programmes offered by SHAPE, which is tenable for the normal duration of the programmes concerned.

3.12 All of SHAPE’s non-local top-up degree programmes offered in collaboration with the UK and Australian universities have been accredited by the HKCAAVQ and listed on the Qualifications Register (QR).

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HONG KONG INSTITUTE OF VOCATIONAL EDUCATION

3.13 The Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education (IVE) is a leading vocational and professional education provider in Hong Kong, committed to nurturing professionals valued by industries. It has been evolving in tandem with the economic development of Hong Kong, building a competent and innovative workforce needed in a knowledge-based economy. IVE offers full-time and part-time programmes at levels ranging from HD to certificate and in different areas, covering Health and Life Sciences, Business, Childcare, Elderly and Community Services, Engineering, Hospitality, Information Technology and Interdisciplinary programmes.

3.14 VTC has nine IVE campuses located in different districts of Hong Kong and these campuses are accessible by public transport. They have created an interactive learning environment for students to cultivate a passion for learning and develop their interests and talents through various sports and cultural activities. Each campus is equipped with computer facilities and computer-assisted language learning laboratories to support learning and teaching. The laboratories and centres are upgraded on a regular basis to keep abreast with the latest industry trends. To enrich the learning experience of IVE students, facilities of industry standards are set up to simulate the workplace environment.

HONG KONG DESIGN INSTITUTE

3.15 The Hong Kong Design Institute (HKDI) is a leading design institution in Hong Kong, providing quality design education to nurture new talents needed by the creative industries.

3.16 The HKDI campus at Tiu Keng Leng is tailor-made for quality design education. The campus is equipped with state-of-the-art workshops, galleries, fabrication facilities and a learning resources centre, and has won an international architectural award.

3.17 Wide-ranging programmes are offered by five academic departments – Architecture, Interior and Product Design, Communication Design, Digital Media, and Fashion and Image Design. HKDI’s curricula are designed to ensure relevance and responsiveness to industry development. The design programmes encourage active participation and nurture students’ creative thinking, cultural sensitivity and global perspective. Active collaborations with international academic and industry partners provide students with

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the opportunity to acquire hands-on experience at renowned international institutions to expand their horizons and gain first-hand knowledge of the latest industry trends.

HOTEL AND TOURISM INSTITUTE

3.18 The Hotel and Tourism Institute (HTI) provides VPET for the hospitality industry. It offers full-time and part-time diploma and certificate programmes targeting young people at Secondary 3 level or above as well as in-service personnel.

3.19 HTI has three centres located in Pokfulam, Kowloon Bay and Tin Shui Wai respectively, where students receive practical training for programmes ranging from hotel operations, housekeeping operations, food and beverage service, catering and event management, to tour service, travel agency operations, and body/beauty therapies. The T Hotel, a training hotel established under HTI with 30 guest rooms located at VTC Pokfulam Complex, provides a platform for students to apply their skills and knowledge in a real-world setting. Other training facilities of HTI include a wine laboratory, a coffee workshop, a training spa, western training restaurants and a training lounge.

CHINESE CULINARY INSTITUTE

3.20 The Chinese Culinary Institute (CCI) is one of the three Capital Millennium Projects initiated by the Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. It is dedicated to providing systematic training in Chinese cuisine from elementary to master chef levels and elevating the professional standard and status of Chinese Chefs in order to strengthen Hong Kong’s reputation as the “Food Capital of the East”. It also aims to establish Hong Kong as a training and regional accreditation centre in Chinese cuisine by introducing the trade test system.

3.21 Apart from offering full-time and part-time certificate, diploma and HD programmes in Chinese culinary art for aspiring chefs and in-service personnel, the Institute also provides culinary interest course “Fun Kitchen” for locals and tourists who wish to have a taste of Chinese cooking.

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INTERNATIONAL CULINARY INSTITUTE

3.22 The International Culinary Institute (ICI) endeavours to develop quality manpower in culinary art, wine and event management to sustain Hong Kong’s status as Asia’s wine and culinary capital. It aims to become a Centre of Excellence in international cuisines, offering specialised training to build up human capitals which are essential for the development of the culinary and wine-related industry in the region.

3.23 Training programmes from ICI focus on international cuisines covering European, Mediterranean, American, Middle Eastern and Asian cuisines leading to qualification awards at certificate, diploma and HD levels. It also offers Western Cuisine Trade Test and Certified Pastry Cook Trade Test in collaboration with the Education Centre of the Hospitality Industry for Business & Management, Koblenz, Gastronomisches Bildungszentrum Koblenz e.V., IHK-Akademie Koblenz e.V. and Handwerkskammer Koblenz (Chamber of Skilled Crafts) HwK, Koblenz, Germany for practising chefs to obtain professional qualifications.

MARITIME SERVICES TRAINING INSTITUTE

3.24 The Maritime Services Training Institute (MSTI) is located in Tai Lam Chung, Tuen Mun. It provides a wide range of VPET programmes for new entrants, in-service seafarers, and shore-based employees of marine-related industries to cater for the manpower demands and training needs of the maritime sectors. In addition, MSTI offers the Higher Diploma in Maritime Studies and supports the marine engineering knowledge electives of the Higher Diploma in Mechanical Engineering run at IVE (Tsing Yi).

3.25 MSTI is the sole local institution approved by the Marine Department, Labour Department and Office of Communication Authority to provide various specific mandatory training courses as required under the Merchant Shipping Regulation, Shipping & Port Control Regulation, Factories & Industrial Undertakings Regulation, International Convention on Standards of Training, and Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, etc. MSTI has also obtained the authorisation from The Swedish Club (TSC) for running the Maritime Resource Management course developed jointly by the TSC, Scandinavian Airlines Flight Academy and 6 European maritime organisations for the purpose of minimising the risk of incidents at sea through efficient management of maritime resources.

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YOUTH COLLEGE

3.26 The Youth College (YC) provides VPET to Secondary 3 to Secondary 6 school leavers. There are eight YC campuses located in Kowloon Bay, Kwai Chung, Kwai Fong, Pokfulam, Tseung Kwan O, Po Lam, Tuen Mun and Tin Shui Wai respectively. YC offers an interactive learning environment for youth to acquire knowledge and skills for further studies and employment.

3.27 YC runs the Diploma of Vocational Education (DVE) programme with an aim to help students develop both generic and vocational knowledge and skills in a specific trade so as to enhance their opportunities for employment and / or further studies. YC attaches great importance to students’ whole person development, particularly in developing their communication skills, problem solving capabilities and appreciation for teamwork.

3.28 The DVE programmes are offered by YC in collaboration with Pro-Act Training and Development Centres. These DVE programmes, covering study areas of Business & Services, Design & Information Technology, and Engineering, are offered in both full-time and part-time modes. Some DVE programmes provide an articulation pathway to students joining apprenticeship through the “Earn and Learn” Scheme.

3.29 The Youth College (International) (YC (INTL)) offers 3-year full-time Diploma of Vocational Baccalaureate (DVB) programmes in engineering and design to provide post-Secondary 3 students with alternative pathways and more flexibility in pursuing higher education locally or overseas.

PRO-ACT TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTRES

3.30 The Pro-Act Training and Development Centres provide practical training and professional development solutions to meet the needs of industry and individuals. They offer a diverse mix of programmes and services, ranging from industry-specific training and development programmes, training schemes, trade tests, to corporate training and consultancy services. These programmes cover 10 industries, namely automobile, electrical, electronics, fashion textiles, gas, jewellery, mechanical, precision engineering, printing and welding, and are provided in different Centres within VTC Complexes and IVE (Lee Wai Lee).

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INTEGRATED VOCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CENTRE

3.31 In support of the Government’s Manpower Development Scheme, VTC has set up the Integrated Vocational Development Centre (IVDC), which offers a wide range of retraining courses funded by the Employees Retraining Board and targeted at unemployed and eligible workers aged 15 or above with education attainments up to sub-degree level to enhance their employability. Employment advisory services are provided for trainees of full-time placement-tied courses to help them re-enter the labour market. Conveniently located in multiple districts, the IVDC also provides a variety of professional courses, staff development programmes and value-added courses for industry practitioners and the general public to facilitate their upskilling and promote lifelong learning.

SHINE SKILLS CENTRE

3.32 Shine Skills Centre offers skills training programmes for people with disabilities at the age of 15 or above to enhance their employment prospect.

3.33 Shine Vocational Assessment Service offers two assessment programmes, namely Specific Vocational Assessment Programme and Comprehensive Vocational Assessment Programme, to evaluate the vocational strengths, potentials and limitations of people with disabilities.

3.34 Shine Technical Aids and Resource Centre provides support for VTC students who have special educational needs to overcome their learning difficulties with the ultimate goal of enhancing their employability. Services of the Centre include designing and adapting technical aids for individuals to facilitate their study and work preparation, and providing advice on special arrangements for assessments.

3.35 With offering sites located in Kwun Tong, Pokfulam, and Tuen Mun, the Centre provides trade-specific training covering three streams of study, namely Business, Information Technology and Services. Two full-time Certificate programmes, namely Certificate in Fast Food Operation and Certificate in Retail Store Operation pegged at QF Level 1, are also on offer. The Centre also provides Adapted Applied Learning courses for students with intellectual disabilities. All the three sites are well-equipped with industrial simulated training workshops to facilitate hands-on training in a simulated work environment.

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3.36 The Centre also offers a wide range of support services to prepare students for integration into the society, including life planning education, career counselling, job matching and coaching as well as post-employment support services. The Whole Person Development Programme aims to enhance students’ self-confidence and equip them with life skills for their personal growth and future development. Residential services are available at Shine Skills Centre (Tuen Mun), which provides a pleasant living environment for students to enhance their independent living skills.

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LEARNING AND STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

LEARNING SUPPORT SERVICES

3.37 A wide range of learning support services are provided on VTC campuses.

Language Training and Activities

3.38 The Languages Discipline offers quality language training in Vocational English, Chinese and Putonghua to equip students with effective language and communication skills for work and study.

3.39 Effective language learning is enabled in the language laboratories which are fitted with a wide range of multi-media materials and advanced audio-visual equipment. Students’ development of diverse language skills is facilitated through instant feedback and individualised support.

3.40 The Centre for Independent Language Learning hosts a wide range of fun-filled activities and provides an abundance of self-access materials. Students can relax and learn at their own time and pace while mingling with native English speakers in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Learning Resources Centres

3.41 The Learning Resources Centres (LRCs) comprise the Library, the Educational Technology Unit and Computer Centre / IT Support Service Unit. They provide a stimulating and creative atmosphere for learning and allow flexible deployment of resources.

Libraries

3.42 VTC library services are provided by LRCs at each campus of IVE, HKDI, YC, and THEi. All LRCs house multi-media learning resources in an environment conducive to study, research and leisure reading. They provide a wide range of services, learning resources, facilities and equipment to meet the needs of students and staff. Inter-campus loans of reading materials among all VTC campuses are available. Library users may check in and out the circulating materials at any one of the VTC LRCs. Up-to-date information on the library resources and services is available on the library homepage (http://library.vtc.edu.hk).

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Collections3.43 Campus LRCs have a total collection of over 612,000 volumes, which includes programme-related books, journals, newspapers, multi-media materials and electronic resources.

3.44 The LRCs have subscribed to 321,000 e-books on various topics, as well as around 70 electronic databases such as BSI (British Standards Institution), EBSCOHost, ProQuest, Wanfang Data and WiseNews etc. covering over 79,000 full-text electronic journals, articles and standards on a variety of subjects.

VTC Library Catalogue3.45 The VTC Library Catalogue (http://library.vtc.edu.hk) allows users to locate the entire library collections of VTC and local university libraries. They can ascertain the library holdings, check their own borrowing records, place a reservation on a particular title and renew their loaned items. Hyperlinks to all VTC-subscribed electronic resources including e-books, e-journals and e-databases are also available.

Educational Technology Unit

3.46 The Educational Technology Unit is set up in each campus to provide comprehensive support services in the areas of media design, production, information, training and teaching facilities. Scanning facilities and computers equipped with multimedia software are also provided as learning support to students.

Computer Centres / IT Support Service Units

3.47 Computer Centres or IT Support Service Units are provided on campuses to support a wide range of IT facilities and services. The following services are provided for students and/or staff:

MyPortal3.48 MyPortal is a web-based system providing online services to students to enrich their learning experiences. Students may use MyPortal to update their personal data, make booking for campus facilities, enrol in programme-related and extra-curricular activities, reserve personal lockers, and to engage in various activities related to the graduation ceremony. With MyPortal, students are timely and conveniently informed of their learning progress by viewing and downloading their own study pace list, attendance records,

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academic and non-academic transcripts. Up-to-date information about learning activities such as personal timetables, examination schedules, and ad-hoc class arrangements are also available from MyPortal. As a general information portal for students, MyPortal provides students with easy access to learning materials, campus news and career resources at anytime and anywhere.

[email protected] “VTC@HK” is an official mobile application of VTC providing students with easy access to latest news and events as well as various IT services to better support their learning activities. Using VTC@HK, students can view their personal class/examination timetables and class attendance records, download documents (Transcript of Study, Record of Non-Academic Achievements, Tuition Fee Payment Advice, etc.), browse library resources and e-resources, and get timely information about adverse weather arrangement and print quota balance, etc.

Job Information System3.50 Students / graduates can use the Job Information System (JIS) to access job postings and submit applications anywhere and anytime through the Internet. Information on career education and the job market is also provided. Students / graduates may also create their personal e-resumes, download career information and receive updated job information by auto-emailing.

STEM Education Centres

3.51 To promote STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) education and nurture talent in VPET in VTC member institutions and schools, VTC has established the STEM Education Centres on three different campuses, namely IVE (Tsing Yi), IVE (Chai Wan) and YC (Kowloon Bay).

3.52 Equipped with advanced facilities leveraging virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality technologies, the Centres provide VTC students with simulated workplace training and facilitate the exchange of knowledge and expertise between academics and industry practitioners. The Centres also play host to STEM workshops and mega competitions to strengthen motivation among the younger generation to learn related subjects and to provide support in STEM education for primary and secondary schools.

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3.53 The VR contents are displayed by different platforms such as Cave Automatic Virtual Environments (CAVE) and Head Mounted Display (HMD) VR System. CAVE is a three-dimensional room-sized virtual space with projection systems and motion tracking system created to provide immersive virtual reality experiences. It allows small-group collaboration in examining complex 3D models and machine components in real size. Students can also engage in interactive exploration and procedural training in any workplace simulated with the use of HMD VR System.

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

3.54 A wide range of student support services and amenities, administered by the Student Development Office, is provided to meet the students’ needs and promote their well-being. The Students’ Union and its affiliated student societies on each campus organise various social, cultural, recreational and sports activities for students.

Student Development Office

3.55 The Student Development Office of each campus promotes students’ well-being, with a view to helping them to actualise their full potential. The Office is responsible for the management of student amenities and the development and management of all student services, in consultation with elected representatives of the Students’ Union.

Career and Counselling Services

3.56 Professional counsellors at each campus provide developmental and counselling services to students, including career advisory services, general counselling services and personal development programmes.

3.57 The Career Advisory Centre/Corner provides information on occupations, major employers, work competencies required for occupations and opportunities for further studies, including up-to-date information about job vacancies. Students are encouraged to participate in various workshops on job-hunting skills and pre-employment preparation. In addition, HQ(AS) provides a web-based JIS through which job posting by employers and job searching / application by graduates can be done anywhere and anytime.

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3.58 The general counselling service is provided to help students gain understanding and insight into any personal issues encountered and to develop their emotional resilience, enabling them to discover personal potential. Student counsellors provide confidential consultation and practical assistance to students in need.

3.59 VTC offers equal learning opportunities to students. For students with Special Educational Needs (SEN), SEN coordinators from teaching departments together with student counsellors work closely with teaching colleagues, parents, medical social workers, etc. to help them acquire a good learning experience on campuses.

Structured Whole Person Development Programme

3.60 The Structured Whole Person Development (SWPD) Programme covers all VTC full-time programmes at post-Secondary 3 and post-Secondary 6 levels.

3.61 The SWPD Programme is a holistic structured programme embedded in the curriculum which aims to equip students with essential transferable skills. The Programme also aims to rei

Documents

VTC Calendar.pdfVTC CALENDAR 2020-2021 Information contained in this Calendar is correct as at 1 November 2020, while the staff list is per establishment and strength on 9 September