VTC 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 2020. Table of Contents
Part 1 General Information 1 Foreword 2 VTC Ordinance 3 Vision, Mission and Core Values 4 Vocational and Professional Education and Training 5 Strategic Planning 6
Part 2 Governance and Management Structure 7 Governance and Management Structure 8 The Council and its Committees 10 The Executive Director and Management’s Organisations 14 Academic Management Structure 22 Academic and Related Regulations 25 Corporate Services 26
Part 3 Member Institutions, Support Units and Services 33 VTC’s Member Institutions 34 Learning and Student Support Services 43 Fees, 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 183 Appendix 29 - Discipline Academic Committee 185 Appendix 30 - Discipline Quality Assurance Committee 188 Appendix 31 - Programme Board 190 Appendix 32 - Module Board 193 Appendix 33 - Programme-Level Board of Examiners 195 Appendix 34 - Module-Level Board of Examiners 197 Appendix 35 - Foundation Studies Board 199 Appendix 36 - PEAK Academic Committee 203 Appendix 37 - Shine Skills Centre Academic Committee 205 Appendix 38 - Staff List 208 Appendix 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 1 Part 1
GENERAL INFORMATION 2 VOCATIONAL TRAINING COUNCIL FOREWORD
Part 1 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. GENERAL INFORMATION 3 VTC ORDINANCE
ESTABLISHMENT OF VTC Part 1
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. 4 VOCATIONAL TRAINING COUNCIL VISION, MISSION AND CORE VALUES
Part 1 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 GENERAL INFORMATION 5 VOCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING Part 1
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. 6 VOCATIONAL TRAINING COUNCIL STRATEGIC PLANNING
Part 1 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. GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE 7 PART 2 Part 2 GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE 8 VOCATIONAL TRAINING COUNCIL 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
Part 2 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. GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE 9 (DQAC) Part 2 The VET Academic Board (VETAB) VET The Student Admissions, Student Progression and Records Committee (SAPRC) Development Committee Teaching Learning & Programme / Module Boards (P/MB) Programme-level / Module-level Board of Examiners (P/MBoE) Assurance Committees Discipline Quality Course / Programme Boards (C/PB) Board of Examiners (BoE) Programme-level Board of Examiners Programme Board Training Education and Vocational Shine Board of Examiners VET Policy and Quality Committee (VETPQC) VET Steering Committee (LTSC) Teaching Learning & (LTDC) Academic Committees (DAC) Discipline Advisory Boards (DAB) Discipline Foundation Studies Board (FSB) Academic Committee (PAC) PEAK Academic Committee Shine Skills Centre The Council (as at 1 Nov 2020) Design Institute Advisory Board Design Institute Advisory Committee Higher Education Board of Directors / VTC School for Higher and Board of Directors / Professional Education (SHAPE) of Professional The Institute Board of Directors / And Knowledge (PEAK) Education VTC Social Enterprises Limited Board of Directors / Standing Committee (DIAB) (HEAC) Administration Committee Audit Committee Estates Committee Finance Committee Boards Training Board of Directors / School Business and Information Systems (SBI) VTC Enterprises Limited Board of Directors / and Technological Board of Governors / Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong (THEi) Fund Raising Steering Committee (FRSC) Keys: Education & Training Vocational VET: - Close liaison but no formal reporting Table 1: VTC’s Management and Committee Structure VTC’s 1: Table The Executive Director ics Committee IVE (including MSTI) / HKDI Campus Executive Committees HTI/CCI/ICI Management Committee College Executive Committee Youth PEAK Management Committee Health and Local Safety, Environment Sub-committees Consultative Sub-committee IVE Staff egic Plan Implementation Steering Group t Caucus Stra (SPISG) Management Committee (VETMC) VET Statist Corporate Services Management Committee (CSMC) Assurance Steering Committee (QASC) Quality Steering Committee (ITSC) Technology Information Development Committee (SDC) Staff Health and Environment Central Committee (SHECC) Safety, Council Consultative Committee (CCC) (IVESCSC) 10 VOCATIONAL TRAINING COUNCIL 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 Part 2 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.
Chairman Mr Tony Tai Chark-tong
Deputy Chairmen Professor Eric Yim Chi-ming, JP Dr Daniel Yip Chung-yin
Members Mr Victor Chan Kok-wai Mr Paul Chong Kin-lit, BBS, MH Ms Quince Chong Wai-yan, JP Mr Clarence Leung Wang-ching, JP Mr Ricky Leung Wing-kee Mr Kennedy Liu Tat-yin Dr Wingco Lo Kam-wing, JP Ms Low Khah-gek Mr Dominic Pang Yat-ting Ms Candy Tam Lai-chuen, MH Mr Sunny Tan Mr Tse Wang-yu Mr Harold Wong Tsu-hing Mr Gary Yeung Man-yui, MH Deputy 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 GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE 11
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, Part 2 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 12 VOCATIONAL TRAINING COUNCIL
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: Part 2 a) Accountancy Training Board b) Apprenticeship Training Board c) Automobile Training Board d) Banking and Finance Training Board e) Beauty Care and Hairdressing Training Board f) Building, Civil Engineering and Built Environment Training Board g) Chinese Culinary Institute Training Board h) Electrical and Mechanical Services Training Board i) Electronics and Telecommunications Training Board j) Fashion and Textile Training Board k) Hotel, Catering and Tourism Training Board l) Import/Export/Wholesale Trades Training Board m) Innovation and Technology Training Board n) Insurance Training Board o) Jewellery, Watch and Clock Training Board p) Management and Supervisory Training Board q) Manufacturing Technology Training Board r) Maritime Services Training Board s) Media and Communications Training Board t) Print Media and Publishing Training Board u) Real Estate Services Training Board v) Retail Trade Training Board w) Security Services Training Board x) Transport and Logistics Training Board y) 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.
GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE 13
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. Part 2 Table 2: The Structure of the Council and its Committees and Boards (as at 1 November 2020)
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Standing Administration Audit Estates Finance Committee Committee Committee Committee Committee
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 14 VOCATIONAL TRAINING COUNCIL THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND MANAGEMENT’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
Part 2 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; and d) 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. GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE 15 Office External Director, Director, Relations Relations Head, Office Strategic Strategic Planning Head, Internal Audit Unit Head, Human Division Resources Head, Supplies Division Finance and Part 2 General Manager, Secretariat Framework Qualifications Quality Director, Director, Teaching Accreditation Assurance and Office & Centre Office for Learning and Office Director, Director, Institutional Advancement Office Office Director, Director, Vocational Vocational (Incl. SSC) Disabilities People with Training for Training Deputy Executive Director (D) PEAK Principal, / ICI Principal, HTI / CCI Director, Director, (Industry Executive Partnership) (Incl. IVDC) Headquarters Senior Assistant Head, Office Corporate Environmental uncil o C Head, Division Executive Director Council Committees Central Services Deputy Executive Director (C) Institute Services Training Training Director, Director, Maritime Senior Director Assistant Services) (AD&E), Executive (Academic Headquarters (as at 1 November 2020) (as at 1 November Head, Services Division Technology Technology Information Office Director, Director, International Development Table 3: Management Structure of the VTC of the 3: Management Structure Table Office Director, Digital Future Systems Principal, School of Information Business and Deputy Executive Director (B) Principal, International Youth College Youth Youth Youth VDPO) College College Centre & Principals, (Incl. Pro-Act Principals, IVE & HKDI Senior Director (HQAS), Assistant Services) Executive (Academic Headquarters Head, Academic Development & Enterprise Chinese Culinary Institute Hong Kong Design Institute Headquarters (Academic Services) Institute Tourism Hotel and International Culinary Institut Development Centre Vocational Integrated Education Vocational Hong Kong Institute of And Knowledge The Institute of Professional Education and Development Centre Training Pro-Act Shine Skills Centre Development Programme Office Vocational Health Health Estates, Estates, Division and Safety President, Education Institute of and Higher Hong Kong Technological Technological Legend: AD&E: CCI: HKDI: HQAS: HTI : ICI: IVDC: IVE: PEAK: Pro-Act Centre: SSC: VDPO: Deputy Executive Director (A) Principal, Education School for Higher and Professional 16 VOCATIONAL TRAINING COUNCIL
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 Part 2 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. GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE 17
MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE STRUCTURES
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. Part 2 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. 18 VOCATIONAL TRAINING COUNCIL Part 2 General Education Steering Committee Committee THEi Assurance Quality Faculty Board (Science & Technology) THEi Academic THEi Board THEi Institute Council THEi Board of Governors (as at 1 November 2020) (as at 1 November Keys: --- Close liaison but no formal reporting Faculty Board Table 4: THEi’s Governance Structure THEi’s 4: Table (Management & Hospitality) VTC Vocational Academic Board Steering Committee Advisory Committee VTC Higher Education VTC Higher Education and Training Education and Training VTC Assurance Quality Faculty Board (Design & Environment) GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE 19
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 Part 2 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. 20 VOCATIONAL TRAINING COUNCIL EC* EC* Youth College Youth College Youth Part 2
Chinese Culinary Institute Executive Committee Hong Kong Design Institute Institute Tourism Hotel and International Culinary Institute Education Vocational Hong Kong Institute of Management Committee Institute Training Maritime Services And Knowledge Institute of Professional Education MC HTI / CCI ICI Keys : CCI: EC: HKDI: HTI: ICI: IVE: MC: MSTI: PEAK: IVE/HKDI Campus EC* (as at 1 November 2020) (as at 1 November The Executive Director and Caucus Vocational Education and Training Management Committee (VETMC) Training Education and Vocational MC PEAK Development Centres, HTI/CCI/ICI, MSTI and Youth College Youth HTI/CCI/ICI, MSTI and Development Centres, Table 5 : Management Committee Structure for PEAK, IVE, HKDI, Pro-Act Training and Training PEAK, IVE, HKDI, Pro-Act for 5 : Management Committee Structure Table
Statistics Committee Pro-Act (Automobile), Pro-Act (Electrical), Pro-Act (Electronics), Pro-Act (Fashion Textiles), Pro-Act (Gas), Textiles), Pro-Act (Automobile), (Electrical), (Electronics), (Fashion Pro-Act (Mechanical), (Precision Engineering), (Printing), (Welding) Lee) with Pro-Act (Jewellery) Wai IVE (Lee Mun) with MSTI IVE (Tuen YC (International) with Yi) IVE (Tsing YC (International) Lee) and HKDI with Wai IVE (Lee Notes: YC (International) and Development Centres / MSTI Training * Its purview will cover the operation of relevant Pro-Act College Youth • IVE • • • • GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE 21
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 Part 2 the Executive Director and monitors the implementation of policies and strategies on corporate services. Its terms of reference and composition are in Appendix 20. 22 VOCATIONAL TRAINING COUNCIL ACADEMIC MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE
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. Part 2
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. GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE 23
COMMITTEE STRUCTURE FOR ACADEMIC MANAGEMENT
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 Part 2 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. 24 VOCATIONAL TRAINING COUNCIL
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.
Part 2 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. GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE 25
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/ Part 2 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) 26 VOCATIONAL TRAINING COUNCIL 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.
Part 2 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. GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE 27
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. Part 2 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. 28 VOCATIONAL TRAINING COUNCIL
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)
Part 2 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; and j) 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. GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE 29
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. Part 2
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. 30 VOCATIONAL TRAINING COUNCIL
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.
Part 2 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”. GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE 31
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 Part 2 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. 32 VOCATIONAL TRAINING COUNCIL Part 2 MEMBER INSTITUTIONS, SUPPORT UNITS AND SERVICES 33 PART 3
MEMBER INSTITUTIONS, Part 3 SUPPORT UNITS AND SERVICES 34 VOCATIONAL TRAINING COUNCIL 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.
Part 3 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 MEMBER INSTITUTIONS, SUPPORT UNITS AND SERVICES 35 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, Part 3 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. 36 VOCATIONAL TRAINING COUNCIL
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 Part 3 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). MEMBER INSTITUTIONS, SUPPORT UNITS AND SERVICES 37
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 Part 3 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 38 VOCATIONAL TRAINING COUNCIL
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
Part 3 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. MEMBER INSTITUTIONS, SUPPORT UNITS AND SERVICES 39
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 Part 3 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. 40 VOCATIONAL TRAINING COUNCIL
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, Part 3 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). MEMBER INSTITUTIONS, SUPPORT UNITS AND SERVICES 41
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. Part 3
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. 42 VOCATIONAL TRAINING COUNCIL
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. Part 3 MEMBER INSTITUTIONS, SUPPORT UNITS AND SERVICES 43 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. Part 3 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). 44 VOCATIONAL TRAINING COUNCIL
Collections 3.43 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 Catalogue 3.45 The VTC Library Catalogue (http://library.vtc.edu.hk) allows users to Part 3 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:
MyPortal 3.48 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, MEMBER INSTITUTIONS, SUPPORT UNITS AND SERVICES 45 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.
VTC@HK 3.49 “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- Part 3 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 System 3.50 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. 46 VOCATIONAL TRAINING COUNCIL
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
Part 3 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. MEMBER INSTITUTIONS, SUPPORT UNITS AND SERVICES 47
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 Part 3
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 reinforce students’ positive attitude and values to meet challenges in life.
Student Development Projects
3.62 Student Development Projects aim to nurture students’ positive attitudes and employability through engaging them in a wide range of developmental programmes. These programmes provide opportunities for students to serve the needy, develop their leadership and social skills, enhance presentation and communication skills, as well as strengthening their resilience.
Sports and Leisure
3.63 VTC campuses provide well-equipped sporting facilities including gymnasiums, squash, tennis and basketball courts, physical fitness centres and, on some campuses, swimming pools. Students can make use of these facilities for recreation. Students are encouraged to participate in the physical education programmes conducted on campuses. 48 VOCATIONAL TRAINING COUNCIL
Student Amenities
3.64 Student amenities including canteen/cafe services are provided on campuses. Many campuses are equipped with lockers for students. Student common rooms and function rooms are also available for activities run by the Students’ Union and the affiliated student societies.
Halls of Residence
3.65 There are two student residential halls in VTC which are located in Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong Island and Tsing Yi Island, New Territories. The halls provide around 1,000 residence places for full-time students of Diploma of Foundation Studies (DFS), HD and degree programmes with modern
Part 3 residential living space and create a dynamic community. Hall life provides opportunities for students to learn and grow together through cross-cultural environment, as well as enriches their study life and adds value to their whole person development.
Students’ Union and Affiliated Student Societies
3.66 The Students’ Union on campuses is a self-governing body run by the elected student members for their fellow students. It serves to foster students’ sense of belonging, promote the general welfare of its members and provide a channel of communication within the campus.
3.67 Members of the Students’ Union are encouraged to form clubs and organise activities to cater for students’ recreational, sporting and intellectual interests.
3.68 Student representatives elected through the Students’ Union may participate in committee meetings to discuss academic and student issues.
3.69 The Student Development Office offers support and assistance to the Students’ Union in organising activities whenever appropriate. MEMBER INSTITUTIONS, SUPPORT UNITS AND SERVICES 49 FEES, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARD SCHEMES
TUITION FEES
3.70 The study duration of full-time degree programmes in VTC is normally four years. The tuition fees are charged according to the number of credit points taken during a semester. Students have to complete a minimum of 132 credit points for graduation. The tuition fee for the AY 2020/21 academic year varies from HK$2,530 to HK$3,285 per credit point depending on the programme chosen.
3.71 The study duration of full-time HD programmes is normally two years. Part 3 The tuition fee is around HK$32,000 per annum for subvented programmes and around HK$59,000 per annum for self-financed programmes.
3.72 The tuition fee for full-time 1-year DFS programme is HK$20,500 for subvented programmes and HK$28,200 for self-financed programmes.
3.73 Secondary 3 school-leavers attending full-time Diploma of Vocational Education (DVE) or Diploma of Vocational Baccalaureate (DVB) programmes will normally be exempted from tuition fee payment until they have exhausted all free tuition-credits, as they are fully subvented under the 12-year free education policy. However, a tuition fee of HK$20,500 is charged for students taking full-time 1-year DVE programmes after they have completed Secondary 6.
3.74 For part-time DFS and HD programmes, the tuition fee rates for AY 2020/21 are HK$175 and HK$260 per credit point respectively.
3.75 Tuition fee levels are subject to annual review. 50 VOCATIONAL TRAINING COUNCIL
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
3.76 Full-time students of degree and sub-degree programmes can apply for grants and/or loans operated by the Hong Kong Government’s Student Finance Office (SFO). Full-time students of below sub-degree programmes are eligible for the Tuition Fee Remission and Flat Rate Grant for Academic Expenses Scheme administered by VTC. Students of part-time programmes may apply for loans through the Extended Non-means-tested Loan Scheme of SFO to meet tuition fees. The Student Development Office / Campus Secretariat of each campus provides students with relevant information about the various financial assistance schemes and assist them in the application process. Part 3 3.77 HD students taking modules registered under the Continuing Education Fund (CEF) can apply for subsidies. On successful completion of these modules and subject to the fulfillment of CEF’s requirements, students may be reimbursed up to 80% of the tuition fees subject to a maximum of HK$20,000.
SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARD SCHEMES
3.78 Various scholarships and awards are available for students. They are sponsored by the Government, industries, professional bodies, and individuals. In AY 2019/20, over 4,000 students were granted scholarships and/or awards. Major scholarships and award schemes are shown below.
VTC Student Development Foundation
3.79 The VTC Student Development Foundation was set up in 2013 through fundraising to nurture meritorious students through enriched local and overseas holistic learning programmes, scholarships, financial aid, and excellence in learning and teaching. MEMBER INSTITUTIONS, SUPPORT UNITS AND SERVICES 51
A. Scholarships for New Students
THEi’s Entrance Scholarship Scheme
3.80 THEi’s Entrance Scholarships are available for new Year 1 entry students who enrol in designated degree programmes with outstanding results in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education or the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. The scheme offers scholarships of up to full scholarship for four consecutive years of studies.
Higher Diploma Outstanding Achievements Admission Scholarships
3.81 The Higher Diploma Outstanding Achievements Admission Part 3 Scholarship gives recognition to VTC’s full-time students newly enrolled in HD programmes, who possess outstanding academic performance in secondary education.
Chinese Manufacturers’ Association of Hong Kong Testing and Certification Laboratories Admission Scholarship
3.82 The Chinese Manufacturers’ Association of Hong Kong Industrial Development Foundation Limited is sponsoring an admission scholarship to encourage secondary school graduates with good academic performance to enrol in HD programmes relevant to the testing and certification industry.
B. Scholarships for Students with Outstanding Performance
THEi’s Scholarship for Excellent Performance
3.83 The Scholarship for Excellent Performance is available for progressing students in recognition of their excellent academic achievements in THEi. The scheme offers scholarships with award amount up to HK$40,000.
The HKSAR Government Scholarships / Awards
3.84 The HKSAR Government scholarships / awards aim to recognise VTC students’ outstanding academic or non-academic achievements. The amount of scholarships received by each student ranges from HK$10,000 to HK$80,000 per year. 52 VOCATIONAL TRAINING COUNCIL
Dr Ng Tat-lun Memorial Outstanding Students Award Scheme
3.85 This scheme aims to give encouragement to students with good academic performance and strong commitment to the institution and community, and in particular, those who are outstanding in presentation, social and communication skills. Each awardee receives an award of HK$10,000.
Outstanding Industrial Attachment Scholarships
3.86 Funded by generous donations from more than 200 industrialists and employers, the scheme benefits VTC students who achieve outstanding performance during their industrial attachments. Each year, around 400
Part 3 students are awarded this scholarship of HK$5,000 each.
CYMA Charity Fund Scholarship
3.87 The CYMA Charity Fund Scholarship recognises students’ remarkable improvements in their academic results and provides financial assistance to support their whole person development through extra-curricular activities. Each year, 100 students are awarded this scholarship of HK$5,000 each.
Hong Kong Housing Society Award
3.88 The Award recognises students’ outstanding academic performance in studying housing-related programmes while providing financial assistance to those in need of financial aid. An award of HK$8,000 is granted to each recipient.
The Shanghai Commercial Bank Scholarship
3.89 The Scholarship aims to award elite students for their academic attainments, leadership capabilities and aspiration to further their career in the financial services industry in Hong Kong. A scholarship of HK$10,000 is awarded to each recipient. MEMBER INSTITUTIONS, SUPPORT UNITS AND SERVICES 53
Future-ready Talent Incubation Program: Industrial Attachment Award / Best Performance Award / Best Report and Presentation Award
3.90 The three awards aim to recognise students’ excellence for completing a workplace attachment, producing an industrial project report and making the respective project presentation. The qualified workplace attachments are of designated career streams related to innovation-driven and “smart city” technology. Each year, the Industrial Attachment Award is granted to 200 students with the prize of HK$6,000 each; the Best Performance Award to 18 project groups (HK$2,000 each); and the Best Report and Presentation Award to 6 project groups (HK$5,000 each). Part 3 C. Scholarship for Further Studies
The Alistair Harvey Foundation Scholarship Scheme
3.91 This scheme provides financial assistance of up to £27,500 a year to graduates of full-time HD programmes in the Health and Life Sciences, Engineering and Information Technology Disciplines to support their degree studies at universities in the United Kingdom. The scholarships cover tuition fees, accommodation, living expenses, and air fares for two academic years.
3.92 The Alistair Harvey Foundation has extended the scholarship scheme by offering ‘Alistair Harvey Foundation Scholarship for Academic Exchange’, which offers students studying in designated science and technology related full-time degree programmes at THEi with sponsorship of up to £26,750, covering expenses on tuition fees, accommodation, living expenses and air fares to undertake exchange programmes at universities in the United Kingdom for one academic year.
CLP Award for VPET Students
3.93 The Award aims to provide financial support for students who are committed to pursue HD studies in VPET in two disciplines, namely Engineering, and Health and Life Sciences, with areas of focus in electronics, mechanics, computer and environmental protection elements. Each awardee will be granted HK$10,000 annually, tenable for two consecutive years. 54 VOCATIONAL TRAINING COUNCIL
Swire Progression Scholarship
3.94 The Scholarship aims to recognise and support diploma students demonstrating excellence in vocational skills, academic performance or significant improvement to advance their career aspirations through VPET studies in VTC HD programmes related to aircraft inspection and maintenance, airport ground operations and services, transport logistics, hotel operation and catering services. A scholarship of HK$5,000 is granted to each recipient.
The Hong Kong Jockey Club Scholarships – Vocational Education Scholarship Part 3 3.95 The Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) supports 3 outstanding VTC HD graduates to pursue undergraduate studies overseas under the disciplines of Design, Engineering (in the field of Aerospace / Marine / Environmental / Architecture studies), and Hospitality. The scholarships cover tuition fees, accommodation fees, living expenses, air fares, and expenses on study trips / field trips for up to three academic years, capped at HK$450,000 per year. In addition to the overseas degree scholarships, the HKJC also established a scholarship scheme to encourage 15 promising YC graduates of DVE to pursue HD studies at VTC. Each scholarship covers the full tuition fees capped at HK$55,600 per study year, for up to two years.
HSBC Vocational Education Scholarship
3.96 The Scholarship recognises students’ excellence in academic achievement and whole person development, especially in their vocational aspirations and commitment to Hong Kong. It is granted to students taking HD or equivalent programmes with each awardee receiving a scholarship of HK$20,000. MEMBER INSTITUTIONS, SUPPORT UNITS AND SERVICES 55
D. Scholarships / Subsidy Schemes to Encourage Out-reaching Participation
Mr Yeung Kai-yin Memorial Scholarship
3.97 This scholarship enables needy students to participate in study visits and overseas exchange programmes to broaden their exposure and enhance their holistic development. Each student is awarded up to HK$10,000 to subsidise their proposed visits.
The HKSAR Government Subsidy Schemes for Exchange Activities for Post-secondary Students Part 3 3.98 Introduced by the Government, the schemes aim to subsidise students in undertaking outbound exchange activities, so as to nurture them with international outlook, good communication skills and abilities to thrive in a multi-cultural environment. The schemes are applicable to local and non-local students (for Mainland exchange activities only) enrolled in full- time HD and degree programmes. Subsidy amount varies according to the destination and duration of the exchange activity and the level of means- tested student financial assistance (applicable to means-tested subsidy schemes). Students with financial needs can apply for means-tested schemes with a higher subsidy amount.
Hong Kong Furniture and Decoration Trade Association Scholarship
3.99 This scholarship supports outstanding furniture-related design students for a semester-based study in one of our partner design institutes overseas. The scholarship provides them with invaluable opportunities to enrich their international and cultural exposure as well as design knowledge.
A-Fontane International Exchange Scholarship
3.100 This scholarship supports full-time HD students of IVE and HKDI to join exchange programmes outside Hong Kong including regular class study or internship attachment with learning activities in a renowned organisation / institute for one month to up to one semester. 56 VOCATIONAL TRAINING COUNCIL Part 3 VPET SERVICES 57 PART 4
VOCATIONAL AND
PROFESSIONAL Part 4 EDUCATION AND TRAINING SERVICES
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VOCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING PROGRAMMES
PROGRESSION LADDER Progression Pathways for Secondary 6 Graduates: Part 4
For the specific entrance requirements of each programme, please visit the Admissions Homepage (http://www.vtc.edu.hk/admission).
Notes: 1. Holders of the Diploma in Vocational Education / Diploma of Vocational Education (DVE) (students admitted to DVE in AY2017/18 or before are required to complete prescribed further studies modules) and holders of Yi Jin Diploma / Diploma Yi Jin are considered having met the general requirements of higher diploma programmes (not applicable to programmes with specific entrance requirements). 2. Diploma programmes are geared to prepare students for employment after graduation. Graduates may articulate to professional certificate / professional diploma programmes after having accumulated work experiences in the industry. 3. THEi admits graduates from relevant higher diploma programmes into the senior years of its degree programmes. 4. Higher diploma graduates can apply for admission to top-up degree programmes offered by SHAPE in collaboration with overseas universities, or degree programmes offered by local or overseas universities. VPET SERVICES 59
Progression Pathways for Secondary 3 Graduates: Part 4
For the specific entrance requirements of each programme, please visit the Admissions Homepage (http://www.vtc.edu.hk/admission).
Notes: 1. Diploma of Vocational Education (DVE) students may consider taking the elective module “Mathematics 3E: Mathematics for Further Studies” for the eligibility to apply for VTC’s higher diploma programmes which require Mathematics as one of their general entry requirements. Students may be required to pay a separate tuition fee for this elective module. 2. Holders of DVE (students admitted to DVE in AY2017/18 or before are required to complete prescribed further studies modules) are considered having met the general entrance requirements of higher diploma programmes (not applicable to programmes with specific entrance requirements). 3. Upon completion of the Vocational Baccalaureate programmes, students can progress to degree or higher diploma programmes in Hong Kong and abroad, subject to their internal and external academic results. Students shall pay attention to the specific entrance requirements of some degree / higher diploma programmes (if applicable). Please refer to the Admission Homepage (http://www.vtc.edu.hk/admission) for details. 4. THEi admits graduates from the relevant higher diploma programmes into the senior years of its degree programmes. 5. Higher diploma graduates can apply for admission to top-up degree programmes offered by SHAPE in collaboration with overseas universities, or degree programmes offered by local or overseas universities. 60 VOCATIONAL TRAINING COUNCIL
ADMISSION OF STUDENTS
General Entrance Requirements for Full-time Post-Secondary 6 Programmes
Programmes General Entrance Requirements
• Level 3 or above in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) English Language and Chinese Language; Degree AND Level 2 or above in the HKDSE Mathematics, Liberal Studies and one Elective Subject; OR • Equivalent • Five HKDSE subjects at Level 2 or above, including English Language and Chinese Language; OR Part 4 • VTC Foundation Diploma (Level 3) / Higher Diploma Diploma of Foundation Studies; OR • VTC Diploma in Vocational Education / Diploma of Vocational Education; OR • Yi Jin Diploma / Diploma Yi Jin; OR • Equivalent • Completion of Secondary 6 (under the New Diploma of Senior Secondary Academic Structure); OR Foundation Studies • Equivalent • Completion of Secondary 6 (under the New Diploma of Vocational Senior Secondary Academic Structure); OR Education • Equivalent • Completion of Secondary 6 (under the New Diploma Senior Secondary Academic Structure); OR • Equivalent
Notes: 1. The study duration of degree and higher diploma programmes is normally 4 years and 2 years respectively. 2. The study duration of Diploma of Foundation Studies and Diploma of Vocational Education programmes is normally 1 year. 3. The study duration of diploma programmes (Hotel and Tourism / Chinese Cuisine / International Cuisine) is normally 1 year or 2 years. VPET SERVICES 61
4. An “Attained”, “Attained with Distinction (I)” and “Attained with Distinction (II)” in an HKDSE Applied Learning (ApL) subject (Category B subjects) are regarded as equivalent to an HKDSE subject at “Level 2”, “Level 3” and “Level 4” respectively, and a maximum of two ApL subjects (excluding ApL(Chinese)) can be counted for admission purpose. Only the results of relevant ApL subjects will be considered in the application for degree programmes. Please refer to the specific entrance requirements of degree programmes. 5. A “Grade D or E” and a “Grade C or above” in an HKDSE Other Language subject (Category C subjects) are regarded as equivalent to an HKDSE subject at “Level 2” and “Level 3” respectively, and one Other Language subject can be counted for admission purpose. 6. Holders of Diploma in Vocational Education / Diploma of Vocational Education (DVE) (students admitted to DVE in AY2017/18 or before are required to complete prescribed further studies modules) and holders of Yi Jin Diploma / Diploma Yi Jin are considered having met the general entrance requirements of higher diploma programmes (not applicable to programmes with specific entrance requirements). 7. Individual programmes may have specific entrance requirements. Please refer to the Admissions Homepage (http://www.vtc.edu.hk/ admission) for details. 8. Offering of study places is subject to the applicants’ academic qualifications, interview / test performance (if applicable), other learning experience and achievements, and availability of study places.
General Entrance Requirements for Full-time Post-Secondary 3 Programmes Part 4
Programmes General Entrance Requirements1
Completion of Secondary 3 or Diploma of Vocational Education equivalent. Completion of Secondary 3 or Diploma of Vocational Baccalaureate equivalent. Completion of Secondary 3 or equivalent or above. At least 16.5 Certificate for Junior General years of age. Applicants must pass Purpose Ratings offered by MSTI the interview and the simple eyesight and colour blindness tests.
Certificate programmes in Hospitality Completion of Secondary 3 or / Chinese Cuisine / International equivalent and pass in the interview. Cuisine offered by HTI / CCI / ICI2
Notes: 1. Some programmes may have other specific entrance requirements. 2. Programmes may have specific age requirements for entry. 62 VOCATIONAL TRAINING COUNCIL PROGRAMMES OFFERED BY VTC
4.1 VTC offers a diverse range of VPET programmes specially designed for Secondary 3 and 6 graduates, including degree programmes, top-up degree programmes, higher diploma (HD) programmes, Diploma of Foundation Studies (DFS) programme, Diploma of Vocational Education (DVE) programmes, Diploma of Vocational Baccalaureate (DVB) programmes, diploma programmes, certificate programmes, and others. They prepare students for further study and employment.
Degree Programmes
4.2 THEi provides vocationally-oriented bachelor’s degree programmes for HKDSE candidates. Degree programmes offered by the Faculties of Design and Environment, Management and Hospitality, and Science and Technology feature a fine balance of theory, practice and general education with a focus on real-life projects and industrial attachments to prepare Part 4 competent professionals for the industry.
4.3 To provide degree articulation opportunities to students, THEi offers the Year-3 (Senior Year) Entry for graduates of relevant HD or other equivalent qualifications.
Top-up Degree Programmes
4.4 In collaboration with universities in the UK, Australia and Mainland China, SHAPE offers top-up degree programmes in a range of study areas in full-time and part-time study modes. These programmes are available in different study areas, including Health and Life Sciences, Business, Childcare, Elderly and Community Services, Design, Engineering, Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure, and Information Technology. All of SHAPE’s programmes are taught by academic staff of both partner universities and SHAPE.
Higher Diploma Programmes
4.5 HD programmes are offered to post-Secondary 6 graduates by IVE / HKDI / ICI / CCI / MSTI. Covering a wide spectrum of academic disciplines, the HD programmes are designed for students with diverse interests and abilities to help them lay a good foundation for employment or further study at degree level. Interdisciplinary programmes are developed to meet the growing demand for talents with interdisciplinary knowledge, versatility and VPET SERVICES 63 independent thinking skills. The Interdisciplinary Unit is established to offer HD programmes dedicated to interdisciplinary studies with respect to the emerging needs of industries.
4.6 The HD curricula are enriched with a strong focus in languages and soft skills development to strengthen students’ language ability and communication skills and furnish them with appropriate attitudes and values for life. In addition, HD students are required to attend no less than 90 hours of Industrial Attachment (IA) or equivalent training, such as work-integrated learning, field work, practicum, etc., to enable them to have a better understanding of the workplace and to facilitate their smooth transition from study to work. In order to enhance HD students’ multi-disciplinary skills, employability and opportunities for articulation, successful completion of one Enrichment Module is set as a graduation requirement.
Diploma of Foundation Studies Programme
4.7 The DFS programme is offered to Secondary 6 school leavers who do Part 4 not fulfil the entrance requirements of sub-degree programmes. Its curricula contain generic elements to help students realise their potential in their future career and to build a good foundation for further studies.
4.8 DFS is pitched at QF Level 3 and is regarded as an equivalent qualification to Level 2 in 5 HKDSE subjects, including English Language and Chinese Language, for civil service appointments. DFS graduates are eligible to apply for VTC’s HD programmes.
Diploma of Vocational Education Programmes
4.9 The DVE programmes are offered at YC. Students can choose from an array of specialisations to suit their own interests and needs. The programmes offer two levels of awards, Certificate of Vocational Education (CVE) and DVE, which enable students to pursue employment in relevant industries, such as beauty care and hairdressing, electrical, mechanical and building services, automobile, information technology, sports and fitness, business, fashion, jewellery, watch and clock, print media and hotel industries.
4.10 DVE programmes are offered in three major areas: i) Business and Services, ii) Engineering, and iii) Design and Information Technology. Depending on the student’s choice of modules and study pace, it normally takes three to four years for a Secondary 3 or Secondary 4 school leaver to 64 VOCATIONAL TRAINING COUNCIL
acquire a DVE award. School leavers who have completed Secondary 6 can usually acquire a DVE award in one year (three semesters) full-time study. DVE graduates are eligible to apply for VTC’s HD programmes.
Diploma of Vocational Baccalaureate Programmes
4.11 The Diploma of Vocational Baccalaureate (DVB) programmes are offered at YC(INTL). They are 3-year programmes designed for Secondary 3 school leavers to prepare them for recognised qualifications for flexible articulation to higher education locally or overseas. The broad-based curriculum combines generic, vocational and whole person development modules, building a solid foundation for further studies and a professional career.
4.12 DVB programmes are delivered in English. Taking reference from international standards, these programmes adopt the Business and Technology Education Council (BTEC) Level 3 Extended Diploma studies in the fields of Design or Engineering, and the International General Certificate
Part 4 of Secondary Education (IGCSE) in the areas of English Language, Chinese Language and Mathematics.
Diploma and Certificate Programmes
4.13 HTI, CCI and ICI offer a wide range of diploma and certificate programmes, covering two streams: i) Hotel and Tourism, and ii) Culinary, for students’ selection according to their personal interest and development plans.
Continuing and Professional Education Programmes
4.14 To meet the diverse educational needs of working adults, VTC’s member institutions provide various part-time programmes to enhance their knowledge and skills in specific areas through lifelong learning and continuous education. VTC also works closely with industry partners and government departments to provide programmes that match the current manpower requirements.
4.15 In-service training is offered by IVE/HKDI for people already in employment who opt to acquire a higher qualification through further studies on a part-time basis. In addition to HD programmes, professional diploma, professional certificate and certificate programmes are offered in specific subject areas to meet the industry needs. PEAK offers professional development programmes to support the learning needs of working adults. Other VTC’s VPET SERVICES 65 member institutions, including MSTI, HTI, CCI, ICI and Pro-Act Training and Development Centres, also provide industry-specific practical training to in-service personnel for skills upgrading and trade skills certification. IVDC offers a roster of retraining programmes covering many trades.
Social Programmes
4.16 Vocational Development Programmes, which include Teen’s Programme and Ethnic Minority Project, are developed for non-engaged youths aged 14 to 24. VTC also collaborates with the Social Welfare Department to provide tailor-made vocational training programmes for some residents at the Tuen Mun Children and Juvenile Home.
4.17 Non-Chinese-speaking students may also join the specially-designed VPET programmes, which include full-time certificate / diploma programmes in Business, Hospitality and Design for Secondary 3 and Secondary 6 school leavers, part-time preparatory programmes for skills training and trade tests in various trades for in-service personnel, and short courses on basic Vocational Part 4 Chinese.
4.18 Shine Skills Centre offers trade-specific training covering three streams of study including Business, Information Technology and Services. Two full-time Certificate programmes, namely Certificate in Fast Food Operation and Certificate in Retail Store Operation, which are pegged at QF Level 1, are also on offer.
Diploma Yi Jin Programme
4.19 The School of Business and Information Systems offers Diploma Yi Jin (DYJ) 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 both theoretical and practical knowledge. The qualification of DYJ 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. DYJ 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/. 66 VOCATIONAL TRAINING COUNCIL
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
Part 4 Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications, and the Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority.
4.23 In AY 2020/21, the following eight ApL courses in four study areas are offered for new and progressing students:
Study Area Course Title i. Computer Game and Animation Design - Computer Game Design Stream - 3D Animation Design Stream Creative Studies ii. Fashion Image Design iii. Interior Design Media and Communication iv. Film and Transmedia v. Child Care and Education
vi. Hotel Operations Services vii. Western Cuisine - Culinary Arts Stream - Dessert, Baking and Pastry Arts Stream Engineering and Production viii. Electrical and Energy Engineering VPET SERVICES 67
Vocational English Programme
4.24 The VEP offers senior secondary students and working adults a different English learning experience. To suit the diverse learning needs of learners, programmes are offered face-to-face, on an e-learning platform or through blended learning. The programmes may be operated in open mode, where students are from the general public and classes are held on IVE campuses, or partnership mode, where classes are held on the premises of the partnership school / company following a specifically designed schedule.
4.25 The VEP, which is recognised under the QF, adopts a competency- based approach and is designed with an aim of improving learners’ English language skills and enhancing their motivation in English learning through simulated work situations, well-designed tasks and engaging activities. Part 4 68 VOCATIONAL TRAINING COUNCIL TRAINING SERVICES ORGANISED BY TRAINING BOARDS
OUT-CENTRE COURSES AND CONFERENCES / SYMPOSIA / SEMINARS
4.26 Training Boards organise specially-designed training courses (called ‘out-centre courses’) to update or upgrade the knowledge and skills of in- service personnel in their respective industries. With input from relevant industries, out-centre courses are organised in the following areas: hospitality, media and communications, publishing, and transport and logistics services.
4.27 To motivate learners to pursue continuous learning, a course fee subsidy scheme is in place for courses tailor-made to meet the training needs of specific sectors. A refund of up to 50% of the course fees is granted to in-service participants who can complete the approved courses and meet the minimum attendance requirement. Part 4
4.28 Training Boards also organise, either individually or in collaboration with professional institutions and/or trade organisations, conferences, symposia and seminars on specific current topics. VPET SERVICES 69 APPRENTICESHIP AND RELATED TRAINING SERVICES
APPRENTICESHIP SCHEME
4.29 The Executive Director of VTC, as the Director of Apprenticeship, is responsible for the administration of the Apprenticeship Ordinance. The Director monitors and assesses the training of apprentices, conciliate in training and employment disputes and endorse Certificates of Completion of Apprenticeship. The Office of the Director of Apprenticeship provides career counselling and placement services for people seeking apprenticeships.
4.30 The Apprenticeship Scheme consists of on-the-job training, complementary technical education courses, and supervision and services of Apprenticeship Officers for apprentice training. At present, there are 45 trades designated under the Apprenticeship Ordinance whereby youngsters at 14 to 18 years of age and are employed in one of the designated trades must Part 4 enter into apprenticeship contract with their employers. The contract must be registered with the Director of Apprenticeship. Contracts in respect of other trades, or for apprentices aged 19 or above, may be registered voluntarily. An apprenticeship normally lasts for three to four years. Qualifications obtained by a person prior to his/her apprenticeship training, such as completion of the first year study of DVE, may count towards the apprenticeship training, and holders of such qualifications may be allowed to shorten the training period.
4.31 Apprenticeship Officers advise employers and assist them in the training and employment of apprentices. They regularly visit workplaces where apprentices are employed to ensure that training schemes are properly implemented. They also assess the progress of apprentices, and when necessary, mediate in disputes arising from their contracts.
4.32 In addition to workplace and classroom training, apprentices are given various opportunities to gain both local and international exposure and experience in order to enhance their skills and competencies. There is an annual Outstanding Apprentices Award to recognise the achievement and hard work of apprentices. Besides, selected apprentices are also given the opportunities to take part in overseas visits, training programmes and the WorldSkills Competition. 70 VOCATIONAL TRAINING COUNCIL
EARN AND LEARN SCHEME
4.33 The Earn and Learn (E&L) Scheme has been piloted since AY 2014/15 and is well received by industries and trainees. Over 5,700 trainees have benefited from the Scheme with the participation of over 300 employers as at the end of February 2020. The Government regularised the E&L Scheme to offer 1,200 places per year starting from AY 2019/20. The Government has also increased the subsidy to a maximum of $90,000 per trainee. Initially, the E&L Scheme was piloted in 4 industries, namely, Electrical & Mechanical Engineering and Construction, Automobile, Printing, and Watch and Clock industries, with 63 participating employers. In AY 2019/20, the Scheme has been extended to include industries of Testing and Certification, Medical Centre Operation, Analytical Science, Aviation as well as Computer & Electronic Engineering with around 300 participating employers.
4.34 With the support of the Government, VTC has offered a Pilot Incentive Scheme to Employers (PISE) to encourage E&L employers to join hands with
Part 4 VTC to implement Workplace Learning and Assessment (WLA). Through engaging employers in assessment of the competencies and performance of the trainees in the workplace, the WLA aims to make learning more effective. To encourage employers’ participation, the Government has provided an amount of HK$3,000 per month from AY 2019/20 to AY 2021/22, with a maximum total of HK$36,000 per trainee to those participating employers upon completion of the assessment tasks.
ENGINEERING GRAUATE TRAINING SCHEME
4.35 The Engineering Graduate Training Scheme (EGTS) provides subsidies to employers who offer training opportunities to engineering graduates to help them meet the training requirements of the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE) and obtain professional status as an engineer.
4.36 All engineering graduates with the qualifications that meet the HKIE Corporate Membership requirements are eligible to join the EGTS. The training is closely monitored by engineering supervisors appointed by the HKIE. Inspectors of VTC will be responsible for checking and verifying the progress of the training. Trainees will be awarded a Certificate of Completion of the EGTS training issued by the employer and countersigned by the Chairman of the Innovation and Technology Training Board. 71
4.37 A trainee being trained under an approved programme by the HKIE will receive a subsidy through his / her employer as part of his / her salary.
REINDUSTRIALISATION AND TECHNOLOGY TRAINING PROGRAMME
4.38 VTC administers the Reindustrialisation and Technology Training Programme (RTTP) under the Innovation and Technology Fund and serves as its Secretariat. The RTTP aims at subsidising local companies on a 2:1 matching basis to train their staff in advanced technologies, especially those related to “Industry 4.0”. Technologies covered by the training courses should be advanced in nature and not yet widely adopted in Hong Kong. The adoption of such technologies should also benefit the economy of Hong Kong. The approved training grant will be reimbursed to the companies upon the staff’s completion of the training courses. Part 4 72 VOCATIONAL TRAINING COUNCIL VOCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING ASSESSMENTS
TRADE TESTING AND CERTIFICATION
4.39 VTC operates a voluntary trade testing and certification scheme for in-service workers. The objectives of the scheme are to help workers acquire recognised qualifications, enhance the status of skilled workers, establish a skills hierarchy for career advancement, and help employers recruit workers for skilled jobs. The TBs advise VTC on the operation of trade tests.
4.40 The Trade Test Registry is responsible for providing administrative support to trade tests, such as processing applications, test results and certifications. The trade tests currently administered by the Registry are as follows:
Part 4 Industry Trade Test Vehicle Body Repairer Vehicle Electrician Automobile Vehicle Mechanic Vehicle Painter Electrician* Electrical & Mechanical Escalator Mechanic Services Lift Mechanic Metals Mechanical Fitter Plastics Injection Moulding Machine Setter Beauty Care Intense Pulsed Light Equipment Operator
* Online application is available. VPET SERVICES 73
VOCATIONAL ASSESSMENT
4.41 VTC has developed the Vocational Assessment (VA) system by referring to the generic level descriptors or competency standards drawn up by industries under the QF. VA is a territory-wide competency assessment (i.e. skills qualifications) offered by VTC and aims to provide a platform to enhance the quality of the local workforce and ascertain that in-service practitioners / learners have attained the particular level of competency.
4.42 Currently, VTC is offering VA in Beauty Care, Hairdressing and Arboriculture. The Tree Management Office of the Development Bureau has required all workers undertaking tree pruning works involving the use of chainsaw for Government contracts to pass the Arboriculture Vocational Assessment (AVA) or possess equivalent qualifications. Since its launch in 2014, about 290 candidates have taken the AVA.
4.43 In collaboration with the Guangdong Occupational Skill Testing
Authority and the International Professional Standards Network (IPSN), the Part 4 “One Examination, Multiple Certification” System was launched in April 2013 for Beauty Care and Hairdressing industries. Candidates passing the relevant assessments will be awarded professional certification from VA of Hong Kong, National Occupational Qualification of the Mainland China and the IPSN. Up to the end of July 2020, about 2,400 candidates took the assessments and achieved multiple recognition. 74 VOCATIONAL TRAINING COUNCIL SKILLS COMPETITIONS
WORLDSKILLS HONG KONG COMPETITION
4.44 WorldSkills Competition (WSC), organised by the WorldSkills International (WSI), is the biggest skills excellence event in the world with the vision of promoting the power of skills in improving our world. Hong Kong is a member of the WSI and has participated in the WSC since 1997.
4.45 The WorldSkills Hong Kong Competition (WHKC) is a multi- disciplinary event held biannually. It is jointly organised by VTC, the Clothing Industry Training Authority and the Construction Industry Council, with strong support from the Government, industry, commerce, and tertiary institutions. The competition encompasses different trade skills in six areas: Construction and Building Technology; Creative Arts and Fashion; Information and Communications Technology; Manufacturing and Engineering Technology; Social and Personal Services; and Transportation Part 4 and Logistics. Winners will be selected for further training to represent Hong Kong for participation in the WSC.
4.46 There were 34 trade competitions in the WHKC 2019. Among the competitors, there were VTC students / trainees, apprentices, secondary school students, and university students. The winners will be provided with intensive training for preparation to participate in WorldSkills Shanghai 2022, the first ever WSC held in China.
GUANGZHOU / HONG KONG / MACAO / CHENGDU YOUTH SKILLS COMPETITION
4.47 The Guangzhou / Hong Kong / Macao / Chengdu Youth Skills Competition (GHMCYSC) is a large-scale inter-city youth skills competition for young tradesmen of the four cities to compete in a number of trades. GHMCYSC is jointly organised by the four cities biennially. The competition serves as a platform for young tradesmen to exhibit their talents, enjoy free exchange of experience and the latest developments in VPET, and learn problem solving skills with creative thinking alongside skills upgrade.
4.48 The 11th GHMCYSC will be tentatively held in May / June 2021 in Chengdu, China. Competitors will participate in five trades, including Patisserie and Confectionery, Visual Merchandising, Electrical Installations, Mobile Robotics and Cyber Security. VPET SERVICES 75
WORLDSKILLS COMPETITION
4.49 The WSC is held biennially and is the biggest vocational education and skills excellence event in the world. The competitors represent the best of their peers and are selected from skills competitions in WorldSkills Member countries and regions. They demonstrate technical abilities both individually and collectively to execute specific tasks for which they study and/or perform in their workplace.
4.50 The WSC aims to promote:
• vocational and professional education and training;
• the free exchange of information on matters pertaining to vocational training;
• the exchange of experience between young professionals and training
staff of Member countries; and Part 4
• the social status of professional staff and vocational training generally.
4.51 Since first joining the WSC in 1997, the Hong Kong Team has won two Golds, one Silver and five Bronze prizes, and fifty-seven Medallions for Excellence.
4.52 The 46th WSC will be held in October/November 2022 in Shanghai, China. The Hong Kong Team is planned to take part in thirty-two competition trades with first ever participation in seven competition trades including Aircraft Maintenance, Building Information Modelling, Cloud Computing, Concrete Construction Work, Cyber Security, Mobile Application Development and Rail Vehicle Technology. 76 VOCATIONAL TRAINING COUNCIL VOCATIONAL TRAINING FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
INTRODUCTION
4.53 The Vocational Training for People with Disabilities Office provides vocational training and support services for people with disabilities at the age of 15 or above to enhance their employment prospects. The programmes and services provided aim to equip them with skills commensurate with their abilities, assist them in adapting to the work environment and keep up their work motivation and sustain their continuous employment in the open market.
SHINE SKILLS CENTRE
4.54 Shine Skills Centre offers vocational training programmes and services
Part 4 to people with disabilities aged 15 or above to enhance their employment prospects. All centres are well-equipped with commercial and industrial simulated training workshops to offer hands-on training in a work simulated environment. Comprehensive support services are available to provide life planning education, career counselling services, job matching and coaching as well as post-employment support services. Basic nursing and health education services and occupational therapy are also provided. Residential services are available at Shine Skills Centre (Tuen Mun) to provide a pleasant living environment where students are trained to develop their self-care skills for independent living.
4.55 Programmes offered include a wide range of industry-specific full-time / part-time programmes in three streams: Business, Information Technology and Services. Two full-time Certificate programmes, namely Certificate in Fast Food Operation and Certificate in Retail Store Operation, which are pegged at QF Level 1, are also on offer. For senior secondary students with intellectual disabilities, adapted ApL courses are available in two streams: Creative Studies and Service. VPET SERVICES 77
4.56 To strengthen the vocational skills and boost the self-confidence of the students, Shine Skills Centre provides students with placement opportunities in collaboration with industries. It also adopts social-enterprise mode of practical training and runs outreach training centres in IVE (Haking Wong), IVE (Kwai Chung), VTC Kwai Chung Complex and Shine Skills Centre (Kwun Tong) in order to enhance students’ employability by obtaining experience in a work simulated environment.
SHINE VOCATIONAL ASSESSMENT SERVICE
4.57 Shine Vocational Assessment Service aims to help people with disabilities aged 15 or above identify and understand their vocational strengths and to help them make informed study and career choices. The vocational abilities and interest of individuals are assessed by a professional rehabilitation team using aptitude tests and standardised assessment tools.
SHINE TECHNICAL AIDS AND RESOURCE CENTRE Part 4 4.58 Shine Technical Aids and Resource Centre provides technical aids, consultation, adaptation and support services to VTC students who have special educational needs. The Centre helps students to overcome environmental barriers encountered during their course of study. It also provides consultation services on work adaptation and environmental modification to people with disabilities at work to enhance their employability. 78 VOCATIONAL TRAINING COUNCIL TRAINING AND ASSESSMENT CENTRES
INTRODUCTION
4.59 Training and assessment centres run on IVE and HKDI campuses provide services required by the relevant industries and/or trades and help students acquire the most up-to-date knowledge and skills. Services provided by these centres are explained below.
HEALTH AND LIFE SCIENCES DISCIPLINE
Chinese Medicine Industry Development Centre, IVE (Chai Wan)
4.60 The Chinese Medicine Industry Development Centre is equipped with a complete set of manufacturing and analytical equipment in its laboratories for pilot-scale production and quality control testing of Chinese medicine products. It is staffed with professionals of a strong academic and Part 4 technological background and with a broad range of international industrial experience. The mission of the Centre is to provide training and technical support for the local Chinese medicine industry. The Centre provides tailor-made short courses with hands-on training to upgrade the skills and knowledge of existing employees of the industry. In addition, it also delivers consultancy and collaborative services, ranging from improvement of product formulations and new product development, to Good Manufacturing Practice training and product testing in compliance with Hong Kong regulations and pharmacopoeia standards. The Centre aims to offer one-stop services to clients by efficiently turning their ideas into high value-added marketable products within a reasonable cost and time frame.
HealthTech Centre, IVE (Kwai Chung)
4.61 HealthTech Centre was established with the support of the Health and Life Sciences Discipline. It aims to facilitate the application of health technology in the society and introduce the latest developments in health technology to the industry. The Centre provides real-world training for students pursuing health-related programmes such as health studies, rehabilitation services, applied nutritional studies, medical centre operations and vision health care etc. Through the provision of different health services, the Centre showcases the application of health technology to the community, provides health information for the public, and offers internships to IVE students. VPET SERVICES 79
Smart Living Home, IVE (Kwai Chung)
4.62 The Smart Living Home serves as a skills and technology transfer centre for the healthcare and elderly services industry. The up-to-date gerontechnological advancement and new design of furniture and equipment are displayed and introduced at the Smart Living Home. The elderly and interested parties are able to gain knowledge of the latest trends and approaches to aging in place. The Smart Living Home also provides a platform for students studying rehabilitation and healthcare related programmes to integrate the theory and practice of smart living.
BUSINESS DISCIPLINE
Financial Services Resources Centre, IVE (Chai Wan)
4.63 The Financial Services Resources Centre equips students with the practical skills, expertise and competencies for pursuing a career in banking, financial services or related sectors. The Centre houses real-time Part 4 stock analytical systems with current financial market news and updates. A simulated bank counter and wealth management area are set up in the Centre. Through role play and virtual operation of the services, students are better equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge for their career development in the banking and finance industry.
Event Planning Workshop, IVE (Chai Wan) and Event Square, IVE (Tsing Yi)
4.64 The Event Planning Workshop is equipped with a stage and up-to- date lighting, audio and video systems to encourage students to design their event concepts and make use of the facilities to execute promotional events. The course-specific teaching materials, equipment and accessories are also displayed in the Workshop. This is also designed for dedicated modules, such as Event Staging and Production, Exhibition Marketing, Event Management for Wedding and the newly developed eSports modules. 80 VOCATIONAL TRAINING COUNCIL
4.65 The Event Square features a stage with free space for audiences and is well equipped with lighting, audio and video systems to encourage students to design their event concepts and execute promotional events. An exhibition booth has been assembled inside the venue where the commonly used equipment and accessories are displayed. The Square is also the classroom and laboratory for trade-specific modules like Event Staging and Production, Exhibition Marketing and Event Management for Weddings.
Professional Accountancy Centre, IVE (Chai Wan & Kwun Tong) and Accountancy and Finance Centre, IVE (Haking Wong)
4.66 The Professional Accountancy Centre provides a simulated real- life working environment to enhance students’ professional knowledge and employability. It is also a useful forum for establishing and enhancing collaborative partnership with the industry. The Centre seeks accounting jobs from the industry and arranges industrial attachment for students. As community services and for networking purposes, the Centre also provides
Part 4 training and organises seminars for external users, including secondary school teachers and students, alumni and accounting professionals.
4.67 The Accountancy and Finance Centre provides students with a simulated working environment for learning and practising accounting, auditing, taxation, corporate administration, wealth management and general banking practices. It aims to ensure that students are well prepared for their future development in the accountancy and financial services fields. The Centre is equipped with training software and facilities that simulate real business environment. The Centre also helps to promote the best practices in accountancy and financial services and serves as a centre for networking with professional bodies and industries.
Retail Lab and Retail Place, IVE (Haking Wong)
4.68 The Retail Lab is a simulated retail store established with the coordinated efforts of the Government, the retail industry, and VTC. Installed with the most advanced retail equipment and teaching facilities, the Lab provides training for different retail sectors – Beauty Care, Fashion and Accessories, Watch and Jewellery, and Supermarket. VPET SERVICES 81
4.69 The Retail Place is an on-campus simulated retail store equipped with a range of facilities to support students in running their own store. Through real-life operations, students can experience the process of retail and merchandising, including sourcing, purchasing, costing, marketing, managing store operations, visual merchandising, selling, payment handling and auditing.
Centre of Business Innovation, IVE (Sha Tin)
4.70 The Centre of Business Innovation provides visitors with updated knowledge of business technology and innovation. The Centre is well- equipped with artificial intelligence equipment and audio-visual system in order to provide students with digital customer experience and to inspire their vision on business innovation. It is a multi-purpose room for seminars, workshops, meetings, training as well as a showroom for marketing and promotion. The Centre also serves as a platform for exchange and a networking venue for business practitioners and school stakeholders. Part 4 BOCHK Financial Services Learning Centre, IVE (Sha Tin) and Banking and Finance Professional Development Centre, IVE (Kwun Tong)
4.71 The BOCHK Financial Services Learning Centre simulates a banking environment with designated areas for personal financial management, counter services and online banking services for students to learn and practise banking related knowledge and procedures. It also serves as an in-service training centre for the banking and finance industry. It provides practitioners with an industry-standard teaching infrastructure for effective delivery of professional programmes. Regular programmes and pre-industrial attachment training programmes are conducted here.
4.72 The Banking and Finance Professional Development Centre is modelled on a premier banking centre, which provides a prestigious and relaxing environment for customers to process their transactions. Students are trained in this model office to respond to customers’ enquiries, handle counter transactions, introduce investment products, etc. Through role play and simulation training on virtual banking, students can gain practical experience for their future profession in the banking field. 82 VOCATIONAL TRAINING COUNCIL
Property Management Lab, IVE (Sha Tin)
4.73 The Property Management Lab is an establishment to facilitate good understanding and experience sharing on the development of the Real Estate and Property Management industry. The lab provides students and trainees with opportunities for the creation of new ideas. It is equipped with various management model systems and testing devices for brainstorming, observation, practice, prototype making and experiment.
Human Resource Assessment Centre, IVE (Kwun Tong and Tsing Yi)
4.74 The Human Resource Assessment Centre is a pioneering establishment in tertiary institutes in Hong Kong. The Centre provides simulated job environments for talent assessment and management exercises. It is equipped with various assessment tools to support student training in the selection and arrangement of valid and reliable tests for identifying skills and abilities that
Part 4 are required in performing specific jobs effectively.
K Concept Studio, IVE (Kwun Tong)
4.75 The Studio is well equipped with a wide range of mobile devices, computer and audio-visual equipment for photography, camcording, photo or film editing, and online sharing of works. The Studio has a mini beauty salon which provides free makeup tools and accessories, as well as sponsored cosmetics. Key opinion leaders (KOLs) are invited regularly to share their experience with students and to help them develop knowledge and skills in digital sales and marketing through demonstration. Students can also brain- storm, present projects, organise events, or participate in internship in this relaxed environment.
Air TY Centre, IVE (Tsing Yi)
4.76 The Air TY Centre has two mock check-in counters and a cabin mock-up which mimics the cabin of an Airbus 320. It provides a practical training environment for students to develop the vocational skills in the area of aviation, passenger transport and customer services. VPET SERVICES 83
Centre for Legal and Administrative Practices, IVE (Tuen Mun)
4.77 The Centre for Legal and Administrative Practices aims to support the teaching and learning of the HD programme in Law and Administration, and to provide training and support services to the legal and administrative services sectors. The activity room, equipped with legal references, provides students with simulated files and facilities to conduct practice modules, including Conveyancing Practice and Civil Litigation Procedures. The moot court is modelled on a real court setting for students to learn and practise advocacy skills so as to meet the benchmarks set by the Law Society of Hong Kong for graduates to become legal executives.
Marketing and Business Management Centre, IVE (Tuen Mun)
4.78 The Marketing and Business Management Centre serves as a platform to connect learning and real-life practice of marketing and business entrepreneurship, enabling implementation of industrial attachment projects and fostering partnership with industrial partners. The Centre is equipped Part 4 with a lecture room and a conference room together with the latest marketing and business hardware and software. 84 VOCATIONAL TRAINING COUNCIL
CHILDCARE, ELDERLY AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DISCIPLINE
Child Education Centre for Teaching and Learning, IVE (Sha Tin)
4.79 The Child Education Centre for Teaching and Learning aims to promote quality teaching and learning practices and values for early childhood education. The Centre takes a proactive role in networking with the Government, non-government organisations and other local and overseas institutions and organisations from the field, with an aim to providing continuous professional training and support to enrich the professional knowledge of students and serving teachers. The Centre is dedicated to promoting children’s moral development and value education under its signature projects, including a series of Kid’s Greenway projects under the Environmental and Conservation Fund and Teenie-Family Moneyland under the support from the Hong Kong Monetary Authority. On-site school-based training, consultancy projects, and life-long learning programmes are also
Part 4 offered.
Fong Yun Wah Centre for Elderly Service, IVE (Sha Tin)
4.80 The Fong Yun Wah Centre for Elderly Service, supported by the Fong’s Family Foundation, houses the Simulated Dementia-friendly Home, Rehabilitation Care Training Workshop and Elderly Outdoor Playground to train students to care for the elderly’s physical and psychosocial well-being.
Simulated Clinical Laboratory, IVE (Sha Tin)
4.81 The Simulated Clinical Laboratory is furnished in a residential care home setting with nursing equipment and rehabilitation facilities for the elderly. SimMan®, an advanced patient simulator, is housed for the training in basic health assessment and advanced clinical skills through realistic scenarios. The Holographic 3D Display System of human organs provides a new and interactive way of understanding the structures of the human body. An Interactive Teaching and Multifunctional e-Learning Platform is also equipped to facilitate easy access to learning and teaching materials through mobile devices and real-time recording of students’ care skills. VPET SERVICES 85
Clinical Laboratory, Clinical Observation Room and Simulated Laboratory, IVE (Sha Tin)
4.82 The Clinical Laboratory is a model home for dementia care with gerontechnology to promote aging in place. The authentic home features barrier-free home living, therapeutic home appliances, colour-contrasting furniture, visual and sensory stimulating entertainment and various sensory systems for risk minimisation. It is a venue good for professional training, interdisciplinary innovation and public education.
4.83 The Clinical Observation Room and Simulated Laboratory are furnished with one-way mirror, built-in camera and audio recording systems to video-tape counselling processes for effective self-review and peer learning.
Xensory Lab, IVE (Sha Tin)
4.84 The Xensory Lab is a simulated training room that serves as a Part 4 platform to equip students with skills in assisting sensory integration training for children with special needs. The Lab is equipped with sensory integration tools and equipment as well as virtual reality devices for students to experience the needs of such children.
DESIGN DISCIPLINE
Apple Authorised Training Centre for Education, HKDI
4.85 The Apple Authorised Training Centre for Education supports training on creative production of time-based media, which is very much sought after by the advertising, design, film, television, audio, and animation industries. The Centre offers certified training programmes for “Logic Pro” and “Final Cut Pro” in Hong Kong. “Logic Pro” is the current industry standard software for digital music and sound production, while “Final Cut Pro” is for digital video editing and production. 86 VOCATIONAL TRAINING COUNCIL
Avid Learning Partner, HKDI
4.86 As an Avid Learning Partner, HKDI offers training and confers certification at all levels of Pro Tools, which is the industry standard audio editing platform. Programmes offered include Pro Tools 101, 110, 201, 210M (Music Production), 210P (Post Production), 310I (ICON Mixing), 310M (Music Production) and 310P (Post Production), certifying students at the User, Operator and Expert levels.
Centre for Communication Design, HKDI
4.87 The Centre for Communication Design is an applied research and consultancy hub dedicated to the advancement of knowledge in all areas of graphic communication, including typography, information design, advertising, user experience design, illustration, brand communications, and printing and publishing. It acts as a knowledge exchange platform among staff, students as well as external organisations, tightly integrating practice,
Part 4 research, teaching and outreach activities.
Centre of Design Services and Solutions, HKDI
4.88 The Centre of Design Services and Solutions was established in 2019 as one of the Knowledge Centres at HKDI. Its services comprise four areas: i) Design Incubation, ii) e-Commerce, ii) Big Data Analysis, and iv) Technology-driven In-store Experience. The Centre is commissioned to serve as a knowledge exchange hub for academics and retailers locally, regionally and internationally, and to synergise latest developments, innovative ideas and best practices, with a vision to build business strategies and design solutions for future challenges.
Fashion Archive, HKDI
4.89 HKDI’s Fashion Archive is positioned as a pioneering interactive fashion learning platform in Hong Kong, comprising a physical / digital archiving system and a multi-purpose hall for fashion exhibitions and events. It offers comprehensive fashion, image, culture and lifestyle experience. It also serves as a fashion knowledge exchange platform to connect local and international fashion industry and design professionals. The renovation and expansion of the Archive offer the prospects for partnerships and alliances with academia and industry. VPET SERVICES 87
HKDI Design for Social Innovation and Sustainability Lab, HKDI
4.90 HKDI Design for Social Innovation and Sustainability (DESIS) Lab serves as a cross-disciplinary action research group with a focus on social design. It is part of the international DESIS Network collaborating with over 50 DESIS Labs around the world. The Lab aims to advance international knowledge in design and develop meaningful social changes to benefit the Hong Kong society.
Centre of Innovative Material and Technology, HKDI
4.91 The Centre of Innovative Material and Technology acts as a material knowledge bank, serving all design disciplines from interior design / construction materials to advanced fabrics. It also offers students first-hand experience of a wide range of cutting-edge materials, unconventional multi-material applications, and innovative end-products from different design industries.
4.92 The Centre comprises a learning resources centre and an interactive Part 4 material discovery / learning platform to facilitate up-to-date material knowledge exchange. Regular mini-exhibitions and informative displays at the Centre are open to VTC students and staff, design professionals and participants in the creative and design industries, facilitating an open forum and dialogue among them.
Media Lab, HKDI
4.93 The Media Lab, a digital technology-focused hub under HKDI, functions as a forerunner of innovative media technology and its related applications. Its mission is achieved by providing integrated media experience, enhanced technology understanding in exhibitions, games and videos, and enhanced learning experience through collaborative projects with industry.
Michael Kao Digital Animation Centre, HKDI
4.94 The Michael Kao Digital Animation Centre is equipped with high technology computer animation software and hardware for students to learn to produce high-quality 3D animation, 2D animation and digital painting images. It facilitates learning by using professional hardware including a full set of Wacom Tablets, and software including Maya, Nuke, Zbrush and Adobe CC. 88 VOCATIONAL TRAINING COUNCIL
Professional Education and Engagement Centre, HKDI
4.95 The Professional Education and Engagement Centre offers strategic lifelong learning opportunities, specialising in creative industries, for professionals and organisations across public and private sectors through award-bearing short courses, seminars, workshops and international programmes. Its objective is to develop creativity, talent and multidisciplinary knowledge and skills for the crossover of ideas and practices, to meet the everchanging market needs for career development and business growth.
ENGINEERING DISCIPLINE
Integrated HV and LV Training Centre, IVE (Haking Wong)
4.96 The Integrated High-voltage (HV) and Low-voltage (LV) Training Centre is equipped with a mini Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) System, which serves as a central control system for performing Part 4 the key SCADA functions. These functions include status monitoring, data logging, switching operations on the HV and LV Training Switchboards as well as other electrical services for buildings at the remote end, with the use of workstations, notebook computers, tablets, and/or mobile phones via the internet and Wi-Fi. The Centre is well equipped and able to provide extensive practical training to pre-employment students and other adult learners in an authentic HV and LV working environment. Such training covers the work of inspection, operations, maintenance, testing and commissioning on HV and LV switchboards, control circuit boards and associated auxiliary equipment in compliance with the prevailing industrial safety standards, code of practice, and government regulations. The Centre is one of the training bodies in Hong Kong offering programmes recognised by the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD) for meeting the requirements for registration as a Registered Electrical Worker at Grades “A”, “B”, or “H” under the Electricity (Registration) Regulations. VPET SERVICES 89
Keystone Cable Detection Training Centre, IVE (Haking Wong)
4.97 The Keystone Cable Detection Training Centre provides practical training to pre-employment students of the Engineering Discipline in a real working environment for exercising the required work procedures of underground cable/gas pipes detection. The Centre also offers short courses on skills-upgrading for field workers in the civil/electrical engineering industries, and the Training Course for Locating Underground Electricity Cables, which is approved by EMSD and meets the requirement for the registration as a Competent Person under the Electricity Supply Lines (Protection) Regulation.
Building Information Modelling Centre, IVE (Morrison Hill)
4.98 The Building Information Modelling (BIM) Centre offers training opportunities for government departments, corporations and professionals through short programmes, seminars and workshops. The Centre is equipped with high-end workstations installed with the latest BIM software, such as Part 4 Autodesk Revit, ArchiCAD, CostX, Synchro, etc. It provides VR headsets with Fuzor visual simulation software, and interior space installed with multiple high-definition projects for creating immersive environment to visualise BIM models. The Centre supports different kinds of BIM related activities such as training, demonstrations, trial runs or testing with any single application or combination of BIM and computer-aided design applications.
Facilities Management Centre, IVE (Morrison Hill)
4.99 The Facilities Management Centre is equipped with a comprehensive range of training equipment for building services engineering, including a small operational chiller system for teaching purposes. It is also equipped with training kits on advanced building automation / management systems, together with security surveillance training systems. The Centre provides training and technical support for the local facility management industry. It also aims to provide IVE students with knowledge on building services engineering and facilities management. 90 VOCATIONAL TRAINING COUNCIL
SMPTE Student Chapter, IVE (Sha Tin)
4.100 Under an agreement with the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE) (Hong Kong), the Engineering Discipline provides training to technicians and engineers in support of the motion picture and TV broadcasting industries. IVE (Sha Tin) and SMPTE (Hong Kong) have jointly organised a wide range of activities, including seminars, forums and visits, on the latest technologies and standards of motion pictures, and TV and video capturing. The Chapter aims to provide a platform for students to closely connect and interact with professional bodies, especially those in motion pictures and TV broadcasting.
Society of Broadcast Engineers – Hong Kong Student Chapter, IVE (Sha Tin)
4.101 The Society of Broadcast Engineers – Hong Kong Student Chapter aims at keeping pace with the rapidly changing industry through local chapter
Part 4 meetings, facility tours and educational seminars, and providing a platform for students to exchange ideas and share information with broadcast engineers and industry professionals.
IoT Innovation and Technology Centre, IVE (Sha Tin)
4.102 With the aim to nurture IoT talents through a diversified collaborative atmosphere, the IoT Innovation and Technology Centre provides students an environment to apply IoT technology while encouraging multi-disciplinary project collaborations and academia-industry partnership at the same time. The Centre supports teaching and learning activities, industry collaborative applied research and multi-disciplinary collaborations for students. As a three-in-one IoT technology exchange platform, the Centre focused on four key areas for development, including Smart City, Property Technology, Smart Grid and Health Technology.
BIMiHub, IVE (Tsing Yi) / THEi (Tsing Yi)
4.103 The VTC BIMiHub consists of the Advanced BIM Training Room and BIM Innovation Project Laboratory. The Advanced BIM Training Room offers a bright and spacious training space for aspiring talents to acquire BIM knowledge and practise the professional skills. Being an Autodesk Authorised Training Centre, it provides over 30 Advanced BIM Workstations VPET SERVICES 91 for students. The BIM Innovation Project Laboratory provides a platform for students and BIM professionals to conduct cross disciplinary collaborative projects and co-creation project work. BIMiHub equips with Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS), Hololens, VR facilities, SMART Interactive Whiteboards, Video Wall and Immersive Projection System.
Building Inspection and Maintenance Training Centre, IVE (Tsing Yi)
4.104 The Building Inspection and Maintenance Training Centre is equipped with non-destructive building inspection and maintenance equipment, which includes the Infrared Thermal Imager, Radar System, Impact Echo Tester, Microwave Moisture Detector, Leakage Detector, Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity Testing Instrument, and Pull-out Test System.
Concrete and Structure Laboratory, IVE (Tsing Yi)
4.105 The Concrete and Structure Laboratory is a laboratory for testing Part 4 construction materials and structural elements. The major equipment consists of compression machines, a universal testing machine, a steel loading frame, a shake table for dynamic testing and a pre-stressing bed for pre-tensioning work. The work of the Laboratory covers a wide range of tests on i) properties of fresh and hardened concrete, ii) compressive strength and tensile strength of hardened concrete, iii) properties of aggregates, iv) tensile strength of steel rebars, v) flexural strength of R.C. beams, P.C. beams and structural steel beams, vi) bolted connections, vii) dynamic testing of structural models, and viii) light structures.
Simulated Airport Operations Centre, IVE (Tsing Yi)
4.106 The Simulated Airport Operations Centre has in place a Flight Simulation Room (FSR), an Airport Operations Control Room (AOCR) and an Airport Emergency Room (AER). The FSR is equipped with a flight simulator to provide students with flying knowledge and opportunities to practise flight control and fault findings in a simulated environment. The AOCR and AER are equipped with computers, Internet Protocol (IP) cameras and digital video recorders, video walls, console tables and an aviation training kit, which consists of dummy telephone sets, mic sets, fire control panels and a crash alarm simulation kit. The Centre will assist in simulating the operating scenarios of airport and airline operations to enhance students’ skill sets through the application of the standard operating procedures. 92 VOCATIONAL TRAINING COUNCIL
The Jockey Club Heavy Vehicle Emissions Testing and Research Centre, IVE (Tsing Yi)
4.107 The Jockey Club Heavy Vehicle Emissions Testing and Research Centre is equipped with the latest emission testing and research facilities. While the Centre is mainly a place for teaching emission control, it also provides a forum for research and testing for reduction of emission levels.
Construction Technology and Design Studio, IVE (Tuen Mun)
4.108 The Construction Technology and Design Studio supports the delivery of HD programmes in Architectural Studies, Building Studies and Civil Engineering. It also conducts seminars, industrial training and in-house staff training, and offers taster workshops for secondary school students. There are over 50 professional workstations in the studio, each equipped with updated software in the field of computer-aided drafting, building information modelling, structural analysis, environmental analysis, and
Part 4 geographic information system. The software includes Autodesk® Building Design Suite, SpaceGass, Autodesk 3ds Max, Autodesk Ecotect and ArcView that are widely used by the construction professionals.
Model Optical Shop, IVE (Lee Wai Lee)
4.109 The Model Optical Shop is modelled on a real-life optical shop. It is furnished with a large variety of up-to-date ophthalmic tools and vision testing equipment which one may encountered in an optical shop. It prepares students of the Higher Diploma in Ophthalmic Dispensing for their future career development through providing them with an authentic experience of the services in an optical shop.
Horology and Material Laboratory, IVE (Lee Wai Lee)
4.110 The Horology and Material Laboratory is established with the aim to support human resources training for the development of the watch and clock industry in Hong Kong. It consists of a wide range of equipment related to watch making, testing and repairing. In addition to the delivery of the timepiece technology modules under the Higher Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, the workshop is also used for the delivery of in-service training programmes for the industry. It is the only outside centre for Watchmakers of Switzerland Training and Educational Programme for assessing candidates for A. Hausammann Trust Scholarship. VPET SERVICES 93
HOSPITALITY DISCIPLINE
Culinarium, International Culinary Institute
4.111 The Culinarium of the International Culinary Institute is a multi- purpose kitchen for daily training, where visiting master chefs and experts from around the world conduct culinary demonstrations, experience sharing or mass lectures to groom aspiring culinarians to be well versed in international cuisines. With state-of-the-art facilities, including 12 fully- equipped, individual cooking stations, a master chef station, auditorium seating for 120 people and professional audio visual system with high-quality LED screens, the Culinarium is ideal for international culinary competitions as well as real-time broadcast of exchanges and events.
Polar / Eco / Cultural Tourism Resource Centre, IVE (Chai Wan)
4.112 The Polar / Eco / Cultural Tourism Resource Centre aims to develop and promote polar / eco / cultural tourism in Hong Kong. The major work Part 4 of the Centre is to provide exclusive materials for staff teaching various travel and tourism subjects, such as destination studies, sustainable tourism, etc. Apart from offering exhibition materials to government bodies, local schools and social organisations in Hong Kong and overseas, it also organises seminars and conduct polar research.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DISCIPLINE
Cisco Networking Academy, IVE (Chai Wan, Lee Wai Lee, Sha Tin, Tuen Mun & Tsing Yi)
4.113 IVE (Chai Wan) houses Cisco System’s first Regional Networking Academy in Hong Kong. Other campuses, namely IVE (Sha Tin), IVE (Tuen Mun), IVE (Tsing Yi), and IVE (Lee Wai Lee) have then joined the Academy as local academies. The Information Technology Discipline of IVE provides administrative and academic support and high-quality learning experiences for instructors, and shares expertise in the certification of Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), CCNA Security, and Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) as well as Information Technology Essentials, and the Internet of Things (IoT) Security curriculum. 94 VOCATIONAL TRAINING COUNCIL
Cisco Academy Instructor Training Centre, IVE (Chai Wan)
4.114 IVE (Chai Wan) has joined Cisco Academy Evolution Migration to expand the ecosystem of support and services for academies. It has signed up as the first Instructor Training Centre in Hong Kong to provide high quality training and ongoing Cisco-recognised professional development opportunities for instructors.
Cybersecurity Centre, IVE (Chai Wan)
4.115 The Cybersecurity Centre is equipped with integrated and cutting- edge cybersecurity training facilities to support different types of activities. Cyber Range is one of the major platforms that simulates the operation of an enterprise security operations centre. It consists of a cyber simulation platform that provides scenarios of real-world cyber-attack, and defence and security incident response for training. The Centre also provides technical training in malware analysis and security code audit for web applications
Part 4 and native mobile applications. It also has showcases of network and system security to let participants understand more about cybersecurity.
Oracle Academy, IVE (Chai Wan, Lee Wai Lee, Sha Tin, Tuen Mun & Tsing Yi)
4.116 Oracle Academy provides teaching staff and students with basic computer science education resources on advanced knowledge, skills development, innovation and diversity in technology fields. Students engage in hands-on learning and develop skills in Java Programming, Database Design and Structured Query Language along with career skills such as problem solving, collaboration, and critical thinking.
Autodesk Authorised Training Centre, IVE (Lee Wai Lee)
4.117 The Autodesk Authorised Training Centre is established to reinforce the partnership of IVE with Autodesk in computer animation and visualisation areas. The Centre has the privilege to access information on the latest developments in Autodesk 3DS Max and Maya product lines. Certified instructors can run in-service short courses and issue certificates with Autodesk brand. The training methodology of certified instructors is approved and conforms with Autodesk’s professional standard. The Centre provides a platform for students to pursue their careers in computer animation and visualisation areas. VPET SERVICES 95
Game Visualisation Centre, IVE (Lee Wai Lee)
4.118 The Game Visualisation Centre seeks to provide comprehensive training to students and offer industry support services in game development for creative industries in Hong Kong. Three specific areas of training are covered by the Centre, namely Game Design and Development, Game Visualisation System, and Game Programming.
Cloud Innovation Centre, IVE (Lee Wai Lee)
4.119 The Cloud Innovation Centre is equipped with essential facilities simulating the environment of a cloud data centre. The Centre facilitates the learning and teaching on data centre administration and cloud computing. It supports students’ laboratory exercises and projects on computer networking, security, systems administration and virtualisation, cloud services and applications, and big data analysis. The Centre provides a centralised, reliable and efficient computing platform for teachers and students for knowledge exchange and development of innovative applications. Part 4
Network Technology Centre, IVE (Tsing Yi)
4.120 The Network Technology Centre consists of four laboratories together with venues for meetings and small-scale seminars. The Centre has established links with renowned industry partners to support its core teaching, including structure cabling, mobile technology, high-speed core switch, IP telephony, and to promote networking within the industry. Through the work of the Centre, students gain the knowledge and skills to obtain industry-recognised trade certificates. The Fluke Networks Certified Cabling Test Technician course addresses the physical layer and the Cisco’s Academy programmes (CCNA and CCNP) address network and transport layers. The Centre also provides training beyond CCNA and CCNP for local professionals through a series of professional certification and diploma programmes. The Centre has an experimental Internet Protocol version 6 network to test its usage and evolution, and to explore the forthcoming Next-Generation Network in Hong Kong. 96 VOCATIONAL TRAINING COUNCIL
Unity Centre of Excellence, IVE (Chai Wan, Lee Wai Lee, Sha Tin, Tuen Mun & Tsing Yi)
4.121 The Unity Centre of Excellence is equipped with essential facility to enable students to practise and use the Unity products effectively. Unity is the market leader of ultimate game development platform that can be used to build high-quality 3D and 2D games, media arts and visualisations. Unity supports more than 25 platforms across mobile devices, desktop computers, VR and augmented reality systems, and the Web. The Centre can provide official courseware for students, holds certification examinations, and issues co-branded certificates of merit to those students who have successfully completed the training programmes. Unity will also offer student internships in Unity’s offices in Shanghai and Hong Kong, and organises experience sharing sessions for teaching staff, Unity experts and evangelists.
Innovation and Technology Co-Creation Centre, IVE (Morrison Hill) Part 4 4.122 Innovation and Technology Co-Creation Centre provides a collaborative platform with engagement of students, alumni and industry partners to identify emerging technologies, new innovative ideas, and application areas, particularly in big data, artificial intelligence, IoT, cybersecurity and immersive experience combined. The platform also helps students develop their innovation capability and acquire industry domain knowledge in relevant areas through participation and practice. The Centre strengthens opportunities for industrial partnership, and coordinates and matches skillsets on project collaboration. It facilitates technology adoption and new applications in the community to create social impact and economic growth. VPET SERVICES 97
INTERDISCIPLINARY UNIT
Fitness and Exercise Nutrition Resources Centre, IVE (Chai Wan)
4.123 The Centre is set up with three learning clusters, namely an Elderly and Children Exercise Centre, Nutrition Laboratory and a Simulated Consultation Room. The Centre provides various health measurement equipment for analysing healthiness of a person and facilitates the training of students on the measurement of nutrients as well as food intake estimation. Part 4 98 VOCATIONAL TRAINING COUNCIL Part 4 APPENDICES 99 PART 5
APPENDICES
Part 5 100 VOCATIONAL TRAINING COUNCIL APPENDIX 1
STANDING COMMITTEE AND MEMBERSHIP LIST
Terms of Reference
To discharge the functions of the Council and to act on its behalf on all matters requiring policy and executive decisions when the Council is not in session, except those items reserved for the full Council.
To report to the Council at its next regular meeting on all the decisions taken by the Standing Committee.
To give initial consideration to any strategic planning and development of the Council, formulation of proposals, review of major policies and making recommendations to the Council.
To keep under review, on behalf of the Council, the conduct of Council business.
To advise the Council on any matters referred to it by the Council or any Part 5 committees or boards of the Council.
To approve new or revised fees and charges with an estimated annual income up to $50,000,000.
To approve tenders and to appoint consultants at value up to $70,000,000.
To accept donations.
To approve the creation of and appointments to directorate ranks/posts below A3 pay point, including extension of service beyond the normal retirement age.
To determine disciplinary penalties to be imposed on directorate staff below A3 pay point and to approve removal of such staff.
To decide on appeal against disciplinary actions from staff on or above pay point B34. APPENDICES 101
Composition
Comprising up to ten Council Members (including the Council Chairman, Deputy Council Chairmen, the Executive Director of VTC, Chairmen of the functional committees set up under the Council and other Council Members) and one elected Staff Member of VTC. Not more than three External Members may be co-opted as Advisors to the Standing Committee as and when required.
Frequency of Meetings
Between the quarterly Council meetings.
Membership List
Chairman Mr. Tony Tai Chark-tong
Members Professor Eric Yim Chi-ming, JP Dr. Daniel Yip Chung-yin Part 5 Mr. Paul Chong Kin-lit, BBS, MH Ms. Quince Chong Wai-yan, JP Mr. Clarence Leung Wang-ching, JP Mr. Kennedy Liu Tat-yin Ir Alkin Kwong Ching-wai, JP Ir Conrad Wong Tin-cheung, BBS, JP Deputy Secretary for Education (or his / her representative) Executive Director, VTC
Elected Staff Member Ms. Joyce Yuen Tsz-yin 102 VOCATIONAL TRAINING COUNCIL APPENDIX 2
ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
Terms of Reference To formulate policy proposals on human resources and public relations issues for the consideration of the Council and the Standing Committee.
To approve extension of service of non-directorate Teaching and Equivalent Administrative Staff beyond the normal retirement age.
To advise and approve the structure of selection boards for different levels of appointments.
To determine disciplinary penalties to be imposed for non-directorate staff of Senior Lecturer rank or equivalent and above, and to approve removal of such staff.
To decide on appeals against disciplinary actions from staff below Senior Lecturer rank or equivalent.
To set up sub-committees it considers necessary. Part 5 Composition
Six to ten Members, at least two-thirds of which must be Council Members. Membership should include one elected Staff Member of the VTC.
Frequency of Meetings
As and when required. APPENDICES 103
Membership
Chairman Mr. Kennedy Liu Tat-yin
Members Ms. Quince Chong Wai-yan, JP
Dr. Wingco Lo Kam-wing, JP
Ms. Candy Tam Lai-chuen, MH
Mr. Tse Wang-yu
Deputy Secretary for Education (or his / her representative)
Executive Director, VTC
Elected Staff Member Mr. Kent Cheung Wai-kin Part 5 104 VOCATIONAL TRAINING COUNCIL APPENDIX 3
AUDIT COMMITTEE
Terms of Reference
To evaluate the efficiency, economy and effectiveness of VTC’s established operating and financial systems in compliance with policies, procedures, regulations and relevant legislations, systems and processes by the various Operational Units of VTC (including its subsidiaries), and to report to the Council on its findings, observations and recommendations for improvements.
To oversee the work of Internal Audit Unit and to receive reports from it.
To oversee the external audit process:
a) To make recommendation to the Council on the appointment of external auditors, audit fees and any related matters;
b) To review the external auditors’ Audit Report and the underlying financial statements and any matters raised by external auditors, and to make recommendations to the Council.
Part 5 To review the Annual Quality Review Report prepared by the Quality Assurance and Accreditation Office and endorsed by the Quality Assurance Steering Committee (QASC) to ensure effectiveness of the Council’s Quality Management System.
To commission investigation on any matters as the Committee deems necessary, or referred to it by the Council, including value for money studies.
To approve the engagement of any external consultants to conduct review in areas requiring specific expertise. APPENDICES 105
Composition
One Chairman and up to five Members, of whom at least two-thirds must be Council Members (Council Chairman excluded). The Audit Committee may request any officer of the Council or representatives of external auditor / consultant to attend a meeting of the Audit Committee when necessary.
Frequency of meetings
The Audit Committee shall meet at least twice a year.
Membership
Chairman Professor Eric Yim Chi-ming, JP
Members Mr. Victor Chan Kok-wai
Mr. Kennedy Liu Tat-yin
Mr. Dominic Pang Yat-ting Part 5 Dr. Stella Kwan Mun-yee 106 VOCATIONAL TRAINING COUNCIL APPENDIX 4
ESTATES COMMITTEE
Terms of Reference
To formulate policy proposals on the Council’s premises and related capital projects for the consideration of the Council and the Standing Committee.
To advise the Council and the Standing Committee on all matters relating to the purchase, lease, erection, alteration and maintenance of buildings and to the acquisition of land for building new campuses and centres.
To advise the Council and the Standing Committee on the administration of contracts for building projects including the appointment of architectural and engineering consultants at costs with the financial limits prescribed in the Financial Rules (up to $10,000,000).
To examine and approve sketch designs and estimates of building costs.
To award works tenders within the financial limit prescribed in the Financial Rules (value up to $14,000,000, but unanimous agreement of members of the Committee is required for tenders of an amount over $3,000,000). Part 5 To examine works tenders for submission to the Standing Committee or the Council for approval.
To set up any sub-committees it considers necessary.
Composition
Six to ten Members, at least two-thirds of which must be Council Members. Membership should include the Director of Architectural Services of the HKSARG, or his / her representative and one elected Staff Member of the VTC.
Frequency of Meetings
As and when required. APPENDICES 107
Membership
Chairman Mr. Paul Chong Kin-lit, BBS, MH
Members Professor Eric Yim Chi-ming, JP
Mr. Victor Chan Kok-wai
Mr. Ricky Leung Wing-kee
Mr. Dominic Pang Yat-ting
Director of Architectural Services (or his / her representative)
Executive Director, VTC
Elected Staff Member Ir Augustus Lee Yuen-fai Part 5 108 VOCATIONAL TRAINING COUNCIL APPENDIX 5
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Terms of Reference To formulate policy proposals on the Council’s finance and to advise the Council and the Standing Committee on all matters which have important financial implications. To examine the Council’s annual estimates of income and expenditure based upon the programmes of activities submitted to the Council by the Training Boards, General Committees, etc. To prepare a statement of income and expenditure of the Council for preceding financial year and a balance sheet of the Council on the last day of the financial year for Council’s approval. To award non-works tenders within the financial limit prescribed in the Financial Rules (value up to $14,000,000, but unanimous agreement of members of the Committee is required for tenders of an amount over $3,000,000). To examine non-works tenders for submission to the Standing Committee or Part 5 the Council for approval. To appoint general consultants at value within the financial limits prescribed in the Financial Rules (value up to $14,000,000). To approve new or revised fees and charges within the prescribed financial limit in the Financial Rules (up to an estimated annual income of $10,000,000). To accept donations within the prescribed financial limit in the Financial Rules (up to $10,000,000). To advise the Council on the policies, strategies and criteria for allocation of Foundation funds. To determine and approve use of the funds under the Foundation in accordance with policies, strategies and criteria as set out by the Finance Committee. To provide annual report on Foundation funding and utilisation. To approve write-off of losses. To set up any sub-committees it considers necessary. APPENDICES 109
Composition
Six to ten Members, at least two-thirds of which must be Council Members. Membership should include one elected Staff Member of the VTC.
Frequency of Meetings
As and when required.
Membership
Chairman Professor Eric Yim Chi-ming, JP
Members Dr. Daniel Yip Chung-yin
Mr. Paul Chong Kin-lit, BBS, MH
Mr. Clarence Leung Wang-ching, JP
Dr. Wingco Lo Kam-wing, JP Part 5 Mr. Harold Wong Tsu-hing
Deputy Secretary for Education (or his / her representative)
Executive Director, VTC
Elected Staff Member Ms. Yvonne Leung Suk-ping 110 VOCATIONAL TRAINING COUNCIL APPENDIX 6
TRAINING BOARDS
Training Boards are established to advise VTC on the manpower demand and training needs of different industries.
The terms of reference and memberships of the 25Training Boards are as follows:
Terms of Reference
(All Training Boards except the following: (i) Apprenticeship Training Board, (ii) Chinese Culinary Institute Training Board; (iii) Innovation and Technology Training Board, and (iv) Vocational Training Board for People with Disabilities.)
To determine the manpower demand of the industry, including the collection and analysis of relevant manpower and student/trainee statistics and information on socio-economic, technological and labour market developments.
Part 5 To assess and review whether the manpower supply for the industry matches with the manpower demand.
To recommend to the Vocational Training Council (the Council) the development of vocational and professional education and training (VPET) facilities to meet the assessed manpower demand.
To advise the Council on the strategic development and quality assurance of its programmes in the relevant disciplines.
To prescribe job specifications for the principal jobs in the industry defining the skills and knowledge and advise on relevant training programme specifying the time a trainee needs to spend on each skill element.
To tender advice in respect of skill assessments, trade tests and certification for in-service workers, apprentices and trainees, for the purpose of ascertaining that the specified skill standards have been attained.
To advise on the conduct of skill competitions in key trades in the industry for the promotion of VPET as well as participation in international competitions. APPENDICES 111
To liaise with relevant bodies, including employers, employers’ associations, trade unions, professional institutions, training and educational institutions and government departments, on matters pertaining to the development and promotion of VPET in the industry.
To organise seminars/conferences/symposia on VPET for the industry.
To advise on the publicity relating to the activities of the Training Board and relevant VPET programmes of the Council.
To submit to the Council an annual report on the Training Board’s work and its recommendations on the strategies for programmes in the relevant disciplines.
To undertake any other functions delegated by the Council in accordance with Section 7 of the Vocational Training Council Ordinance. Part 5 112 VOCATIONAL TRAINING COUNCIL
Accountancy Training Board
Membership
Chairman Mr. Roy LO Wa-kei
Members Mr. Morison CHAN Chi-kong Mr. Joe CHAU Kwok-ming Ms. Rosanna CHOI Yi-tak Ms. Faith Corazon DEL ROSARIO Mr. George HO Kwok-wah, M.H. Dr. Angus HO Shu-keung Dr. Shirley KAN FU Mee-yuk Ms. Lois LAM Lee-kwan Dr. Paul MAN Ho-yin
Part 5 Mr. TONG Tsz-kwan Dr. Danny WAN Tak-fai Ms. Alice WONG Nga-lai Mr. Chris WONG Wai-lun Ms. Fanny WONG Ms. Karmen YEUNG Ka-yin Mr. Derrick YIP Siu-ming Mr. YU Kwong-man Director of Accounting Services (or his / her representative) Commissioner for Labour (or his / her representative) Executive Director of the Vocational Training Council (or her representative) APPENDICES 113
Apprenticeship Training Board
Terms of Reference
To formulate and review strategic plans for training skilled workers for commercial and industrial trades through apprenticeship.
To advise the Vocational Training Council (the Council) on legislation relating to the employment and training of apprentices and on designation of trades under the Apprenticeship Ordinance.
To formulate and review strategic plans for promoting apprentice training and trade testing.
To collect and analyse views and expectations of employers, young persons and parents on apprentice training and complementary technical education.
To monitor and review measures for assessing the skill attainment of apprentices.
To advise the Council on policies on trade testing and skill assessment.
To formulate and review strategic plans to award achievements in apprentice training, trade testing, skill assessment and certification. Part 5 To submit to the Council an annual report on the Training Board’s work and its recommendations on the strategies for programmes in the relevant disciplines.
To undertake any other functions delegated by the Council in accordance with Section 7 of the Vocational Training Council Ordinance.
Membership
Chairman Mr. Edmond LAI Wing-kok
Members Dr. CHEUNG Wai-leung Mr. Daniel FUNG Man-kit Mr. HO Chun-yan Ir Dr. KWAN Chung-ming 114 VOCATIONAL TRAINING COUNCIL
Mr. David LEUNG Yiu-fai Mr. Micky LEUNG Mr. Thomas LEUNG Mr. LUN Kee-wah Mr. MA Ka-chun Mr. NG Kwong-king Ms. Polly PANG Ka-yi Ms. Wenda WONG Wing-chi Secretary for Education (or his / her representative) Director of Electrical and Mechanical Services (or his / her representative) Commissioner for Labour (or his / her representative) Executive Director of the Vocational Training Council (or her representative)
Automobile Training Board
Membership Part 5 Chairman Mr. Wilson LAM Kit
Members Mr. Mark CHAN Siu-fai Mr. Kim CHANG Mr. LAM Hing-cheong Mr. LAM Wai-kong Mr. Johnson LAU Chi-wah Mr. Steven LEE Mr. MOU Yun-nin Ms. Polly PANG Ka-yi Mr. Ricky WONG Lik-kuen Mr. Raymond WONG APPENDICES 115
Mr. WONG Yiu-kwong Mr. Caris YUAN Kin-yu Director of Electrical and Mechanical Services (or his / her representative) Director of Environmental Protection (or his / her representative) Commissioner for Transport (or his / her representative) Commissioner for Labour (or his / her representative) Executive Director of the Vocational Training Council (or her representative)
Banking and Finance Training Board
Membership
Chairman Mr. CHAN Sai-ming
Members Ms. Lisa CHENG Pik-ling Mr. Steve CHIU Siu-po Part 5 Mr. Vincent CHOW Prof. FONG Wai-ming Mr. Brian FUNG Wei-lung Mr. Johnny LAU Ho-yin Ms. Jennifer SHUM Wan-ling Ms. Doris TONG Shuet-kiu Dr. Chris TSE Yue-hong 116 VOCATIONAL TRAINING COUNCIL
Dr. Gordon TSUI Luen-on, J.P.
Ms. Carolyn YIM Mei-ling
Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (or his / her representative)
Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (or his / her representative)
Chairman of the Securities and Futures Commission (or his / her representative)
Executive Director of the Vocational Training Council (or her representative)
Beauty Care and Hairdressing Training Board
Membership
Chairlady Ms. Juliana YANG Hui-chun
Members Part 5 Ms. Jessica CHAN Yuen-ying Ms. CHAN Yuk-ching Mr. CHAU Wai-shing Ms. CHEUNG Soo-kan Mr. Orpheus CHOY Ms. Candy FUNG Lai-chu Ms. GUAN Ying-yin Mr. Joseph HO Shiu-chung Mr. Charlie HUI Hon-fai Ms. Cecilia KUK Ling-chun Mr. Jeff LAM Shue-yan Dr. April LAU Yuk-tong Ms. Fanny LEE Chun-fong APPENDICES 117
Ms. LEUNG Pui-man Ms. Louisa LI Ms. LO Nga-lai Ms. Shelly LUK Wai-fong Mr. Alan PANG Mr. Thomas WONG Kwok-wah Commissioner for Labour (or his / her representative) Chief Executive of Consumer Council (or his / her representative) Executive Director of the Vocational Training Council (or her representative)
Building, Civil Engineering and Built Environment Training Board
Membership
Chairman Mr. Eddie LAM Kin-wing
Members Part 5 Mr. Stanley CHEN Chi-keung Ir Wilson CHEUNG Yiu-sun Ir CHU Yin-lin Mr. FUNG Chi-hing Ms. Linda HO Wai-ping Ir Danny HUNG Cheung-shew Mr. MARK Chin-yiu Mr. SHUM Hau-tak Ms. SO Ching Cr. TANG Chi-wang Mr. Alfred TANG Yu-chi Ir Prof. Leslie George THAM Mr. Edwin TUNG Wang-kei 118 VOCATIONAL TRAINING COUNCIL
Ir Dr. Simon WONG Ho-fai Sr. Paul WONG Kwok-leung Mr. YUEN Hung-wai Ir YUNG Chun-tang Secretary for Development (or his / her representative) Director of Buildings (or his / her representative) Director of Housing (or his / her representative) Commissioner for Labour (or his / her representative) Executive Director of the Vocational Training Council (or her representative)
Chinese Culinary Institute Training Board
Terms of Reference To oversee the operation of the Chinese Culinary Institute (the Institute) with a view to achieving the following objectives: - To plan, develop and provide systematic training programmes in the preparation of Chinese cuisine ranging from elementary level to master
Part 5 chef level for both new entrants to the industry and in-service personnel. - To design and conduct trade tests covering different levels of expertise in Chinese cuisine for the purpose of establishing a set of recognised qualification benchmarks for the Chinese cuisine industry. - To raise the professional standards of the local Chinese cuisine industry, through the provision of systematic training in practical skills in Chinese cuisine preparation, as well as other pertinent subjects like food hygiene and safety, nutritional science, food cost and quality control, and service culture training. - To promote the Institute and its use as a focal point to facilitate cross- fertilisation of ideas, recipes, cooking styles and Chinese cuisine related research. - To promote various activities of the Institute to local as well as overseas visitors, such as interest classes, culinary demonstrations, fun kitchen, training restaurants etc. - To facilitate the development of Hong Kong into a regional centre of excellence in Chinese culinary training. APPENDICES 119
- To submit to the Council an annual report on the Training Board’s work and its recommendations on the strategies for programmes in the relevant disciplines. - To undertake any other functions delegated by the Council in accordance with Section 7 of the Vocational Training Council Ordinance.
Membership
Chairlady Ms. Monica LEE-MÜLLER
Vice-Chairmen Mr. Michael LI Hon-shing, S.B.S., B.B.S., J.P., K.S.J. Mr. YAU Kam-wing
Members Mr. AU Kwok-keung Ms. CHAN Ching-leung Mr. CHAN Chun-kit
Ms. Lily CHAN Kar-wah Part 5 Ms. CHOI Mei-mei Ms. Rebecca KWAN Mr. LAM Fung-yuen Mr. Wilson LEE Po-lam Mr. LEUNG Chun-wah Ms. LUO Yi Mr. Jimmy TSANG Mr. TSE Hoi-fat Ms. Shirley TSE Mr. WONG Wing-keung Mr. Wilson WU Wai-tsuen Secretary for Labour and Welfare (or his / her representative) Executive Director of the Vocational Training Council (or her representative) 120 VOCATIONAL TRAINING COUNCIL
Electrical and Mechanical Services Training Board
Membership
Chairman Mr. Paul CHONG Kin-lit, B.B.S., M.H.
Members Ir Frankie CHAN Wai-ping Mr. Louis CHANG Ir CHENG Wai-lung Ir CHUNG Chi-ming Mr. KO Tung-ping Ir Dr. KWAN Chung-ming Mr. LAI Kam-to Ir David LAU Lee-nin Mr. LAU Wai-kei
Part 5 Mr. LAU Wing-sing Mr. LEE Kim-hung Ir Eddie LEUNG Wing-pui Mr. MOW Tai-hing Ir Dr. Roger NG Tsz-ho Ir Dr. Peter TSE Wai-tat Ir WAI Yip-kin Ir WU Chi-fai Director of Electrical and Mechanical Services (or his / her representative) Commissioner for Labour (or his / her representative) Executive Director of the Vocational Training Council (or her representative) APPENDICES 121
Electronics and Telecommunications Training Board
Membership
Chairman Mr. Christopher TSE Hung-keung
Vice-Chairman Ir Dr. LAM Hiu-fung, M.H.
Members Dr. Stephen CHAN Wing-chi Ir Alan CHAN Ying-kwong Mr. CHEUNG Chi-kin Mr. Victor CHOI Kim-shing Mr. Sam HUI Kin-sang Mr. Myron KWAN Man-lung Dr. LAM Sai-keung
Mr. Henry LAU Part 5 Ms. Evelyn LEE Yuk-kuen Dr. Lawrence POON Chi-kin Mr. SI Dik-kwong Mr. Andrew SOO On Mr. TAM Chi-chung Dr. WONG Chun Ir Dr. YIU Hing-leung Prof. Patrick YUE
Director of Electrical and Mechanical Services (or his / her representative)
Director-General of Trade and Industry (or his / her representative)
Director-General of Communications (or his / her representative)
Executive Director of the Vocational Training Council (or her representative) 122 VOCATIONAL TRAINING COUNCIL
Fashion and Textile Training Board
Membership
Chairman Mr. Benjamin LAU Man-tung
Members Dr. AU Sau-chuen
Mr. Nick CHAN Ying-kit
Mr. CHANG Yan-yiu
Mr. Sam CHEN Tong-sang
Ms. CHEUNG Kwai-ying
Ms. Anne CHEUNG Suen-fei
Mr. Danny CHEUNG Sun-kit
Ms. Joanne CHOW Hoi-yu
Part 5 Mr. Dennis FONG Chi-wang
Ms. Mandy FUNG Yuen-han
Dr. KAN Chi-wai
Mr. Stanford KUO Dah-chih
Mr. Matthew LAI Kin-hon
Mr. Michael LEUNG
Ms. Alida LIN Nan-sze
Ms. Jacqueline NG Wai-kwan
Mr. Ray SHIU King-wah
Mr. Ricky WONG Ting-kau
Mr. Clement YOUNG Sheung-ching APPENDICES 123
Director-General of Trade and Industry (or his / her representative)
Commissioner for Labour (or his / her representative)
Executive Director of the Vocational Training Council (or her representative)
Hotel, Catering and Tourism Training Board
Membership
Chairman Mr. David UDELL
Vice-Chairman Mr. Michael LI Hon-shing, S.B.S., B.B.S., J.P., K.S.J.
Members Ms. Sarah CHAN Yui-yan
Mr. Colin CHANG Ka-lim
Ms. Anita CHENG Wai-ching
Mr. Marco CHEUNG Chi-fai Part 5
Mr. Nelson CHOW Kwok-ming
Ms. Belinda FUNG
Mr. Patrick KWOK
Dr. Patricia LEAHY, B.B.S.
Mr. Wilson LEE Po-lam
Dr. Paul LEUNG Kin-hang
Mr. Paul LEUNG, M.H.
Mr. Wallace LI Chin-hung
Mr. Herman WAN Ka-fai
Mr. Lenny WONG 124 VOCATIONAL TRAINING COUNCIL
Mr. Wilson WU Wai-tsuen
Ms. Brenda YAU
Mr. YAU Tik-wai
Commissioner for Labour (or his / her representative)
Commissioner for Tourism (or his / her representative)
Executive Director of the Vocational Training Council (or her representative)
Import/Export/Wholesale Trades Training Board
Membership
Chairman Mr. Brian SUN
Vice-Chairman Mr. William WONG Lung-sheung
Members Part 5 Mr. Raymond CHAN Lap-tak
Dr. Eddie CHENG Wai-lun
Mr. CHENG Yu-hei
Mr. CHEUNG Hung-kwan
Ms. Helena CHIU Yuen-ling
Ms. Florence FUNG Ka-pik
Mr. Michael LAU Ting-chi
Mr. Eddie LEE
Mr. Vincent MA Wai-hung
Mr. Eric NG
Ms. Susan SIU Kit-ling APPENDICES 125
Mr. Kriston SUN Yung-heng
Mr. Thomas WONG Cheung-chi
Director-General of Trade and Industry (or his / her representative)
Executive Director of the Vocational Training Council (or her representative)
Innovation and Technology Training Board
Terms of Reference
To determine the manpower demand of the industry, including the collection and analysis of relevant manpower and student/trainee statistics and information on socio-economic, technological and labour market developments.
To assess and review whether the manpower supply for the industry matches with the manpower demand.
To recommend to the Vocational Training Council (the Council) the development of vocational and professional education and training (VPET) facilities to meet the assessed manpower demand.
To advise the Council on the strategic development and quality assurance of Part 5 its programmes in the relevant disciplines.
To prescribe job specifications for the principal jobs in the industry defining the skills and knowledge and advise on relevant training programme specifying the time a trainee needs to spend on each skill element.
To tender advice in respect of skill assessments, trade tests and certification for in-service workers, apprentices and trainees, for the purpose of ascertaining that the specified skill standards have been attained.
To advise on the conduct of skill competitions in key trades in the industry for the promotion of VPET as well as participation in international competitions.
To liaise with relevant bodies, including employers, employers’ associations, trade unions, professional institutions, training and educational institutions and government departments, on matters pertaining to the development and promotion of VPET in the industry.
To organise seminars/conferences/symposia on VPET for the industry. 126 VOCATIONAL TRAINING COUNCIL
To advise on the publicity relating to the activities of the Training Board and relevant VPET programmes of VTC.
To administer relevant training schemes and programmes as commissioned by the Government.
To submit to the Council an annual report on the Training Board’s work, its recommendations on the strategies for programmes in the relevant disciplines and a business plan of the relevant training schemes and programmes as commissioned by the Government.
To undertake any other functions delegated by the Council in accordance with section 7 of the Vocational Training Council Ordinance.
Membership
Chairman Mr. Tony TAI Chark-tong
Members Mr. Rocky CHENG Chung-ngam
Dr. Lawrence CHEUNG Chi-chong Part 5 Mr. Argon HO Wai-kwok
Dr. Alex KAI Sze-fai
Dr. KWONG Kwok-wah
Mr. Robert LAI
Mr. Herman LAM Heung-yeung
Ir Dr. Ritz LAU Ming-ho
Mr. LEE King-chung
Mr. Patrick S LEE
Mr. LEUNG Yip-hung
Mr. LIM Long-hei
Mr. Felix LIO Weng-tong APPENDICES 127
Prof. Helen MENG Mei-ling
Ms. Gracie NG
Mr. Rex SHAM Pui-sum
Mr. Stephen TANG Siu-kun
Dr. WONG Chung-kiu, M.H.
Dr. YAU Bun
Mr. Johnny YEUNG Chi-hung, M.H.
Government Chief Information Officer (or his / her representative)
Commissioner for Innovation and Technology (or his / her representative)
Executive Director of the Vocational Training Council (or her representative)
Insurance Training Board
Membership
Chairman Part 5 Mr. Allan YU Kin-nam
Members Mr. CHAN Yu-man
Mr. Herman CHEUNG Chi-fai
Ms. Winky CHEUNG Ying-kwan
Mr. Tony CHOY Kwong-hung
Mr. Jackie CHUN Yuk-chi
Mr. Alpha HO Ki-fung
Mr. Eric HUI
Mr. Sidney KU Shun-kit
Ms. Susanna LAM Shuk-wah 128 VOCATIONAL TRAINING COUNCIL
Dr. Tony LEE
Prof. LI Jing-yuan
Mr. Henry TSANG Kai-hung
Mr. Dennis WONG Kay-chau
Mr. Alex YIP Kam-keung
Commissioner for Labour (or his / her representative)
Chief Executive Officer of the Insurance Authority (or his / her representative)
Managing Director of the Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority (or his / her representative)
Executive Director of the Vocational Training Council (or her representative)
Jewellery, Watch and Clock Training Board
Membership
Chairman Part 5 Dr. Dennis NG Wang-pun, B.B.S., M.H.
Members Mr. CHAN Wing-yun
Mr. CHING Wing-sing
Mr. KOO Tong-fat
Mr. Enders LAM Wai-hung
Dr. Adam LAU
Dr. Kevin LAU Kin-wah, J.P.
Mr. LAW Chi-kwong
Mr. Samuel LEE Wing-on
Mr. William LI Wai-choi APPENDICES 129
Mr. LO Chung-fai
Mr. Kevin NG King-hon
Dr. Norman SIU
Mr. WONG Kam-lung
Mr. Victor YIU Wai-yin
Director-General of Trade and Industry (or his / her representative)
Executive Director of the Vocational Training Council (or her representative)
Management and Supervisory Training Board
Membership
Chairlady Ms. Christina CHAN Shuk-han
Members Dr. Eleanor CHEUNG Tsz-king Part 5 Mr. Philip CHIU Chi-kie
Mr. Jonathan FONG Tim-fai
Mr. Terrence HUI Man-chun
Mr. Barry IP Wah-shun
Dr. Joyce IUN Sio-kun
Mr. Peter LAM Kwok-leung, J.P.
Dr. LAM Tak-ming
Mr. LEE Chi-keung
Ms. Eva LEUNG Yuk-ling
Mr. Peter LIU Sin-shing
Mr. Benedict SIN Nga-yan 130 VOCATIONAL TRAINING COUNCIL
Dr. Danny WAN Tak-fai
Dr. Ellis WONG Wai-hung
Representive of the Civil Service Training and Development Institute, Civil Service Bureau
Executive Director of the Vocational Training Council (or her representative)
Manufacturing Technology Training Board
Membership
Chairman Mr. Stanley CHEUNG Tat-choi
Members Mr. Alfred AU Kit-ho
Mr. CHEUNG Chi-fai
Mr. Felix CHOI Chun-kit
Part 5 Mr. John CHOW Hon-kong
Dr. CHUNG Sai-wing
Mr. Vincent KONG Hon-po
Mr. Frankie LAI Chun-yu
Mr. Edmond LAI Shiao-bun
Mr. LEE Yuen-fat
Mr. Andy NG Ka-ho
Mr. NG Ping-hong
Mr. Warren SUN Yung-liang
Mr. Calvin TAN Che-keung
Dr. TAO Hong
Dr. TSUI Chi-pong APPENDICES 131
Director-General of Trade and Industry (or his / her representative)
Commissioner for Labour (or his / her representative)
Executive Director of the Vocational Training Council (or her representative)
Maritime Services Training Board
Membership
Chairlady Ms. Sabrina CHAO Sih-ming
Members Ir CHAN Chi-ming
Mr. Demen CHEUNG Kwok-wai
Mr. Manson CHEUNG Shun-man
Capt. CHOI Leung-pei
Mr. David COOGANS Part 5 Ms. Bobo FUNG Po-mei
Mr. HUNG Kwok-hung
Capt. Lothair LAM Ming-fung
Mr. Jackson LAU Wai-cheong
Capt. Marso LAW Kwun-pan
Mr. Timothy LEE Kwok-lam
Mr. ON Man-sang
Mr. SUN Po-wan
Ms. TONG Ka-lee
Capt. WAN Chi-kwong
Capt. Shenky WONG Shun-kwan 132 VOCATIONAL TRAINING COUNCIL
Commissioner for Labour (or his / her representative)
Director of Marine (or his / her representative)
Commissioner of Police (or his / her representative)
Executive Director of the Vocational Training Council (or her representative)
Media and Communications Training Board
Membership
Chairlady Ms. WONG Shuk-ming
Members Ms. CHEUNG Sau-wan
Ms. CHEUNG Wai-yee
Ms. Celine HO
Mr. Peter KUO Yiu-kwan Part 5 Ms. Regina KWAN Wai-ling
Ir Wicky LAW Man-hoi
Mr. Ivan LEE King-chung
Mr. Anthony LEE Lam-fat
Prof. Louis LEUNG Wing-chi
Mr. Alan LO
Mr. Joel POON Siu-kuen
Ms. SHAM Yee-lan
Mr. Ralph SZETO Kwong-chiu
Ms. Tammy TAM Wai-yi
Ms. Ruby WAN Mei-yuk APPENDICES 133
Prof. Mike WONG Ka-fai
Mr. Spencer WONG
Mr. Kenny YIU Kam-hung
Director of Broadcasting (or his / her representative)
Director of Information Services (or his / her representative)
Executive Director of the Vocational Training Council (or her representative)
Print Media and Publishing Training Board
Membership
Chairman Mr. Jackson LEUNG Siu-yin
Vice-Chairman Mr. Edmund CHAN Ka-yeung
Members Mr. CHAN Chung-yung Part 5
Mr. Dicky CHOY Wing-chiu
Ms. Ivy CHU So-ching
Mr. Corey HO Kin-wa
Mr. William HO Leong-tung
Dr. Ken HO Wai-kuen
Mr. Maurice KWAN
Mr. John NG King-fai 134 VOCATIONAL TRAINING COUNCIL
Mr. Thomas NG Wang-kuen
Ms. Brenda PANG On-kei
Mr. Ponch POON Chi-wai
Mr. Andery SZETO Tak-wai
Mr. Peter TSE Po-tak
Ms. YAU Lai-ching
Mr. Patrick YEUNG Kwok-keung
Ms. YIP Pui-chu
Director of Government Logistics (or his / her representative)
Director-General of Trade and Industry (or his / her representative)
Commissioner for Labour (or his / her representative)
Executive Director of the Vocational Training Council (or her representative) Part 5 APPENDICES 135
Real Estate Services Training Board
Membership
Chairman Sr. Augustine WONG Ho-ming, J.P.
Members Mr. Franklin AU Yik-ming Dr. CHENG Kam-wah Sr. Dr. Lennon CHOY Hung-tat Sr. Prof. Daniel HO Chi-wing Mr. IP Chi-ming Sr. Andrew LEE Chun-lai Sr. LOU Kuong-fai Mr. Tony NG Yuk-tung Mr. POON Tat-hang Part 5 Sr. SUNG Shu-hung Mr. Victor TIN Sio-un Sr. Tony WAN Wai-ming Mr. YEUNG Kwun-wah Dr. YU Chin-pang Director of Buildings (or his / her representative) Director of Housing (or his / her representative) Commissioner for Labour (or his / her representative) Chief Executive Officer of the Estate Agents Authority (or his / her representative) Chief Executive Officer of Property Management Services Authority (or his / her representative) Executive Director of the Vocational Training Council (or her representative) 136 VOCATIONAL TRAINING COUNCIL
Retail Trade Training Board
Membership
Chairlady Ms. Janis TAM Kam-yee
Vice-Chairlady Ms. Winnie CHOW Wai-yee
Members Mr. Eugene CHAN
Ms. CHOI Pui-shan
Dr. Dominic CHU Chun-ho
Mr. CHUNG Kwok-wing
Ms. HO Wai-yin
Mr. Victor LAM Chi-kit
Part 5 Ms. LO Tsit-wa
Mr. Raymond MOK Wai-ming
Mr. WAI Yau-on
Mrs. Mabel WONG FAN Chih-wing
Ms. Alice WONG Nga-lai
Ms. Katherine YU
Chief Executive of the Consumer Council (or his / her representative)
Executive Director of the Vocational Training Council (or her representative) APPENDICES 137
Security Services Training Board
Membership
Chairman Mr. Stephen YIP Chun-nam, B.B.S., M.H., J.P.
Members Dr. Johnnie CHAN Chi-kau, B.B.S., J.P.
Mr. IP Kin-man
Mr. KUNG Ngan-hung
Dr. KWONG Tsz-man
Mr. LAM Cheuk-wah
Mr. LAU Tat-keung
Mr. Bruce LEE Yu-yim
Mr. Simon LEUNG Mok-kwan
Mr. LI Pui-lam Part 5
Mr. Ben TING Hung-kay
Mr. Allan WONG Wing-lok
Mr. Terence YAP Wing-khai
Director of Housing (or his / her representative)
Commissioner of Police (or his / her representative)
Commissioner for Labour (or his / her representative)
Executive Director of the Vocational Training Council (or her representative) 138 VOCATIONAL TRAINING COUNCIL
Transport and Logistics Training Board
Membership
Chairman Ir Dr. David HO Chi-shing, J.P.
Members Mr. CHAN Dik-sau
Mr. Simon CHAN Pui-yuk
Ms. Lily CHENG Yuen-chi
Dr. Lewis CHEUNG Ting-on
Mr. Eddie CHO Chi-cheong
Ms. Jessie CHUNG Wai-yin
Mr. Jacky HO Lung-wei
Ms. Donna KONG Sau-han
Part 5 Dr. LAM Kim-fung
Mr. Frosti LAU Yi-sau
Mr. Joseph LAU Yui-yip
Ms. Hilary LAW Hiu-kwan
Mr. Jason LEE Kwok-on
Dr. Isaac NG Ka-chui
Ir Lu WONG Ho-leung
Mr. Clarence WONG Siu-wah
Ms. Maggie WONG Yu-ling
Commissioner for Transport (or his / her representative)
Executive Director of the Vocational Training Council (or her representative) APPENDICES 139
Vocational Training Board for People with Disabilities
Terms of Reference
To investigate the need, based on the requirements of the relevant sectors of the economy, the Hong Kong Rehabilitation Programme Plan, the aspiration and ability of people with disabilities and other relevant factors, for Shine Skills Centres and to advise the Vocational Training Council (the Council) on policy relating to vocational rehabilitation.
To investigate the need for new courses at Shine Skills Centres and to make recommendations to the Council.
To advise the Council on the following support services:
- vocational assessment service
- technical aids and resource service
- vocational guidance service
- inspectorate service.
To assist in forging closer links between Shine Skills Centres and relevant sectors of the economy by encouraging participation by these sectors in Part 5 the development of courses, trainee attachment schemes, projects, etc., at appropriate levels of skills.
To submit to the Council an annual report on the Training Board’s work and its recommendations on the strategic development of the vocational training for people with disabilities programmes.
To undertake any other functions delegated by the Council in accordance with Section 7 of the Vocational Training Council Ordinance.
Membership
Chairman Dr. James Joseph LAM, B.B.S., J.P.
Members Mr. CHAN Siu-kan
Mr. CHEUNG Kin-fai, M.H. 140 VOCATIONAL TRAINING COUNCIL
Mr. FONG Cheung-fat, J.P.
Mr. Eddie HAI Yip-kuen
Ir Dr. David HO Chi-shing, J.P.
Ms. Connie LAM Tsui-wa
Mr. Kevin SHEA King-fung
Ms. Agatha TANG Ka-yee
Mr. Chester TSANG Wing-cheong
Mr. Steven TSOI Wing-ming
Mr. YUEN Hok-sum
Secretary for Education (or his / her representative)
Secretary for Labour and Welfare (or his / her representative)
Director of Social Welfare (or his / her representative)
Commissioner for Labour (or his / her representative)
Part 5 Executive Director of the Vocational Training Council (or her representative)
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CAUCUS
Membership
Chairman Executive Director
Members Deputy Executive Directors
Senior Assistant Executive Directors
Assistant Executive Directors
Academic Directors
President / Executive Vice President, Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong
Principals / Vice Principals of IVE / HKDI / YC / HTI, CCI & ICI Part 5 Head, Estate, Health and Safety Division
Head, Finance and Supplies Division
Head, Human Resources Division
Head, Information Technology Services Division
Director, External Relations Office
Director, International Development Office
Director, Quality Assurance and Learning & Teaching
Senior Advisor of the Senior Directorates’ Office
Secretary Appointed by the Chairman
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QUALITY ASSURANCE STEERING COMMITTEE
The VTC’s Quality Assurance Steering Committee reports to the VTC Council through the Executive Director.
Terms of Reference
To provide leadership for setting VTC-wide quality policies;
To develop a VTC-wide quality strategic plan;
To promote a quality culture in the VTC;
To promote continuous improvement in all processes within the VTC;
To oversee the formulation and implementation of quality assurance systems for evaluating VTC’s provision of vocational education and training;
To develop and review performance indicators to measure and monitor performance over time;
Part 5 To coordinate quality assessments of operational units in the VTC, including the appointment of assessors;
To advise and endorse the formulation and implementation of the quality assurance system of the Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong (THEi); and
To report to Council, through the Executive Director, on all important quality issues.
Composition
Chairperson Executive Director
Members Deputy Executive Directors
Senior Assistant Executive Director, (VTC Headquarters (Academic Services)) APPENDICES 143
Senior Assistant Executive Director, (VTC Headquarters (Industry Partnership)) Principal, School for Higher and Professional Education and Institute of Professional Education And Knowledge Director, Quality Assurance and Learning & Teaching Head, Centre for Learning and Teaching President, THEi Chairperson of the Quality Assurance Committee, THEi Three Academic Directors appointed by the Chairperson Two Principals / Vice Principals of IVE / HKDI / SBI appointed by the Chairperson One Principal of YC appointed by the Chairperson One Principal / Director / Manager-in-charge of HTI / CCI / ICI / MSTI / Pro- Act Centres appointed by the Chairperson Three staff representatives from IVE / HKDI / YC / Pro-Act Centres / SBI appointed by the responsible Deputy Executive Director(s) Part 5 Two staff representatives from HTI / CCI / ICI / MSTI appointed by the responsible Deputy Executive Director(s) One staff representative from the corporate services divisions appointed by the Chairperson Six elected staff representatives (one each from IVE / HKDI / SBI, one from HTI / CCI / ICI / MSTI / Pro-Act Centres, one from YC and one from corporate services divisions)
Secretary Project Manager or Senior Project Officer, Quality Assurance and Accreditation Office
Assistant Secretary Executive Officer, Quality Assurance and Accreditation Office
Note: 1. The term of office is two years. 144 VOCATIONAL TRAINING COUNCIL APPENDIX 9
STRATEGIC PLAN IMPLEMENTATION STEERING GROUP
Terms of Reference
To steer, direct and oversee the implementation of VTC’s 8-year Strategic Plan.
To approve the Terms of Reference and Composition of the Task Forces set up under each Strategic Initiative.
To agree on the strategy and priority of the implementation.
To develop an implementation schedule with key milestones and deliverables in short, medium and long terms.
To review and monitor the progress of each Strategic Initiative.
To evaluate the results of the implementation.
Membership Part 5 Chairman Executive Director
Members Deputy Executive Directors
Strategic Initiative Leaders
Academic Directors
President / Executive Vice President of THEi
Senior Assistant Executive Directors
Assistant Executive Directors
Head, Finance and Supplies Division
Head, Human Resources Division
Director, External Relations Office APPENDICES 145
One teaching staff from THEi appointed by the Chairman
One teaching staff among the Heads of Department from IVE/HKDI/SBI/YC appointed by the Chairman
One teaching staff among the Principal Lecturers from IVE/HKDI/SBI/YC appointed by the Chairman
One managerial staff from the Pro-Act Training and Development Centres / HTI, CCI & ICI appointed by the Chairman
One teaching staff among the Senior Lecturers from IVE/HKDI/SBI/YC appointed by the Chairman
Two teaching staff among the Lecturers/Teaching Associates from IVE/ HKDI/SBI/YC appointed by the Chairman
One teaching staff among the Instructor grade staff from IVE/HKDI/SBI/YC/ HTI, CCI & ICI appointed by the Chairman
Five elected staff representatives
Secretary Nominated by the Strategic Planning Office Part 5
Note: 1. The term of office is two years. 146 VOCATIONAL TRAINING COUNCIL APPENDIX 10
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY STEERING COMMITTEE
Terms of Reference
To oversee the IT strategic direction and make recommendations.
To oversee and review IT development plans.
To formulate IT policies on management and security.
To set standards on usage and development of IT facilities.
To handle IT issues referred to the Committee by the Executive Director.
Composition
Chairman Deputy Executive Director appointed by the Executive Director
Members
Part 5 Senior Assistant Executive Director, Headquarters (Academic Services)
Senior Assistant Executive Director, Headquarters (Industry Partnership)
Head, Information Technology Services Division
Head, Finance and Supplies Division
Head, Human Resources Division
Director, Quality Assurance and Learning & Teaching
One Head of Learning Resources Centre / Library appointed by the Chairman
Academic Director of IT Discipline or his / her representative
Four teaching / instructing staff representatives (at PL rank or above or equivalent) from appointed by the Chairman
Co-opted Members APPENDICES 147
Head, Centre for Learning and Teaching
Principal, Youth Collegaue (International)
Secretary IT Manager, Information Technology Services Division Part 5 148 VOCATIONAL TRAINING COUNCIL APPENDIX 11
STAFF DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Terms of Reference
To formulate staff development policy and strategy and undertake review as and when required and make recommendations for change for the consideration of the Caucus.
To prepare staff development budgets and allocate funds.
To establish implementation guidelines for staff development for retraining, upgrading and continuing professional development.
To approve applications and proposals for staff development and their funding.
To receive and evaluate reports from all Operational Units.
Composition
Part 5 Chairperson Executive Director
Members Deputy Executive Director appointed by the Executive Director
Head, Human Resources Division
Director, Quality Assurance and Learning & Teaching
Senior Assistant Executive Director, Headquarters (Academic Services) or his / her representative
Senior Assistant Executive Director, Headquarters (Industry Partnership) or his / her representative
Two Principals/Vice-Principals of IVE/HKDI nominated by respective Deputy Executive Director
Two Academic Directors nominated by the Chairperson APPENDICES 149
One Principal of Youth College or his / her representative
Principal, The Institute of Professional Education And Knowledge or his / her representative
Principal, Hotel and Tourism Institute / Chinese Culinary Institute / International Culinary Institute or his / her representative
One Manager-In-Charge of Pro-Act Training and Development Centre nominated by respective Deputy Executive Director
Senior Adviser
Director, Vocational Training for People with Disabilities Office
Three staff representatives from the Council Consultative Committee
Secretary Deputy Head, Human Resources Division
Assistant Secretary Human Resources Manager, Human Resources Division Part 5 150 VOCATIONAL TRAINING COUNCIL APPENDIX 12
SAFETY, HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT CENTRAL COMMITTEE
Terms of Reference
To ensure that VTC has in place a framework of safety, health and environmental provision.
To keep under review the safety, health and environmental policies and procedures within VTC.
To monitor the implementation of such policies and procedures, including receiving and reacting to as appropriate, regular feedback from local safety, health and environment committees.
To recommend preventive and corrective actions with respect to the above and to assess the likely resource implication.
To ensure that procedures and resources are in place to educate and promote the awareness of staff members, students and trainees on safety, health and environmental issues. Part 5
Composition
Chairman Deputy Executive Director appointed by Executive Director
Members Senior Assistant Executive Director, Headquarters (Academic Services) or his / her representative
Senior Assistant Executive Director, Headquarters (Industry Partnership) or his / her representative
Three Principals of IVE / HKDI / SBI / Youth College or their representatives (on a rotational basis)
Principal of HTI / CCI / ICI or his / her representative
Three Directors / Managers-in-charge of Pro-Act Training and Development APPENDICES 151
Centres, including Maritime Services Training Institute, and Shine Skills Centres, appointed by respective Deputy Executive Director
Head, Central Services Division
Head, Estates, Health and Safety Division
Deputy Head, Human Resources Division
Health, Safety and Environmental Manager
Two staff representatives from the Safety, Health and Environment Local Committees (on a rotational basis)
Head, Corporate Environmental Office
Secretary Executive Officer, Central Services Division
Note: 1. The term of office is two years.
Part 5 152 VOCATIONAL TRAINING COUNCIL APPENDIX 13
COUNCIL CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEE
Aims and Functions
The Committee aims to achieve better understanding and co-operation between management and staff through regular discussions on all matters affecting the wellbeing of the staff of the Council. It is also intended that such discussion will work towards promoting better efficiency in the Council.
The topics to be discussed by the Committee shall normally include the following:
- The consultative arrangements within the Council
- Grading and ranking of Council posts
- The appointment and promotion criteria for individual grades within the Council
- The conditions of service of different categories of staff Part 5 - Leave arrangements
- Staff welfare and recreational activities
- Shift duty arrangements
- Council quarters
- Office accommodation and working conditions
- Improvement of office organisation and methods
- Improvements in the productivity of staff
- Staff training
The following topics will not be discussed by the Committee:
- Individual cases
- Matters concerning the Directorate APPENDICES 153
Issues which are considered inappropriate by the Executive Director for discussion by the Committee or on which the Committee is unable to obtain consensus between the Staff Side and the Management Side shall be referred to the Administration Committee by the Executive Director for advice and guidance.
Composition
Chairman Executive Director
Members Six management side members appointed by the Executive Director
One member appointed by each recognised staff union established before 1 January 2007 representing Council staff in specific grade(s) / rank(s) / division(s) / section(s) and has at least 100 members or 25% of the Council staff in the relevant grade(s) / rank(s) / division(s) / section(s) as its members; and an additional member may be appointed by each of those staff unions which has at least 200 members
One member appointed by each recognised staff union established on or after Part 5 1 January 2007 representing Council staff in specific grade(s) / rank(s) and has at least 100 members or 25% of the Council staff in the relevant grade(s) / rank(s) as its members; and an additional member may be appointed by each of those staff unions which has at least 200 members
One to two members elected by each group of staff not represented by the staff unions above (the term of office of these elected representatives is two years)
Management Side Secretary Nominated by the Executive Director
Staff Side Secretary (if required) A Staff Side representative nominated and, where appropriate, elected among themselves
154 VOCATIONAL TRAINING COUNCIL APPENDIX 14
INSTITUTE COUNCIL OF TECHNOLOGICAL AND HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTE OF HONG KONG
Terms of Reference
To oversee the implementation of strategic development set by the Board of Governors and the provision of degree programmes;
To recommend policies and regulations of the Institute to the Board of Governors for approval;
To manage and regulate the finances, accounts, business and all affairs of the Institute according to the policies established by the Board of Governors;
To recommend all Institute fees to the Board of Governors for approval;
To arrange for and maintain the buildings, premises, furniture and apparatus, and other means needed for carrying on the work of the Institute;
Part 5 To recommend degree programmes to the Board of Governors for approval;
To review the work of the Institute, in consultation with the Academic Board, for the purpose of advancing the interests of the Institute, maintaining its efficiency, promoting teaching excellence, the pursuit of learning, and providing for the recreation and well-being of students;
To appoint staff of the Institute under the delegated authority of the Board of Governors;
To appoint a certified public accountant approved by the Board of Governors as auditor, who shall audit the Institute accounts annually; and
To present a President Report to the Board of Governors on a regular basis. APPENDICES 155
Composition
Chairperson President
Deputy Chairperson Executive Vice President
Non-employee Members Six persons, who are not employees of the Institute, appointed by the Board of Governors
Ex-officio Members Deans of Faculties
Registrar
Director of Finance
Elected Members Two staff members elected from among the full-time academic staff of the
Institute Part 5
One full-time student representative
Secretary
Note: 1. The term of office for external and elected members is three years. 2. The maximum number of term of office for external and elected members is two. 3. Elected members will not participate in the deliberation and decision on cases of individual staff appointments.
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VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
Terms of Reference
To recommend to the Executive Director new policies and developments pertaining to the operation of IVE, HKDI, SBI, YC, HTI/CCI/ICI, MSTI, Pro-Act Centres and PEAK.
To formulate administrative policies and courses of action on matters requiring consistency of practice across IVE, HKDI, SBI, YC, HTI/CCI/ICI, MSTI, Pro-Act Centres and PEAK.
To propose the allocation of planned places to IVE, HKDI, SBI, YC, HTI/ CCI/ICI, MSTI, Pro-Act Centres and PEAK in line with the strategic development of the VTC.
To determine the allocation of resources among IVE, HKDI, SBI, YC, HTI/ CCI/ICI, MSTI, Pro-Act Centres and PEAK.
To monitor the implementation and progress of the quality assurance system Part 5 for the provision of vocational education and training in IVE, HKDI, SBI, YC, HTI/CCI/ICI, MSTI, Pro-Act Centres and PEAK.
To monitor and review the performance of IVE, HKDI, SBI, YC, HTI/CCI/ ICI, MSTI, Pro-Act Centres and PEAK as measured against the performance indicators.
To undertake any tasks referred to it by the Executive Director.
Composition
Chairman Deputy Executive Director appointed by the Executive Director
Deputy Chairman Deputy Executive Director appointed by the Executive Director APPENDICES 157
Ex-officio Members Deputy Executive Directors Principals of IVE/HKDI/SBI/YC Principal of PEAK Principal of HTI/CCI/ICI Academic Directors Senior Assistant Executive Directors Assistant Executive Directors, Headquarters (Academic Services) Two Centre Managers-in-charge/Institute Director of Pro-Act Centres/MSTI, appointed by the Chairman Director, Quality Assurance and Learning & Teaching
Members Three teaching/instructing/SAO grades staff representatives from IVE/ HKDI/SBI, elected among themselves
One teaching/instructing/SAO grades staff representative from YC, elected among themselves
One teaching/instructing/SAO grades staff representative from HTI/CCI/ICI, Part 5 elected among themselves
One teaching/instructing/SAO grades staff representative from Pro-Act Centres/MSTI, elected among themselves
Co-opted Members Invited at the discretion of the Chairperson
Secretary Senior Executive Officer / Senior Project Officer, Headquarters (Academic Services)
Assistant Secretary Executive Officer, Headquarters (Academic Services)
Note : 1. The term of office for elected member is two years. 2. The maximum number of terms of office for elected member is three. 158 VOCATIONAL TRAINING COUNCIL APPENDIX 16
PEAK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
Terms of Reference
To report to the Vocational Education and Training Management Committee (VETMC) on matters related to the development and operations of PEAK.
To formulate business strategies for the development of PEAK.
To formulate administrative policies of PEAK.
To determine the allocation, deployment and utilisation of resources of PEAK.
To oversee the implementation of quality assurance matters and the operation of PEAK’s programmes (both award-bearing and non award-bearing programmes), service and products, including the Annual Assessment process.
To undertake any tasks referred to it by VETMC.
Part 5 Composition
Chairperson Principal of PEAK
Members One Senior Training Consultant appointed by the Chairperson
Two Senior Project Officers appointed by the Chairperson
One Training Consultant/Assistant Training Consultant representative from PEAK elected among themselves
Secretary Appointed by the Chairperson
Note: The term of office of staff representatives is two years. APPENDICES 159 APPENDIX 17
CAMPUS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
The Campus Executive Committee (CEC) is the highest level decision-making body in the campus. It is chaired by the Principal and its membership includes all heads of departments and heads of other operational units in the campus. For Vocational Baccalaureate College (VB College) operating in IVE/HKDI campuses, and those Pro-Act Training and Development Centres which have integrated with IVE/HKDI campuses, the CEC and its sub-committees will include the Principal of VB College and the Managers-in-charge or staff of the respective Centre(s) where appropriate. Apart from decision-making, it is also a venue where latest information concerning the Council, the campus, VB College, the relevant Pro-Act Training and Development Centre(s), and departmental matters are reported and discussed. The terms of reference and composition of the CEC are given below:
Terms of Reference
To consider major issues relevant to the operations of the campus, especially those common to many Operational Units. Part 5 To oversee the implementation of quality assurance matters of the campus.
To consider the deployment and utilisation of resources of the campus.
To communicate to Heads of the Operational Units the resolutions of VETAB, VETPQC, VETMC and other central committees.
Composition
Chairman Campus Principal
Members Principal of Youth College International (applicable to campuses operating VB College) or his/her representative
Heads of Operational Units of the Campus 160 VOCATIONAL TRAINING COUNCIL
Managers-in-charge of Pro-Act Training and Development Centres having integrated with the Campus
Secretary An Officer of the Campus Secretariat
Note: 1. Elected teaching staff may be co-opted as members. 2. There are sub-committees in the campus reporting to the CEC. They look after the following areas of operation of the campus: - Student discipline - Publicity - Canteen and bookshop - Learning resources - Safety and health - Student development. 3. Individual campuses may have some variations on the set-up of their internal committees to meet individual campus needs. Part 5 APPENDICES 161 APPENDIX 18
HTI / CCI / ICI MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
Terms of Reference
To report to the VET Management Committee (VETMC) on matters related to the development and operations of the HTI / CCI / ICI.
To formulate strategies, policies and plans pertaining to the operations and development of the HTI / CCI / ICI.
To monitor and review all matters pertaining to operations, policies and procedures, quality assurance issues, resources and facilities, training and trainee issues including recruitment and placement, performance indicators, finance and action plan of the HTI / CCI / ICI.
To determine the allocation of resources in the HTI / CCI / ICI and monitor their utilisation.
To submit progress reports and strategic development plan to the VETMC.
To undertake any tasks referred to it by the VETMC. Part 5 Composition
Chairperson Principal, HTI / CCI / ICI
Members Vice Principal, HTI / CCI / ICI
Head of Department, Department of Hospitality
Senior Training Consultant/Training Consultants
Managers
Principal Instructors
Chief Instructors
Senior Student Development Officer 162 VOCATIONAL TRAINING COUNCIL
Recruitment/Placement Officer
One elected staff from HTI / CCI / ICI
Co-opted Members On a need basis at the invitation of the Chairperson
Member / Secretary Appointed by the Chairperson
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YOUTH COLLEGE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Terms of Reference
To report to the Vocational Education and Training Management Committee (VETMC) on matters related to the development and operations of the Youth College, including Pro-Act Training and Development Centres (Pro-Act Centres) which are managed by the YC Principals.
To formulate the strategic development of the Youth College, including Pro- Act Centres managed by the YC Principals, taking into account the advice from relevant VTC committees.
To monitor the implementation and progress of the quality assurance system of the Youth College and Pro-Act Centres managed by the YC Principals.
To allocate resources and monitor their utilisation within the Youth College and Pro-Act Centres managed by the YC Principals.
To oversee the administrative operations of the sites within the Youth College, including Pro-Act Centres managed by the YC Principals. Part 5 To receive reports from sub-committees and working parties set up under the Committee.
To undertake any tasks referred to it by the VETMC.
Composition
Chairman A Principal of the Youth College appointed by the relevant DED
Members All Principals of the Youth College
Principal Lecturers / Site-in-charge of the Youth College
Principal Student Development Officer of the Youth College
Managers-in-charge of Pro-Act Centres managed by the YC Principals 164 VOCATIONAL TRAINING COUNCIL
Senior Executive Officers and Senior Officers of the Youth College
Two teaching / instructing staff, one from Pro-Act Centres and one from Youth College, elected among themselves
Two non-teaching / instructing staff, one from Pro-Act Centres and one from Youth College, elected among themselves
Co-opted Members Manager-in-charge of Pro-Act Centre (Jewellery)
At the invitation of the Chairman
Member / Secretary An Officer of the Youth College
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CORPORATE SERVICES MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
Terms of Reference
To advise on policies, strategies and resources matters within the purview of the Corporate Services.
To plan work programmes and monitor work progress of the divisions / sections under the Corporate Services.
To inform divisions / sections of important Council decisions and developments.
To provide leadership for setting quality and continuous improvement policies for the Corporate Services.
To promote a quality culture within the Corporate Services.
To oversee the formulation and implementation of quality assurance systems for evaluating the services provided by the Corporate Services to other operational units branches of the VTC. Part 5 To develop performance indicators to measure and monitor performance over time.
To coordinate quality assessments of divisions / sections in the Corporate Services, including the appointment of assessors.
Composition
Chairman Executive Director
Members Head, Central Services Division
Head, Estates, Health and Safety Division
Director, External Relations Office
Head, Finance and Supplies Division 166 VOCATIONAL TRAINING COUNCIL
Head, Human Resources Division
Head, Information Technology Services Division
Secretary Senior Officer, Central Services Division Part 5 APPENDICES 167 APPENDIX 21
HIGHER EDUCATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Terms of Reference
To advise the Council and its committees on the direction of and strategy for the development of degree programmes operated by VTC (both collaborative degree programmes offered jointly with local and non-local institutions and VTC’s own degree programmes) to meet the demand of industry and students.
To advise on the strategy for networking and partnership with stakeholders to provide potential employment opportunities for the graduates.
To advise on the systems and processes of the member institutions to ensure the provision of quality degree-level programmes by VTC, and adequate articulation pathways within VTC for students to pursue degree-level studies.
To undertake any tasks referred to it by the Council or the Standing Committee.
Composition
Chairman Part 5 To be appointed by the Council
Members One member nominated by the Council
One member nominated by the Chinese Manufacturers’ Association of Hong Kong
One member nominated by the Federation of Hong Kong Industries
One member nominated by the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce
One member nominated by the Chinese General Chamber of Commerce
One member nominated by the Hong Kong Institute of Human Resource Management
Up to four members from industry nominated by the Executive Director of the VTC 168 VOCATIONAL TRAINING COUNCIL
One member representing the Secretary for Education
One member representing the Commissioner for Labour
The Executive Director of the VTC or his / her nominee
One Deputy Executive Director nominated by the Executive Director of the VTC
Three Academic Directors nominated by the Executive Director of the VTC
President, Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong
Principal, School for Higher and Professional Education
Co-opted Members One member nominated by the Chairman of the Design Institute Advisory Board
One member nominated by the Chairman of the Hotel, Catering and Tourism Training Board
One member nominated by the Chairman of the Engineering Discipline Advisory Board Part 5 Not more than five members from the industry and education and training sectors nominated by the Executive Director of the VTC on a need basis
Secretary Registrar, Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong
Note: 1. The term of office is two years. APPENDICES 169 APPENDIX 22
DISCIPLINE ADVISORY BOARD
Terms of Reference
To recommend to the VETAB and the concerned discipline on: - the strategic development of the discipline for programmes and services offered at IVE, SBI and Pro-Act Training and Development Centres; - the course planning, curriculum development and quality assurance of the programmes offered by IVE, SBI and Pro-Act Training and Development Centres; - the strategy for networking and partnership with stakeholders for the development and promotion of vocational and professional education and training, including employers, employers’ associations, trade unions, professional institutions, training and educational institutions and government departments; - the skill assessments, trade tests and certification for in-service workers, apprentices and trainees for ascertaining the attainment of specified skill standards, where appropriate; - the conduct of skill competitions in key trades in the industry for the
promotion of vocational and professional education and training as well Part 5 as participation in local and international skills competitions, where appropriate; and - the publicity matters relating to the activities of vocational and professional education and training programmes of VTC.
To undertake any tasks referred to it by the VETAB.
Composition
Chairman An external member (from industry) appointed by the Chairman of the VETAB
Deputy Chairman An internal member appointed by the Chairman of the VETAB 170 VOCATIONAL TRAINING COUNCIL
Members (The membership is to be recommended by the Chairman of that DAB for approval by the VETAB. The following are categories of members to sit on the DAB.)
Academic Director At least five representatives from employers/trade associations/professional bodies/industries
One representative from relevant government departments/public bodies
One representative from tertiary institutions nominated by VTC
One teaching staff appointed by the Chairman of the VETAB
Two teaching/instructing staff representatives from the discipline elected among themselves
Secretary Appointed by the Deputy Chairman
Note:
Part 5 1. The term of office is two years. 2. The maximum number of terms of office for elected/nominated member is three. 3. Two more external members may be invited to join the Board on ad personam basis at the invitation of the VETAB. 4. Trade/Workers’ union representatives may be included as co-opted members on a need basis. 5. For the Hotel, Service and Tourism Studies Discipline and Information Technology Discipline, the role of Discipline Advisory Board is taken up by the Hotel, Catering and Tourism Training Board (HOTB) and the Innovation and Technology Training Board (ITTB) respectively.
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ACADEMIC BOARD OF TECHNOLOGICAL AND HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTE OF HONG KONG
Terms of Reference
To recommend academic policies on teaching and research to the Institute;
To plan, develop and review all teaching and research in line with the Institute’s policies and regulations;
To advise the Institute Council on matters which are relevant to the academic work of the Institute;
To formulate and review procedures for monitoring the academic standards of the programmes;
To receive reports from, and to give guidance and directions to, its Committee(s) and other academic units of the Institute;
To approve the list of graduates for the degrees undertaken;
To terminate students’ enrolment on academic or disciplinary grounds; Part 5
To appoint committees and working parties as appropriate;
To co-opt such additional members to serve on the Academic Board as may be required; and
To exercise such other powers as the Institute Council may authorise and perform other duties as it may require.
Composition
Chairperson An academic staff appointed by the President
Deputy Chairperson A Dean of Faculty 172 VOCATIONAL TRAINING COUNCIL
Ex-officio Members Deans of Faculties
One Programme Leader from each Faculty appointed by the Dean
Registrar
Head, Learning Commons and Digital Innovation
Director of Finance
Other Members The Deputy Executive Director of the VTC who oversees the strategic development of the VTC’s vocational education programmes at degree level and above
One Head of Department from a VTC academic discipline nominated by the Chairperson of the Vocational Education and Training Academic Board
Principal, School for Higher and Professional Education
Elected Members
One staff member elected from among the full-time academic staff in each
Part 5 Faculty and the School of General Education and Languages
Two full-time student representatives nominated by the Student Union
Secretary A staff of the Registry, appointed by the Registrar
Note: 1. The term of office for elected and nominated staff members is three years. 2. The maximum number of terms of office for elected and nominated staff members is two. 3. The term of office of all student representatives is one year. (Student representatives will be required to abstain from the meeting when assessment results, academic awards and cases of termination of students’ enrollment are discussed.) APPENDICES 173 APPENDIX 24
FACULTY BOARD OF TECHNOLOGICAL AND HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTE OF HONG KONG
The Faculty Board is responsible to the Academic Board for the teaching and general organisation of the programmes assigned to that Faculty, reporting thereon from time to time to the Academic Board.
Terms of Reference To advise on the Faculty’s strategic plan and to make recommendations to the Academic Board; To implement the academic policies and regulations of the Institute; To enhance the learning experience of the Faculty’s students and to monitor the effectiveness of academic support and pastoral care for students; To recommend External Examiners to the Academic Board for approval and appointment; To consider and approve examination/assessment results, and special cases under the delegated authority of the Academic Board; Part 5 To make recommendations to the Academic Board for the award of Degrees and Higher Diplomas within the Faculty; To promote good practice and innovation in teaching/learning and research within the Faculty; To analyse and evaluate the effectiveness of the Faculty’s academic activities by using performance indicators and to make recommendations to the Academic Board for continuous improvement; To oversee the performance, quality and standards of the Faculty and the implementation of the quality assurance mechanism; To monitor the implementation of academic and operational plans of the Faculty; To promote collaboration in staff development, research, teaching and learning and related activities within the Faculty and across the Institute; To consider and report on any matters referred to it by the Academic Board or other committees of the Academic Board; and 174 VOCATIONAL TRAINING COUNCIL
To meet at least once in every semester and report to the Academic Board following each meeting.
Composition
Chairperson Dean
Members One representative from each of the other Faculties nominated by the respective Dean of the other Faculties One representative from the School of General Education and Languages nominated by the Dean, Faculty of Management and Hospitality, and School of General Education and Languages Programme Leader(s) of the Faculty One nominated academic staff from the Faculty One representative from the Student Development Office One representative from the Learning Commons and Digital Innovation One representative from the Centre for Learning & Teaching Part 5
Elected Members Two academic staff members elected within the Faculty
One student representative from the same Faculty, as nominated by the Student Union
Co-opted Members On need basis
Secretary
Notes: 1. The term of office of elected staff members is three years. 2. The maximum number of terms of office for elected staff members is two. 3. The term of office of student representative is one year. (The student representative will be required to abstain from the meeting when assessment results, academic award and cases of termination of students’ enrollment are discussed.) APPENDICES 175 APPENDIX 25
GENERAL EDUCATION STEERING COMMITTEE OF TECHNOLOGICAL AND HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTE OF HONG KONG
The General Education Steering Committee is responsible to the Academic Board for assuring the quality of the General Education (GE) Curriculum. The GE Curriculum covers Core Modules and Elective Modules.
Terms of Reference
To develop an overall strategy in offering the General Education Curriculum and conduct review on it;
To implement the academic policies and regulations of the Institute;
To advise the Academic Board on all matters relating to the General Education Curriculum;
To review the appropriateness of the modules in the General Education Curriculum and to recommend directions for module development based on the latest strategy developed; Part 5
To undertake an annual review of the General Education Curriculum to ensure quality of delivery and to recommend actions for modifying and developing each module;
To assess the implementation of the improvement actions identified in the previous annual review report of each module; and
To meet at least once in every semester and report to the Academic Board following each meeting.
Composition
Chairperson Dean, Faculty of Management and Hospitality, and School of General Education and Languages 176 VOCATIONAL TRAINING COUNCIL
Members One representative from each Faculty appointed by the Dean
One representative from the School of General Education and Languages appointed by the Head
Co-opted Members
Convener of each module offered in the respective semester when the Committee meets
Secretary Part 5 APPENDICES 177 APPENDIX 26
VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING ACADEMIC BOARD
Terms of Reference
To formulate and endorse academic and training policies and regulations concerning the operations of IVE, HKDI, SBI, Youth College, HTI/CCI/ICI, MSTI, Pro-Act Training and Development Centres, PEAK and Shine Skills Centre, including the following matters: (a) admission policies including admission framework and criteria, admission requirements, equivalence of qualifications, eligibility for admission, status of overseas qualification, special offers, and grade point conversion; and (b) guidelines regarding implementation of academic regulations such as attendance requirements, penalty to cheating, etc.; To consider annual strategic plans from the Discipline Academic Committees, PEAK Academic Committee and Shine Skills Centre Academic Committee; To formulate strategies for the development of IVE, HKDI, SBI, Youth Part 5 College, HTI/CCI/ICI, MSTI, Pro-Act Training and Development Centre, PEAK and Shine Skills Centre to meet the needs of industry and to provide input to the draft of the annual strategic plans submitted to Council. To translate the relevant decisions of the Council into implementation guidelines for IVE, HKDI, SBI, Youth College, HTI/CCI/ICI, MSTI, Pro-Act Training and Development Centres, PEAK and Shine Skills Centre.
To decide on academic and training issues including: (a) academic structure, progression route and the award system; (b) programme structure and systems; (c) the curriculum framework of generic subjects; (d) programme plans; (e) new programmes and restructuring of existing programmes; (f) assessment results and awards; and (g) assessment and grading/marking system;
To review the systems and processes of IVE, HKDI, SBI, Youth College, HTI/CCI/ICI, MSTI, Pro-Act Training and Development Centres, PEAK and Shine Skills Centre for ensuring the quality of their programmes; 178 VOCATIONAL TRAINING COUNCIL
To receive reports, including assessment reports from IVE, HKDI, SBI, Youth College, HTI/CCI/ICI, MSTI, Pro-Act Training and Development Centre, PEAK and Shine Skills Centre;
To decide on the structure of its committees and to oversee their work;
To advise and endorse the proposed programmes to be offered by the Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong (THEi); and
To undertake any tasks referred to it by the Council.
Composition
Chairman Executive Director
Deputy Chairman A Deputy Executive Director appointed by the Chairman
Ex-officio Members Deputy Executive Directors Senior Assistant Executive Directors Part 5 Assistant Executive Directors Academic Directors Principals and Vice-Principals of IVE/HKDI/SBI/Youth College/HTI, CCI & ICI Head, Centre for Learning and Teaching One Head of Learning Resources Centre elected among themselves
Other Members Principal, Institute of Professsional Education And Knowledge Director, Vocational Training for People with Disabilities Office President, Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong (THEi)
Principal Student Development Officer, Student Development Discipline Office APPENDICES 179
Representative from the Corporate Environmental Office
All Heads of Department at the rank of Principal Lecturer or above
All Centre Managers-in-charge of Pro-Act Training and Development Centres, and Director of MSTI
Three Heads of Language Centres at IVE / HKDI / SBI / Youth College nominated by Academic Director (Languages Discipline)
Two Senior Student Development Officer / Principal Student Development Officer ranked staff from IVE / HKDI / SBI / Youth College nominated by Academic Director (Student Development Discipline)
Faculty Deans of THEi
One teaching / instructing / SAO grades staff representative from each IVE campus, HKDI, SBI and Youth College elected among themselves
One teaching / instructing / SAO grades staff representative from HTI / CCI / ICI, MSTI, each Pro-Act Training and Development Centre and PEAK elected among themselves
One elected academic staff from THEi
One student representative from each IVE campus, HKDI and SBI nominated Part 5 by the Students’ Union
One student representative from the Youth College nominated by the Students’ Union
Ex-officio Member and Secretary Senior Assistant Executive Director, Headquarters (Academic Services)
Assistant Secretary Senior Project Officer, Headquarters (Academic Services)
Note: 1. The term of office for elected / nominated staff members is two years and the maximum number of terms is three. 2. The term of office of student representatives is one year. (Student representatives will be required to withdraw from the meeting when assessment results and academic awards are discussed.) 180 VOCATIONAL TRAINING COUNCIL APPENDIX 27
VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING POLICY AND QUALITY COMMITTEE
Terms of Reference
To report to the VET Academic Board (VETAB) on academic and training policy and quality matters.
To review the policies related to the admission of students and the selection criteria.
To draw up regulations concerning the de-registration of students.
To consider other academic and training regulations and guidelines for the operation of programmes.
To formulate, update and recommend to the VETAB the assessment regulations and the criteria for granting academic and training awards.
To promote and set up guidelines for external accreditation.
Part 5 To formulate a quality assurance system for IVE, HKDI, SBI, YC, PEAK, HTI/CCI/ICI, MSTI, Pro-Act Centres and Shine Skills Centre in line with the VTC overall framework, in particular the establishment of a mechanism for the validation of programmes.
To consider, monitor and review the performance indicators of IVE, HKDI, SBI, YC, PEAK, HTI/CCI/ICI, MSTI, Pro-Act Centres and Shine Skills Centre, and review the assessment reports of these Operational Units and the consolidated Programme Quality Analysis Reports (PQARs) of VET programmes.
To undertake any tasks referred to it by the VETAB.
Composition
Chairman Deputy Executive Director appointed by the Executive Director APPENDICES 181
Deputy Chairman Deputy Executive Director appointed by the Executive Director
Ex-officio Members Deputy Executive Directors
Chairman of the Foundation Studies Board
Academic Directors
Chairmen of the Discipline Quality Assurance Committees
Senior Assistant Executive Directors
Principals and Vice-Principals of IVE/HKDI
Principal of SBI
Principals of YC
Principal of the Institute of Professional Education And Knowledge (PEAK)
Principal and Vice-Principal of HTI/CCI/ICI
Director, Vocational Training for People with Disabilities Office Part 5 Director, Quality Assurance and Learning & Teaching
Members Four Institute Directors/Centre Managers-in-charge appointed by the Chairman
Three teaching/instructing/SAO grades staff representatives from IVE/ HKDI/SBI elected among themselves
Two teaching/instructing/SAO grades staff representatives from HTI/CCI/ ICI, MSTI and Pro-Act Centres elected among themselves
One teaching/instructing/SAO grades staff representative from YC elected among themselves
Three student representatives from IVE/HKDI nominated by the IVE/HKDI Students’ Union
One student representative from YC nominated by the Students’ Union 182 VOCATIONAL TRAINING COUNCIL
Co-opted Member Chairman of the Student Admissions, Progression and Records Committee (if he/she is not already a member of the VETPQC)
Member & Secretary Assistant Executive Director (HQAS)
Assistant Secretary Senior Project Officer (HQAS)
Note: 1. The term of office for elected staff members is two years. 2. The maximum number of terms of office for elected staff members is three. 3. The term of office of student representatives is one year. 4. The Chairman may co-opt other staff as members on a need basis.
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LEARNING AND TEACHING STEERING COMMITTEE
Terms of Reference
To report to the VET Academic Board (VETAB) on the development and implementation of the learning and teaching strategies as included in the VTC’s Strategic Plans.
To formulate implementation guidelines on the agreed learning and teaching strategies.
To promote continuous improvement in all learning and teaching activities in the VTC.
To monitor the work of the Learning and Teaching Development Committees (LTDCs) in IVE, HKDI, SBI, YC/Pro-Act Centres, HTI/CCI/ICI, MSTI and SSCs.
To co-ordinate the effective implementation of various VTC-wide initiatives dealing with improving learning and teaching.
To undertake any tasks referred to it by the VETAB. Part 5
Composition
Chairperson Deputy Executive Director responsible for the policy area in learning and teaching
Deputy Chairperson Director, Quality Assurance and Learning & Teaching
Ex-officio Members Two Academic Directors appointed by the Chairperson
Academic Director, the Languages Discipline
Senior Assistant Executive Director, Headquarters (Academic Services)
Head, Centre for Learning and Teaching 184 VOCATIONAL TRAINING COUNCIL
Head, Human Resources Division
Head, Information Technology Services Division
One Principal Student Development Officer/Senior Student Development Officer on a rotational basis
Chairpersons of all LTDCs of IVE/HKDI campuses, SBI, YC/Pro-Act Centres, HTI/CCI/ICI and Shine Skills Centres
Head of Learning Resources Centre/Library appointed by respective DED
Members One representative from the Quality Assurance and Accreditation Office
Three teaching/instructing/SAO grades staff representatives from IVE/ HKDI/SBI elected among themselves
One teaching/instructing/SAO grades staff representative from Youth College elected among themselves
One teaching/instructing/SAO grades staff representative from the HTI/CCI/ ICI and Pro-Act Centres elected among themselves
Part 5 One teaching/instructing/SAO grades staff representative from the Shine Skills Centres elected among themselves
Co-opted Members To be appointed by the Chairperson
Secretary Officer from the Centre for Learning and Teaching
Note: 1. The term of office is two years. 2. The maximum number of terms of office for elected/nominated members is three. 3. The Chairperson may co-opt other staff as members on a need basis. APPENDICES 185 APPENDIX 29
DISCIPLINE ACADEMIC COMMITTEE
Terms of Reference
To formulate the strategic development of the Discipline taking into account the advice from the various VTC boards and committees and to submit annually a Discipline strategic plan to the VETAB.
To oversee the provision and operation of the programmes/modules offered by the Discipline and related Pro-Act Centres and assure the academic standards of those programmes/modules in close liaison with campus management.
To consider the programme plan, staff plan and staff development plan of the Discipline.
To collaborate with other Discipline Academic Committees and the Foundation Studies Board to assure the academic standards of those programmes/modules that cut across Disciplines and to foster strategic planning and development of relevant Foundation Studies programmes.
To formulate supplementary guidelines, where necessary, to implement Part 5 approved policies.
To oversee and review the implementation of the quality assurance measures within the Discipline and related Pro-Act Centres, including examining Programme Quality Analysis Reports (PQARs)/Module Quality Analysis Reports (MQARs) and endorsing improvement actions proposed.
To review Assessment Reports from Departments/Operational Units/related Pro-Act Centres and give recommendations on proposed actions related to academic matters or relevant to the development of the Discipline.
Within the authority delegated by the VETAB, to consider and approve special cases of assessment results and award lists of programmes;
- to receive and consider examination statistics, admission statistics and other performance indicators;
- to approve and appoint External Examiners/Module Examiners; 186 VOCATIONAL TRAINING COUNCIL
- to receive the report on validated and re-validated programmes/modules approved by the Discipline Quality Assurance Committee; and
- to receive changes to programmes/modules between validations.
To report to the VETAB on an annual basis all special cases relating to assessment results.
To monitor, evaluate and endorse the operation of the Programme/Module Boards under the Discipline.
To set up working groups and sub-committees as needed and oversee their operations.
To review the academic operation of the Discipline and related Pro-Act Centres, recommend improvements and provide the VETAB with an annual report, progress reports and the consolidated PQAR/MQAR.
To undertake any tasks referred to it by the VETAB.
Composition
Chairperson Academic Director Part 5
Deputy Chairperson A Campus Principal or Campus Vice-Principal or Principal of SBI, preferably from another discipline if applicable, nominated by the relevant Deputy Executive Director
Ex-officio Members A YC Campus Principal or his/her nominee, if a YC Campus Principal is not already the Deputy Chairperson of the Discipline Academic Committee (applicable to relevant Disciplines where there is a/are DVE programme(s) falling within the area of the corresponding Discipline)
Principal of Youth College (International) or his/her nominee (applicable to Disciplines offering modules in the DVB Programme)
Deputy Academic Directors/Associate Academic Directors
Chairpersons of all Programme/Module Boards under the purview of the discipline APPENDICES 187
All Heads of Departments / Senior Training Consultants of the discipline
Centre Managers/Managers-in-charge of related Pro-Act Training and Development Centres/Director of MSTI
Academic Directors of the Languages, Student Development, and Information Technology Disciplines or their nominees (SL rank or above or equivalent) (applicable to Health and Life Sciences, Business, Childcare, Elderly and Community Services, Design, Engineering, Hospitality, and Information Technology Academic Committees)
Academic Directors of the Health and Life Sciences, Business, Childcare, Elderly and Community Services, Design, Engineering, Hospitality, and Information Technology Disciplines or their nominees (SL rank or above or equivalent) (applicable to Languages, Student Development, and Information Technology Academic Committees)
Chairpersons of all working groups under the Committee’s purview
Members One representative from each programme area elected among relevant teaching departments
Two student representatives nominated by the Academic Director Part 5
Co-opted Members Invited at the discretion of the Committee
Secretary Appointed by the Chairperson
Assistant Secretary Appointed by the Chairperson
Note: 1. The terms of office for elected members and student representatives are two years and one year respectively. [Student representatives will be required to withdraw from the meeting when assessment results and academic awards are discussed.] 2. The maximum number of terms of office for elected/nominated member is three.
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DISCIPLINE QUALITY ASSURANCE COMMITTEE
Terms of Reference
To implement approved policies on academic regulations and quality.
To oversee the implementation of the quality assurance system within the discipline and make recommendations to the Discipline Academic Committee and other appropriate boards and committees.
To ensure that the programmes fulfill the requirements of the HKCAAVQ and other accreditation authorities and align with the standards of the Qualifications Framework.
To propose additional quality assurance policies and procedures, where necessary, on matters including but not limited to assessment of common modules, programme transfer, module exemption and RPL for the discipline.
To review the performance of academic departments/sections, and:
- to establish mechanisms to identify and disseminate examples of good Part 5 practices;
- to foster a culture of quality across the discipline and assist departmental staff in taking up ownership of quality assurance processes;
- to study and highlight areas of strengths and weaknesses and actions taken or planned of the QA surveys, including but not limited to Student Feedback Questionnaire Survey, Assessment Report and Course/Module Quality Analysis Report, for submission to the Discipline Academic Committee; and
- to monitor the implementation of policies on staff development and consultancy within the discipline.
With the authority delegated from Discipline Academic Committee:
- to set a timetable for validation/re-validation of new/existing programmes;
- to approve the composition and appoint the chairperson and members of programme validation panels; APPENDICES 189
- to consider and approve programme validation documents of new/ existing programmes on the basis of reports submitted by the programme validation/re-validation panels; and
- to consider/approve major changes to programmes between validations and to receive minor changes approved by relevant Programme Boards.
To consider matters referred to it by the Academic Director, the Discipline Academic Committee and the Programme Board(s).
Composition
Chairperson Deputy Chairperson of Discipline Academic Committee
Members Chairpersons of all Programme/Module Boards under the purview of the discipline
One Change Agent* from each department and related Pro-Act Training and Development Centres appointed by respective Head of Department, Centre Manager or Manager-in-charge Part 5 Secretary Appointed by the Chairperson
* The Change Agent of the department/section involved in the delivery of the Diploma of Vocational Baccalaureate (DVB) Programme will also represent the relevant DVB programme / module team on matters relating to the DVB Programme. 190 VOCATIONAL TRAINING COUNCIL APPENDIX 31
PROGRAMME BOARD
Terms of Reference
To implement academic policies and procedures adopted by the VETAB and ensure effective implementation at discipline and department levels.
To maintain regular review and evaluation of programmes / modules not under separate Module Boards within the Programme Board’s ambit to ensure the continuous development, improvement and relevance of programmes / modules concerned.
To receive minor changes to modules recommended from Module Boards and approve minor changes to programmes/modules concerned under its purview.
To set academic standards and maintain the academic quality of the programmes / modules, establish procedures for the effective management of the programmes / modules concerned and oversee their implementation.
To establish and oversee the work of Programme / Module Teams to Part 5 formulate programme/module procedures with respect to the design, delivery and development of curricula, including learning and teaching strategies and recommendations for benchmarking.
To ensure that the programmes / modules concerned fulfil the requirements of the HKCAAVQ and other accreditation authorities where necessary and align with the standards of the Qualifications Framework.
To appoint Programme / Module Leaders for programmes/modules concerned under its purview.
To set up Boards of Examiners (BoE) to approve assessment results of the modules in the programmes concerned not supervised by separate Module Boards and the overall programme results and to endorse award lists and to scrutinise special cases. Where it is considered appropriate to have one BoE for more than one programme area, endorsement by the Discipline Academic Committee (DAC) should be sought.
To nominate external examiners / module examiners to the DAC for approval and appointment. APPENDICES 191
To oversee and review the implementation of quality assurance measures within the Programme Board, as required by the academic quality policies adopted by the VETAB.
To consider Programme Quality Analysis Reports (PQARs) from programme teams including proposed recommendations for submission to the Discipline Quality Assurance Committee (DQAC).
To formulate the programme plan, staff plan and staff development plan for new/existing programmes / modules which fall into the Programme Board’s ambit, based on the discipline-level programme plan.
To advise on the provision of learning and teaching resources required for the delivery of the programmes / modules concerned.
To seek advice from the DAC / Discipline Advisory Board / Training Boards / General Committees on programme / module planning, curriculum development and quality assurance of the programmes / modules under its purview.
To liaise and collaborate with other Programme / Module Boards within the same discipline or in other disciplines / OUs on matters related to the curriculum design and development, delivery, quality and development of programmes / modules and the assessment / progression of students. Part 5 To maintain regular and effective contact with external bodies in the promotion, evaluation and development of programmes / modules, including professional accreditation.
To report the Board’s activities to the DAC.
Composition
The membership of the Board, as approved by the Discipline Academic Committee, should be flexibly constituted to reflect specific needs, within the outline detailed below:
Chairperson A HoD/PL or equivalent appointed by the Academic Director
Deputy Chairperson An ex-officio member elected among Programme Leaders 192 VOCATIONAL TRAINING COUNCIL
Ex-officio Members All relevant Programme Leaders
Programme Leader(s) of the relevant DVB Programme
Members Representative(s) of the Module Board(s) of Vocational Modules under its ambit (SL rank or above or equivalent)
Representative(s) of the Module Board(s) of General Education Modules (SL rank or above or equivalent)
Relevant DVE Programme Leader(s) where the DVE Programme(s) fall(s) within the area of the corresponding Discipline
Co-opted Member Representative(s) of the Module Board(s) of Enrichment Modules offered by the Discipline and/or other Disciplines, invited at the discretion of the Board
Other teaching staff and external members invited at the discretion of the Board
Secretary Part 5 Appointed by the Chairperson
Note: 1. The term of office for elected members is two years. 2. The maximum number of terms of office for elected members is three.
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MODULE BOARD
Terms of Reference
To set academic standards and maintain the academic quality of the module(s) under its ambit, establish procedures for the effective management of the module(s) and oversee its/their implementation.
To maintain regular review and evaluation of the modules to ensure the continuous development, improvement and relevance of modules.
To approve minor changes to modules under its purview and propose major changes to modules for approval of the Programme Board/Discipline Academic Committee concerned.
To establish and oversee the work of Module Team(s) to formulate procedures with respect to the design, delivery, and development of curricula, including learning and teaching strategies and recommendations for benchmarking.
To liaise and collaborate with Programme Boards concerned on matters related to the delivery, quality and development of modules and the assessment of Part 5 students
To set up Boards of Examiners to consider and endorse the assessment results of the module(s) concerned and, where necessary, to refer special cases to Discipline Academic Committee for advice and approval.
To consider Module Quality Analysis Reports (MQARs) from module teams including proposed recommendations for submission to the Discipline Quality Assurance Committee concerned.
To advise on the provision of learning and teaching resources required for the delivery of the module(s) concerned.
To report the Board’s activities to Discipline Academic Committee and/or Programme Board concerned. 194 VOCATIONAL TRAINING COUNCIL
Composition
Chairperson One PL or above or equivalent appointed by the Academic Director
Deputy Chairperson One SL or above or equivalent appointed by the Academic Director
Members Module Leader from each Module Team concerned
Module Coordinator for each Module in each offering campus
At least one external member / representative of SL rank or above or equivalent from another Discipline
Co-opted Member Invited at the discretion of the Chairperson
Secretary Appointed by the Chairperson
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PROGRAMME-LEVEL BOARD OF EXAMINERS
Terms of Reference
(With the implementation of Discipline Matrix, Board of Examiners will be formed by programme areas.)
To report to the Discipline Academic Committee/Foundation Studies Board on academic issues relating to programme provision and programme quality based on student performance in assessments.
Within the delegated authority and in accordance with the prevailing General Academic Regulations and Examination Regulations for approval by the Discipline Academic Committee, to consider and approve (except special cases) the assessment results of module(s) not under separate Module Board(s).
To receive assessment results of modules under separate relevant Module Boards (including those of other disciplines) by the Module Boards concerned.
To consider and approve the overall performance of the students in the Part 5 programme(s) concerned and the list of students who have to withdraw in accordance with the prevailing General Academic Regulations and Examination Regulations and to endorse award lists of the programmes for approval by the Discipline Academic Committee.
To scrutinise cases which do not comply with the prevailing General Academic Regulations and Examination Regulations and recommend special cases to the Discipline Academic Committee for consideration and approval.
To submit the assessment statistics and other performance indicators to the Discipline Academic Committee for consideration and advice.
To examine the performance of students in programme and modules concerned and, where appropriate, refer the cases to respective departments for follow-up action. 196 VOCATIONAL TRAINING COUNCIL
Composition
Chairperson A PL or above or equivalent appointed by the Academic Director
Members Programme Leaders of the programmes under the BOE’s purview
Programme External Examiners of the prgrammes under the BOE’s purview
Co-opted Members Other teaching staff (including all Campus Coordinators of the Programmes if there are more than one operating campus and Module Leaders of Vocational Modules of the Programmes not managed by any Module Board) invited at the discretion of the BoE
One Representative from another discipline (SL rank or above or equivalent) as the Observer, invited at the discretion of the Discipline Academic Committee
Secretary
Part 5 Appointed by the Chairperson
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MODULE-LEVEL BOARD OF EXAMINERS
Terms of Reference
To report to the Discipline Academic Committee/Foundation Studies Board on academic issues relating to module provision and module quality based on student performance in assessments.
Within the authority delegated by the VETAB, to consider and approve (except special cases) the assessment results in module(s) under its purview in accordance with the prevailing General Academic Regulations and Examination Regulations.
To inform the relevant Programme-level BoE(s) the approved assessment results of the modules concerned.
To scrutinise cases which do not comply with the prevailing General Academic Regulations and Examination Regulations for approval by the Discipline Academic Committee/Foundation Studies Board.
To submit the assessment statistics and other performance indicators to the Part 5 Discipline Academic Committee/Foundation Studies Board concerned for consideration and advice.
To examine the performance of students in the module(s) concerned and, where appropriate, refer the cases to the Module Board/departments concerned for follow-up action.
Composition
Chairperson Chairperson of the Module Board (In case of a Joint Module-level Board of Examiners involving modules of more than one Module Board, he/she should be the Chairperson of one of the Module Boards and appointed by Academic Director concerned/Chairperson of the Foundation Studies Board) 198 VOCATIONAL TRAINING COUNCIL
Members All other Module Board Chairpersons (for a Joint Module-level Board of Examiners)
Relevant Module Leader(s)
Campus Module Coordinator from every offering site of the module(s) concerned
Secretary Appointed by the Chairperson Part 5 APPENDICES 199 APPENDIX 35
FOUNDATION STUDIES BOARD To formulate the strategic development of foundation studies programmes taking into account the advice from relevant VTC boards and committees and to submit annually a strategic plan to the Vocational Education and Training Academic Board (VETAB).
To oversee the provision and operation of foundation studies programmes and to assure the academic standards of these programmes in close liaison with campus management.
To consider the programme plans of the foundation studies programmes.
To collaborate with Discipline Academic Committees to assure effective operations and academic standards of relevant foundation studies programmes.
To formulate supplementary guidelines, where necessary, to implement approved policies.
To oversee and review the implementation of the quality assurance measures for foundation studies programmes, including examining Programme Quality
Analysis Reports (PQARs) and endorsing actions proposed. Part 5
Within the authority delegated by the VETAB,
- to consider and approve special cases and award lists endorsed by the Programme Level Boards of Examiners ;
- to receive and consider examination statistics and other performance indicators;
- to approve the appointment of external examiners;
- to receive the report on validation and re-validation of programmes and approve granting of validity period; and
- to receive minor changes and approve major changes to programmes between validations.
To report to the VETAB on an annual basis all special cases relating to examination / assessment results. 200 VOCATIONAL TRAINING COUNCIL
To monitor, evaluate and endorse the operation of the programme boards under the purview of the Foundation Studies Board.
To approve and monitor the activities subsidised by specific funds to ensure fulfillment of the requirements of respective sponsoring bodies.
To set up working groups and sub-committees as needed and oversee their operations.
To review the academic operations of the foundation studies programmes, recommend improvements and provide the VETAB with an annual report, progress report and the consolidated PQAR.
To consider matters referred to it by the VETAB.
Composition
Chairperson DED appointed by the Chairperson of VETAB
Deputy Chairperson AED or above nominated by the Chairperson Part 5 Ex-Officio Members Chairpersons of all programme / course boards under the FSB
Principals of Youth College
Senior Assistant Executive Director, Headquarters (Academic Services) or his / her representative
Senior Assistant Executive Director, Headquarters (Academic Development & Enterprise) or his / her representative
An Assistant Executive Director, Headquarters (Academic Services) appointed by the Chairperson
Members Stream Leaders of the Diploma of Foundation Studies Programme Board
One elected Campus Coordinator of the Diploma of Foundation Studies Programme Board APPENDICES 201
Three members from Discipline Academic Committees appointed by the Chairperson
Academic Secretary of the Diploma of Vocational Education (DVE) Programme Board
Chairpersons of the Study Area Committees of the DVE programmes
Three elected Programme Leaders of the DVE programmes (one each from Engineering, Business & Services, Design & Technology areas)
One Head of the DVE Collaborating Unit nominated by the Chairperson of the DVE Programme Board
One elected Course Leader of the Applied Learning Course Board
One member nominated by Chairperson of the Diploma Yi Jin Programme Board
One member nominated by Chairperson of the Diploma of Vocational Baccalaureate Programme Board
Representatives from Module Boards (two each from Languages, ITA & Mathematics, and Student Development)
Three student representatives from IVE/HKDI nominated by the IVE/HKDI Part 5 Students’ Union
One student representative from Youth College nominated by the Youth College Students’ Union
External Members Four External Members nominated by the Chairperson
Co-opted Members Other staff members invited at the discretion of the Board 202 VOCATIONAL TRAINING COUNCIL
Secretary Appointed by the Chairperson
Assistant Secretary Appointed by the Chairperson
Note: 1. The term of office of all elected staff is two years 2. The maximum number of terms of office for elected members is three. 3. The term of office of all student representatives is one year. (Student representatives will be required to withdraw from the meeting when assessment results and academic awards are discussed.)
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PEAK ACADEMIC COMMITTEE
Terms of Reference
To formulate the strategic development of PEAK with reference to the advice from the relevant VTC committees and to submit annually a PEAK strategic plan to the VET Academic Board (VETAB).
To formulate the supplementary guidelines for PEAK, where necessary, to implement approved policies.
To assure the academic standards of the award-bearing courses offered and awarded by PEAK, maintain consistency in academic standards of similar courses, and oversee the curriculum review, teaching and learning, as well as assessment processes.
Within the authority delegated by the VETAB regarding the academic management of the award-bearing courses offered and awarded by PEAK,
- to approve all examination / assessment results, special cases and award lists; Part 5 - to approve the appointment of external examiners;
- to set a timetable for validation / re-validation of new / existing courses, and to appoint the chairpersons and members of validation panels;
- to approve course schemes of new / existing courses on the basis of reports of course / validation / re-validation panels; and
- to approve major changes to courses between validations, and to receive minor changes to courses from the Programme Committees between validations.
To consider the course plans of PEAK with reference to input from industry.
To advise the PEAK Management Committee on the allocation and utilisation of major resources of PEAK.
To review the academic operations of PEAK, and to recommend improvements to and provide the VETAB with an annual report. 204 VOCATIONAL TRAINING COUNCIL
To consider matters referred to it by the VETAB.
Composition
Chairperson Principal of PEAK
Members A Senior Training Consultant of PEAK appointed by the Chairperson
A Training Consultant of PEAK appointed by the Chairperson
A Senior Project Officer of PEAK appointed by the Chairperson
Two Training Consultant / Assistant Training Consultant representatives from PEAK elected among themselves
A member with experience in the development of programmes comparable to QF Level 6
Secretary Appointed by the Chairperson
Part 5 Note: 1. The term of office of staff representatives is two years. APPENDICES 205 APPENDIX 37
SHINE SKILLS CENTRE ACADEMIC COMMITTEE
Terms of Reference
To formulate the strategic development of Shine Skills Centre taking into account the advice from the various VTC boards and committees and to submit annually a strategic plan to the VETAB.
To oversee the provision and operation of the programmes/modules and assure their academic standards.
To consider the programme plan, staff plan and staff development plan of Shine Skills Centre.
To collaborate with other boards and committees, where necessary, to assure the academic standards of the relevant programmes and to foster strategic planning and development of programmes operating at Shine Skills Centre.
To formulate supplementary guidelines, where necessary, to implement approved policies, including academic regulations and quality measures.
To oversee and review the implementation of the quality assurance measures Part 5 within Shine Skills Centre, including examining Programme Quality Analysis Reports (PQARs) and endorsing improvement actions proposed.
To review Assessment Reports from Shine Skills Centre sites1 and give recommendations on proposed actions related to academic matters or relevant to the development of Shine Skills Centre.
Within the authority delegated by the VETAB,
- to consider and approve special cases of assessment results and award lists of programmes;
- to receive and consider examination statistics, admission statistics and other performance indicators;
- to approve and appoint External Examiners;
- to set a timetable for validation/re-validation of QF-recognised programmes; 206 VOCATIONAL TRAINING COUNCIL
- to approve the composition and appoint the chairperson and members of programme validation panels; - to consider and approve the report on validated and re-validated programmes/modules; and - to consider and approve major changes to programmes/modules between validations and to receive minor changes approved by relevant Programme Boards. To report to the VETAB on an annual basis all special cases relating to assessment results. To monitor, evaluate and endorse the operation of the Programme Boards under Shine Skills Centre. To set up working groups and sub-committees as needed and oversee their operations. To review the academic operation of the programmes, recommend improvements and provide the VETAB with an annual report, progress reports and the consolidated PQAR. To ensure that the QF-recognised programmes fulfil the requirements of the HKCAAVQ and other accreditation authorities and align with the standards
Part 5 of the Qualifications Framework. To formulate and implement additional quality assurance policies and procedures, where necessary, on matters including but not limited to programme transfer, module exemption and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for relevant programme(s). To review the performance of the programme delivery and to foster good quality assurance practices. To undertake any tasks referred to it by the VETAB.
Composition
Chairperson Director, Vocational Training for People with Disabilities Office
Deputy Chairperson A staff member at the rank of PSAO/PL/HoD or equivalent from another operating unit of VTC, nominated by the relevant Deputy Executive Director APPENDICES 207
Ex-officio Members All Managers of Shine Skills Centre sites1
All Managers of Head Office, Vocational Training for People with Disabilities Office
Manager of Shine Vocational Assessment Service
Resource Manager of Shine Technical Aids & Resource Centre
All Officer(s)-in-charge (Training) of Shine Skills Centres sites1
Members One member of the support service team2 to be elected from among themselves
Chairpersons of all Programme Boards under the purview of the Shine Skills Centre
Chairpersons of all working groups under the Committee’s purview
One representative from each programme area elected from among relevant teaching staff members3
One representative from generic module staff elected from among themselves Part 5
Co-opted Members
Invited at the discretion of the Committee
Secretary Appointed by the Chairperson
Note: 1. Shine Skills Centre sites refer to Shine Skills Centre (Kwun Tong), Shine Skills Centre (Tuen Mun) and Shine Skills Centre (Pokfulam). 2. Members of the support service team include staff in the ranks/posts of Vocational Counsellor, Student Counsellor, Assistant Social Work Officer, Occupational Therapist I, Registered Nurse and Nurse. 3. If a staff member appertains to more than one programme area, he/she can vote in only one of the programme areas. 4. The term of office for elected members is two years. 5. The maximum number of terms of office for elected/nominated member is three. 208 VOCATIONAL TRAINING COUNCIL APPENDIX 38
STAFF LIST
The Staff List of the Vocational Training Council is available at:
http://www.vtc.edu.hk/~vtccal/calendar/stafflist.pdf Part 5 APPENDICES 209 APPENDIX 39
LIST OF EXTERNAL EXAMINERS
The following are external examiners / external module examiners serving in various Programme / Course Boards of Vocational Training Council in 2019/20.
APPLIED SCIENCE DISCIPLINE (Renamed as “Health and Life Sciences Discipline” from 1 November 2020)
Applied Science Programme Board for Health Programme
Mr. Vincent Cheung Yee-hung 張義雄先生 Senior Nurse Educator (Retired), School of General Nursing, Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Dr. Sarah Kong Wong Kit-fong 江黃潔芳博士 Registered Nurse, The Nursing Council of Hong Kong
Mr. Louis LAU King-hei 劉景熹先生 Factory Manager, 5100 Cosmestic Company Ltd Part 5 Prof. Raymond Ng Kwan-ying 吳昆英教授 Vice President, Dr. Kong Footcare Limited
Dr. Jeffrey Pong Chiu-fai 龐朝輝醫生 Consultant, Hong Kong Adventist Hospital
Dr. Stephen Sze Cho-wing 施祖榮博士 Assistant Director (Admin) of the Golden Meditech Centre for Neuro Regeneration Science, Hong Kong Baptist University
Prof. Thomas Lee Wai-yip 李偉業教授 Chief Executive Officer & Chief Scientific Officer, Aptorum Therapeutics Limited, Hong Kong
Mr. Duncan Yik Hoi-kuen 易海權先生 Chief Pharmacist, Dr. Vio & Partners Limited
Prof. Ken Yung Kin-lam 翁建霖教授 Professor, Department of Biology, Hong Kong Baptist University 210 VOCATIONAL TRAINING COUNCIL
Dr. Edmund Li Tsze-shing 李子誠博士 Professor (Retired), School of Biological Sciences, The University of Hong Kong
Mrs. Miranda Ng Leung Mun-ling 伍梁敏玲女士 General Secretary, Wofoo Social Enterprises Ltd.
Applied Science Programme Board for Science Programmes
Dr. Chan Wing-tat 陳榮達博士 Senior Lecturer, Department of Chemistry, The University of Hong Kong
Dr. Cheung Siu-gin 張肇堅博士 Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong
Prof. Chu Lee-man 朱利民教授 Adjunct Associate Professor, School of Life Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Mr. Lei Chi-yeung 李志揚先生 Occupational Safety Officer, Labour Department, The Government of Hong Kong SAR
Part 5 Prof. Kelvin Leung Sze-yin 梁士賢教授 Professor, Department of Chemistry, Hong Kong Baptist University
Dr. Daniel Mok Kam-wah 莫錦華博士 Associate Professor, Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Dr. Ng Chung-fai 伍仲輝博士 Director, C.F. Ng & Associates Limited (Vibration and Noise Consultancy)
Ms. Alice Lam Lee 林莉女士 Senior Consultant, Occupational Safety and Health Council
Mr. Jack Yeung Chak-lam 楊澤霖先生 Project Manager, Evergreen Nurseries Limited
Prof. Ken Yung Kin-lam 翁建霖教授 Professor, Department of Biology, Hong Kong Baptist University
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Applied Science Enrichment Module Board
Ms. Sandra Ho Wai-ngan 何慧顏女士 HOKLAS Lead Assessor and Assessor, Hong Kong Accreditation Service
Mr. Louis Lau King-hei 劉景熹先生 Factory Manager, 5100 Cosmetic Company Ltd
Dr. Edmund Li Tsze-shing 李子誠博士 Professor (Retired), School of Biological Sciences, The University of Hong Kong
Prof. Lin Zhi-xiu 林志秀教授 Professor, School of Chinese Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Prof. Chu Lee-man 朱利民教授 Adjunct Associate Professor, School of Life Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
BUSINESS DISCIPLINE
Professional Services Programme Board Part 5 Mr. Roy Lo Wa-kei 盧華基先生 Managing Partner, SHINEWING (HK) CPA Limited
Mr. Chris Tang Senior Vice President, Head of Investment Portfolio, Fubon Bank
Mr. William Chan Wai-hei 陳維曦先生 Senior Consultant, Roger K.C. Tou & Co.
Sir Seaman Kwok Siu-man KR 郭兆文黎剎騎士勳賢 Executive Director and Head of Corporate Secretarial, BoardRoom Corporate Services (HK) Limited Director of Boardroom Share Registrars (HK) Limited
Mr. Leung Kin-cheong 梁建昌先生 Part-time Senior Lecturer, BNU-HKBU United International College, Zhuhai, PRC
Dr. Wong Hang-shing 黃恆成博士 Solicitor and Partner, S. T. Poon and Wong, Solicitors 212 VOCATIONAL TRAINING COUNCIL
Ms. Kelly Wong Yuen-hang 黃苑桁女士 Head of Claims, Solicitor, AIG Insurance Hong Kong Limited
Mr. Felix Yau Ka-yee 邱嘉怡先生 Solicitor, Chan and Yau Solicitors
Mr. Francis Wong Wai-wah 黃偉華先生 Managing Consultant, Value Delivery Consulting
Dr. Tsang Wing-hong 曾永康博士 Education Development Consultant, Chiu Chow Association Secondary School
Business and Management Programme Board
Dr. Andrew Chan W. K. 陳永傑博士
Mr. Charles Chiu Chan-ha 趙贊夏先生
Mr. Conrad Lam Kwok-hung 林國雄先生 Director of Atease Healthcare Ltd. & Top Reliance International Ltd. Consultant of CNW Far East Ltd., Fu Hong Kidsme Ltd., British Standards Institution Group
Part 5 Mr. Victor Chow Chiu-hung 周超雄先生 General Manager, China Overseas Property Management Co Ltd., Development Center Branch
Mr. Paul Ng Kwong-ming 吳光銘先生 Senior Manager-Property Management Services, Kerry Property Management Services Limited
Mr. Ho Shung-chi 何崇智先生 Chief Executive Officer, Go Global Company Limited
Mr. Peter Mok Wah-fun 莫華勳先生 Director, Tai O Heritage Foundation Limited Barrister-at-Law, Andrew Liao SC’s Chambers
Mr. Peter Ng Yee-chun 吳儒俊先生 Education and Training Committee Member, The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in HK Regular Member, APEC Port Service Network
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Ms. Carrie Lau General Manager, Strategic Procurement, Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering Company Limited
Mr. Johnny Ho Kai-man 何啟文先生 Chief Executive Officer, Johnny’s Group Holdings Limited
Mr. Tomoyuki Yamaki 山奇智幸先生 Director, Fukuoka Prefectural Government HK Office
Ms. Hannah Lai 黎恩佑女士 Language Instructor at the English Language Centre, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Marketing and Promotion Programme Board
Ms. Miranda Lai Siu-siu 黎小嬋女士 Senior Manager (People Resourcing), MHK Restaurants Limited
Mr. Justin Lui Wing-keung 雷永強先生
Prof. Alan Tse Ching-biu 謝清標教授 Professor, Department of Marketing, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Ms. Rainnie Ip Pek-ling 葉碧玲女士 Part 5 Public Affairs & Marketing Manager, Hong Kong Sports Institute
Dr. Jacky Ting 丁兆麟博士 Head of Innovation and Digital Transformation, Milton Exhibition Group
Mr. Andy Leung Han-kwan 梁幸焜先生
Mr. Ying Fai, Roy
Prof. Kwan Yu-kwong, Paula 關譽綱教授 Director, Hong Kong Centre for the Development of Educational Leadership, CUHK
Module Board (Enrichment Modules)
Mr. Alvin Lam Chong-hang 林昶恆先生 President, Family Financial Education Institute 214 VOCATIONAL TRAINING COUNCIL
Ms. Kit Chan 陳潔玲女士 Account Director, University of Greenwich, Bachelor Degree of Business Studies, Event Management.
Prof. Yuen Chung On, Leo Business Consultant, Data Insight Group
Mr. Louis Lam Social Media & Digital Marketing Planner YouTuber
CHILDCARE, ELDERLY AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DISCIPLINE
Child Education Programme Board
Ms. Pun Siu-fung 潘少鳳女士 General Secretary, The Tsung Tsin Mission of Hong Kong Social Service
Ms. Sibbo Vu Kit-vai 胡潔慧女士 Supervisor (Child Care Service), The Association of Evangelical Free Churches of Hong Kong – Social Service Office
Part 5 Elderly Care Services Programme Board
Dr. Noel Chan Po-tai 陳抱弟博士 Assistant Professor, The School of Nursing and Health Studies, The Open University of Hong Kong
Dr. Noble Law Po-ka 羅寶嘉博士 Half-time Advanced Practitioner (Nurse), Hong Kong Christian Service
Ms. Chan Pui-ching 陳佩青女士 Service Supervisor, The Tsung Tsin Mission of Hong Kong Social Service
Social Work Programme Board
Prof. Kwan Yui-huen 關銳煊教授 Chairman, Christian Family Service Centre
Enrichment Module Board
Dr. Paul Cheung Kin-wah 張建華博士 Programme Director, Education Centre for Positive Psychology APPENDICES 215
DESIGN DISCIPLINE
Architecture, Interior and Product Design Programme Board
Mr. Antony Chan Chi-ngai 陳志毅先生 Founder and Creative Director, CREAM
Mr. Dan Lee Yuen-kay 李遠基先生 Co-Founder, OVO Group
Mr. Alistair Leung Kam-kui 梁錦駒先生 Director, Ronald Lu & Partners (Hong Kong) Ltd
Mr. Michael Tsang Wai-yin 曾偉賢先生 Founder & Director, AGC Design Ltd
Mr. Claude Wong Hak-kong 王克江先生 Principal, Gravity Partnership Ltd
Mr. Dennis Wong Yuk-pui 王玉沛先生 Founder & Creative Director, Oval Design Limited
Ms. Janus Ng Ka-yee 吳嘉儀女士 Co-Founder & Creative Director, 5+2 Experimental Jewellery Part 5 Mr. Christopher Chan Hoi-wa 陳凱樺先生 Senior Design Manager (High Jewellery) - Jewellery Creative Centre, Chow Tai Fook
Mr. NG Sui-wang 吳瑞宏先生 Design Director, Fadtronics Innovation Ltd
Mr. Terry Fan Tak-lai 范德禮先生 Director, One Plus Studio
Ms. Angela Leung Ka-man 梁家文女士 Ex-head of Set Design and Scenic Service, Radio Television Hong Kong
Mr. Kevin Ng Kin-hon 吳景瀚先生 Director, Hi-Tech Jewelry Manufacturer Ltd
Mr. Chak Yun-hei 翟潤熙先生 Deputy Design Director, TCL Corporate Research 216 VOCATIONAL TRAINING COUNCIL
Mr. Chiu Chi-keung 趙智強先生 Assistant Manager – Building Information Modelling, Construction Industry Council
Communication Design Programme Board
Ms. Brenda Pang On-kei 彭安琪女士 Executive Director, Advanced Printing Technology Centre
Mr. Javin Mo Cheuk-yin 毛灼然先生 Founder/Design Director, Milkxhake Limited, HK
Mr Peter Ng Seung-ho 伍尚豪先生 Creative Director, Pai Pai Shou Studio
Mr. Frankie Fung Sze-kin 馮司健先生 Executive Creative Director, DDB Group Hong Kong
Ms. Lam-pei 林皮女士 Illustrator and Creative Director, Lam Pei Studio Company Limited
Digital Media Programme Board
Ms. Helen Ko 高希倫女士 Part 5 Retired Head of Screen Production, Projects and Partnerships (Film/TV), The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts
Mr. Lau Wing-tai 劉永泰先生 Script Writer and Director, Sceneone Pictures Limited
Dr. Lo Hau-man 盧厚敏博士 Senior Lecturer, Department of Music, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Ms. Teresa Kwong Pui-see 鄺珮詩女士 Programme Director, Hong Kong Arts Centre
Mr. Victor Wong Wang-tat 黃宏達先生 VFX Director, vfxNova Digital Productions Limited
Fashion and Image Design Programme Board
Mr. William Cheung Kwok-wai 張國威先生 Founder of Koyo Group and Creative Director APPENDICES 217
Ms. Tiffany Cheung Wai-yi 張慧兒女士 Senior Wardrobe Manager, Ocean Park Corporation
Dr. Ho Chu-po 何柱溥博士 Associate Professor, The Institute of Textiles & Clothing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Mr. Kwan Kai-wing 關啟榮先生 Photographer, Glossmatt Photography Limited
Mr. Arthur Lam Shu-pan 林樹彬先生 Fashion Director, Matador Couture Fashion Director, Custom of Style
Mr. Henry Lau Chi-wah 劉志華先生 Design Director, SPY HENRY LAU
Ms. Mabel Leung 梁美寶女士 Managing Director, MRRM Publishing LTD
Mr. Lo Sing-chin 盧聲前先生 Founder and Creative Director, PLOTZ Limited
Mr. Alan Pang Ying-yeung 彭鷹揚先生
Managing Director, Pivot Point College Hong Kong Part 5
Dr. Chester To Kin-man 杜堅民博士 Associate Professor, The Institute of Textiles & Clothing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Enrichment Module Board
Mr. Liu Kwok-yan 廖覺恩先生 Broadcasting Operations Manager (IDS), The Hong Kong Jockey Club
ENGINEERING DISCIPLINE
Construction Programme Board
Sr Ronnie Chan Kar-tung 陳家棟測量師 Ex-Chief Land Surveyor
Sr Joel Chan Siu-lai 陳小麗工料測量師 Deputy Director, Rider Levett Bucknall Limited 218 VOCATIONAL TRAINING COUNCIL
Mr. Charles Chang Chung-to 張頌濤先生 Immediate Past President, The Hong Kong Institute of Clerks of Works
Ir Wilson Cheung Yiu-sun 張耀新工程師 Director, Wilson & Associates Ltd.
Ir Prof. Choy Kin-kuen 蔡健權教授工程師 Past President, The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers Director - Structural, Meinhardt (C&S) Limited
Mr. Tony Yeung Sik-tong 楊式堂先生 Project Director, Laliving and Opr Design Company Limited (LOD)
Ir Philip Kwok Chi-tak 郭志德工程師 Senior Project Manager, Fugro (Hong Kong) Ltd.
Sr Antony Man Chi-chuen 文志泉測量師 Senior Project Manager, Campus Development Office, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Cr Shum Hau-tak, Daniel 岑厚德營造師 Director, Kim Hung Construction & Engineering Co., Ltd
Ir Samson Wong Kin-yan 黃建恩工程師
Part 5 Former Senior Accreditation Officer, Hong Kong Accreditation Service Former Senior Structural Engineer, Housing Department
Ir Randy Wong Kam-ming 黃錦明工程師 Director / Consultancy (RSE), Chan & Wong Associates Ltd.
Dr. Lee Woon Ming, Wendy 李煥明博士 Regional Manager, HK & Macau, Autodesk Far East Limited
Mr. Kwok Ngai Hong, Arnold 郭毅康先生 Environmental Protection Officer, Environmental Protection Department
Prof. Lo Siu Ming 盧兆明教授 Professor, Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering, City University of Hong Kong
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Programme Board
Dr. Cheng Lee-ming 鄭利明博士 Director, MaCaPS International Limited APPENDICES 219
Prof. Chung Tak-shing 鍾德成教授 Adjunct Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Dr. Edward Lo Wai-chau 勞偉籌博士 Visiting Associate Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Ir Prof. Louis Lock Fat-shing 樂法成教授工程師 Visiting Professor, Department of Automation, Beijing University of Science and Technology Adjunct Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong
Ir Poon Koon-keung 潘冠強工程師
Ir To Yip-lam 杜業林工程師
Dr. Tsang Kim-fung 曾劍鋒博士 Associate Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong
Dr. Woo Kam-tim 胡錦添博士 Associate Professor of Engineering Education, Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and Part 5 Technology
Ir Nip Wai-keung 聶偉強工程師 Senior Manager, Mitsubishi Elevator Hong Kong Co. Ltd
Mechanical and Building Services Engineering Programme Board
Ir Charles Chan Hing-lung 陳慶龍工程師 Project Manager, KL Consulting Engineers Ltd
Ir Prof. Thomas Chan Kwok-cheung 陳國璋教授工程師 Executive Director, WSP (Asia) Limited
Ir Dr. Chau Yiu-chung 周耀宗博士工程師 Advisor to Chief Executive Officer, Altai Technologies Ltd
Mr. Patrick Cheng Wai-hung 鄭偉雄先生 Councillor, The Hong Kong Association of Private Practice Optometrists 220 VOCATIONAL TRAINING COUNCIL
Ir Victor Cheung Chi-kong 張志剛工程師 Director, J Roger Preston Limited
Ir Hung Kin-hing 洪建興工程師 Engineer/Training, Water Supplies Department, The Government of the HKSAR
Ir James Hung Ngai-keung 洪毅強工程師 Managing Director, General Engineering (Air Cond.) Co., Limited
Ir David Lau Lee-nin 劉利年工程師 Executive Director, Chun Lee Engineering Co Ltd
Mr. Rocky Lau Lok-kei 劉樂基先生 Service Manager, ATAL Building Services Engineering Limited
Dr. Lee Kam-chuen 李金泉博士 Assistant Director, Hong Kong Standards and Testing Centre (STC)
Dr. Liu Chun-ho 廖俊豪副教授 Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, The University of Hong Kong
Ir Sr Prof. Martin Wan Chun-wah 尹振華 工程師 測量師 客座副教授
Part 5 Adjunct Associate Professor, The University of Hong Kong Past President, BSOMES
Transportation Programme Board
Ir Au Cheong-shi 區昌時工程師
Ir Chang Che-son 張子惇工程師 Executive Chairman, Key Direction Limited
Capt. Lothair Lam Ming-fung 林銘鋒船長 Director & Vice President, Parakou Shipping Limited
Dr. Poon Chi-kin 潘志健博士 General Manager, Smart City Division, Automotive Platforms and Application Systems R&D Centre, Hong Kong Productivity Council
Mr. Lau Wing-bill 劉永彪先生 Assistant General Manager, Standards & Service Delivery, Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) APPENDICES 221
Mr. Lok Kwok-wah 駱國華先生 Former Performer Engineering Manager – Rolling Stock Maintenance Department (RSMD), Mass Transit Railway Corporation
Enrichment Module Board
Ir Charles Chau Hoi-ming 周海銘工程師 Senior Account Manager, CLP Power
Mr. Kao Geoffrey Edward 高鼎國先生 Executive Director, Wah Ming Hong Limited
Dr. Kwok Ka-wai 郭嘉威博士 Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, The University of Hong Kong
Ir Dr. Lam Tak-wah 林德華博士工程師 Associate Director, Design and Manufacturing Services Facility, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Dr. Wendy Lee Woon-ming 李煥明博士 Regional Manager, HK & Macau, Autodesk Far East Limited
Ir Ma Chi-wai 馬志偉工程師 Part 5 Associate Director, AECOM Asia Company Limited
Mr. Tony Ngai Tin-ming 魏天明先生 Founder-Director, Society of Motion Imaging
Mr. Sin Kam-wing 冼錦榮先生 Maintenance Manager, Hutchison Property Group Limited
Ir Dr. Tong Kwok-kei 湯國基博士工程師 Assistant Centre Manager, Keep Choice Limited
Ir Dr. Tsang Kim-fung 曾劍鋒博士工程師 Associate Professor, Department of Electronic Engineering, City University of Hong Kong
Mr. Tse Ho-man 謝浩文先生 Aviation Analyst, Ascend by Cirium
Ir Prof. Wong Chi-chung 黃智聰教授工程師 Chief Engineer, China State Construction Engineering Limited 222 VOCATIONAL TRAINING COUNCIL
Mr. Samuel Yeung Shiu-lun 楊紹倫先生 Assistant Manager (Engineering), Mitsubishi Electric (Hong Kong) Limited
Dr. Yu Kai-ming 余啟明博士 Associate Professor, Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Dr. Tang Hong Wai, Conrad 鄧康偉博士 Director (Land Surveyor) of Conrad Tang & Associates Limited
Ms. KWOK Wai Man 郭蕙敏女士 Architect
Dr. Liu Chun Ho 廖俊豪副教授 Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, The University of Hong Kong
HOSPITALITY DISCIPLINE
Culinary Arts and Science Programme Board
Dr. Pearl Lin 林明珠博士 Assistant Professor, School of Hotel & Tourism Management, The Hong
Part 5 Kong Polytechnic University
Mr. Lam Ching-wa, William 林青華先生 Executive Sous Chef, InterContinental Grand Stanford Hong Kong
Mr. Yiu Bik-sun 饒璧臣先生 Senior Sous Chef, Man Wah, Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong
Mr. Johnny Chan 陳景祥先生 General Manager, PastryGlobal Food Service Limited
Mr. Jonathan Lockwood Sutton Food & Beverage Subject Coordinator, School of Hotel & Tourism Management, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Mr. Ringo Chan 陳永雄先生 Executive Pastry Chef, Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong
Mr. Christopher Mark Managing Director, Black Sheep Restaurants APPENDICES 223
Mr. Kwok Wang-hing 郭宏興先生 Head of Dim Sum Section, Pak Po Vegetarian Kitchen
Mr. Katsuto Sandifer Instructor, School of Hotel and Tourism Management, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Mr. Lee Man-sing 李文星先生 Group Chinese Executive Chef, MOTT 32
Mr. Lai Yiu-kai, Anthony 黎耀楷先生 Director, F & B Cultural Management Limited
Mr. Davide Borin Executive Chef, Pici, Pirata Group
Mr. Palash Pallabkumar Mitra Culinary Director (South East Asian Cuisine), Black Sheep Restaurants
Hotel and Catering Programme Board
Dr. Eric Chan 陳少華博士 Associate Professor, School of Hotel & Tourism Management, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Part 5 Mr. Clarence Chan 陳偉雄先生 Club Manager, The China Club
Mr. Amos Choy 蔡叙雄先生 Associate Division Head, Division of Business and Hospitality Management, College of Professional and Continuing Education, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Dr. Alice Hon 韓曉瑩博士 Associate Professor, School of Hotel & Tourism Management, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Dr. Loretta Pang 彭惠玲博士 Instructor, School of Hotel and Tourism Management, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Mr. Tady Cheng 鄭友波先生 Executive Assistant Manager, Harbour Grand Kowloon
224 VOCATIONAL TRAINING COUNCIL
Mr. Edwin Chan 陳怡和先生 Executive Assistant Manager (Food and Beverage), Grand Hyatt Hotel Shenzhen China
Leisure and Sports Programme Board
Mr. Carl Chan 陳雅鋒先生 Director of Facilities, The American Club
Dr. Peggy Cheung 張佩儀博士 Assistant Professor, Department of Health and Physical Education, The Education University of Hong
Tourism and MICE Programme Board
Mr. Simon Lee 李兆波先生 Senior Lecturer / Co-director – International Business and Chinese Enterprise Programme, The Chinese University of Hong Kong Business School
Ms. Veronica To 杜妙儀女士 Director - Marketing and Business Planning, Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre (Management) Limited
Part 5 Dr. Ada Lo 羅秀儀博士 Associate Professor – School of Hotel and Tourism Management, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Ms. Daisy Fung 馮淑芳女士 Visiting Lecturer - Hong Kong Community College (West Kowloon Campus), The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Generic Skills Module Board
Mr. Chau Chi Cheong 周子昌先生 Lecturer, SCOPE, City University Hong Kong
Mr. Kwok Kai Chun, Remus 郭啟晉先生 Service Supervisor, Positive Education Laboratory, Department of Social and Behavioural Sciences, City University of Hong Kong
Mr. Lam Kwok Cheung, Herbert 林國章先生 Technical Advisor (English Communication), Employees Retraining Board
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Dr. Tang Lili 湯莉莉博士 Lecturer, Chinese Language Education and Assessment Centre (CLEAC), Lingnan University
Enrichment Module Board
Ms. Tina Au Pui-lan 區佩蘭女士 Senior Sports Executive, The Hong Kong Schools Sports Federation
Ms. Connie Chan 陳德葆女士 Assistant Director of Food and Beverage, Grand Hyatt Hong Kong
Mr. Danny Wong 黃勁宏先生 Business & Marketing Manager, Global Wine Cellar Limited
Mr. Kwong Man lung 鄺文龍先生 Operations Manager, Fitmax Centre (HK) Ltd.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DISCIPLINE
Information and Communications Technology Programme Board
Mr. Philip Leung Kwong-hon 梁光漢先生
Senior College Tutor, Wu Yee Sun College, CUHK Part 5
Mr. Mike Lo Director, Cyber Security Services, Wizlynx Group
Prof. Vanessa Ng Sin-chun 吳倩珍教授 Professor, The Open University of Hong Kong
Dr. Po Lai-man 布禮文博士 Associate Professor, Department of Electronic Engineering, City University of Hong Kong
Dr. Simon Shiu Chi-keung 邵志強博士 Visiting Lecturer, Department of Computing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Dr. Jacky Ting Siu-lun 丁兆麟博士 Head of Innovation and Digital Transformation, Midas FMS Limited 226 VOCATIONAL TRAINING COUNCIL
Mr. Yim Chun-pang 嚴振鵬先生 Senior Teaching Fellow, School of Creative Media, City University of Hong Kong
Multimedia and Entertainment Technology Programme Board
Mr. Chan Wei-him 陳維謙先生 Director of Strategy & Solutions, Digital Media Technology Co., Ltd.
Mr. Chak Yun-hei 翟潤熙先生 Deputy Design Director, TCL Corporate Research (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd.
Mr. Wong Kai-ming 黃基明先生 Consultant, Leo Advertising Production House
Mr. Yim Chun-pang 嚴振鵬先生 Senior Teaching Fellow, School of Creative Media, City University of Hong Kong
Information Technology Essentials Module Board
Ms. Joey Lam Tsz-yin 林杍妍女士 Founder & CEO, CamClaim Limited Part 5 Information Technology Enrichment Module Board
Prof. Vanessa Ng Sin-chun 吳倩珍教授 Professor, The Open University of Hong Kong
Mr. Omega Lam Kam-fai 林錦輝先生 Director, L-Supply Limited
INTERDISCIPLINARY UNIT
Mr. Ying Fai Roy 殷暉先生 Director, E-KYC Technology Ltd
Ms. Tsang Wai Man, Wendy 曾慧敏女士 Director, Hong Kong Youth Arts Foundation
Ms. Chan Yuk Yi Joanne 陳玉儀女士 Director, Joanne Chan Weight and Diet Management Clinic
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Ms. Carrie Lau 劉家慧女士 General Manager, Strategic Procurement, Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering Company Limited (“HAECO”)
Dr. Jacky Ting 丁兆麟博士 Head of Innovation & Digital Transformation, Midas FMS Limited
Mr. Johnny Lau 劉浩然先生 Chief Consultant, Aviation Business Services, PwC Hong Kong
Module Board (Enrichment Modules)
Dr. Jacky Ting 丁兆麟博士 Head of Innovation & Digital Transformation, Midas FMS Limited
LANGUAGES DISCIPLINE
Languages Programme Board
Dr. Ma Jingjing, Maggie 馬晶靜博士 Assistant Professor, Department of English, The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong
Ms. Angela Ng Tzi-san 吳子姍女士 Part 5
Dr. Angela Tse Chung-tak 謝頌得博士 Teaching Fellow, Department of English, Faculty of Humanities, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Dr. Robert Yiu Hak-hung 姚克雄博士 Visiting Lecturer, English Language Centre, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Languages Module Board (Higher Diploma)
Dr. Shirley Chan Sui-ping 陳瑞冰博士
Dr. Ng Hok-chung 吳學忠博士 Section Head, Chinese Section, Language Centre, Faculty of Arts, Hong Kong Baptist University 228 VOCATIONAL TRAINING COUNCIL
Languages Module Board (Diploma of Vocational Education and Diploma of Foundation Studies)
Dr. Josef Chan Chi-leung 陳志良博士 Teaching Fellow, Chinese Language Centre, Faculty of Humanities, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Dr. Cheung Wing-mui 張詠梅博士 Senior Lecturer, Department of Chinese Language and Literature, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Mr. Tony Lai Kwok-hung 黎國雄先生 Senior Lecturer, Department of Education Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences, Hong Kong Baptist University
Dr. Pauline Lee Kit-lin 李潔連博士 Associate Professor and Head of Department of English, Gratia Christian College
Dr. Angela Tse Chung-tak 謝頌得博士 Teaching Fellow, Department of English, Faculty of Humanities, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Dr. Wong Chi-hung 黃自鴻博士 Part 5 Associate Professor, School of Arts and Social Sciences, The Open University of Hong Kong
STUDENT DEVELOPMENT DISCIPLINE
Student Development Module Board (Higher Diploma and Diploma of Foundation Studies)
Dr. Leung Cheuk-hang 梁卓恒博士 Lecture, General Education Foundation Programme, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Dr. NG, Kai-chiu 吳啟超博士 Senior Lecturer, Department of Philosophy, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Dr. Chiu Yu Lung, Marcus 趙雨龍博士 Associate Professor, Department of Social and Behavioural Sciences, City University of Hong Kong APPENDICES 229
Student Development Module Board (Diploma in Engineering, Diploma of Vocational Baccalaureate and Diploma of Vocational Education Programmes)
Dr. Pui Lam Yau, Josephine 游貝琳博士 Lecturer I, Division of Social Sciences, College of International Education, Hong Kong Baptist University
Prof. Wong Sing-wing, Dennis 黃成榮教授 Professor, Criminology & Social Work at Department of Social and Behavioural Sciences, City University of Hong Kong
FOUNDATION STUDIES BOARD
Diploma of Foundation Studies Programme Board
Mr. Tony Chan Yiu-tong 陳耀棠先生 Deputy Director, SGS Hong Kong Limited
Mr. Choi Wai-ping 蔡偉平先生 General Manager, MaCaPS International Limited
Mr. Aris Hui Tsz-hong 許子康先生
Business Director, O’Farm Limited Part 5
Ir Timmy Kwan Kam-tim 關錦添工程師 Assistant General Manager - Project Management, Asia Standard International Group
Ms. June Lo Sau King 羅秀琼女士 Staff Officer (Horticulture), Housing Department, HKSAR Government
Mr. Chris Ng Sui-wang 吳瑞宏先生 Founder, Fadtronics Innovation Limited
Ms. Fannie Tsang Hin-sze 曾憲思女士 Senior Manager, Hotel Operations Integration and Projects, Hong Kong Disneyland Resort
Mr. Spencer Wan Ka-chun Training and Development Supervisor (Ramp Services), SATS HK Limited
Ms. Jay Wong Hoi-yan 黃凱欣女士 230 VOCATIONAL TRAINING COUNCIL
Dr. Andrew Wong Yui-cheong 黃裔昌博士 Managing Partner, Orchard Wealth Management Limited
Diploma of Vocational Baccalaureate Programme Board
Prof. Allen Y L Leung 梁玉麟教授 Hong Kong Baptist University
Dr. Bu Siqi 卜思齊博士 Associate Professor, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Dr. Mok Sze Man 莫詩敏博士 Lecturer, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Diploma of Vocational Education Programme Board
Dr. Kevin Lau Kin-wah 劉健華博士 Managing Director, Hanville Company Limited
Mr. Lee Kevin Ho-kin 李浩鍵先生 Commercial Director, PSSK Engineering Co. Ltd.
Mr. Alan Pang Ying-yeung 彭鷹揚先生 Managing Director, Pivot Point College Hong Kong Part 5
Ms. Poon Yuen-chong 潘婉莊女士 Examiner, International Therapy Examination Council
Mr. Tommy Tsui Kin-wah 徐建華先生 Laboratory Director, China Gems Laboratory Limited
Mr. So Hon-choi 蘇漢才先生
Mr. Tsui Pak-wai 徐柏煒先生 Executive Director and Manager, Corporate Management Department, eprint Group Limited
Mr. Lam Ming-hei 林銘熙先生 Regional Operation Manager, Jebsen Motors Limited
Mr. So Shun-pun 蘇純斌先生 General Manager, Job Market Publishing Limited
Mr. Issac Yuen Kwan-chee 袁昆池先生 Design Director, Kalico Design Limited APPENDICES 231
Mr. Ko Ron 高朗先生 Senior Manager, Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation
Dr. Kwan Chung Ming 關仲明博士 Deputy Director, CLP Power Learning Institute, CLP Power Hong Kong Limited
Ir Cheung Wan Chuen 張運泉先生 Aviation Consultant, Linken Capital Aviation Services Limited
Mr. Raymond Kam Ka Fai 甘家輝先生 Deputy Director, Rider Levett Bucknall Limited
Mr. Raymond Choi Kwok Ming 蔡國銘先生 Director of Rooms and Brand Compliance, The Park Lane Hong Kong, a Pullman Hotel
Dr. Allison Wong Ka Yee 黃嘉儀博士 Executive Director, Hong Kong Sports Association for Persons with Intellectual Disability
Ir Dr. Cheung Ching Ching 張清政博士工程師 Senior Engineering Manager, Industrial Centre, The HK Polytechnic University Part 5 Mr. Sherman Lam Siu Ming 林少銘先生
Cr Tomy Wong Ming Fai 黃明輝營造師 Project Manager, Paul Y. Engineering Group Ltd
Applied Learning Course Board
Mr. Chan Wing-chiu 陳榮照先生 Film Director and Production Supervisor, Renmin Film Productions Limited
Mr. Felix Yan Ho-on 甄可安先生 Professional Development Officer (Child Care), Christian & Missionary Alliance Social Services
Mr. Kelvin Pun Tsan-kei 潘燦基先生 Chef de Cuisine, Hong Kong Golf & Tennis Academy
Mr. Kevin Chiu Sung-hei 趙崇曦先生 Executive Pastry Chef, JW Marriott Hong Kong 232 VOCATIONAL TRAINING COUNCIL
Ir Prof. Lock Fat-shing 樂法成教授工程師 Adjunct Professor, City University of Hong Kong
Mr. Ng Kai-wah 伍啟華先生 Area General Manager (Hong Kong, Macau & Taiwan), Holiday Inn Express, InterContinental Hotels Group
Mr. Tenniel Tsang 曾智源先生 Founder & Design Director, Novus Penetralis Limited
Mr. Yeung Sau-nang 楊守能先生 Senior Consultant, Hong Kong Digital Entertainment Support Centre, Hong Kong Productivity Council
Diploma Yi Jin Programme Board
Ms. Cho Chok-yan Joan 曹作恩女士 Human Resources Manager, Harbour Plaza Metropolis
Mr. Vincent Lam Ping-him 林秉謙先生 Creative Director, Sunkingdom Studio
Ms. Florence Kong Shuk-wah 江淑華女士 Service Head, Family and Counselling Service, Hong Kong Christian Service Part 5 Mr. Chau Chi-ying 鄒子英先生 Senior Training & Development Manager (Ramp Services), SATS HK Limited
Ms. Florence Tang Siu-yee 鄧少儀女士 Freelance Designer
Ms. Wong Lai-ching 黃麗貞女士 Retired, former Principal, St. Barnabas’ Church Kindergarten Part-time Lecturer, The Open University of Hong Kong
Ms. Amanda Fung Suk-ching 馮淑貞女士 Design Director, FAD Interiors
Mr. Cheung Yee-hung Vincent 張義雄先生 Retired nurse educator
Mr. Wong Chi-sang 黃志生先生 Director & Founder, FevaWorks Technology Limited APPENDICES 233
APPENDIX 40
LOCATIONS AND CONTACTS OF VTC’S MEMBER INSTITUTIONS
Vocational Training Council 職業訓練局 VTC Tower, 27 Wood Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong 香港灣仔活道27號職業訓練局大樓 Tel 電話:2836 1000 Fax 傳真:2838 0667 Email 電郵:[email protected]
Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong (THEi) 香港高等教育科技學院 133 Shing Tai Road, Chai Wan, Hong Kong 香港柴灣盛泰道133號 Tel 電話:3890 8000 / 2176 1456 Email 電郵:[email protected] Part 5 URL 網址:www.thei.edu.hk
Institute of Professional Education And Knowledge (PEAK) 高峰進修學院 9/F, VTC Tower, 27 Wood Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong 香港灣仔活道27號職業訓練局大樓9樓 Tel 電話:2836 1922 Email 電郵:[email protected] URL 網址:www.peak.edu.hk 234 VOCATIONAL TRAINING COUNCIL
School for Higher and Professional Education (SHAPE) 才晉高等教育學院 Rm 008, Academic Block, 30 Shing Tai Road, Chai Wan, Hong Kong 香港柴灣盛泰道30號教學樓008室 Tel 電話:2595 2771 Fax 傳真:3192 4136 Email 電郵:[email protected] URL 網址:www.shape.edu.hk
Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education (Chai Wan) 香港專業教育學院(柴灣分校) 30 Shing Tai Road, Chai Wan, Hong Kong 香港柴灣盛泰道30號 Tel 電話:2595 8333 Fax 傳真:2505 4200 Email 電郵:[email protected] URL 網址:www.ive.edu.hk/chaiwan
Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education (Haking Wong)
Part 5 香港專業教育學院(黃克競分校) 702 Lai Chi Kok Road, Cheung Sha Wan, Kowloon 九龍長沙灣荔枝角道702號 Tel 電話:2361 5161 Fax 傳真:2725 2342 Email 電郵:[email protected] URL 網址:www.ive.edu.hk/hakingwong
Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education (Lee Wai Lee) 香港專業教育學院(李惠利分校) 3 King Ling Road, Tseung Kwan O, New Territories 新界將軍澳景嶺路3號 Tel 電話:3928 2000 Fax 傳真:3928 2024 Email 電郵:[email protected] URL 網址:www.ive.edu.hk/leewailee APPENDICES 235
Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education (Tsing Yi) 香港專業教育學院(青衣分校) 20 Tsing Yi Road, Tsing Yi Island, New Territories 新界青衣島青衣路20號 Tel 電話:2436 8333 Fax 傳真:2434 5652 Email 電郵:[email protected] URL 網址:www.ive.edu.hk/tsingyi
Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education (Morrison Hill) 香港專業教育學院(摩理臣山分校) 6 Oi Kwan Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong 香港灣仔愛群道6號 Tel 電話:2574 5321 Fax 傳真:2572 9847 Email 電郵:[email protected] URL 網址:www.ive.edu.hk/morrisonhill
Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education (Tuen Mun)
香港專業教育學院(屯門分校) Part 5 18 Tsing Wun Road, Tuen Mun, New Territories 新界屯門青雲路18號 Tel 電話:2463 0066 Fax 傳真:2454 5654 Email 電郵:[email protected] URL 網址:www.ive.edu.hk/tuenmun
Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education (Sha Tin) 香港專業教育學院(沙田分校) 21 Yuen Wo Road, Sha Tin, New Territories 新界沙田源禾路21號 Tel 電話:2606 6227 Fax 傳真:2694 7029 Email 電郵:[email protected] URL 網址:www.ive.edu.hk/shatin 236 VOCATIONAL TRAINING COUNCIL
Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education (Kwai Chung) 香港專業教育學院(葵涌分校) 20 Hing Shing Road, Kwai Chung, New Territories 新界葵涌興盛路20號 Tel 電話:2424 6221 Fax 傳真:2410 1278 Email 電郵:[email protected] URL 網址:www.ive.edu.hk/kwaichung
Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education (Kwun Tong) 香港專業教育學院(觀塘分校) 25 Hiu Ming Street, Kwun Tong, Kowloon 九龍觀塘曉明街25號 Tel 電話:2727 4331 Fax 傳真:2346 6012 Email 電郵:[email protected] URL 網址:www.ive.edu.hk/kwuntong
Hong Kong Design Institute (HKDI)
Part 5 香港知專設計學院 3 King Ling Road, Tseung Kwan O, New Territories 新界將軍澳景嶺路3號 Tel 電話:3928 2222 Fax 傳真:3928 2024 Email 電郵:[email protected] URL 網址:www.hkdi.edu.hk
International Culinary Institute (ICI) 國際廚藝學院 143 Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong 香港薄扶林道143號 Tel 電話:2538 2200 Fa 傳真:2538 2765 Email 電郵:[email protected] URL 網址:www.ici.edu.hk APPENDICES 237
VTC Kowloon Bay Complex 職業訓練局九龍灣大樓
Pro-Act Training and Development Centre (Electronics) 卓越培訓發展中心(電子業) Level 6, 46 Tai Yip Street, Kowloon Bay, Kowloon 九龍九龍灣大業街46號6樓 Tel 電話:2751 5864 Fax 傳真:2756 8804 Email 電郵:[email protected] URL 網址:www.proact.edu.hk/electronics
Pro-Act Training and Development Centre (Mechanical) 卓越培訓發展中心(機械業) Levels 4 & 5, 46 Tai Yip Street, Kowloon Bay, Kowloon 九龍九龍灣大業街46號4及5樓 Tel 電話:2751 5833 Fax 傳真:2758 4035 Email 電郵:[email protected] URL 網址:www.proact.edu.hk/mechanical Part 5
Pro-Act Training and Development Centre (Precision Engineering) 卓越培訓發展中心(精密工程業) Levels G, 2 & 6, 46 Tai Yip Street, Kowloon Bay, Kowloon 九龍九龍灣大業街46號G, 2及6樓 Tel 電話:2751 5829 Fax 傳真:3585 2273 Email 電郵:[email protected] URL 網址:www.proact.edu.hk/precisionengineering 238 VOCATIONAL TRAINING COUNCIL
Pro-Act Training and Development Centre (Printing) 卓越培訓發展中心(印刷業) Level 3, 46 Tai Yip Street, Kowloon Bay, Kowloon 九龍九龍灣大業街46號3樓 Tel 電話:2751 5839 Fax 傳真:2756 0434 Email 電郵:[email protected] URL 網址:www.proact.edu.hk/printing
VTC Kwai Chung Complex 職業訓練局葵涌大樓
Pro-Act Training and Development Centre (Automobile) 卓越培訓發展中心(汽車業) Level 2, 13-19 San Kwai Street, Kwai Chung, New Territories 新界葵涌新葵街13-19號2樓 Tel 電話:2449 1310 Fax 傳真:2487 0737 Email 電郵:[email protected] URL 網址:www.proact.edu.hk/automobile Part 5
Pro-Act Training and Development Centre (Electrical) 卓越培訓發展中心(電機業) Level 4, 13-19 San Kwai Street, Kwai Chung, New Territories 新界葵涌新葵街13-19號4樓 Tel 電話:2449 1350 Fax 傳真:2487 0281 Email 電郵:[email protected] URL 網址:www.proact.edu.hk/electrical APPENDICES 239
Pro-Act Training and Development Centre (Fashion Textiles) 卓越培訓發展中心(時裝紡織業) Level 7, 13-19 San Kwai Street, Kwai Chung, New Territories 新界葵涌新葵街13-19號7樓 Tel 電話:2449 1388 Fax 傳真:2487 6330 Email 電郵:[email protected] URL 網址:www.proact.edu.hk/fashiontextile
Pro-Act Training and Development Centre (Gas) 卓越培訓發展中心(氣體燃料業) Level 9, 13-19 San Kwai Street, Kwai Chung, New Territories 新界葵涌新葵街13-19號9樓 Tel 電話:2449 1334 Fax 傳真:2485 1899 Email 電郵:[email protected] URL 網址:www.proact.edu.hk/gas
Pro-Act Training and Development Centre (Welding)
卓越培訓發展中心(焊接業) Part 5 Level 7, 13-19 San Kwai Street, Kwai Chung, New Territories 新界葵涌新葵街13-19號7樓 Tel 電話:2449 1374 Fax 傳真:2481 2771 Email 電郵:[email protected] URL 網址:www.proact.edu.hk/welding 240 VOCATIONAL TRAINING COUNCIL
VTC Pokfulam Complex 職業訓練局薄扶林大樓
Pro-Act Training and Development Centre (Electrical) 卓越培訓發展中心(電機業) Levels G, 3, 4 & 5, 145 Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong 香港薄扶林道145號G, 3, 4及5樓 Tel 電話:2538 2336 Fax 傳真:2538 1356 Email 電郵:[email protected] URL 網址:www.proact.edu.hk/electrical
Pro-Act Training and Development Centre (Mechanical) 卓越培訓發展中心(機械業) 145 Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong 香港薄扶林道145號 Tel 電話:2538 2314 Fax 傳真:2550 5609 Email 電郵:[email protected] URL 網址:www.proact.edu.hk/mechanical Part 5 Pro-Act Training and Development Centre (Jewellery) 卓越培訓發展中心(珠寶業) IVE (Lee Wai Lee), 3 King Ling Road, Tseung Kwan O, New Territories 新界將軍澳景嶺路三號香港專業教育學院(李惠利) Tel 電話:3928 2468 / 3928 2469 Fax 傳真:3928 2470 Email 電郵:[email protected] URL 網址:www.proact.edu.hk/jewellery
Hotel and Tourism Institute (Kowloon Bay) 酒店及旅遊學院(九龍灣) Level 7, 46 Tai Yip Street, Kowloon Bay, Kowloon 九龍九龍灣大業街46號7樓 Tel 電話:2751 5808 Fax 傳真:2795 1533 Email 電郵:[email protected] URL 網址:www.hti.edu.hk APPENDICES 241
Hotel and Tourism Institute (Pok Fu Lam) 酒店及旅遊學院(薄扶林) 7/F, 145 Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong 香港薄扶林道145號7樓 Tel 電話:2538 2200 Fax 傳真:2538 2765 Email 電郵:[email protected] URL 網址:www.hti.edu.hk
Hotel and Tourism Institute (Tin Shui Wai) 酒店及旅遊學院(天水圍) Level 6, 11 Tin Ho Road, Tin Shui Wai, New Territories 新界天水圍天河路11號6樓 Tel 電話:3713 4600 Fax 傳真:3713 4666 Email 電郵:[email protected] URL 網址:www.hti.edu.hk
Chinese Culinary Institute (CCI)
中華廚藝學院 Part 5 7/F, VTC Pokfulam Complex, 145 Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong 香港薄扶林道145號職業訓練局薄扶林大樓7樓 Tel 電話:2538 2200 Fax 傳真:2538 2765 Email 電郵:[email protected] URL 網址:www.cci.edu.hk
Maritime Services Training Institute (MSTI) 海事訓練學院 23 Castle Peak Road, Tai Lam Chung, Tuen Mun, New Territories 新界屯門大欖涌青山公路23號 Tel 電話:2458 3833 Fax 傳真:2440 0308 Email 電郵:[email protected] URL 網址:www.msti.edu.hk 242 VOCATIONAL TRAINING COUNCIL
Youth College (Kowloon Bay) 青年學院(九龍灣) 46 Tai Yip Street, Kowloon Bay, Kowloon 九龍九龍灣大業街46號 Tel 電話:3552 9733 Fax 傳真:2148 6305 Email 電郵:[email protected] URL 網址:www.yc.edu.hk
Youth College (Kwai Chung) 青年學院(葵涌) 13-19 San Kwai Street, Kwai Chung, New Territories 新界葵涌新葵街13-19號 Tel 電話:2494 4299 Fax 傳真:2424 6821 Email 電郵:[email protected] URL 網址:www.yc.edu.hk
Youth College (Kwai Fong)
Part 5 青年學院(葵芳) 85 Hing Shing Road, Kwai Chung, New Territories 新界葵涌興盛路85號 Tel 電話:2748 8488 Fax 傳真:2748 8499 Email 電郵:[email protected] URL 網址:www.yc.edu.hk
Youth College (Pokfulam) 青年學院(薄扶林) 145 Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong 香港薄扶林道145號 Tel 電話:2538 2488 Fax 傳真:2538 2483 Email 電郵:[email protected] URL 網址:www.yc.edu.hk APPENDICES 243
Youth College (Tseung Kwan O) 青年學院(將軍澳) Tsui Lam Estate, Tseung Kwan O, New Territories 新界將軍澳翠林邨 Tel 電話:2280 1600 Fax 傳真:2280 1700 Email 電郵:[email protected] URL 網址:www.yc.edu.hk
Youth College (Tuen Mun) 青年學院(屯門) 18 Tsing Wun Road, Tuen Mun, New Territories 新界屯門青雲路18號 Tel 電話:2247 9801 Fax 傳真:2454 6914 Email 電郵:[email protected] URL 網址:www.yc.edu.hk
Youth College (Tin Shui Wai)
青年學院(天水圍) Part 5 11 Tin Ho Road, Tin Shui Wai, New Territories 新界天水圍天河路11號 Tel 電話:3713 4400 Fax 傳真:3713 4411 Email 電郵:[email protected] URL 網址:www.yc.edu.hk
Youth College (Yeo Chei Man) 青年學院(邱子文) No. 11, To Lok Road, Tseung Kwan O, New Territories 新界將軍澳陶樂路11號 Tel 電話:3443 9333 Fax 傳真:2174 9322 Email 電郵:[email protected] URL 網址:www.yc.edu.hk 244 VOCATIONAL TRAINING COUNCIL
Youth College (International) 青年學院(國際課程) 3 King Ling Road, Tseung Kwan O, New Territories 新界將軍澳景嶺路3號 20 Tsing Yi Road, Tsing Yi Island, New Territories 新界青衣島青衣路20號 Tel 電話:4647 9005 Fax 傳真:3928 2369 Email 電郵:[email protected] URL 網址:www.vtc.edu.hk/vb
IVDC Headquarters 匯縱專業發展中心(總辦事處) 30/F, Billion Plaza II, 10 Cheung Yue Street, Cheung Sha Wan, Kowloon 九龍長沙灣長裕街10號億京廣場2期30樓 Fax 傳真:2574 3759 Email 電郵:[email protected] URL 網址:www.ivdc.edu.hk
Part 5 IVDC (Lai Chi Kok) 匯縱專業發展中心(荔枝角) 7/F, Billion Plaza, 8 Cheung Yue Street, Cheung Sha Wan, Kowloon 九龍長沙灣長裕街8號億京廣場7樓 (近港鐵荔枝角站A出口) Tel 電話:3719 6600 Fax 傳真:2274 7207 URL 網址:www.ivdc.edu.hk
IVDC (Fanling) 匯縱專業發展中心(粉嶺) Shop 102, 1/F, Ka Fuk Shopping Centre, Ka Fuk Estate, Fanling, New Territories 新界粉嶺嘉福邨嘉福商場1樓 (近停車場繳費處) Tel 電話:2948 4848 Fax 傳真:2683 1120 URL 網址:www.ivdc.edu.hk APPENDICES 245
IVDC (Ma On Shan) 匯縱專業發展中心(馬鞍山) Area 92, Yiu On Estate, Ma On Shan, New Territories 新界沙田馬鞍山耀安邨 (近耀謙樓) Tel 電話:3519 1700 Fax 傳真:3519 1701 URL 網址:www.ivdc.edu.hk
IVDC (Tuen Mun) 匯縱專業發展中心(屯門) Room A103B, 18 Tsing Wun Road, Tuen Mun, New Teorritories 新界屯門青雲路18號A103B室 (位處青年學院(屯門)1樓) Tel 電話:2247 9889 URL 網址:www.ivdc.edu.hk
Shine Skills Centre (Kwun Tong) 展亮技能發展中心(觀塘) 487 Kwun Tong Road, Kowloon 九龍觀塘道487號
Tel 電話:2270 0900 Part 5 Fax 傳真:2357 4042 Email 電郵:[email protected] URL 網址:www.shine.edu.hk
Shine Skills Centre (Pokfulam) 展亮技能發展中心(薄扶林) 4/F, 147 Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong 香港薄扶林道147號 Tel 電話:2538 3292 Fax 傳真:2538 3299 Email 電郵:[email protected] URL 網址:www.shine.edu.hk 246 VOCATIONAL TRAINING COUNCIL
Shine Skills Centre (Tuen Mun) 展亮技能發展中心(屯門) 1 Fung On Street, Tuen Mun, New Territories 新界屯門豐安街1號 Tel 電話:2452 8901 Fax 傳真:2457 6207 Email 電郵:[email protected] URL 網址:www.shine.edu.hk
Shine Vocational Assessment Service 展亮職業評估服務 Room 250, 487 Kwun Tong Road, Kwun Tong, Kowloon 九龍觀塘道487號250室 Tel 電話:2270 0950 Fax 傳真:2172 6020 Email 電郵:[email protected] URL 網址:www.shine.edu.hk
Shine Technical Aids & Resource Centre
Part 5 展亮輔助器材及資源中心 Room 025, 1 Fung On Street, Tuen Mun, New Territories 新界屯門豐安街1號025室 Tel 電話:2452 7604 Fax 傳真:2452 7678 Email 電郵:[email protected] URL 網址:www.shine.edu.hk LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS 247 LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS LIST OF ABBREVIATIONSLIST 248 VOCATIONAL TRAINING COUNCIL LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS
ABBREVIATIONS FULL TITLE AB Academic Board AER Airport Emergency Room AOCR Airport Operations Control Room ApL Applied Learning AVA Arboriculture Vocational Assessment BIM Building Information Modelling BoE Boards of Examiners BOG Board of Governors BSI British Standards Institution BTEC Business and Technology Education Council CAVE Cave Automatic Virtual Environments CCC Council Consultative Committee CCI Chinese Culinary Institute CCNA Cisco Certified Network Associate CCNP Cisco Certified Network Professional CEC Campus Executive Committee CEF Continuing Education Fund CLT Centre for Learning and Teaching CVE Certificate of Vocational Education DAB Discipline Advisory Boards DAC Discipline Academic Committee
LIST LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS DFS Diploma of Foundation Studies DVB Diploma of Vocational Baccalaureate DVE Diploma of Vocational Education DYJ Diploma Yi Jin E&L Earn and Learn EDB Education Bureau EGTS Engineering Graduate Training Scheme FSB Foundation Studies Board FSR Flight Simulation Room GHMCYSC Guangzhou / Hong Kong / Macao / Chengdu Youth Skills Competition HD Higher Diploma HEAC Higher Education Advisory Committee LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS 249
HKCAAVQ Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications HKDI Hong Kong Design Institute HKDSE Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education HKIE Hong Kong Institution of Engineers HKJC Hong Kong Jockey Club HKSAR Hong Kong Special Administrative Region HMD Head Mounted Display HQ(AS) Headquarters (Academic Services) HQ(IP) Headquarters (Industry Partnership) HTI Hotel and Tourism Institute HV High-voltage IA Industrial Attachment IC Institute Council ICI International Culinary Institute IGCSE International General Certificate of Secondary Education IoT Internet of Things IP Internet Protocol IPSN International Professional Standards Network IVDC Integrated Vocational Development Centre IVE Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education JIS Job Information System
KOL Key Opinion Leader OF ABBREVIATIONSLIST LRCs Learning Resources Centres LTSC Learning and Teaching Steering Committee LV Low-voltage MB Module Boards MSTI Maritime Services Training Institute NMTSS Non-means-tested Subsidy Scheme PAC PEAK Academic Committee PB Programme Boards PBL Project-based Learning PC Professional Certificate PD Professional Diploma PEAK Institute of Professional Education And Knowledge PISE Pilot Incentive Scheme to Employers Pro-Act Centre Pro-Act Training and Development Centre QAAO Quality Assurance and Accreditation Office 250 VOCATIONAL TRAINING COUNCIL
QASC Quality Assurance Steering Committee QE Quality Enhancement QF Qualifications Framework QR Qualifications Register RTTP Reindustrialisation and Technology Training Programme SEN Special Educational Needs SFO Hong Kong Government’s Student Finance Office SHAPE School for Higher and Professional Education SMPTE Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers SPISG Strategic Plan Implementation Steering Group SSSDP Study Subsidy Scheme for Designated Professions/Sectors STEM Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics SWPD Structured Whole Person Development TBs Training Boards THEi Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong TSC The Swedish Club UAS Unmanned Aircraft System VA Vocational Assessment VEP Vocational English Programme VETAB Vocational Education and Training Academic Board VETMC Vocational Education and Training Management Committee VETPQC Vocational Education and Training Policy and Quality Committee VPET Vocational and Professional Education and Training VR Virtual Reality VTC Vocational Training Council LIST LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS WHKC WorldSkills Hong Kong Competition WLA Workplace Learning and Assessment WSC WorldSkills Competition WSI WorldSkills International YC Youth College YC (INTL) Youth College (International)