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