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The programme aims to meet the increasing manpower demand in arboriculture, tree management and nature conservation profession by providing students with specialised training and practical skills in arboriculture, tree management and nature conservation.
The programme is designed with an emphasis on generic and language training, whole-person development and workplace experience to better prepare students for further studies and employment after graduation.
Please refer to General Entrance Requirement
Graduates may be employed in government departments, landscape and greening contractors, professional consultancy firms, nature conservation green groups, etc.
Graduates may articulate to the Degree programmes offered by Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong (THEi):
1. Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Landscape Architecture; and
2. Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Horticulture, Arboriculture and Landscape Management.
Graduates may apply for admission to the following programmes:
1. Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Environmental Management and Sustainability offered by the Plymouth University, United Kingdom;
2. Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Environmental Science offered by the Plymouth University, United Kingdom;
3. Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Integrated Environmental Management offered by Education University of Hong Kong;
4. Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Environmental Engineering and Sustainable Development offered by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University;
5. Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Environmental and Occupational Safety and Health offered by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University; and
6. Bachelor of Science in Natural Sciences offered by Chinese University of Hong Kong.
1. The programme fulfils the academic qualification requirements for Inspection Officers for Form 1 - Tree Group Inspection and Form 2 - Individual Tree Risk Assessment as required by Development Bureau.
2. The programme is a recognised programme in the Study Sponsorship Scheme under the Urban Forestry Support Fund, eligible student will be granted a subsidy of HK$35,000 upon satisfactory completion of this programme.
1. Students may be required to attend classes on other VTC campuses. VTC reserves the right to cancel any programme, revise programme title, content or change the offering institute(s) / campus(es) / class venue(s) if circumstances so warrant.
2. This new programme with Chinese (Cantonese) as the medium of instruction (including some modules taught entirely in English) will be offered in the 2025/26 academic year. The accreditation of programme by the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications will be conducted in 2025.
3. The revalidation of the programme will be conducted in 2025. The curriculum will be updated if circumstances so warrant.
Semester 1:
• Ecology
• Diversity of Life
• Horticulture and Soil Management
• Occupational Safety and Health in Arboriculture
• Essential Chemistry and Applications
• Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Conversation and Reports
• Essential Workplace Communication: Effective Oral Interaction
• Whole Person Development - MindShift: Achieving Personal Growth & Effectiveness
Semester 2:
• Tree Biology and Physiology
• Site and Vegetation Survey
• Tree Planting and Survey
• Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Presentations, Administrative and Technical Text Writing
• Essential Workplace Communication: Digital Written Correspondence
• Whole Person Development - Collaboration, Teamwork & Social Engagement
• IT Essentials – Health and Life Sciences
• Enrichment Module B
Semester 3:
• Computer Aided Drawing
• Landscape Design and Technology
• Geographic Information System
• Professional Workplace Communication: Proposal and Report Writing
• Whole Person Development - Enhancing Competencies in the 21st Century Workplace
• Industrial Attachment
• Enrichment Module A
Semester 4:
• Diagnosis and Plant Disorders
• Tree Prunning Practice
• Conservation Biology
• Tree Climbing Practice
• Professional Workplace Communication: Pitching and Persuasive Presentation
• Project
Semester 5:
• Tree Risk Assessment
• Tree Preservation and Management
• Urban Forest and Conservation
• Professional Workplace Communication: Storytelling and Job Search
• Project