The programme aims to educate students who will acquire important theoretical knowledge as well as a useful range of employable and practical skills in automotive engineering and business. Close linkages with local industry, and the Mainland, ensure our graduates fulfill what industry and the region need. Emphasis will especially be placed upon developing critical thinking, effective communication, problem-solving and innovative skills. Successful graduates will be confident in both working alone as well as in a team (as required) and will eventually become leaders in their chosen field.
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.
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Please refer to General Entrance Requirement
The Automotive Engineering industry has a strong, continuing presence in Hong Kong. Graduates may be employed as Assistant Engineers, Service Advisers, Technicians or Supervisors in light or heavy vehicle after-sales service centres, vehicle safety inspection centres, vehicle component development companies and road transport related firms.
Graduates may apply for admission to the Degree programmes offered by local and overseas universities, including:
1. The University of Hong Kong
2. The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
3. The Chinese University of Hong Kong
4. The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
5. The City University of Hong Kong
6. RMIT University, Australia (Top-up Degree programme operated at SHAPE of VTC) [Not applicable to Mainland students]
Upon admission to relevant Degree programmes, graduates may apply for credit exemption. The level of exemption will be considered on individual basis.
1. Fulfill the Mandatory Basic Safety Training requirements of the Labour Department of the HKSAR for working in construction sites and green card.
2. The programme is recognised by the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers as satisfying the academic requirements for the Associate membership. "
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. The revalidation of the programme will be conducted in 2025. The curriculum will be updated if circumstances so warrant.
3. For details please contact Department of Engineering:
IVE (Tsing Yi): 2436 8641
Semester 1:
Fundamentals of Automotive Science
Engineering Drafting and CAD
Fundamentals of Mathematics for Automotive Engineering
Occupational Safety and Health
Automotive Practical Training (A)
Automotive Technology (I)
Essential Workplace Communication: Effective Oral Interaction
Whole Person Development - Mindshift: Achieving Personal Growth & Effectiveness
IT Essentials - Smart Living
Semester 2:
Mathematics for Automotive Engineering
Automotive Science
Automotive Technology (IIA)
Automotive Operations Management
Automotive Practical Training (B)
Electric Vehicle Technology (I)
Vocational Chinese Communication I : Putonghua Conversation and Reports
Essential Workplace Communication: Digital Written Correspondence
Whole Person Development - Collaboration, Teamwork & Social Engagement
Semester 3:
Professional Workplace Communication: Storytelling and Job Search
Enrichment Module A
Automotive Business Management
Automotive Performance Technology
Service Management Stream:
Fundamentals of Automotive Insurance
Technology Stream:
Automotive Technology (IIB)
Semester 4:
Vocational Chinese Communication III: Putonghua Presentations Administrative & Technical Text Writing
Professional Workplace Communication: Pitching and Persuasive Presentation
Whole Person Development - Enhancing Competencies in the 21st Century Workplace
Automotive Engineering Design
Advanced Automotive Technology
Electric Vehicle Technology (II)
Enrichment Module B
Service Management Stream:
Legal and Financial Aspects for Automotive Marketers
Automotive Business Training
Automotive Insurance and Damage Surveying
Technology Stream:
Automotive Control Systems
Automotive Practical Training (C)
Vehicle Body Design and Building
Semester 5:
Professional Workplace Communication: Proposal and Report Writing
Industrial Attachment
Industry-Based Student Project
Service Management Stream:
Automotive Sales and Marketing Management
Technology Stream:
Automotive Testing and Standards