IT114103
Higher Diploma in Telecommunications and Networking
The programme aims to equip students with the skills and knowledge in telecommunication infrastructure including mobile / wireless networks, telephone fixed-line networks, broadband optical networks, network security and network management. Practical work in the programme will be based on recognised trade certificates so that skills are of direct relevance to industry practice and new technologies.
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 as Network Engineers and Administrators in the areas of telecommunication systems / networks installation, maintenance, operation and administration. For the contemporary telecommunication systems, they are also equipped with the software development skills to work for the services implementation. They may also be employed in technical marketing as well as technical support.
Graduates may apply for admission to the following programmes:
1. Degree programmes in local universities:
The City University of Hong Kong
The Hong Kong Baptist University
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
The Education University of Hong Kong
The University of Hong Kong
2. Articulation Degree programmes in overseas universities (conducted at IVE campus) [Not applicable to Mainland students]:
The Coventry University, UK
The University of the West of England, UK
3. Other Universities in the UK and Australia
The programme is recognised by the Hong Kong Computer Society as satisfying the academic requirements for its 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.
Semester 1:
• Introduction to Programming
• Network Fundamentals
• Discrete Mathematics and Statistics
• Operating Systems Fundamentals
• Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Conversation and Reports
• Essential Workplace Communication: Effective Oral Interaction
• Whole Person Development - Mindshift: Achieving Personal Growth & Effectiveness
Semester 2:
• IT Essentials - Web
• Database Principles
• Object Oriented Programming
• Networking Technologies
• Signals and Systems
• Essential Workplace Communication: Digital Written Correspondence
• Whole Person Development - Collaboration, Teamwork & Social Engagement (Part A)
• Enrichment Module B
Semester 3:
• Telecommunications and Networking Project
• Web Application Development Frameworks
• IT Professionalism
• Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Presentations, Administrative and Technical Text Writing
• Professional Workplace Communication: Storytelling and Job Search
• Whole Person Development - Collaboration, Teamwork & Social Engagement (Part B)
• Whole Person Development - Enhancing Competencies in the 21st Century Workplace
Semester 4:
• Telecommunication Network Practice (Part 1)
• Communication Systems
• Advanced Networking Technologies
• Final Year Project
• Professional Workplace Communication: Proposal and Report Writing
Semester 5:
• Telecommunication Network Practice (Part 2)
• Telecommunication Network Services
• Wireless Communications
• Contemporary Topics in Telecommunications and Networking
• Final Year Project
• Professional Workplace Communication: Pitching and Persuasive Presentation
• Enrichment Module A
Remarks:
Industrial Attachment will be arranged at an appropriate time during the period of study between Semester 2 - 4.