{"lang":"en","nid":"3","title":"Higher Diploma in Telecommunications and Networking","address":"<p>HKIIT<sup>1<\/sup><\/p>","awards":null,"career_opportunities":"<div class=\"modules-flex-li\"><ul><li>Network and Information System Expert<\/li><li>ICT Architect<\/li><li>System Consultant<\/li><li>Infrastructure Engineer<\/li><li>Telecommunications Analyst \/ Specialist<\/li><li>Network and Computer System Engineer<\/li><li>Network\/System Administrator<\/li><\/ul><\/div>","category":null,"content":"Use of Modern Networking Equipment","core_modules":"<div class=\"modules-flex-li\"><ul><li>Signals and Systems<\/li><li>Telecommunications and Networking Project<\/li><li>Telecommunication Network Practice<\/li><li>Communication Systems<\/li><li>Advanced Networking Technologies<\/li><li>Telecommunication Network Services<\/li><li>Wireless Communications<\/li><\/ul><\/div>","currently_studying":"Hong Kong University of Science and Technology\r\nBEng in Computer Engineering  ","description":"<p>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.<\/p><p>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.<\/p><p>The programme is linked to the \u201cEarn and Learn\u201d scheme. Upon completion of the full-time first year of the programme<sup>2<\/sup>, the student may choose to study in the \u201cEarn and Learn\u201d scheme. Under the \u201cEarn and Learn\u201d scheme, students will be employed by the participating companies as registered apprentice for two years in the \u201cEarn and Learn\u201d. During the two-year training period, there will be salary, government allowance and additional subsidy. Furthermore, the employer will sponsor the apprentice to study the Higher Diploma (HD) programme in Part-Time (Day) mode<sup>3<\/sup>.<\/p><p>For details, please refer to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vtc.edu.hk\/earnlearn\/html\/en\/industry\/s6\/TelecommunicationsAndNetworking.html\">Earn and Learn<\/a> scheme website.<\/p><h4>Professional Recognition<\/h4><p>The programme is recognised by the Hong Kong Computer Society as satisfying the academic requirements for its Associate Membership.<\/p>","employment":"<p>Some graduates \/ students are employed by leading organisations\/government departments<sup>*<\/sup>:&nbsp;<\/p><ul><li><strong>Electrical and Mechanical Services<\/strong><br>Department, HKSAR Government<\/li><li><strong>The Shanghai Commercial Bank<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Automated Systems (H.K.) Limited<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>","further_studies":"<p>Some graduates are successfully admitted to renowned universities with direct entry to Year 3 of 4-year undergraduate programmes. Explore the exciting programmes* that our graduates have successfully articulated to:<\/p><ul><li><strong>The University of Hong Kong&nbsp;<\/strong><br>BEng (Computer Science)<\/li><li><strong>The Hong Kong Polytechnic University&nbsp;<\/strong><br>BSc (Hons) Scheme in Computing<\/li><li><strong>The Hong Kong Polytechnic University&nbsp;<\/strong><br>BSc(Hons) Degree in Information Security<\/li><\/ul><p><sub>*Only some of the examples are shown for reference.<\/sub><\/p>","introduce":"<p>After the release of the HKDSE results, James Chu enrolled in VTC Higher Diploma programme in Telecommunications and Networking. The learning model, which emphasizes both theory and practice, allowed him to gradually build a solid IT foundation. Upon completing HDTN, he received bachelor's degree admission offers from two top-tier universities through the Non-JUPAS pathway. In June of 2025, he graduated from BEng in Computer Engineering of HKUST.<\/p>","location":null,"programme_code":"IT114103","remark":"<ol><li>Class venue: HKIIT and IVE (Tsing Yi). HKIIT is located at VTC Tsing Yi Complex, 20A Tsing Yi Road, Tsing Yi Island, New Territories.<\/li><li>The tuition fee for the full-time Higher Diploma is paid by the student.<\/li><li>Employers will sponsor the tuition fees for these two years, and with monthly average salary $11,000 or above.<\/li><\/ol><p>Notes:<\/p><ol><li>The programme information is applicable to local applicants. For non-local applicants, please visit <a href=\"https:\/\/miao.vtc.edu.hk\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.<\/li><li>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.<\/li><\/ol>","seniority":"2 YEARS | FULL-TIME","skills_icon":null,"subject":"Avnet Technology Hong Kong Limited\r\nSolution Analyst","username":"James Chu","direction_link":null,"apply_now_link":"https:\/\/fts6portal.vtc.edu.hk\/CAQueueApplicant\/login?admEx=8ab1880e9a0ec761019a0fbc5c95000e","know_more_link":null,"button":"FULL PROGRAMME INFO","button_link":"https:\/\/www.vtc.edu.hk\/admission\/en\/programme\/it114103-higher-diploma-in-telecommunications-and-networking\/","youtube":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/r9IEqgfUpcY?si=_NIpLrD6bMm0vXh9","avatar":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2025-12\/DSC07544 (1)_trim.png","photo":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2025-07\/thumbnail_1_0.jpg","video":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2025-07\/banner1_1.mp4","banner":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2025-07\/banner_1.jpg"}