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Why IVE
IVE is one of the 14 member institutions under the Vocational Training Council (VTC), the largest vocational and professional education and training (VPET) provider in Hong Kong. Our programmes are designed to align with industry trends, offering students with opportunities for internship, workplace attachment experiences, and overseas exchanges to enhance their competitiveness for further studies and future careers.
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Explore Our Disciplines
IVE offers over 100 programmes, including Higher Diploma (HD), Diploma of Foundation Studies (DFS), and part-time programmes. Through our "Think & Do" teaching approach, students not only acquire professional knowledge and practical skills but also enjoy diverse learning opportunities that lay a solid foundation for further studies and career development. Moreover, IVE's interactive learning environment sparks students' enthusiasm for learning, encouraging active participation in community and cultural activities to foster well-rounded personal growth.
State-of-the-art Facilities
IVE is committed to enhancing students' learning experiences by providing industry-standard teaching facilities that simulate real-life work environments. To keep pace with industry development, IVE regularly upgrades and introduces advanced equipment, ensuring students receive the best possible learning support.
VTC Smart City Innovation Centre and STEAM Education Centre
The Centre equips students with STEAM knowledge, providing practical insights into emerging technologies. Through Smart City projects and interdisciplinary initiatives addressing urban challenges, students enhance their skills by applying technology. The Virtual and Augmented Reality (VAR) Learning Zone help students grasp engineering concepts in an immersive environment.
Wine and Beverage Laboratory
Wine and Beverage Laboratory spans 4,000 square feet, featuring European and American tasting room designs. It includes 38 workstations in an arched layout, each equipped with independent lighting, a washing basin, and a Formica tabletop for professional training needs. In addition to full-time student training, the Hospitality discipline regularly organises in-service programmes.
Aviation Centre
The Aviation Centre offers professional simulated mock IP cabin and check-in counter training to help students acquire industry-specific skills and real-world workplace experience.
The Electric Vehicles Training Center
The Electric Vehicles Training Center advances electric vehicle technology through cutting-edge facilities like EV powertrain platforms and high-voltage systems. Trainees gain comprehensive knowledge of EV operation, maintenance and safety in a secure environment. Equipped with digitally connected training vehicles, the centre develops diagnostic skills to meet growing industry demands for EV servicing expertise.
WE Park
WE Park is a training facility for the Childhood, Elderly, and Community Services Discipline. Spanning 15,000 square feet, it features 13 play zones designed as an outdoor educational space where children can freely explore and express their creativity. Each play zone offers different types of activities, such as free play, nature exploration, constructive play, creative play, and role-playing games. The park provides open-ended, low-structure materials to encourage children to choose their preferred play style based on their developmental needs, fostering creativity and exploration through "1 material, N possibilities" of personalised play.
Dispensing Training and Pharmaceutical Care Resource Centre
The center enables students to learn pharmacy equipment and dispensing process for Western and Chinese medicines. It stocks various medicines and features computer systems for dispensing and labeling in simulated dispensary. The "Smart Electronic Medicine Cabinet" automatically selects medications based on prescriptions, enhancing accuracy and efficiency.
BIMiHub
Equipped with advanced facilities, the Building Information Modelling Innovation Hub (BIMiHub) provides students with professional BIM education and training and promotes interdisciplinary collaborations across campuses. It aims at driving BIM development and co-creating innovative solutions to meet industry needs.
K Concept Studio
Equipped with mobile devices, computers and AV equipment for photography, filming, editing and online sharing, the studio features a mini beauty salon with complimentary makeup tools and sponsored cosmetics, and regular KOL sessions that train students in digital marketing skills through demonstrations. Students gain hands-on experience through project presentations, event organisation and internships in this creative space.
Smart Living Home
The Smart Living Home integrates smart automation and healthcare technology to create a safe, comfortable environment for aging in place. It features home automation, security systems, e-health devices and rehabilitation aids. The facility also serves as a gerontechnology training center for healthcare and rehabilitation students.
Industry Recognition
IVE receives strong support from the industry, which provides valuable insights for curriculum planning and design as well as providing extensive internship opportunities for students. Among Higher Diploma students who participated in internships, over 25% were directly hired by their internship companies. Over the years, many graduates have also secured positions in multinational corporations and large enterprises, contributing their professional expertise to various industries.
Collaborating to Deliver Industry-Related Skills
Supporting Scholarships and Award Schemes
Driving Collaborative Projects and Offering Internship opportunities
I deeply appreciate the contribution of the Maritime Services Training Institute and the Engineering Discipline of the Institute of Vocational Education in nurturing talent of the maritime services industry over the past few decades. With new facilities including the Aviation and Maritime Education Centre in the pipeline, I believe that the VTC would keep pace with industry developments and bring in more new blood needed by the industry.
Ms Sabrina Chao, BBS, JP
Former Chairlady of Maritime Services Training Board, VTC | Chairman of SeaKapital Limited
VTC graduates already possess a solid understanding of the industry when they join the workforce. They quickly adapt to the work environment and pace, and swiftly grasp the entire operational process.
Mr Wilson Kwong
Chief Executive, Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited
We offered Higher Diploma students internships in professional laboratories, where they gained hands-on experience in sample processing, testing, and data analysis, giving them insight into the rigorous demands of testing work and a solid foundation for their future careers.
Ms Candy Lee
Head of Human Resources, APAC, SGS Hong Kong Limited
Rosewood Hotel Group provided internship opportunities to VTC students at our overseas and mainland hotels, hoping they would bring the international and mainland work experience they have gained back to Hong Kong.
Mr Dennis Wong
Director of Talent and Culture, Rosewood Hong Kong
We offered valuable opportunities to VTC students at Kai Tak Sports Park, where they received hands-on training in sports, recreation, and hospitality services. This experience equipped them with in-demand skills and prepared them for careers in the mega events economy.
Mr John Sharkey
Chief Executive Officer, Kai Tak Sports Park
VTC’s engineering graduates possess solid professional knowledge and skills, making them highly sought after by the industry! We also look forward to working together with them to drive development and innovation in engineering.
Ir Alice Chow
Arup Trustee | Arup Fellow and Director
VTC programmes are recognised by the industry, providing comprehensive progression pathways to support VTC graduates in professional development.
Ir Dr Barry Lee
President, The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (Session 2023/2024)
IVE students benefit from extensive internship opportunities throughout their studies, allowing them to become familiar with the fundamental hotel operations upon graduation. They exhibit a positive work attitude, strong communication skills and problem-solving abilities. Many departments within our group have hired IVE graduates, and they have consistently delivered exceptional performance.
Ms Doris Ip
Assistant Vice President, Human Resources (Hong Kong), Shangri-La Group
The Building, Civil Engineering and Built Environment Training Board has been proactively collaborating with the trade and professional associations to organise a variety of activities and construction-related competitions such as orientation programme, day camp, infrastructure competition and Young Lo Pan Award etc., aimed at engaging secondary schools and students of the VTC. We believe that early engagement of youngsters can better arouse their interests in the building and construction industry.
Sr Eddie Lam, MH
Former Chairman of Building, Civil Engineering and Built Environment Training Board, VTC | Chairman, Techoy Construction Company Limited
CLP Power places great emphasis on people development. We have closely collaborated with various institutions to provide training for students interested in the power industry. IVE's Vocational and Professional Education and Training keeps pace with industry developments and needs. We will work with IVE to nurture more young power engineering talents, ensuring a stable power supply for Hong Kong, promoting the city's long-term development, and supporting it to achieve its carbon neutrality goals.
Mr Joseph Law
Managing Director, CLP Power
The accounting sector is undergoing changes because of the emergence of new technologies. Aside from professional knowledge and skills, we have been working closely with the VTC to equip accounting students with sound ethical judgement. Accounting personnel should adhere to the latest regulations to ensure that businesses are meeting their obligations. Innovation should be supported in a way without compromising proper behaviour.
Mr Roy Lo
Former Chairman of Accountancy Training Board, VTC | Managing Partner of SHINEWING (HK) CPA Ltd.
In responding to WHO's global initiative of Age-friendly Cities, IVE has provided excellent opportunities to train professionals in childcare, elderly care as well as services for children and elderly with special needs. IVE is providing invaluable support to the industries for manpower development to push the childcare and elderly services in Hong Kong to reach new heights. IVE is a cradle of new talent for friendly and inclusive society.
Professor Albert Lee
Emeritus Professor, JC School of Public Health and Primary Care, The Faculty of Medicine, CUHK | President, Hong Kong Health Education and Health Promotion Foundation
Student Sharing
Amelia Yu
Full-time student of Master of Social Work
The Diploma of Foundation Studies allowed me to engage with various social welfare organisations and kindergartens, helping me find my career direction. The programme is equivalent to five Level 2 subjects in the DSE, enabling me to register for professional qualifications after completing my Higher Diploma and progress to Bachelor’s Degree. Thus, I began my career in special early childhood education.
- Bachelor of Arts in Special Education, Education University of Hong Kong
- Higher Diploma in Special Child Care and Inclusive Education, IVE
- Diploma of Foundation Studies (Community Services), IVE
Olyvia Tse
Product Manager, Jewelry Company
The IVE Diploma of Foundation Studies allowed me to explore various design disciplines and build a strong language foundation. I then progressed to Higher Diploma and Bachelor’s Degree. After graduation, I worked in accessory design and graphic design, applying my knowledge into practice.
- Bachelor of Arts in Fashion and Textiles, Hong Kong Polytechnic University
- Higher Diploma in Fashion Design, HKDI
- Diploma of Foundation Studies (Design), IVE
Ansen Wong
Principal, Caritas Nursery School - Ta Kwu Ling
The IVE teaching team opened my eyes to the power of educating others, and deeply influenced my mission as a principal today, which is to make changes in others' lives.
- Master of Education (Parent Education), Chinese University of Hong Kong
- Bachelor of Education (Honors) in Early Childhood Education, Hong Kong Baptist University
- Higher Diploma in Child Care and Education, IVE
Alvin Lo
Associate Director, Engineering, Energy Infrastructure, CLPe Group
While knowledge and working experience are important, but the critical element is actually building your foundation in an early stage of tertiary education so you can develop the career for life. IVE Engineering is definitely an enabler for me to devote in the engineering field that I aspire.
- Postgraduate Award in Energy Futures and Transitions, University of Warwick, UK
- BEng (Hons) in Building Services Engineering, University of Northumbria at Newcastle, UK
- Higher Diploma in Building Services Engineering, IVE
Kam Ming Wai
Deputy Manager at a Hostel for a non-profit organization
The Diploma of Foundation Studies helped me solidify my aspiration to pursue a career in social work and laid a strong academic and professional foundation. This enabled me to progress to higher qualifications. After graduation, I became a social worker dedicated to serving the community.
- Master of Social Sciences in Psychology, City University of Hong Kong
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Social Work, Hong Kong Polytechnic University
- Higher Diploma in Social Work, IVE
- Diploma of Foundation Studies (Community Services), IVE
Hailey Lau
Founder, Felico Company Limited
The Retail & Merchandising Management programme provides a diverse range of learning opportunities and practical job attachments. Students not only gain a solid understanding of the knowledge but also stay updated on the latest industry developments. With the strong academic foundation provided by the programme, I am well-equipped to pave my career path. After graduating from university, I entered the marketing development industry. I am pleased to be able to apply the knowledge I acquired from both IVE and university to make contributions to the industry.
- Master of Science in Marketing Management, Hong Kong Polytechnic University
- BA (Hons) Marketing & Public Relations, School of Professional Education and Executive Development (SPEED), Hong Kong Polytechnic University
- Higher Diploma in Retail and Merchandising Management (Now renamed as HD in Retail and E-Commerce Management), IVE
Rachel Yeung
Kindergarten Teacher
During my studies at IVE, I was assigned internships at various organisations, where I gained hands-on experience in childhood education. Now, as a teacher, I still apply the knowledge and skills I learned during those placements in my daily work.
- Childhood Education Bachelor's in UK
- Higher Diploma in Child Care and Education, IVE
Marco Hung
Registered Medical Laboratory Technologist
While studying the Higher Diploma programme at IVE, I interned at an accredited medical laboratory and an ophthalmology center. These experiences enhanced my understanding of the practical duties of a medical laboratory technologist and the day-to-day operations within a lab. After graduation, I was awarded a scholarship to complete my Bachelor's and Master's Degrees in the UK, laying the foundation for obtaining professional qualifications.
- Master of Science in Clinical Immunology, University of Manchester, UK
- Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science, Queen's University Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK
- Higher Diploma in Biomedical Science, IVE
Jonathan Lopes
Front Office Supervisor, Kowloon Shangri-La, Hong Kong
The IVE Higher Diploma programme offers various opportunities for internships, exchanges, and industry collaborations. During my studies, I engaged in an exchange programme with a French winery for winemaking and hands-on experience with local, seasoned catering professionals. This valuable experience paved the way to join a five-star hotel group, where I could effectively apply my knowledge and skills.
- Top-up Degree at an University in the UK
- Higher Diploma in Hotel and Catering Management, IVE
Shandy Cheung
Principal, Yuen Long Lutheran Life Kindergarten
The Higher Diploma in Child Care and Education at IVE is recognised by the Education Bureau, enabling graduates to obtain registration qualifications as kindergarten teachers and special childcare workers. The comprehensive curriculum includes practical, workplace-relevant pedagogies such as play-based learning, the concepts and applications of which have been invaluable throughout my career.
- Master of Education, University of Hong Kong
- Bachelor of Education (Hons) in Early Childhood Education, Hong Kong Baptist University
- Higher Diploma in Child Care and Education, IVE
Wong Pui Hang
Associate Medical Technologist at a public hospital
After completing the Higher Diploma of Biomedical Sciences, I gained a deeper understanding of the biomedical industry. I then progressed to a Bachelor’s Degree. Currently, I am working as an assistant medical laboratory technologist at a public hospital, applying my professional knowledge to excel in my role.
- Biomedical Science-related Bachelor's degree
- Higher Diploma in Biomedical Science, IVE
Ho Man Hou
Quantity Surveyor, China Overseas Land & Investment Limited
Upon completing the Higher Diploma in Surveying, I enrolled the joint part-time Bachelor's Degree programme offered by SHAPE in collaboration with UK universities. This articulation programme can be completed in as little as 2 years, allowing students to enter the workforce sooner and gain practical experience. The programmes have effectively equipped me with the professional knowledge in surveying and construction, laying a solid foundation for my future entry into the surveying industry. These programmes are well-regarded in the industry, and graduates have the opportunity to apply to various surveying consultancy firms or main contractors according to their preferences. Moreover, these programmes are recognised by local universities, offering me the chance to pursue a Master's Degree locally and potentially obtain the qualification of a registered Quantity Surveyor in the local context, as well as membership in other professional associations.
- Master of Construction Law and Dispute Resolution, Hong Kong Polytechnic University
- Bachelor of Quantity Surveying, University of Central Lancashire, UK
- Higher Diploma in Surveying, IVE
Myra Tsang
Assistant Building Services Engineer, Gammon Construction Limited
I began with IVE's Diploma of Foundation Studies, advanced to a Higher Diploma, and later earned a Bachelor's Degree at THEi. During my studies, an internship with an engineering consultancy provided me with valuable industry insights and practice for paving my way to a professional engineer.
- Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Building Services Engineering, THEi
- Higher Diploma in Building Services Engineering, IVE
- Diploma of Foundation Studies (Engineering), IVE
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14 Nov 2025
IVE (Sha Tin) Student Awards Presentation Ceremony 2025
IVE (Sha Tin) Student Awards Presentation Ceremony 2025
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The Student Awards Presentation Ceremony was successfully held to recognize the achievements of the students. The ceremony also provided a valuable opportunity for the awardees to express their most sincere gratitude to the donors in person. The award was definitely a meaningful encouragement to the awardees and inspires them to excel in their studies.
14 Nov 2025
