SCOLAR, Subvented Programmes

Foundation Certificate in Learning Chinese as a Second Language(Vocational Chinese Language)(QF Level 2)


Course Code:
VCL/21/2425
QF Level:
QF Level 2
Registration Number:
20/000553/L2
Validity Period:
01/09/2020 - 31/08/2026
Start Date:
15th October 2024 (Every Tuesday)
Course Time:
19:00-22:00
Mode of Study & Programme Length:
Mode of study: In person, In total of 20 weeks
Learning Hours:
60 contact hours and 60 self-study hours
Medium of Instruction:
Conducted in Cantonese & English
Tuition Fee:
HKD $500
Programme Features:

Provide training of workplace Chinese in “Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking” Four Areas

Contact Person:
Hin Fung (Project Officer, in charge of the project funded by SCOLAR), WhatsApp: 6285 8727
Programme Objectives

Upon course completion, students will be able to:

✓Understand simple workplace conversations and reports as well as grasp literal meaning;

✓Engage in simple workplace dialogues;

✓Read short and informative materials in the workplace, and understand the subject and content;

✓Describe the specific details of the affairs to be handled, and use short sentences and basic writing strategies to write short documentary documents.

Programme Content

✓Tailor-made teaching materials

✓Theme-based teaching

✓Supported by mentors and volunteers

✓Lectures and small group tutorials

Admission Requirements

Employed or unemployed non-Chinese speaking school leavers aged 15 or above and holding a valid Hong Kong ID card; AND

  • Completion of Form 4 or above with a pass in the subject of Chinese language in Hong Kong (supporting documents are required) ; or
  • Completion of Foundation Certificate in Learning Chinese as a Second Language (Vocational Chinese Language) (QF Level 1) by YMCA College of Careers; or
  • Other equivalent qualifications.