
Certificate in Applied Learning (Vocational English)– English for Service Professionals (QF Level 3)
(QF Level 3; QR registration number: 21/000099/L3; Validity Period: from 2/2/2021 to 31/12/2025)
Programme Objectives
The programme aims to:
1. Provide opportunities for senior secondary students to enhance their English communication skills in authentic/near-authentic vocational and professional settings so they can cope with the demands of communication in English in general work contexts as well as specific industries (such as tourism and hospitality, airline and airport services, design and technology, and leisure and recreation) in the service sector with considerable level of confidence and clarity; and
2. Enhance students’ flexibility in articulation pathways by increasing their academic literacy, functional workplace literacy as well as critical literacy necessary for a smooth transition from a vocational training route to higher education in colleges and universities.
Programme Information
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) of the Programme
On completion of the programme, students should be able to:
1. Demonstrate a basic knowledge and understanding of the essential terminology, skills and appropriate linguistic etiquette for a range of communicative events in the service industry;
2. Apply the basic terminology, skills and appropriate linguistic etiquette in a range of communicative events in the service industry;
3. Improve their level of academic literacy, functional workplace literacy as well as critical literacy, and become better prepared for school-to-college/university or school-to-work transition;
4. Develop basic collaboration skills, communication skills, creativity, critical thinking skills, problem-solving skills and learning skills essential for general education and vocational education; and
5. Develop self-understanding for further studies and career development in related fields.
Modules | Selected Topics | Assessment Method |
Module 1: Certificate in Applied Learning (Vocational English) – English for Service Professionals [Listening and Speaking] (QF Level 2) |
Part I: Pleasure and Leisure
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Listening, Vocabulary and Grammar Test
Speaking Assessment: Individual Response |
Part II: Local Knowledge
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Part III: Enquiry and Reply
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Module 2: Certificate in Applied Learning (Vocational English) – English for Service Professionals [Reading and Writing] (QF Level 2) |
Part I: Process and Procedure
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Reading, Vocabulary and Grammar Test
Writing Assessment: Completing an Online Complaint Form for a Customer |
Part II: Problems and Solutions
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Part III: Internship and Apprenticeship
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Module 3: Certificate in Applied Learning (Vocational English) – English for Service Professionals [Listening and Speaking] (QF Level 3) |
Part I: Industry-specific English 1: Tourism and Hospitality; Airline and Airport Services)
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Listening, Vocabulary and Grammar Test
Speaking Assessment: Negotiation |
Part II: Industry-specific English 2: Design and Technology; Leisure and Recreation
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Module 4: Certificate in Applied Learning (Vocational English) – English for Service Professionals [Reading and Writing] (QF Level 3) |
Part I: Communicating for Employment
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Reading, Vocabulary and Grammar Test
Writing Assessment: Writing a Cover Letter |
Part II: Socialising at/after Work
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Medium of Instruction
English
Entry Requirements
Students shall be current Secondary 4 and 5 students who are following the senior secondary curriculum recommended by the Curriculum Development Council (CDC).
Programme Duration
18 months
Awards
Upon successful completion of the programme, students will be awarded Certificate in Applied Learning (Vocational English) – English for Service Professionals (QF Level 3) within the HKU system through HKU SPACE.
- Students who choose to exit the programme upon completion of Module 1 Everyday Communication and fulfil the attendance requirement will be awarded Certificate in Applied Learning (Vocational English) – English for Service Professionals [Listening and Speaking] (QF Level 2).
(QF Level 2; QR registration number: 21/000100/L2; Validity Period: from 2/2/2021 to 31/12/2025) - Students who choose to exit the programme upon completion of Module 2 Workplace Communication and fulfil the attendance requirement will be awarded Certificate in Applied Learning (Vocational English) – English for Service Professionals [Reading and Writing] (QF Level 2).
(QF Level 2; QR registration number: 21/000101/L2; Validity Period: from 2/2/2021 to 31/12/2025) - Students who choose to exit the programme upon completion of Module 3 Business Communication I and fulfil the attendance requirement will be awarded Certificate in Applied Learning (Vocational English) – English for Service Professionals [Listening and Speaking] (QF Level 3).
(QF Level 3; QR registration number: 21/000102/L3; Validity Period: from 2/2/2021 to 31/12/2025) - Students who choose to exit the programme upon completion of Module 4 Business Communication II and fulfil the attendance requirement will be awarded Certificate in Applied Learning (Vocational English) – English for Service Professionals [Reading and Writing] (QF Level 3).
(QF Level 3; QR registration number: 21/000103/L3; Validity Period: from 2/2/2021 to 31/12/2025)
Enquiries
Email: yuanna.hui@hkuspace.hku.hk
Tel: 37622251
Leave/Early Leave Application Form
2021-23 Cohort (Early Course Commencement)
Schedule for Module 1 and Module 2
Module 1 (40 hours)
Certificate in Applied Learning (Vocational English) – English for Service Professionals [Listening and Speaking] (QF Level 2)
Lesson Number |
Date |
Time |
Venue |
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1 |
February 27, 2021 |
10:00am to 1:00pm |
HKU SPACE Community College Kowloon East Campus 28 Wang Hoi Road, Kowloon Bay
Room No.: 705 |
2 |
March 6, 2021 |
10:00am to 1:00pm |
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3 |
March 13, 2021 |
10:00am to 1:00pm |
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4 |
March 20, 2021 |
10:00am to 1:00pm |
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5 |
March 27, 2021 |
10:00am to 1:00pm |
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6 |
April 17, 2021 |
10:00am to 1:00pm |
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7 |
April 24, 2021 |
10:00am to 1:00pm |
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8 |
May 8, 2021 |
10:00am to 1:00pm |
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9 |
May 15, 2021* |
10:00am to 1:00pm |
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10 |
May 22, 2021 |
10:00am to 1:00pm |
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11 |
May 29, 2021 |
10:00am to 1:00pm |
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12 |
June 5, 2021 |
10:00am to 1:00pm |
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13 |
June 12, 2021** |
9:30am to 1:30pm |
*Listening, Grammar and Vocabulary Test
**Individual Speaking Assessment
Module 2 (40 hours)
Certificate in Applied Learning (Vocational English) – English for Service Professionals [Reading and Writing] (QF Level 2)
Lesson |
Date |
Time |
Venue |
1 |
July 12, 2021 |
1:00pm to 5:00pm |
HKU SPACE Community College Kowloon East Campus 28 Wang Hoi Road, Kowloon Bay
Room No.: to be confirmed |
2 |
July 13, 2021 |
1:00pm to 5:00pm |
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3 |
July 14, 2021 |
1:00pm to 5:00pm |
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4 |
July 15, 2021 |
1:00pm to 5:00pm |
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5 |
July 16, 2021 |
1:00pm to 5:00pm |
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6 |
July 19, 2021* |
1:00pm to 5:00pm |
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7 |
July 20, 2021 |
1:00pm to 5:00pm |
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8 |
July 21, 2021 |
1:00pm to 5:00pm |
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9 |
July 22, 2021 |
1:00pm to 5:00pm |
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10 |
July 23, 2021** |
1:00pm to 5:00pm |
*Reading, Grammar and Vocabulary Test
**Writing Assessment
Schedule for Module 1 and Module 2
Module 1 (40 hours)
Certificate in Applied Learning (Vocational English) – English for Service Professionals [Listening and Speaking] (QF Level 2)
Lesson |
Date |
Time |
Venue |
1 |
February 27, 2021 |
2:00pm to 5:00pm |
Woo Hon Fai Secondary School, No. 7 On Yin Street, Tsuen Wan |
2 |
March 13, 2021 |
2:00pm to 5:00pm |
Woo Hon Fai Secondary School, No. 7 On Yin Street, Tsuen Wan |
3 |
March 20, 2021 |
2:00pm to 5:00pm |
HKU SPACE Community College, Kowloon East Campus, 28 Wang Hoi Road, Kowloon Bay (Room 705) |
4 |
March 27, 2021 |
2:00pm to 5:00pm |
Woo Hon Fai Secondary School, No. 7 On Yin Street, Tsuen Wan |
5 |
April 17, 2021 |
2:00pm to 5:00pm |
Woo Hon Fai Secondary School, No. 7 On Yin Street, Tsuen Wan |
6 |
April 24, 2021 |
2:00pm to 5:00pm |
HKU SPACE Community College, Kowloon East Campus, 28 Wang Hoi Road, Kowloon Bay (Room 705) |
7 |
May 8, 2021 |
2:00pm to 5:00pm |
Woo Hon Fai Secondary School, No. 7 On Yin Street, Tsuen Wan |
8 |
May 15, 2021* |
2:00pm to 5:00pm |
Woo Hon Fai Secondary School, No. 7 On Yin Street, Tsuen Wan |
9 |
May 22, 2021 |
2:00pm to 5:00pm |
HKU SPACE Community College, Kowloon East Campus, 28 Wang Hoi Road, Kowloon Bay (Room 705) |
10 |
May 29, 2021 |
2:00pm to 5:00pm |
Woo Hon Fai Secondary School, No. 7 On Yin Street, Tsuen Wan |
11 |
June 12, 2021 |
2:00pm to 5:00pm |
Woo Hon Fai Secondary School, No. 7 On Yin Street, Tsuen Wan |
12 |
June 19, 2021 |
2:00pm to 5:00pm |
HKU SPACE Community College, Kowloon East Campus, 28 Wang Hoi Road, Kowloon Bay (Room 705) |
13 |
June 26, 2021** |
1:00pm to 5:00pm |
Woo Hon Fai Secondary School, No. 7 On Yin Street, Tsuen Wan |
*Listening, Grammar and Vocabulary Test
**Individual Speaking Assessment
Module 2 (40 hours)
Certificate in Applied Learning (Vocational English) – English for Service Professionals [Reading and Writing] (QF Level 2)
Lesson |
Date |
Time |
Venue |
1 |
July 12, 2021 |
9:00pm to 1:00pm |
To be confirmed |
2 |
July 13, 2021 |
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3 |
July 14, 2021 |
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4 |
July 15, 2021 |
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5 |
July 16, 2021 |
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6 |
July 19, 2021* |
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7 |
July 20, 2021 |
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8 |
July 21, 2021 |
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9 |
July 22, 2021 |
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10 |
July 23, 2021** |
*Reading, Grammar and Vocabulary Test
**Writing Assessment
Schedule for Module 1 and Module 2
Module 1 (40 hours)
Certificate in Applied Learning (Vocational English) – English for Service Professionals [Listening and Speaking] (QF Level 2)
Lesson |
Date |
Time |
Venue |
1 |
February 27, 2021 |
9:00am to 12:00nn |
CCC Tam Lee Lai Fun Memorial Secondary School, 10 San Wo Lane, San Hui, Tuen Mun, New Territories
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2 |
March 6, 2021 |
9:00am to 12:00nn |
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3 |
March 13, 2021 |
9:00am to 12:00nn |
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4 |
March 20, 2021 |
9:00am to 12:00nn |
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5 |
March 27, 2021 |
9:00am to 12:00nn |
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6 |
April 17, 2021 |
9:00am to 12:00nn |
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7 |
April 24, 2021 |
9:00am to 12:00nn |
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8 |
May 8, 2021 |
9:00am to 12:00nn |
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9 |
May 15, 2021* |
9:00am to 12:00nn |
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10 |
May 22, 2021 |
9:00am to 12:00nn |
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11 |
May 29, 2021 |
9:00am to 12:00nn |
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12 |
June 19, 2021 |
9:00am to 12:00nn |
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13 |
June 26, 2021** |
9:00am to 1:00pm |
*Listening, Grammar and Vocabulary Test
**Individual Speaking Assessment
Module 2 (40 hours)
Certificate in Applied Learning (Vocational English) – English for Service Professionals [Reading and Writing] (QF Level 2)
Lesson |
Date |
Time |
Venue |
1 |
August 16, 2021 |
9:00pm to 1:00pm |
To be confirmed |
2 |
August 17, 2021 |
9:00pm to 1:00pm |
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3 |
August 18, 2021 |
9:00pm to 1:00pm |
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4 |
August 19, 2021 |
9:00pm to 1:00pm |
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5 |
August 20, 2021* |
9:00pm to 1:00pm |
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6 |
August 23, 2021 |
9:00pm to 1:00pm |
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7 |
August 24, 2021 |
9:00pm to 1:00pm |
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8 |
August 25, 2021 |
9:00pm to 1:00pm |
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9 |
August 26, 2021 |
9:00pm to 1:00pm |
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10 |
August 27, 2021** |
9:00pm to 1:00pm |
*Reading, Grammar and Vocabulary Test
**Writing Assessment
Schedule for Module 1 and Module 2
Module 1 (40 hours)
Certificate in Applied Learning (Vocational English) – English for Service Professionals [Listening and Speaking] (QF Level 2)
Lesson |
Date |
Time |
Venue |
1 |
February 27, 2021 |
9:00am to 12:00nn |
CCC Tam Lee Lai Fun Memorial Secondary School, 10 San Wo Lane, San Hui, Tuen Mun, New Territories
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2 |
March 6, 2021 |
9:00am to 12:00nn |
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3 |
March 13, 2021 |
9:00am to 12:00nn |
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4 |
March 20, 2021 |
9:00am to 12:00nn |
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5 |
March 27, 2021 |
9:00am to 12:00nn |
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6 |
April 17, 2021 |
9:00am to 12:00nn |
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7 |
April 24, 2021 |
9:00am to 12:00nn |
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8 |
May 8, 2021 |
9:00am to 12:00nn |
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9 |
May 15, 2021* |
9:00am to 12:00nn |
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10 |
May 22, 2021 |
9:00am to 12:00nn |
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11 |
May 29, 2021 |
9:00am to 12:00nn |
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12 |
June 19, 2021 |
9:00am to 12:00nn |
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13 |
June 26, 2021** |
9:00am to 1:00pm |
*Listening, Grammar and Vocabulary Test
**Individual Speaking Assessment
Module 2 (40 hours)
Certificate in Applied Learning (Vocational English) – English for Service Professionals [Reading and Writing] (QF Level 2)
Lesson |
Date |
Time |
Venue |
1 |
August 16, 2021 |
9:00pm to 1:00pm |
To be confirmed |
2 |
August 17, 2021 |
9:00pm to 1:00pm |
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3 |
August 18, 2021 |
9:00pm to 1:00pm |
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4 |
August 19, 2021 |
9:00pm to 1:00pm |
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5 |
August 20, 2021* |
9:00pm to 1:00pm |
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6 |
August 23, 2021 |
9:00pm to 1:00pm |
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7 |
August 24, 2021 |
9:00pm to 1:00pm |
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8 |
August 25, 2021 |
9:00pm to 1:00pm |
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9 |
August 26, 2021 |
9:00pm to 1:00pm |
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10 |
August 27, 2021** |
9:00pm to 1:00pm |
*Reading, Grammar and Vocabulary Test
**Writing Assessment