Applied Learning
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 |
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Module 1: Certificate in Applied Learning (Vocational English) – English for Service Professionals [Listening and Speaking] (QF Level 2) |
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Listening, Vocabulary and Grammar Test
Speaking Assessment: Individual Response |
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Module 2: Certificate in Applied Learning (Vocational English) – English for Service Professionals [Reading and Writing] (QF Level 2) |
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Reading, Vocabulary and Grammar Test
Writing Assessment: Completing an Online Complaint Form for a Customer |
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Module 3: Certificate in Applied Learning (Vocational English) – English for Service Professionals [Listening and Speaking] (QF Level 3) |
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Listening, Vocabulary and Grammar Test
Speaking Assessment: Negotiation |
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Module 4: Certificate in Applied Learning (Vocational English) – English for Service Professionals [Reading and Writing] (QF Level 3) |
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Reading, Vocabulary and Grammar Test
Writing Assessment: Writing a Cover Letter |
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)
| Grades | Marks | Overall Rating | Grade Descriptors |
| A | 80 - 100 | Excellent |
Work that demonstrates a superior understanding of the subject matter, being able to develop in-depth solutions to related problems, and with evidence of an extensive knowledge base, original thinking, the capacity to make critical evaluations, and very good organisation and presentation. |
| B | 65 - 79 | Good |
Work that demonstrates a good understanding of the subject matter, being able to develop solutions to related problems, and with evidence of critical capacity and accuracy, analytical ability, a reasonable understanding of issues and clear organisation and presentation. |
| C | 50 - 64 | Satisfactory |
Work that demonstrates a sufficient understanding of the subject matter, being able to develop rudimentary solutions to related problems and with evidence of some attempts at analytical thinking, and average presentation and accuracy. |
| D | 40 - 49 | Pass |
Work that demonstrates a basic familiarity with the subject matter, and with evidence of marginal accuracy, acceptable presentation and organisation. |
| U | <40 | Fail |
Work showing little evidence of familiarity with the subject matter, with poor accuracy, presentation and/or organisation. |
Enquiries
Email: ccadmissions@hkuspace.hku.hk
Tel: 3416 6338