Programme Code HT113250 The following section presents the programme information offered in AY2026/27. Programme information for AY2027/28 will be announced in November 2026. Programme Edges Professional Skills Empowerment Provides professional knowledge and skills training for career development in the hotel and catering industry. Clear Academic Paths Students who have successfully completed the programme may articulate to the Higher Diploma programmes offered by the VTC Hospitality Discipline. Professional Skills Empowerment Provides professional knowledge and skills training for career development in the hotel and catering industry. Clear Academic Paths Students who have successfully completed the programme may articulate to the Higher Diploma programmes offered by the VTC Hospitality Discipline. Basic Information Professional Recognition Foundation Barista Skills - Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) WSET Level 1 in Wines - Wine and Spirits Education Trust (WSET) Introduction to Bordeaux Wines - Conseil Interprofessionnel du Vin de Bordeaux (CIVB), France Class and training venues include but not limited to International Culinary Institute, VTC Pokfulam Complex, VTC Kowloon Bay Complex, Tin Shui Wai Training Centre, Chinese Training Restaurant and Western Training Restaurant at Pokfulam, The T Hotel, Training Café and Western Training Restaurant at Kowloon Bay. Medium of Instruction: English supplemented with Chinese (Cantonese) 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. Students enrolling for this programme must maintain the health standards required of a food handler throughout the duration of training. This encompasses taking a medical check, at students’ own expenses, which includes chest X-ray, urine routine, stool routine, stool culture, hepatitis A virus Ab lgG. For students who have a negative hepatitis A virus antibody result, a vaccine is recommended. Students are required to have a medical check, purchase the designated reference books, uniform and shoes where applicable, at their own costs. Institute reserves the rights not to admit students who fail to follow this clause. Items listed in the curriculum are key modules only, more modules are included in the programme. Upon completion of the food hygiene and safety module, students may sit for the “Level 2 Award in Food Safety and Hygiene” examination offered by the Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH), UK at their own expense. Successful candidates will be awarded a certificate. Subject to training requirements, students may be arranged to attend lessons or to undergo practical training which may be scheduled on evenings, Saturdays, Sundays or Public Holidays at other campuses or venues. Applicants should have good sense of smell. The programmes are geared to prepare students for employment after graduation. Graduates may articulate to Professional Certificate / Professional Diploma programmes after having accumulated work experiences in the industry. For enquiries, please call the Institutes at 2538 2200. Entrance Requirements Completion of Secondary 6 (under the New Senior Secondary academic structure); OR Completion of Secondary 5 with a pass in the HTI / CCI / ICI bridging course; OR Completion of 2-year Certificate programmes offered by HTI / CCI / ICI; OR Articulation / Employment Food and beverage management Wine and spirits knowledge, food and wine pairings

Cocktails and mocktails creation Event planning and coordination Event operations and control Vocational English & Putonghua The study duration of Diploma programmes in Hotel and Tourism is normally 1 year. The tuition fee is payable in two instalments. Each instalment is HK$9,295. In addition to tuition fees, students will be required to pay other fees, such as caution money and students’ union annual fees. Students of Diploma programmes in Hotel and Tourism, Chinese Cuisine and International Cuisine will be required to purchase uniform, shoes or reference books where applicable. Some students may be required to study bridging modules or enhancement programmes to support their study; or to attend additional training, industrial attachments, public examinations for which separate fees will be charged. Tuition fees are subject to annual review. The information listed above is only applicable to local students . Programme Highlights WorldSkills Lyon 2024 Mark Mak, a graduate of the HTI Diploma in Food and Beverage Operations (QF Level 3), earned a Medallion for Excellence in the Restaurant Service category in WorldSkills Lyon 2024 competition. Student Sharing I am honored to represent Hong Kong and participate in different international catering competitions around the world. The experiences allow me to expand my knowledge and horizons. By facing the challenges and pressure in the competitions, I can develop my problem-solving skills and promote my personal growth. Other Programmes Diploma in Themed and Tourism Event Operations (QF Level 3) Diploma in Hotel Operations (QF Level 3) Diploma in Tour Service and Travel Business Operations (QF Level 3) Diploma of Foundation Studies (Engineering) Diploma of Foundation Studies (Sports) Diploma in Chinese Cuisine (QF Level 3) Diploma of Foundation Studies (Health Care) Diploma of Foundation Studies (Retail and E-Commerce) Diploma of Foundation Studies (Film and Animation Design) Diploma in Bakery, Pastry and Confectionery (QF Level 3) Diploma of Foundation Studies (Digital Media Studies) Diploma of Foundation Studies (Health and Life Sciences) Diploma of Foundation Studies (Design) Diploma in International Culinary Arts (QF Level 3) Diploma of Foundation Studies (Community Services) Diploma of Foundation Studies (Information Technology) Diploma of Foundation Studies (Business) Diploma of Foundation Studies (Hotel, Tourism and Recreation) Diploma of Foundation Studies (Intelligent Mobility Technology)