Programme Contents

This programme aims to build students’ foundation on use of Chinese via provision of simulated contexts of further study, career development and daily life which could enhance learning motivation towards the language and improve Chinese proficiency by guided and structural contents in Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing.

Programme Features

• Attach importance to both theories and application
• Learn and practise actual conversation of daily life and working environment through role-playing, for example, as Flight Attendant at the Mock-up Cabin, or as customers and waiters at the Food and Beverage Training Centre
• Grasp the main information when reading informative text such as announcements and news
• Use vocabulary and sentences to express complete and clear information when writing practical articles
• Teaching materials cover expressions and response capabilities under different circumstances, for examples, introduction, explanation, greeting, inquiry, discussion, invitation, appreciation, suggestion, comparison, permission, publicity, complaint, clarification, lobbying, correction, rebuttal, etc.
• According to the Bloom education goal classification, step by step, teaching model and student-oriented, so that students with different abilities can gradually reach the learning goal
• The instructor takes care of individual learning differences and would adjust different teaching and learning plans according to students' abilities

Learning activities
The learning modes are diverse, including classroom teaching, group discussions on specific topics, role-playing, field trips, and guest speaker presentations.

Supporting Organization

HKCT cooperates with our powerful employer’s network, and arrange different types of job hunting activities, working placements, visits, lectures and etc. for all students of Applied Learning Chinese (for non-Chinese speaking students) - Practical Chinese, in order to widen students’ horizon, enhance their self-confidence and improve their employment competitiveness. The employers include:

• Pret A Manger (Hong Kong) Ltd - Working Placement
• Home Market - Working Placement
• Hong Kong Airport Services Ltd (HAS) - Visit / Working Placement
• Support the Employment of People with Disabilities (SEPD) - Field trips
• Eaton Hotel Hong Kong - Field trips

Advisory Organization

• New Home Association
• Hong Kong Nepalese Federation

HKCT contacts and invites the local organizations concerning non-Chinese ethnic actively for advice on this ApL couse, in order to make the teaching content more suitable for the needs of non-Chinese speaking students in learning, further study and employment.

Programme Structure

Practical Chinese I (QF Level 1)

• Catering
  Theme Park

Practical Chinese II (QF Level 2)

• Hospitality
  Tourism
• Airline Services

Practical Chinese III (QF Level 3)

• Public Administration
• Social Services
• Event Management

Reference Table for Grades

Certification Programme

Assessment:
．Attained
．Attained with Distinction*
*Equals to HKDSE Level 3

Practical Chinese I → QF Level 1
Practical Chinese II → QF Level 2
Practical Chinese III → QF Level 3

Articulation Path

Hospitality, catering, airline services, cruise service, tourism, event management, conference and exhibition, recreation management, marketing, education, disciplined service and other related courses

Career Prospects

Junior positions: hotel receptionist, recreation clubhouse officer, restaurant waiter, airport customer service officer, event assistant, marketing assistant, activity assistant, customer service officer, retailer, disciplined service officer, etc.

Senior positions: restaurant manager, hotel manager, customer service manager, clubhouse manager, project manager, marketing manager, director of event center, disciplined services senior officer, etc.