Senior Secondary Applied Learning

March 2014

What is Applied Learning (ApL)?

Applied Learning courses are elective subjects within the Senior Secondary Curriculum

Personal, Social and Humanities Education

Chinese History, Economics, Ethics & Religious Studies, Geography, History, Tourism & Hospitality Studies

Science Education Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Integrated Science, Combined Science

Technology Education Business, Accounting & Financial Studies, Design & Applied Technology, Health Management & Social Care, Information & Communication Technology, Technology & Living

Arts Education Music, Visual Arts

Physical Education Physical Education

Applied Learning

Six Areas of Studies: (4) Services (1) Creative Studies (5) Applied Science (2) Media & Communication (6) Engineering & (3) Business, Management & Law Production

Other Languages French, German, Hindi, Japanese, Spanish, Urdu

Applied Learning

Aims： • To offer a wide range of

learning programmes for students

• To cater for the diverse needs, interests and abilities of students

• To help students explore their orientation for life-long learning and career aspirations

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ApL Curriculum Framework Life-long Learning for Further Studies and/or Work

Foundation Skills Thinking Skills

People Skills

Value and Attitudes

Different Vocational Fields as Learning Contexts (e.g. Creative Studies, Media and Communication, Business, Management and

Law, Services, Applied Science, Engineering and Production)

Career-related Competencies

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• Students studying the Senior Secondary Curriculum

• Students submit their applications in S4

• Courses commence in S5 and complete in S6

• Each student can take up to two ApL courses as their elective subjects

Target Students

What are the courses offered in the 2014-16 cohort?

Course Cluster Course

Design Studies

Image Design

Interior Design

Jewellery Arts and Design

Media Arts Commercial Comic Art

Computer Game and Animation Design

Performing Arts

Introduction to Cantonese Opera

Introduction to Theatre Arts

Taking a Chance on Dance

(1) Creative Studies

Course Cluster Course

Films, TV and Broadcasting

Studies

Film and Video Studies

TV Infotainment Production

Media Production and Public Relations

Public Relations and Advertising

Radio Host and Programme Production

(2) Media and Communication

Course Cluster Course

Business Studies

Applied Business Research

Financial Markets and Operations

Marketing in Global Trade

Practical Computerised Accounting

Clientele Management Purchasing and Merchandising

Legal Studies Law Enforcement in Hong Kong

(3) Business, Management and Law

Course Cluster Course

Food Services and Management

Food and Beverage Operations

Western Cuisine

Hospitality Services

Hospitality Services in Practice

Hotel Operations

Personal and Community

Services

Child Care and Education

Fundamental Cosmetology

(4) Services

Course Cluster Course

Medical Science and Health Care

Foundation in Chinese Medicine

Fundamental Health Care

Health Care Practice

Medical Laboratory Science

Psychology Applied Psychology

Exploring Psychology

Sports Sports and Fitness Coaching

(5) Applied Science

Course Cluster Course

Civil and Mechanical Engineering

Automotive Technology

Environmental Engineering

Information Engineering

Mobile and Online Apps Development

Services Engineering

Aviation Studies

Building Facilities Engineering

(6) Engineering and Production

ApL Course Providers

What are the differences between ApL and other elective subjects?

Automotive Technology

(1) Learning through application and practice

Sports and Fitness Coaching

Fundamental Health Care Child Care and Education

Building Technology

(2) Taught by tutors with industry/trade experience

Aviation Studies

Hotel Operations Fundamental Health Care

HK DSE

Applied Learning ……

Assessment results will be recorded in the HKDSE transcript

Assessment is conducted by course tutors

(3) No public examination for ApL courses

(4) Venues equipped with specialised facilities

OR

Mode 1 ： At the venues of Course providers

Mode 2： Mainly at schools

All students must apply through their schools.

The EDB and schools will fully subsidise students taking ApL courses. Students need not pay the course fees.

Over 330 schools are offering ApL courses now.

Application for Enrolment

What qualifications could students obtain in ApL?

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Applied Learning

Attained with Distinction

Attained

(2) Professional Certificate

Recognition of ApL

(1) HKDSE Certificate

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Recognition of ApL (3) Accreditation of ApL Courses under the Qualifications Framework (QF) • E.g. Certificate in Western Cuisine (Senior Secondary

Applied Learning) (Qualifications Framework Level 3) • Five ApL courses in the 2014-16 cohort have been

uploaded to the Qualifications Register: 1. Jewellery Arts & Design 2. Commercial Comic Art 3. Western Cuisine 4. Fundamental Cosmetology 5. Fundamental Health Care

Percentage of students in ApL awarded: ‘Attained’ – about 90 % in both 2012 & 2013 ‘Attained with Distinction’ – 23.9% in 2012 & 21% in 2013

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ApL Candidates’ Results in 2012 & 2013 HKDSE

How does ApL articulate to further studies & career pathways?

• Further Studies (including Bachelor’s Degree, Associate Degrees and Higher Diploma in Universities in HK, China and abroad): around 80%

• Employment: around 10%

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Destination of the ApL Graduates in 2012 & 2013 HKDSE

Employment

Yi Jin Diploma Non-local Courses in HK/Distance-Learning

Programmes

Sub-degree Programmes

(including Associate

Degrees, Higher Diploma etc)

Vocational Education &

Training

Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education

Multiple Pathways of ApL Graduates

Further studies in Mainland

China/Abroad

Bachelor’s Degree Programmes

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Bachelor’s Degree Programmes

Most tertiary institutions value the learning experiences that

students acquire in ApL.

ApL subjects are used as elective subjects, or considered for

award of extra bonus by many Universities.

Sub-degree Programmes (Associate Degree/Higher Diploma)

The minimum entrance requirements of Level 2 in five HKDSE

subjects (including ApL courses)

For Further Studies

Further Studies in Hong Kong (Some examples)

Image Design

Radio Host & Programme Production

Health Care Practice

Practical Accounting for SMEs HK Polytechnic University (Bachelor of BA in Accountancy)

HK University, HK Chinese University and HK Polytechnic University (Bachelor of Science in Health Care)

Chinese University of HK (Degree in Journalism)

HK Polytechnic University (Bachelor of Arts in Design/Fashion & Textile)

Aviation Studies HK University (Degree in Engineering)

ApL Courses Degree Courses in Universities

Further Studies in Mainland China/Abroad (Some examples)

Infotainment Production

Aviation Studies

Health and Beauty Keeping in TCM

Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine (Degree course in Chinese Medicine)

Chang Jung Christian University (Degree course in Aviation and Maritime Transportation Management)

University in Austria (Degree course in Design)

ApL Courses Degree Courses in Universities

Universities in mainland China

Universities in Taiwan

Universities in Other Countries

HKCE & HKAL EXAMINATIONS HKDSE

Five passes in HKCE Examination

A combination of results in five subjects : • Level 2 in NSS subjects, • "Attained" in ApL subjects (maximum

two ApL subjects) • Grade E in Other Language subjects

Two passes at Advanced Level in

the HKAL Exam plus three credits in the HKCE Exam (2A3O)

A combination of results in five subjects : • Level 3 in NSS subjects, • "Attained with Distinction" in ApL

subjects (maximum two ApL subjects) • Grade C in Other Language subjects

For Work：Civil Service Appointment

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Sharing from students

“ApL course gave me practical experience of a flight attendant’s job. I am studying for the Higher diploma in Aviation Studies at HKUSPACE.”

“ApL is a very special course for me. It helped me find my interest and improve my English.”

• ApL website: www.edb.gov.hk/apl • Applied Learning – resource materials • Mobile app “ApL app”

How can parents help their children choose ApL courses?

Applied Learning – resource materials

Applied Learning App

To download the ApL App, just search for "Applied Learning" on the iPhone App Store or Android Market

Thank you！

Website: http://www.edb.gov.hk/apl

Enquiries: 3698 3186