Programme Contents

Field visits will be organised to understand the latest development and application of gerontechnology. Through workshops, case study, experiential learning and product design etc. to enhance students’ understanding of different gerontechnology products and services in the gerontechnology market.

If students attained “Attained with Distinction (I)” in this ApL course^, it is comparable to Level 3 of the Category A subjects of HKDSE examination; if they attained “Attained with Distinction (II)”, it is comparable to Level 4 of the Category A subjects of HKDSE examination.

Programme Features

• Visit 'Gerontech and Innovation Expo' jointly organized by the government and The Hong Kong Council of Social Service, understand the latest developments of gerontech products and solutions
• Visit 'Jockey Club “age at home” Gerontech Education and Rental Service Centre', learn more about the practical information and have hands-on experience on gerontech equipment
• Visit Residential Care Homes to observe the practical use of the technological products among the elderly
• Visit the gerontechnology industry clusters, i.e., service enterprise, medical centre, research and development centre
• Strengthens the thinking skills, people skills, values and attitudes, and career-related competencies of the students to prepare for further studies and career development

Programme Structure

• The Concepts of Elderly Services and Gerontech (40 hours)
• Gerontech Market (Products and Services) (56 hours)
• Gerontech (Medical Aspect) (44 hours)
• Final Project – Experience and Practices in Gerontech (40 hours)

Reference Table for Grades

Certification Programme

Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority - Applied Learning Subjects Result Assessment and Information

Articulation Path

After the completion of Secondary 6, the student can apply for HKCT 'Higher Diploma in Social Work', and articulate to 'Bachelor of Social Sciences (Hons) in Social Work'

Career Prospects

Welfare worker, care worker, programme assistant, community health worker, nursing assistant,  care equipment counsellor, occupational therapy assistant, product design assistant