13 Trades covered under the VPAS
In the 2024/25 academic year, the VPAS covers 27 eligible programmes in 5 trades. An addition of 7 eligible programmes covering 7 more trades is included in the 2025/26 academic year. In the 2026/27 academic year, one more trade is added with the total number of programmes remains at 34, covering 13 trades.
Trades under VPAS
Eligible VTC Full-time Higher Diploma (2-year) Programmes
Examples of relevant work
(including but not limited to)
(including but not limited to)
Automobile Engineering
Automotive Engineering
Assistant Engineer, Service Advisor, Technician, Supervisor
Aviation, Transport and
Logistics
Logistics
Aviation Inflight and Passenger Services
Aviation and Logistics
Aviation Services and Transport Studies
Airport Operations Management
Aviation Systems and Operations
Aircraft Maintenance Engineering
Flight Attendant, Cargo Officer, Logistics Officer, Fleet Operations Officer, Transport Operations Control Officer, Flight Operations Officer, Ramp Services Officer, Aircraft Maintenance Planning Engineer, Aircraft Maintenance Mechanic
Building, Civil
Engineering and Built
Environment
Engineering and Built
Environment
Architecture, Interior and Landscape Design (Subject Group)
Civil Engineering
Building Studies
Surveying
Architectural Technology and Design
Geospatial Science and Land Surveying
Building Services Engineering
Architectural Assistant, Landscape Architectural Assistant, Assistant Engineer, Assistant Building Surveyor, Project Coordinator, Works Supervisor, Technical Officer, Survey Officer, Land Surveying Draftsman, Geographic Information Programmer, Assistant Building Information Management (BIM) Manager, Assistant Interior Designer
E-commerce
Business with E-Commerce
E-Commerce Executive, E-Commerce Online Shop Executive, Live Streaming Host, Copywriter, Floor Manager & Technical Director, Search Engine Optimisation/Search Engine Marketing Executive, Customer Engagement Executive, Digital Content Creator, Digital Marketing Executive, Omnichannel Executive, OMO Retail Store Executive and Social Commerce Executive
Electrical and
Mechanical Services
Mechanical Services
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Assistant Engineer, Technician, Supervisor, Technical Sales Engineer, Project Officer, Engineering Consultant
Environmental Conservation
Conservation and Tree Management
Arborist, Tree Climber, Horticulturist, Assistant Project Manager
Healthcare
Rehabilitation Services
Health Care Assistant, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Physiotherapy Assistant, Rehabilitation Coach, Rehabilitation Trainer, Working in rehabilitation centers, hospitals, elderly homes, and healthcare companies
Hotel and Tourism
Culinary Arts
International Hospitality and Tourism Management
Sous Chef, Chef de Partie/Senior Chef de Partie, Demi Chef, Commis Chef, Chef (R&D), Banquet Supervisor, Sous Chef, Culinary Professionals (Chinese Cuisine), Dim-Sum Cook, Culinary Professionals (Chinese Cuisine), Chinese Barbecue Chef, Culinary Professionals (Chinese Cuisine), Chopper, Culinary Professionals (Chinese Cuisine), Banquet Chef, Culinary Professionals (Chinese Cuisine), Reservations Supervisor, Travel Consultants, Senior Retail Executive, Butler, Event Supervisor, Clubhouse Supervisor, Assistant Leisure Service Manager, Guest Services Executive, Event Planner, Terminal Operations Executive, Port Agent, Senior Sommelier, Senior Bartender, Stewarding Supervisor, Banquets Supervisor, Catering Sales Executive
Innovation and Technology
Software Engineering
Game Software Development
Cloud and Data Centre Administration
AI and Mobile Applications Development
Cybersecurity
AI and Smart Technology
Data Science and AI
Games and Animation
Theme Park and Theatre Creative Technology
Multimedia, VR and Interactive Technology / Digital Media Technology
Programmer, Software Engineer, Cloud Engineer, Cybersecurity Analyst, Information Security Officer, AI Engineer, Mobile Games and App Developer, Data Analyst, Multimedia Developer, Theme Park and Theater Consultant
Laboratory Service
Analytical Science
Laboratory Technologist, Laboratory Technician, Laboratory Customer Service Officer, Inspection Consultant Assistant
Life and Health Technology
Biomedical Science
Product Specialist , Medical Laboratory Assistant, Research Assistant, Quality Control Technician
Maritime
Maritime Studies
Deck Cadet Trainee
Property Management
Real Estate and Property Management
Property Management Specialist, Assistant Manager (Property Management), Housing Officer, Facilities Management Officer, Leasing Manager, Maintenance Officer
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