Certificate in Robotic Welding
| Class Code | Commencement Date | Class Location | Medium of Instruction | Apply Online | Class Remarks | Class Status |
| EG423734Q-1 | 2026.06.11 |
Pro-Act Training and Development Centre (Welding)
Pro-Act Training and Development Centre (Welding) |
Cantonese supplemented with English |
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Programme Description
The Hong Kong SAR Government has initiated significant development projects, such as the visionary "Lantau Tomorrow" and the ambitious "Northern Metropolitan Area." These projects will result in a surge of infrastructure developments across the region, creating a high demand for skilled welding technicians.
This presents a unique opportunity to leverage advanced welding technology and align with the trend of "re-industrialization." By integrating cutting-edge technologies like robotics, AI, and automation, the field of welding offers immense potential. Robotic welding, in particular, enhances efficiency, productivity, quality, and work safety. It revolutionizes traditional methods and is well-suited for hazardous areas.
To meet the industry's demands and bridge the gap between supply and demand, we offer a comprehensive training program in advanced welding technology. Our "Certificate in Robotic Welding" equips individuals with the skills to excel in their roles while harnessing the power of advanced technologies. Join us today to fulfill industry demands and enhance your employability in a rapidly evolving landscape. Don't miss out on the opportunity to become a skilled welding professional in the era of advanced technology.
Programme Structure
- Introduction to welding (12-hrs)
- Knowledge and basic skills of manual welding in accordance to BS EN ISO 14732 standard
- Basic welding tools (eg: personal protective equipment PPE, welding torch installation, welding machine, etc.)
- Welding process
- Characteristics of different materials and plates (eg: carbon steel plates, aluminium plates, high-temperature carbon steel plates, quenching and tempering steel plates, etc.)
- Safety practice
- Practical workshop on manual welding (3-hrs)
- Basic operating principles of Manual-Flux Core Arc Welding
- Advantage and limitations
- Hand-on practice
- Robotic Welding Development and Applications (6-hrs)
- Robot operation and theory
- Case Study Sharing
- Impact of Industry 4.0 on robotic welding
- Practical Workshop on robotic welding(21-hrs)
- Demonstration
- Preparation, system setup and calibration
- Basic operating principles of Robotic-Flux Core Arc Welding
- Advantage and limitations
- Hand-on practice
Schedule
- 2-3 nights per week, 18:30 – 21:30 or 19:00 - 22:00.
- Practical lessons may be arranged on Saturday (12:30-19:30) or Sunday (09:30-17:30), detail arrangement will be announced during class.
- Duration: 42 hrs. The normal duration for completion of the programme is around 2-4 months.
Assessment
- Learners' performance in each module will be assessed by Continuous Assessment (CA) and End-of-Module Assessment (EA).
Starting from September 2024, only electronic lecture notes would be provided for this programme.
Entry Requirements
Completion of S5 under the Old Academic Structure / S6 under the New Senior Secondary Academic Structure; or
Completion of a QF Level 2 programme that is deemed acceptable to the respective Programme Board; or
Relevant RPL qualification(s) at QF Level 2 or above
21 years old or above with at least two years’ relevant working experience, may be admitted. Where appropriate, the applicant may be required to pass an entrance assessment, which can be in an oral and/or written form.
Financial Assistance Scheme
Vplus Subsidy Scheme
This course is an eligible programme under “Vplus Subsidy Scheme – Vplus Engineering”. Under this scheme, successful applicants will be refunded 60% of the paid tuition fees of eligible programmes, subject to a maximum of $45,000 per person.
For details and application, please visit https://vplus.vtc.edu.hk/eng.
Applicant should apply online within one month from the commencement of the first module for the programme concerned. Early and Late Application will not be processed.
Applicants can use the "Apply Online" function, which available from the programme website and login to the Online Enrolment System to submit their applications.

