FHDPCLS Higher Diploma in Pet Care and Lifestyle Services

Pet-related businesses, including pet grooming, are expanding fast in the Asia-Pacific region due to the rising population of pet owners and demand for premium pet-related products and services. This has given rise to a thriving pet economy in HK and China.

Therefore, there is a rising demand for talents who possess knowledge in pet health, behaviour management, and improving the quality of life for both humans and pets.

The programme provides students with professional training of key knowledge and skills required for their future studies and career in a wide range of areas – from pet grooming and animal welfare the applications of pet training and animal-assisted intervention.

Objectives

Upon completion of the programme, participants should be able to :

• Apply a broad range of knowledge and practical skills in pet care, pet grooming, pet training, pet nutrition and pet-centric lifestyle management; and
• Explain current theories and contemporary developments in pet care, animal behaviour, and lifestyle services related to pets and pet ownership; and
• Apply the theory of animal and human behaviour in providing specialised pet care services and enhancing the human-animal bond in various lifestyle contexts.

Programme Features

• Comprehensive knowledge coverage in topics related to pet care and lifestyle services;
• Provides practical learning opportunities through internships, extra-curricular activities and visits;
• Further study in pet-related Bachelor degrees at universities in Taiwan with credit exemption;

Applicants are normally required to meet one of the following requirements:

• Level 2 in 5 HKDSE subjects (including English Language and Chinese Language)Note; or
• Satisfactory completion of Diploma Yi Jin or Diploma of Applied Education ; or
• Satisfactory completion of a QF Level 3 Diploma or an equivalent programme, for example, Diploma of Foundation Studies awarded by Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education (IVE), or by a post-secondary institution in Hong Kong; or
• Other acceptable equivalent qualifications (including non-local qualifications obtained in or outside HK, or other qualifications/experience deemed to be equivalent); or
• Mature applicants aged 21 or above, preferably with relevant working experience.

Applicants will be invited to an admission interview, if necessary. Admission is subject to demonstration of aptitude and suitability in an interview.

Note:
a. Applicant possessing 'Attained' in Citizenship and Social Development is accepted as level 2 in one HKDSE subject.
b. Applicants possessing “Attained”, “Attained with Distinction (I)' and “Attained with Distinction (II)” results in an Applied Learning (ApL) subject are deemed to have attained “Level 2”, “Level 3” and “Level 4” respectively in one HKDSE subject, with a maximum of two ApL subjects can be counted for admission purpose.
c. For non-Chinese speaking students, LiPACE will continue to accept alternative Chinese qualifications for students who have met the specified conditions:
1. students who have learned Chinese Language for less than 6 years while receiving primary and secondary education;
2. students who have learned Chinese Language for 6 years or more in schools, but have been taught an adapted and simpler Chinese Language curriculum not normally applicable to the majority of students in local schools.
d. While Applied Learning Chinese (for non-Chinese speaking students) [ApL(C)] will be considered as an alternative qualification in Chinese Language (ACL) for the admission of non-Chinese speaking students with “Attained” as the minimum grade required, it will not be regarded as an elective subject for satisfying the admission requirement.
e. Under the situation where NCS students with ApL(C) do not count the subject as ACL when admission is sought (they use another international qualifications as an ACL or have fulfiled the Chinese Language requirement in the HKDSE), the School will specially accept their ApL(C) as an elective subject for admission to diploma and sub-degree programmes.

• Pet Grooming and Care I* 寵物美容及護養( 一)*

• Pet Grooming and Care II* 寵物美容及護養( 二)*

• Pet Lifestyle and Lifespan Care 寵物生活服務及生命護理

• Animal Welfare and Public Education 動物福利和公眾教育

• Exotics Pet Care and Management 珍罕寵物護養及管理

• Pet Food, Nutrition and Wellness 寵物食品、營養及健康

• Applications in Pet Training 寵物行為訓練及應用

• Applications in Animal Assisted Therapy 動物輔助治療應用

• Pet Industry and Professional Development 寵物行業及專業發展

• Introduction to Psychology 心理學概論

• English for Communication I, II & III 英語溝通技巧( 一)、( 二) 及( 三)

• Effective Chinese Communication Skills 應用中文傳意技巧

• IT and Digital Literacy 電腦及數位素養

• General Education Courses 通識科目

• Work-integrated Learning in Pet Care and Lifestyle Services^ 寵物護養及生活服務實習^

[1] Students who have attained Level 3 or above in DSE English Language can be exempted from taking English for Communication I (ENGL3057EF).
[2] Non-Chinese speaking students can be exempted from taking Effective Chinese Communication Skills (CHIN4006CF). They will have to take a GE course as replacement for fulfilment of the overall credits for graduation.

^ Course includes not less than 90 practicum hours

Pet Grooming Tools

Students are required to purchase the relevant pet grooming tools for the courses “Pet Grooming Care I & II” at their own expense.

Graduates are eligible to apply for:

• Bachelor in Animal Healthcare offered by Hungkuang University, Taiwan

• Bachelor of Science in Pet Care and Grooming offered by Tajen University in Taiwan (click here for details)
  
   

Pet ownership has evolved from a simple companionship model to a comprehensive lifestyle choice. Pet ownership, pet-related activities, and products have become deeply integrated into human life and lifestyle in recent years. The innovative and interdisciplinary curriculum of the programme is designed to cover core aspects to equip graduates aspired to a diverse range of career paths, including but not exclusive to the following:

• Pet Groomer

• Pet Trainer

• Veterinary Assistant

• Animal Welfare Educator

• Pet Retail Manager