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(SCTP) WSQ Diploma in Social Service
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(SCTP) WSQ Diploma in Social Service
Programme Overview
(SCTP) WSQ Diploma in Social Service offered by Hua Mei Training Academy of Tsao Foundation equips learners with the skills and knowledge needed to develop and implement social service programmes to meet the needs of senior clients with professionalism.
On top of that, the learner will be able to manage teams and volunteers to maximise work performance. The learner will also manage social policy implementation plans and strategies as well as finance to ensure the implementation plans are realistic and feasible.
In addition, the learner will implement Workplace Safety and Health measures and apply legal, ethical and regulatory requirements in operational procedures and practices in order to provide and maintain a safe working environment and to safeguard the rights and interests of clients.
*Baseline funding and Additional Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES)
Who Is It For
• Mid-career changers or Job seekers with at least 2 years of working experience.
Career Aspiration
With professional training and relevant ground experience, applicants can enhance their existing skillsets and progress into these job roles: Programme Executive, Assistant Centre Supervisor, Volunteer Executive and Training Executive.
Minimum Entry Requirement
• Singaporeans and Permanent Residents, aged 21 years old and above.
• GCE A Level and above OR Work Place Literacy and Numeracy (WPLN) with at least Level 5 proficiency.
• Applicants will be required to go through a pre-admission interview.
Nett Course Fee
$9,700.00 (Fee before course subsidies and excludes GST)
Upcoming Intakes (Dates are subjected to changes)
- (Full-time) Aug 2024 Application Open
- (Part-time) Sep 2024 Application Open
- (Full-time) Oct 2024 Application Open
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Course module overview
| Module Name | Course Duration | |
| 1. | Ethics, Values and Legislation |
Full-time (5-months)*
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| 2. | Workplace Safety and Health | |
| 3. | People Management | |
| 4. | Volunteer Programme Management | |
| 5. | Stakeholder Management | |
| 6. | Social Service Programme Development (L4) | |
| 7. | Social Service Programme Development (L5) | |
| 8. | Social Service Programme Implementation | |
| 9. | Social Policy Implementation | |
| 10. | Financial Management |
For more information, please refer to Course Brochure.
Why choose Hua Mei Training Academy?
Training History
Since 2008, Hua Mei Training Academy has been a dedicated provider of training in community- based eldercare, our programmes are tailored to equip you with industry-relevant skillsets for a smoother career transition into the health and social care sector.
By Practitioners for Practitioners
Our trainers are professionally qualified and experienced health practitioners and educators. Drawing on their fieldwork, they use practical, real-life scenarios and cases.
Hands-On Learning Experience
Attachments with our community care partners such as the Active Ageing Centres (AACs) or Active Ageing Care Hubs (AACHs) provide you with a more effective learning environment and increase your chances of successful job placements.
What our Graduates have to share
“This course introduced the other aspects of eldercare, such as Volunteer Programme Management, People Management, Social Service Programme Development and Social Service Programme Implementation. These are the skills and knowledge that have helped me in my current job.”
Lim Lu Lu,
WSQ Diploma in Social Service, 2021 (Intake 1)
“The programme has been beneficial as it helps me to gain a better perspective of clients living with dementia and be more mentally and physically prepared to serve their needs using different communication techniques to interact with them.”
Siow Wei Yang,
WSQ Diploma in Social Service, 2021 (Intake 1)
“The knowledge shared by the facilitators has helped me to manage and fulfil the objectives in my role as a Programme Associate in an Active Ageing Care Hub. The experience gained from my 2 attachments has also provided me with very important insights into my eventual decision to join my present organisation.”
John Lim,
WSQ Diploma in Social Service, 2021 (Intake 1)
