Profile
This subject provides a broad introduction to the social services sector in Singapore, including the special needs education sector.
Graduates can pursue job roles that are in constant demand. These roles include Social Work Associate, Youth Work Associate, Programme Coordinator/ Programme Executive, Volunteer Executive, Care Staff, Beginning Early Intervention Teacher, and Teacher Aide that are integral components of the Psychology landscape/Special Needs Education/ Social Services sector.
Graduates of the course can also take on adjacent roles in the SPED and social service sector such as Social Work Associate, Youth Work Associate, Programme Coordinator/ Programme Executive, Volunteer Executive, Care Staff, Beginning Early Intervention Teacher, and Teacher Aide. The course will also facilitate further upgrading to undergraduate courses/specialist certifications in SPED and social work.
What You'll Learn
This subject provides a broad introduction to the social services sector in Singapore, including the special needs education sector. Learners will be introduced to the social services landscape including the key agencies in the sector, as well as the issues and challenges faced within this sector.
Minimum Entry Requirement
'O' Levels
3 relevant 'O' Level passes
and 1 year of relevant working experience OR
Higher Nitec
GPA ≥ 2.0 OR
GPA ≥ 1.5 and 1 year of relevant working experience OR
Nitec
GPA ≥ 3.5 OR
GPA ≥ 3.0 and 1 year of relevant working experience OR
Higher Nitec in Technology/Services GPA ≥ 2.0 and 1 year of relevant working experience OR
Nitec in Technology/Services GPA ≥ 3.5 and 1 year of relevant working experience OR
WSQ Qualification Relevant WSQ Qualification with 1 year of relevant working experience and WSQ Workplace Literacy Statement of Attainment (SOA)(Level 6) AND Workplace Numeracy Statement of Attainment (SOA)(Level 6)