Advanced Certificate in Social Service

Overview: Advanced Certificate in Social Service Course

The Advanced Certificate in Social Service is a foundational programme that aims to equip learners with the necessary knowledge and skills to be collaborative, client-centric, compassionate and resilient individuals who are able to carry out their roles effectively when working with clients, partners and stakeholders. The programme further equips learners with the knowledge, skills and attitudes required in para-counselling. This allows them to provide service support to various clients and when working with volunteers in social service agencies (SSAs), communities and institutional settings.

The qualification obtained from completing this foundational programme will promote the development and enhancement of horizontal skills necessary to perform the role of a Social Service Assistant. There are five WSQ modules and five non-WSQ modules in this programme. Successful completion of the programme will provide learners with the academic/qualification pathway to progress further in their journey to upskill themselves. Graduates from this programme will be eligible to apply for the SSI Higher Diploma in Social Service (HDSS), which articulates to the Bachelor of Social Work programme offered by the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS).

10 Modules

Upon completion of the programme learners will be able to:

Relate the service types and functions of key players in social services (Care & programme)
Understand legal provision in social service (C&P)
Apply relationship building skills in social service practice (C&P)*
Work with volunteers(C&P)*
Provide support level service to Children and Youths (C&P)*
Provide support level service to Seniors (C&P)*
Provide support level service to Persons with Disabilities (C&P)*
Provide support level service to Families (C&P)
Demonstrate understanding of group dynamics in social service (C&P)
Organise and implement basic socio-recreational activities (C&P)

*WSQ Modules

Course Requirements and Eligibility

Applicants must:

Have a Grade of C6 for GCE 'O' Level English (or equivalent).
Complete the complimentary e-learning course: Understanding Singapore’s Social Compact and Social Policies (download the e-certificate and submit it upon registration for this programme).

Applicants should also possess at least one of the following criteria:

At least 2 years of working experience (for applicants with a minimum of 3 GCE 'O' Level credits).
NITEC in Community Care and Social Services with at least 1.5 years of full-time working experience (including industry attachment)

Target Audience

New entrants and existing Social Service Professionals in the Social Service Sector.

Assessment Criteria

Learners will be assessed through a combination of written assessments, written assignments, role playing and/or oral interviews.

Mandatory Components: Programme Orientation (Date: TBC)

Social Service Course: Certificates and Career Prospects

Upon successful completion of all five WSQ modules, learners will be awarded with an individual Statement of Attainment (SOA) for the five modules.

Upon completion of all ten modules, learners will be awarded an Advanced Certificate in Social Service.

With the qualification attained, learners can apply for jobs as a Social Service Assistant or as senior house parents, programme coordinators, senior home helpers and home care workers. Learn more about social work jobs and their required qualifications.

Course Details

Cohort Size: 20 pax
Programme Duration: 13 months. This is a part time course with lessons being conducted two to three times a week.
Course Timing: 7 pm to 10 pm
Fees: Full Fees: $9,100*
Estimated Nett Fees: $2,730* (excluding GST, after SSG subsidy).
GST on Nett Fees: $245.70*
Total Payable Course Fees after SSG Funding: $2,975.70* (including GST)

Course fees must be paid prior to the course start date, upon the acceptance of offer and within the given timeline provided in the offer letter.

Learners must achieve at least 75% attendance per module and be certified competent in all the assessment components in order to be eligible for SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) funding. Learners or their sponsoring organisations will have to pay the full course fees in the event that the learners fail to meet the attendance/ assessment requirements and/or any other terms and conditions for SSG funding eligibility.

*Please note that course fees are subjected to changes.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ): ACSS

Download the FAQ relating to this programme.

Learn more about the application procedure from the ACSS Application Guide (ACSS).