Course Information
A career in student care can be one of the most meaningful careers you can have. More than providing academic and social support to children, the role of a student care professional is key in ensuring that children develop holistically to their full potential in a safe, structured and nurturing environment.
Skills-Based Modular Courses (SBMC)
The Skills-Based Modular Courses (SBMCs) are bite-sized part-time courses for individuals to acquire new skills or deepen relevant skills, without the need to pursue a full diploma.
The SBMCs are modules selected from part-time diploma programmes and candidates may choose to complete the remaining modules within the validity period to be awarded the full diploma qualification. The validity period is 5 years for a CET Diploma, up to 4 years for an Advanced Diploma, and 2 years for a Specialist Diploma and Diploma (Conversion).
Skills-Based Modular Courses (SBMC) are available for this programme. Please view Lesson Plan to find relevant SBMC.
Learning Outcomes
Be the guiding light to young minds. This course provides you with the fine skills of working with children and their parents.
Learn from highly qualified trainers with rich industry experience and strong background in psychology, social work, education research and business to acquire valuable skills in programme planning and centre management.
Course
Schedule
Course Date: 16 Oct 2023 – Oct 2024
Application Period: Application period has closed
Application Outcome Date: One month after application closes
Class Day (s): Mon, Thu and Fri
Time: 8am – 1pm
Delivery Mode: Face-to-face & Home-based Learning (Async & Sync)
Venue: Ngee Ann Polytechnic/Online
Ngee Ann Polytechnic reserves the right to reschedule/cancel any programme, modify the fees and amend information without prior notice.
Lesson Plan
Understand the various developmental stages faced by students. Learn strategies to manage students' behavior (including challenging behaviors), facilitation skills to manage group behavior and classroom management techniques.
*Exemptions are available for those who have passed the assessments for 'WSQ Introductory Student Care Centre'.
To apply Developing and Implementing Effective Programmes as a Skills-Based Modular Course, please apply via the Apply Button on the right.
To apply Managing Stakeholders: Engaging Parents & Community as a Skills-Based Modular Course, please apply via the Apply Button on the right.
To apply Enhancing Centre and Human Resource Management as a Skills-Based Modular Course, please apply via the Apply Button on the right.
Certification
Certification
You are required to complete 2 post-diploma certificates within 2-year validity period to be awarded the Diploma (Conversion) qualification.
Skills-Based Modular Course
Upon successful completion of the Skills-Based Modular Course, students will receive a Statement of Results. Skills-Based Modular Courses completed can be considered for credit exemption for the corresponding CET Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Specialist Diploma.
Entry Requirements
- A local Polytechnic Diploma or Degree with at least 1-year relevant working experience
- State-recognized University Degree in any discipline where the medium of instruction is English and with at least 1-year relevant working experience.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Applicants who do not meet the entry requirements may be considered for admission to the course based on evidence of at least 5 years of relevant working experience or supporting evidence of competency readiness. Suitable applicants who are shortlisted may have to go through an interview and/or entrance test. The Polytechnic reserves the right to shortlist and admit applicants.
Course Fees
Funding period for this course is from 1 Apr 2023 to 31 Mar 2026.
Note:
- The fees below are per semester. For full course fees throughout the semesters, refer here.
- The fees below are inclusive of GST. Please note that the GST rate will be revised to 8% with effect from 1 Jan 2023, as such any payable course fees will be subjected to the new GST rate adjustments in 2023. Please refer to our FAQs for more information.
- The fees below are determined based on prevailing funding policies and subject to review and revision.
GST Increment in 2024
Please note that the GST rate will be revised to 9% with effect from 1 Jan 2023, as such any payable course fees will be subjected to the new GST rate adjustments in 2024.
SkillsFuture Credit
This course is eligible for SkillsFuture Credit.
All Singaporeans aged 25 years and above can use their $500 SkillsFuture Credit from the government to pay for a wide range of courses. The credits can be used on top of existing course fee subsidies/funding. This is only applicable for self-sponsored applicants and must be applied via the SkillsFuture Portal. More details on the SkillsFuture Credit Claims will be advised upon admission into the course. Find out more about SkillsFuture Credit here.
Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP)
NTUC members enjoy 50% unfunded course fee support for up to $250 each year (or up to $500 for NTUC members aged 40 years old and above) when you sign up for courses supported under UTAP (Union Training Assistance Programme). Please visit e2i’s website to find out more.
Skills-Based Modular Courses (SBMCs) are bite-sized part-time courses for individuals to acquire new skills or deepen relevant skills, without the need to pursue a full diploma. Refer here for course fees for SBMCs.
| Applicants / Eligibility | Fees |
|---|---|
| Singapore Citizens aged below 40 | $487.53 |
| Singapore Citizens aged 40 & above | $335.64 |
| Singapore Citizens sponsored by SME | $335.64 |
| Singapore PRs | $1335.54 |
| Singapore PRs sponsored by SME | $346.26 |
| Full course fee for SC (for repeat, deferred modules) | $3250.14 |
| Full course fee (for repeat, deferred modules) | $3338.82 |