[NP-FCD-SAS] Facilitating Career Development (Synchronous & Asynchronous e-learning)

Offered by School of Humanities and Interdisciplinary Studies

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Course Schedule


Duration: 130 hours (Lessons/Assignments are spread over 8 weeks.)
Time: 9am to 5pm (On top of the day classes, evening webinar sessions could also be held for consultations with participants)
Delivery Mode: (Blended) Synchronous & Asynchronous e-Learning (Online via Zoom)
Venue: Online

Schedule may be subject to changes. The detailed timetable will only be released upon enrolment and closer to the course commencement date.

For self-sponsored applicant, you may proceed to apply after signing in with Singpass / Student ID.
For company-sponsored applicant, please approach your company HR to put in the application via the company portal using Corppass at STEP.


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About Course

Course Objectives

The Facilitating Career Development (FCD) training workshop is targeted at those whose work is involved in mentoring and coaching their stakeholders in terms of career advice and career progression.

Participants will acquire 12 core competencies, that are fundamental skills and knowledge required in career coaching work, which includes knowledge in career development framework; knowledge of labor market information and resources; facilitations skills in coaching; assessment in formal and informal career development; job search strategies; development of training programmes in career coaching; ethical issues in career coaching; understand career development programmes and their implementation; outreach/marketing for career development programmes; technological resources to aid in career planning; Understanding and facilitating business services and employer relations. The course is aligned to the 'Human Resource' sector in the Skills Framework, and is pegged at the 'Human Resource Manager (Talent Management) role. The course will also be useful for educators, career advisors, youth workers and social service workers . workforce development officers who are involved in career counselling and advisory work for young people and for members of public.

Course Description

Career Development Theory and Application
Labour Market Information and Resources
Helping skills
Assessment
Employability skills
Training clients and peers
Diverse Populations
Ethical Issues
Programme Management/Implementation
Promotion and Public Relations
Technology
Consultation

Target Audience

Individuals whose work involve mentoring and coaching their stakeholders to kick-start or to progress in their career paths.

Who should take this course?

  • College/School/University Career Counsellor
  • Private Practice Career Counsellor
  • School Counsellor
  • Human Resource Professional
  • Talent Management Coaches
  • Career Coaches
  • Educators
  • Government/Military and Corrections Counsellors
  • Workforce Development Personnel
  • Youth Workers
  • Social Service Workers and other Career Service Providers
  • Personal active and regular participation in competitive sport, exercise, or physical activities

Trainer's Profile

Glen Ng Wei Cher

Dr Glen Ng has a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from the University of Canberra, a Master in Counselling from Monash University, a Diploma in Clinical Supervision (Counselling) from Counselling and Care Centre and a Diploma in Clinical Hypnosis from London College of Clinical Hypnosis and Tan Tock Seng Hospital as well as a WSQ Advanced Certificate in Learning and Performance (ACLP).

Dr Glen has over 25 years of experiences in youth counselling, mentoring and working with youths with special needs.
While working as a Senior Probation Officer and subsequently a Volunteer Probation Officer with the Ministry of Social & Family Development (MSF), Dr Glen has managed more than 100 cases of youth offenders from minor (underage smoking) to major offences (rioting). He was also the Senior Counsellor at Rotary Family Service Centre where he had supervised counsellors, caseworkers and worked with clients to develop programmes for the young and the elderly.

Dr Glen also held several executive positions, first as the Vice-President (Executive Committee) for the Singapore Association for the Deaf, and subsequently founding member and General Manager for Dialogue in the Dark Singapore, where he had facilitated leadership workshops for more than 60 corporate clients, including participants from HSBC Bank, PSA Singapore and INSEAD Business School. He is presently also an EXCO member with the Youth Work Association Singapore (YWAS).

As an educator, Dr Glen helmed the retired “Diploma in Psychology Studies” at the School of Humanities & Social Sciences, Ngee Ann Polytechnic, where he led a team of counsellors, psychologists, and researchers and also taught in key modules, which include “Introduction to Social Services”, “Fundamentals of Counselling”, “Introduction to Social Entrepreneurship”, and “Community Psychology”. As the Course Chair of the diploma, Dr Glen has mentored more than 200 students aged 17-19 years old, where he advised them on a range of common youth issues.

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Course Structure

TPG course reference No.

TGS-2024051636

Facilitating Career Development (Synchronous & Asynchronous e-learning)
Facilitating Career Development (Synchronous & Asynchronous e-learning) (NP-FCD-SAS)
The programme, based on the curriculum by the National Career Development Association (NCDA), an internationally recognized career development agency, is designed to equip participants with the knowledge to help their clients make informed career decisions; skills and techniques to help their clients be aware of their own career goals and preferences; and competencies to conduct career coaching, mentoring and facilitation.
A Certificate of Completion will be awarded to learner who achieve at least 75% attendance and pass all required assessment(s).

A Certificate of Attendance will be awarded to learner who meet the 75% attendance requirement.

Upon completion of this course, participants are eligible to apply for the following credentials (local and overseas):

a) Certified Career Practitioner (CSP) by WSG Career Development Framework (Assessment Pathway Only)

b) Certified Career Services Provider (CCSP) by National Career Development Association

c) Professional Member of the Career Development Association of Singapore (CDAS)

Entry Requirements

Course participants are expected to access to a wifi-enabled notebook or ipad during the entire course.

Financial matters

Course fees payable (incl. GST & excl. supplementary fee)

Description Facilitating Career Development (Synchronous & Asynchronous e-learning) Total course fee
Full Course fee $5,123.00 $5,123.00
Enhanced Training Support for SMEs for Singapore Citizen $596.90 $596.90
Enhanced Training Support for SMEs - SPR & LTVP+ $596.90 $596.90
SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy for Singapore Citizen aged 40 and above $596.90 $596.90
SkillsFuture Baseline Funding for Singapore Citizen Aged Below 40 $1,536.90 $1,536.90
SkillsFuture Baseline Funding for SPR/LTVP+ $1,536.90 $1,536.90

GST rate

The course fees payable above are inclusive of 9% GST rate.

Payment option

The payment needs to be made upon the application is submitted.

Allowed payment by

The course fee allows to be paid by:
SkillsFuture Credits (SFC);
Credit card (e-payment);
Debit card (e-payment);
PayNow (e-payment).

Refund and withdrawal policy

  • Please note that a 100% refund will be available if the withdrawal request is submitted more than or equal to 14 days before the course start date.
  • Please note that a 50% refund will be available if the withdrawal request is submitted less than 14 days before the course start date.
  • Please note that no refund will be available if the withdrawal request is submitted on or after the course start date.

Remarks

SkillsFuture Credit (SFC) can only be used to cover:
(i) Course fees payable;
(ii) Assessment fees which are part of the course;
(iii) Certification fees which are part of the course; and
(iv) GST imposed on components supported for SFC use.

Penalty charges apply if you:
(i) are absent/no-show;
(ii) withdraw from a course within 14 days of the course start date;
(iii) fail to meet terms and conditions for funding eligibility.

SFC cannot be used to offset penalty charges imposed by Ngee Ann Polytechnic.