[NP-SDYM] Specialist Diploma in Youth Development & Mental Wellness (SDYM)

Offered by School of Humanities & Social Sciences

Specialist Diploma

About Course
Course Structure
Entry Requirements
Financial Matters
Course Schedule

About Course

Course Objectives

The SDYM course aims to develop entry-level talents into the youth work sector as well as to upskill or reskill participants with no prior experience or formal training in youth mental wellness to enable them to better support youth in the education and social service sector.
The course aims to prepare the students to demonstrate:
1.   Understanding of youth’s development vis-à-vis mental wellness and its implication on youth work and practices;
2.   Skills and knowledge in engaging and developing youth to have positive mental wellness and emotional resilience;
3.   Skills and knowledge in mentoring youth through programme development and using effective communication, facilitation as well as behavioural management strategies;
4.   Skills and knowledge in engaging stakeholders with key roles in the development and well-being of youth.

Course Description

The Specialist Diploma in Youth Development & Mental Wellness is a 30-week (270 hours) part-time CET course.
The following 2 PDCs consist of a total of 6 modules:
(1) Post Diploma Certificate in Youth Development & Mentoring (135 hours, 3 modules)
(2) Post Diploma Certificate in Youth Mental Wellness & Resilience (135 hours, 3 modules)

Trainer's Profile

Glen Ng Wei-Cher

Dr Glen Ng has a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from the University of Canberra, a Masters 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.

In his role as Programme Lead for Youth Engagement & Development, Dr Glen has partnered with leading agencies such as YWAS, TOUCH Cyber Wellness, MSF, CHAT, Singapore Children’s Society, Central Narcotics Bureau, New Life Community Services and Trybe for short courses which includes “Knowing & Engaging Youth”, “Youth & Technology” and the inaugural “Onboarding Course for Youth Work Professionals”. Currently Dr Glen is also managing and teaching in the Specialist Diploma in Youth Development & Mental Wellness (SDYM).

Course Structure

TPG course reference No.

TGS-2021010186,TGS-2021010187,TGS-2021010188

Specialist Diploma in Youth Development & Mental Wellness

Post-Diploma Certificate in Youth Development & Mentoring
Group Dynamics & Facilitation (NP-013433)
Participants will develop skills to devise, set-up, coordinate, deliver and evaluate activities and programmes for youth individually and in groups. Participants are also equipped with theories, research findings and abilities aimed at managing group dynamics/conflicts and improving group effectiveness.
Knowing & Engaging Youth (NP-013431)
Participants will acquire an understanding of youth, including the common psychological and developmental issues that impact their lives, and be equipped with basic intervention and mentoring skills that would help them to manage these issues that include anger and aggression; youth sexuality; mental health; self-harm; family abuse & trauma; and addictions. Participants will also have a chance to apply what they have learned with youth and be mentored by youth practitioners.
Youth & Technology (NP-013432)
Participants will gain an overview of the role of technology on youth’s psychology and development, including the positive and adverse impact of technology on youth, that include cyberbullying, internet addictions, sexting and use of dating applications. They will also pick up social medial tools and strategies that would help them to widen their reach and advance to the youth as well as learn ways to conduct their training, mentoring or facilitation sessions with the youth using remote platforms.
Post-Diploma Certificate in Youth Mental Wellness & Resilience
Delivering Effective Programmes for Resilient Youth (NP-013435)
Participants will be introduced to a systematic framework of programme development which will guide them in developing programmes to enhance the resilience & mental wellness of youth. They will learn to conduct needs assessments, formulate clear objectives, implement intervention, and evaluate outcomes.
Managing Stakeholders: Engaging Parents & Community (NP-013436)
Participants will gain an understanding of the various professional roles a youth worker/youth development officer plays in working with youth, families, other professionals in the community in the holistic care of youth. They will learn strategies to engage and partner families and community stakeholders in supporting the overall care of youth.
Mental Wellness and Youth (NP-013434)
Participants will be introduced to the major non-psychotic disorders, including mood, anxiety, substance use and eating disorders. The typical features of the disorder, and its causes will be discussed. To equip participants with the skills and knowledge to encourage mental wellness and emotional resilience, elements of positive psychology will also be introduced.

Entry Requirements

Condition 1

Highest qualification

Local Polytechnic Diploma in any discipline

or

Highest qualification

University Degree in any discipline where the medium of instruction is English

and

Condition 2

Working experience

Applicants must have at least 1-year relevant working experience

Financial matters

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

Description Post-Diploma Certificate in Youth Development & Mentoring Post-Diploma Certificate in Youth Mental Wellness & Resilience Total course fee
Full Course fee $5,150.25 $5,150.25 $10,300.50
PR Sponsored by SME $536.29 $536.29 $1,072.58
Singapore Citizen Sponsored by SME $536.29 $536.29 $1,072.58
Singapore Citizen Aged 40 & Above $536.29 $536.29 $1,072.58
Singapore Citizen Aged Below 40 $772.54 $772.54 $1,545.08
Singapore PR $2,060.10 $2,060.10 $4,120.20
Long-Term Visit Pass Plus $5,150.25 $5,150.25 $10,300.50

GST rate

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

Payment option

The first payment needs to be made after accepting the offer.

Allowed payment by

The course fee allows to be paid by:
Post-Secondary Education Account (Adhoc withdrawal form);
SkillsFuture Credits (SFC);
Credit card (e-payment);
Debit card (e-payment);
PayNow (e-payment).

Nett Supplementary Fees Payable

  • GPA Insurance Fee S$2.11,subject to GST,fees payable S$2.30 Allow payment by Post-Secondary Education Account (Adhoc withdrawal form); Allow payment by Post-Secondary Education Account (Standing order form)
  • Other Fees S$7.43,subject to GST,fees payable S$8.10 Allow payment by Post-Secondary Education Account (Adhoc withdrawal form); Allow payment by Post-Secondary Education Account (Standing order form)

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.

Course 
Schedule

Class Day(s): 1 full Thur session per week
Time: 8:00am - 6:00pm (including 1-hour lunch break)
Delivery mode: Face-to-face on-campus
Registration Period
02 Jan 2025 - 06 Mar 2025
Course Date
21 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2026
Schedule Info
Ngee Ann Polytechnic reserves the right to reschedule / cancel any programme, modify the fees and amend information without prior notice.
Mode of Training
Classroom
Venue
NGEE ANN POLYTECHNIC