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REGISTRATION PERIOD 6 Nov 2024 - 26 Jan 2025 |
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COURSE DATE | 21 Apr 2025 - 18 Apr 2027 | COURSE DURATION / FREQUENCY | 3 hours/session (3 days/week) |
MODE OF LEARNING | Facilitated Learning (Face-to-Face/ Online Synchronous) and Asynchronous E-Learning | COURSE VENUE | Temasek Polytechnic |
With a rapidly ageing population and the rollout of Healthier SG and the 2023 Action Plan for Successful Ageing, the Community Care sector, consisting mainly of home-based and centre-based care services, plays an increasingly pivotal role in enabling seniors to stay independent and active. Active Ageing Centres (AACs) have become the primary vehicle for upstream interventions aimed at promoting healthy ageing. With its swift expansion, the Community Care sector’s demand for skilled manpower has increased significantly.
As the scope and magnitude of work increase multifold, it is imperative that support care workers such as Programme Executive, Care Coordinator and Social Work Associate who form the backbone of the sector, undergo enhanced training in order to perform proficiently in increasingly dynamic roles. The proposed course aims to provide enhanced training that is closely informed by industry needs.
What You'll Learn
Upon graduating from the course, graduates should be able to:
- Apply gerontological concepts to develop individualised care plans for older adults
- Plan, implement and evaluate psychosocial programmes
- Engage and manage stakeholders effectively to deliver quality services
- Contribute to workforce planning, staff engagement and recruitment
To be awarded the Diploma in Gerontology (Community Health & Social Care), participants are required to complete a total of 5 modular certificates (MCs). A certificate will be issued upon successful completion of each MC.
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GSF1904 | Population Health & Ageing
The subject provides an introduction to the life course approach to health, i.e., the cumulative impact of early life risk exposure on health in later life, and the importance of population-level interventions in building healthy communities. Special focus will be on the implications of an ageing population on public health, and Singapore’s policy responses to associated challenges. The subject covers a range of topics related to the health and well-being of older adults, including epidemiology, healthcare delivery, policy interventions, and health communications. |
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GSF1905 | Physical Activities & Wellness
This subject delves into the complex structural, physiological, and functional changes of late adulthood, focusing on their impact on the well-being of older adults. Topics include assessment and the creation of well-rounded personalised exercise programmes for older adults to mitigate the risk of frailty and falls and bolster functional independence in the community. Strategies and devices to promote independence in older adults with frailty will also be introduced, to enable well-being. |
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GSF1906 | Programme Planning for Health Promotion
This subject addresses the various key steps in programme planning, development, implementation, and evaluation in the context of health promotion. Topics include foundations of programme planning tools, health promotion models & theories and an ecological approach to needs assessment. |
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GSF1907 | Mental Health & Dementia Management
This subject focuses on prevalent mental health disorders among older adults, with a special emphasis on dementia, its impact on individuals, families and society. Students will acquire a comprehensive understanding of person-centred dementia care, delivered through classroom learning and on-site work-based learning, to promote mental well-being and enhance the quality of life of individuals with dementia. The subject also explores non-pharmacological approaches, and emerging trends and technologies for improving dementia care. |
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GSF1908 | Coaching & Case Management
This subject introduces the principles of coaching and case management to assess needs and evaluate options, services and programmes required to meet individual-specific needs. Multidisciplinary approaches are introduced and the subject examines social, cultural and psychological perspectives and appropriate strategies to achieve goals and empower the older adult. |
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GSF1909 | Gerontechnology & Behaviour Design
This subject explores the interdisciplinary field of gerontechnology, which combines gerontology and technology. It focuses on understanding the connection between older people and technology, and how appropriate design and new technologies can be leveraged to promote independent living, autonomy, and support networks for the elderly to improve quality of ageing. Students will also learn behaviour design principles that can be used to customise programs and services to encourage health-promoting behaviours among older adults. |
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GSF1910 | Basic Gerontological Counselling
This subject consists of classroom learning and a practicum component. It covers key counselling skills, approaches and interventions commonly used in working with older adults. Students will be equipped with tools to assess, intervene, and provide psychological support to older adults. Students will embark on a practicum to apply the skills learnt. |
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GSF1911 | Working with Older Adults & Their Families
This subject consists of classroom learning and a practicum component. It examines the role of the family in the older person’s experience of ageing and approaches to collaborate with the family unit to co-create solutions. Changing norms and values that influence interactional dynamics within the family system will also be explored. Students will embark on a practicum to apply the skills learnt. |
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GSF1912 | Community Based Nursing & Therapy Support
This subject consists of classroom learning and a practicum component. It provides knowledge and skills required to assess older adults’ health status and assist with nursing care, therapeutic exercises and mobility training. Students will embark on a practicum to apply the skills learnt. Topics include medication administration, assistance with activities of daily living and measurement of vital signs, ambulation and transfers, falls prevention and groupwork facilitation. |
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GSF1913 | Administration for Non-Profit Organisations
This subject teaches the fundamental skills required in junior executive roles in purpose-driven entities, especially those in the ageing sector. This also involves examining demonstrated strategies to achieve sustainability in various organisational types such as non-profits, social enterprises and profit-with-a-purpose companies. Topics cover volunteer management and retention, cross-sector collaboration, measuring social impact, client-centric values, fundraising, resource mobilisation, risk management, and social innovation. |
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GSF1914 | Leadership for Non-Profit Organisations
This subject examines the skills, roles and responsibilities of an effective team leader in the non-profit sector. Students will be exposed to practical and contextualised learning through job shadowing with relevant organisations. |
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GSF1915 | Community Development with Older Adults
The subject will provide an understanding of the principles and approaches to community development and how these can be applied to work with older adults to address some of their major challenges. Students will be introduced to the methodologies of community development that will enable them to design intervention programmes that also harnesses the potential of older adults. |
Modes of Assessment
The assessment would be based on a combination of coursework components such as practical and written tests as well as assignments.
For more information on course fee / schedule, or to apply,
Career Opportunities
Graduates can look forward to being hired as Community Care Executive (CCE), Programme Executive, Social Work Associate, Care Coordinator Assistant and Assistant Health Coach.
After 3 to 5 years of relevant work experience and continuous upskilling, a CCE will have the opportunity to progress to a Community Care Manager (CCM) role, while a Programme Executive and Social Work Associate can progress to a Programme Manager and Social Worker.
Entry Requirements
‘O’ Levels | At least 3 ‘O’ Level passes AND 1 year of relevant working experience |
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Higher Nitec | GPA ≥ 2.0 |
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GPA ≥ 1.5 AND 1 year of relevant working experience |
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Nitec | GPA ≥ 3.5 |
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GPA ≥ 3.0 AND 1 year of relevant working experience |
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Higher Nitec in Technology | GPA ≥ 2.0 AND 1 year of relevant working experience |
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Higher Nitec in Service | GPA ≥ 2.0 AND 1 year of relevant working experience |
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Nitec in Technology | GPA ≥ 3.5 AND 1 year of relevant working experience |
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Nitec in Service | GPA ≥ 3.5 AND 1 year of relevant working experience |
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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) |
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Without relevant academic qualifications | At least 2 years of relevant working experience |
Applicants who do not meet the entry requirements may be considered for admission to the course based on evidence of at least 2 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.
Suitable For
The course’s primary target industry is the community care sector and the secondary target industry is the acute and intermediate care sector, i.e. hospitals and community hospitals.
This course provides a pathway for the following groups of potential learners to be upskilled for enhanced career prospects in the community care sector:
- In-service staff with qualifications lower than a diploma
- Mid-careerists without gerontology background
- Fresh ITE graduates
Course Contact
- Mainline 67881212
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Monday - Thursday: 8:30am - 6:00pm
Friday: 8:30am - 5:30pm
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Temasek SkillsFuture Academy (TSA)
Temasek Polytechnic
East Wing, Block 1A, Level 3, Unit 109
21 Tampines Ave 1
Singapore 529757
Temasek Polytechnic reserves the right to alter the course, modify the scale of fee, amend any other information or cancel course with low enrolment.