Guide Social Service Programme Direction

Module 7: Guide Social Service Programme Direction (SSC-PMT-5022-1.1)

• Set programme development strategies and directions to respond to emerging needs of senior clients

These modules are mapped to:

• K1 Emerging trends and best practices in programme development
• K2 Processes for planning and implementing programmes
• K3 Programme strategies, impact and sustainability
• K4 Frameworks and methods for strategic planning for programmes
• A1 Develop programme development strategies to ensure long term sustainability and impact
• A2 Set up programme protocols and processes to respond to emerging needs
• A3 Identify and adapt best practices for programme development
• A4 Set strategic direction to measure outcomes and programme evaluation methods
• A5 Contribute to programme development within a domain of expertise

What You'll Learn

The learning objective of the WSQ Diploma in Social Service is to train individuals who have no prior experience in the sector but already working in the Social Service sector, particularly but not limited to, the Community Care spaces like Senior Activity Centres / Active Aging Centres / Active Aging Care Hubs, to work with and manage volunteers & clients with professionalism. On top of that, he/she will develop and implement programmes to suit the needs of the clients.

Minimum Entry Requirement

Our target audience are those who are 25 years old and above with at least 3 years of working experience in any industry. The required skills and knowledge for this course are as follows:

• Minimum GCE A' Level / Diploma and/or able to read, write, listen and speak of English to a proficiency level equivalent to Employability Skills System Workplace Literacy (WPL) Level 5; and count to a proficiency level equivalent to Employability Skills System Workplace Numeracy (WPN) Level 5
• Able to operate a personal desktop computer / laptop with Level 2 basic computing and applications skills
• Be motivated to learn and possess positive attitude towards work and commitments.
• Have interest in community and social work.

Required years of experience in relevant Domain

• No prior experiences required.

Measures to ascertain learner suitability:

Appropriate guidance and advice on the suitability of the programme available will be provided for prospective learners.