Understanding Student Services – Part of Modular Certificate in Introduction to Student Services (dcp)

Participants will gain an overview of the roles and responsibilities of working with children. They will be introduced to major theories in child development and their implications on general student care practices and programme implementation. Participants will also be equipped with basic measures to ensure the safety and well-being of their students.

What You'll Learn

An overview of the roles and responsibilities of working with children

Theories in child development

Measures and strategies to ensure the safety and well-being of their students.

Minimum Entry Requirement

Min. 3 relevant GCE 'O' levels and with at least 1 year of relevant working experience:

• English Language (Grade 1-7)
• Mathematics (Grade 1-6)
• One other subject (Grade 1-6)

OR NITEC with GPA >= 3.5

OR NITEC with GPA >= 3.0 and with at least 1 year of relevant work experience

OR Higher NITEC with GPA >= 2.0

OR Higher NITEC with GPA >= 1.5 and with at least 1 year of relevant work experience

OR NITEC in Technology or Services with GPA >= 3.5 and with at least 1 year of relevant working experience

OR Higher NITEC in Technology or Services with GPA >=2.0 and with at least 1 year of relevant working experience

OR relevant Advanced WSQ Certificate (or higher) and Level 6 WSQ Workplace Literacy SOA and Workplace Numeracy SOA and with at least 1 year of relevant working experience

OR applicants with at least 2 years of relevant working experience may apply for the course

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)