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Last Updated: 18 May 2026

Higher Nitec in Community Care & Social Services (2 Years)

Be a trained professional and make a difference in social services and community care. Support the elderly and vulnerable through rehabilitation, assisted living, special needs care, client education, and meaningful community-based activities.

ITE College East
Admission type: JAE, ITE EAE
Course duration: 2 years
Course codes and net aggregates for 2026 JAE:
CollegeCourse code
ELR2B2-C net aggregate
ITE College East
V3319 - 34

Note: Course code for ITE (Final Appeal) is HF2SS and applies to all colleges.

Course details

Field of studyHealth Sciences
Certification offered
Higher Nitec in Community Care & Social Services
Learn more about the course

Minimum entry requirement

You must meet the respective examination requirements in order for us to consider your application.

For O-Level students seeking admission through JAE
SubjectGrade
English Language1-8
Additional Mathematics or Mathematics1-7
Any one of the following subjects
  • Biology
  • Biotechnology
  • Chemistry
  • Combined Science
  • Human and Social Biology
  • Integrated Science
  • Physics/Engineering Science
  • Science (Chemistry, Biology)
  • Science (Physics, Biology, Chemistry)
  • Science (Physics, Chemistry)/Physical Science
  • Science (Physics, Biology)
1-8

Internship

Internship duration6 months

Career prospects

Higher Nitec Community Care & Social Services graduates are employed in Nursing Homes, Community Hospitals, Community Rehabilitation Centres, Integrated Rehabilitation Centres and Day Care Centres. Some of the job titles held by graduates include Social Service Assistant, Assistant Programme Coordinator, Programme Assistant, Assistant Welfare Officer and Activities Officer.

How to register

Joint Admissions Exercise (JAE)

You may register using the JAE Internet System (JAE-IS). Learn the process and how to apply.

ITE Early Admissions Exercise (ITE EAE)

You may register using the ITE EAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.