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.
| College | Course code | ELR2B2-C net aggregate |
|---|---|---|
ITE College East | V33 | 19 - 34 |
Note: Course code for ITE (Final Appeal) is HF2SS and applies to all colleges.
Course details
| Field of study | Health Sciences |
| Certification offered | Higher Nitec in Community Care & Social Services |
Minimum entry requirement
You must meet the respective examination requirements in order for us to consider your application.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| English Language | 1-8 |
| Additional Mathematics or Mathematics | 1-7 |
Any one of the following subjects
| 1-8 |
Internship
| Internship duration | 6 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
You may register using the JAE Internet System (JAE-IS). Learn the process and how to apply.
You may register using the ITE EAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.