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Last Updated: 18 May 2026

Higher Nitec in Community Care & Social Services (3 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: JIEN, ITE EAE
Course duration: 3 years
Course codes and net aggregates for 2026 JIE 'N':
CollegeCourse code
MAS1B3 net aggregate
ITE College East
HF3SS2 - 8

Applicants have to pass a prescribed medical examination.

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Course details

Field of studyHealth Sciences
Certification offered
Higher Nitec in Community Care & Social Services
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Minimum entry requirement

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

For N-Level students seeking admission through JIE
* Mobile Robotics, Smart Electrical Technology, IoT Applications, Mechanical Design & Automation, and Mobile Web Applications subjects can be used in lieu of Science for admission to this 3-year Higher Nitec course
SubjectGrade
Mathematics or Science*A-D or 1-5
Any 2 other subjects
    		A-D or 1-5

    Internship

    Internship duration3+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

    Joint Intake Exercise 'N' (JIE 'N')

    You can apply directly to the Institute of Technical Education (ITE) in mid-December. 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.