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Higher Nitec in Community Care & Social Services (3 years)
You love to extend your helping hands to others in need and want to do your part for the society. If this statement describes you, you should join the Higher Nitec in Community Care & Social Services course and you will learn to plan and implement community-based activities/events, and organise and facilitate meaningful activities for clients/patients and their families. You will also learn to provide assistance in the rehabilitation, care and support of clients/patients.
| College | Course code | MAS1B3 net aggregate |
|---|---|---|
ITE College East | HF3SS | 2 - 6 |
Shortlisted applicants will be required to attend an interview, and pass a prescribed medical examination.
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.
* 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
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Mathematics or Science* | A-D or 1-5 |
Any 2 other subjects | A-D or 1-5 |
Internship
| Internship duration | 3+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 can apply directly to the Institute of Technical Education (ITE) in mid-December. Learn the process and how to apply.
You may register using the ITE EAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.