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This course is jointly offered by St Luke’s ElderCare and Temasek Polytechnic. It aims to equip existing professionals and fresh entrants in the social service, community and health/healthcare sectors with practical knowledge in gerontology, and the skills required to promote optimal ageing amongst older adults.
Participants will learn how to:
a. Engage effectively with older adults and stakeholders to identify changing needs.
b. Identify trends and societal factors relating to managing an ageing population.
c. Provide solutions to promote optimal ageing.
This course is mapped to the SSG Skills Framework for Social Service, and the Agency for Integrated Care’s (AIC) Skills Standards Framework for Support Care Roles (various roles).
Website: slec.org.sg
To be awarded the Specialist Diploma, participants are required to complete a total of 2 Post-Diploma Certificates (PDCs). A certificate will be issued upon successful completion of each PDC.
The Post-Diploma Certificate in Person-Centred Approaches in Ageing provides students with a holistic understanding of the ageing process that emphasises the importance of ageing well and with dignity and respect. Students will gain practical programme planning skills to develop programmes and activities that suit the varying needs and wants of older adults.
The Post-Diploma Certificate in Management of Ageing Services provides students with specialised knowledge and skills relevant to working with special groups of older adults in the community. It also equips students with organisational awareness and skills to become an efficient team member.
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GSF2005 | Coaching & Case Management with Older Adults
This subject introduces coaching and case management frameworks and tools that will prepare participants to assist in developing customised care goals and plans and activating suitable services and resources to meet client and family needs. The subject promotes knowledge and skills required to educate clients on health management, and available programmes and services to optimise client empowerment. |
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GSF2006 | Physical Activities for Older Adults
The module will take a deeper look at structural, physiological, and functional changes occurring during adulthood and the implications of these on older adults’ well-being. Participants will learn how to design, conduct and evaluate individualized exercise programmes aimed at preventing falls and improving functional independence in the community. |
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GSF2007 | Administrative Functions in Ageing Services
This subject examines current models and practices relating to volunteer management and retention, and cross sector collaboration. The focus will be on organisations providing ageing services. Innovation methods, ethical issues and risk management frameworks will also be covered. |
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GSF2008 | Practicum 2
This module provides participants with the opportunity for self-directed leaning, to apply knowledge and skills acquired. Participants will engage in practical activities and/or project work aligned to the identified learning needs and area/s of interest within the Post-Diploma Certificate.
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Modes of Assessment
We practice a Bring Your Own Device system at the School of Humanities & Social Sciences.
Graduates of this course can ride on the growth in manpower demand in the many sectors serving the older population. Upon completion of this course, those who have relevant prior experience can expect to take on more specialised work involving older adults and/or higher level job roles such as Assistant Manager, Team Leader and Senior Coordinator/Executive. The knowledge in applied gerontology will also equip fresh entrants to the sectors with relevant knowledge and skills to work with older adults in various settings such as senior activity, wellness and active ageing centres, daycare/day rehabilitation centres, homecare and nursing homes.
Intake Info | Application Period | Course Duration | |
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April 2024 |
To be announced |
1 year |
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Fees Type | Course Fees per PDC (w GST) |
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Singapore Citizens |
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Aged 40 and above (Individual or SME-sponsored) | S$269.64 |
Aged below 40 | S$398.04 |
SME-sponsored aged below 40 | S$278.04 |
Others & Repeat Students | S$2,657.88 |
Non-Singapore Citizens | |
Singapore Permanent Residents | S$1,088.64 |
SME-sponsored (Singapore Permanent Residents) | S$282.72 |
Others & Repeat Students | S$2,721.60 |
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Course fees payable is based on per Post-Diploma Certificate.
Course fees will be reviewed by MOE on an annual basis and adjusted accordingly.
MOE subsidy will not be applicable for students who repeat a module or semester.
With effect from 1 Jul 2020, the Workforce Training Scheme (WTS) will be replaced by the Work Support Scheme (WSS); for more information, please visit:
https://www.wsg.gov.sg/programmes-and-initiatives/workfare-skills-support-scheme-individuals.html
Monday - Thursday: 8:30am - 6:00pm
Friday: 8:30am - 5:30pm
Closed during lunchtime, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
and on weekends and public holidays.
Temasek SkillsFuture Academy (TSA)
Temasek Polytechnic
East Wing, Block 1A, Level 3, Unit 4
21 Tampines Ave 1
Singapore 529757
Temasek Polytechnic reserves the right to alter the course, modify the scale of fee, amend any other information or cancel course with low enrolment.