Post Graduate Certificate in Clinical and Casework Supervision (PGC-CCWS)

Course Details

Introduction

The main objective of this course to enable Social Service Practitioners (SSPs) to integrate professional thinking and theoretical knowledge in casework and/or clinical supervision, with its skills-based application in diverse work settings. It aims to equip SSPs to guide and support their supervisees in working with clients/families more effectively.

Objectives

In relation to participants’ clinical and/or casework and supervisory practice, this course enables participants to:
1.	Appreciate and apply the assumptions of Systems Thinking
2.	Develop increased reflexivity
3.	Be cognizant of the influencing factors of the person of the SSPs
4.	Understand and apply Interventive Interviewing
5.	Appreciate and use the Domains of Action especially in working with involuntary clients and/or clients in at-risk situations

In relation to participants’ supervisory practice, this course enables participants to:
1.	Appreciate and apply the Seven-Eyed Supervision Model and Integrative Developmental Model
2.	The use of parallel and isomorphic processes across clinical and/or casework supervisory contexts
3.	Practice the use of case discussion and videotape supervision through presentations during group coaching

Duration

56 hours, 2.5 months.

Structure

The current batch is conducted fully online. The course comprises of two main components: four full days of lectures followed by six half days of coaching sessions, across three months. Lectures for the current batch are held on Tuesdays (9am-1pm) and Thursdays (9am-1pm) across four weeks. This is followed by smaller group coaching sessions held on Tuesdays (9am-1pm) across six weeks.

The course comprises the following modules:

Course Modules	Trainers
1. Training Workshops Assumptions and applications of systemic practices Self of the SSP (Social Service Practitioner) Development of SSP as clinician Development of SSP as supervisor	Tony Ong and Jadelyn Lim (Mrs Jade Low)
2. Coaching of Supervisory Practice Presentation of recorded clinical and/or casework supervision in groups	Tony Ong and Jadelyn Lim (Mrs Jade Low)

Course Modules

Trainers

1. Training Workshops

Assumptions and applications of systemic practices
Self of the SSP (Social Service Practitioner)
Development of SSP as clinician
Development of SSP as supervisor

Tony Ong and Jadelyn Lim (Mrs Jade Low)

2. Coaching of Supervisory Practice

Presentation of recorded clinical and/or casework supervision in groups

Tony Ong and Jadelyn Lim (Mrs Jade Low)

Maximum Class Size: 20 (Training) Maximum Group Size: 10 (Coaching)

Average Teacher-Student Ratio: 1:10

Teaching and Learning Strategies

The course adopts an integrated approach comprising lectures, interactive group activities, experiential exercises, and case studies.

We are planning for the July 2021 intake to be conducted in our premises. However, due to the uncertainties of COVID-19 and if we are still unable to gather in July 2021, we will adjust and run the training online. We will make these arrangements as soon as there is clarity about what is safe.

Entrance Requirements

Applicants should:
1.	Have past and/or current clinical and/or casework experiences within the last 5 years
2.	Have minimum of one year of clinical and/or casework supervision practice in the work context, i.e. experience of providing staff supervision for at least 12 months before the start of the course.

Requirements for Completion

Methods of Assessment

Journal of reflection of learning, written reflection of recorded supervision session.

Requirements for Completion

Trainees should:
1.	Attend the first day of the training and at least 80% of total course hours (56 Hours)
2.	Submit a journal of reflection of learning based on the training sessions
3.	Submit and pass (Score 50% and above) a written reflection of a recorded supervision session

Testimonials

I came to know about this course through my colleagues. I was inspired and curious about the changes I see in them..the effects of their using the 7 eyed model of supervision by Peter Hawkins and Robin Shohet. The supervisory process became more facilitative and multi-dimensional. By this I mean that the focus of supervision moves beyond the client to consider the processes such as the relationships between supervisor and supervisee and the influence of the larger contexts. This was something refreshing for me as I felt that such a supervision process is amiss in supervision in FSC context. With that, I went into the course expecting and wanting to be more familiarized with systemic concepts and equipped with the skills to facilitate supervision in a systemic way. I have come out of the training having more clarity on the 7 eyed model of supervision and being able to apply systemic ideas in this model of supervision. This has also helped me to be more facilitative in my supervision, be in a supportive position to help my supervisee become more reflexive, focusing on the well-being of the supervisee and understanding the complexity in the inter-relatedness of the contexts of client and supervisees. For anyone who is interested, I would encourage you to come with an open mind and heart. The course is rigorous especially in the requirements of readings and the participation, but these are also the contributing factors that have helped me to fully grasp the concepts and in being able to apply it in my supervision with my colleagues.

Faith, Social Worker, PGC-CCWS 2019 Batch

Application

2021 Intake

UPCOMING INTAKE: JULY 2021 Applications will open on 1 April 2021 and close on 12 May 2021.
Date of commencement	13 July 2021
Date of completion	5 October 2021

UPCOMING INTAKE: JULY 2021

Applications will open on 1 April 2021 and close on 12 May 2021.

Date of commencement

13 July 2021

Date of completion

5 October 2021

Documents for Application

Submission of the following supportive documents is required for processing of the application:
1.	CV
2.	Educational qualifications
3.	Completed Certification Form by Centre Head/ Manager

Shortlisted Applicants

Shortlisted applicants will be notified via email within 14 days from the closing date of application if they are accepted to the course.
Successful applicants will have to attend a compulsory meeting to sign the Student Contract on a specified date.

How to Apply

Please submit the Training Application Form for online course application.

Enquiries

For further information, please submit your enquiries using the Contact Us form. Please remember to mention the name of the course you are enquiring about.