Post Graduate Certificate in Systemic Practice with Children, Youth and Their Families (PGC-CYF)
The course will be funded under the non-preapproved PCG route for SSAs.
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About the Course
This is an 84 hours part-time programme to equip trainees to work with children, youth and their families. This programme will provide trainees with a greater understanding of the dynamics of children, youth and their families from a systemic framework. Its distinctive feature is the emphasis on facilitating trainees’ development of a repertoire of skills and techniques through guidance and supervision on their clinical practice with children, youth and their families.
COURSE DURATION
84 Hours (part-time), 5 Months.DATE OF COMMENCEMENT
13 September 2024DATE OF COMPLETION
13 December 2024Learning Outcomes
This course enables participants to:
- Provide an intermediate level of theoretical and clinical training in working with children, youth and their families, with a systemic approach.
- Enable trainees to apply clinical and case management skills appropriately in convening and engaging children, youth and
their families in a range of challenging issues and in working with them systemically in multi-disciplinary settings. - Increase self- reflexivity of trainees by generating an understanding of self as a practitioner in clinical practice and in management of ethical dilemmas.
Applicants should:
- Be at least 23 years old and proficient in English.
- Possess a degree in Counselling, Psychology or Social Work and/or post graduate diploma in Social Work or Counselling.
- Have completed CST, CSA or PGC-STA (conducted by CCC) or equivalent of a postgraduate certificate/basic course in systemic thinking and family therapy with at least 40 training course hours.
- Be social workers/youth workers/counsellors/psychologists who have a minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience and currently working with children/youth services and their families at children and youth services, family service centres, residential homes, schools, medical and psychiatric hospitals.
- Obtain relevant permission for audio/video recorded materials to be utilised for supervision in class, and/or for clients to be brought in for live supervised practice.
Course Structure
The course will be on Fridays, 9am to 5pm.
| Course Modules | Trainers |
|---|---|
1. Principles and precepts in working with Children, Youth and their Families
|
Cheryl Lim, Ang Xinying, Tony Ong |
2. Understanding the emotional world of children and youth
|
Ang Xinying, Foo Soo Jen, Cheryl Lim |
3. Supervision of Clinical Practice with Children, Youth and their Families
|
Cheryl Lim, Ang Xinying |
Minimum Class Size: 10
Average Teacher-Student Ratio: 1:10
Teaching and Learning Strategies
Group supervision will be conducted in small groups (not more than 10 persons) at our premise. Each group will be assigned with a supervisor for interactive and experiential learning such as group discussions, reflective exercises, audio/video-taped demonstration of clinical work and supervised practice of clinical work.
Requirements for Completion
Methods of Assessment
Project Paper.
Assessment Schedule
Submission of project paper by the course end date.
Requirements for Completion
Trainees should:
- Attendance of at least 80% of total 84 course hours.
- Submit and pass (Score 50% and above) a project paper
- Complete clinical log of children/youth related work (20hrs)
- Video supervision presentation
Trainees will be awarded ‘Post Graduate Certificate in Systemic Practice with Children, Youth & their Families’ upon fulfilling the Requirements for Completion.
Opportunities for Further Education
Post Graduate Diploma in:
- Family and Systemic Practice
How to Apply
Please submit the Training Application Form when the applications open.
| Intake | Date of commencement | Date of completion |
|---|---|---|
| September 2024 | 13 September 2024 | 13 December 2024 |
Documents for Application
Submission of the following supportive documents is required for processing of the application:
- CV
- Educational qualifications and highest English language proficiency (with grades attained, if applicable)
- Completed Letter of reference from the home agency/ Employer
- Completed Certification by Centre Head
Shortlisted applicants
- Shortlisted applicants will be notified via email within 7 days from the closing date of application if they are accepted to the course.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, we offer both in-person and online training options to accommodate different needs and preferences. Do check the course outline that you are interested in to find out more about the mode of delivery.
Yes, many of our training programs are eligible for continuing education credits. Please refer to the program details to confirm the availability of CE credits and the accrediting bodies we work with.
All our trainers hold advanced degrees in their respective fields and have significant experience in both clinical practice and training. To find out more about each specific trainer, check out our team.
For full information on miscellaneous fees and instalments, view our Fee Payment Structure.
PAYNOW
Counselling and Care Centre, UEN S75SS0014F
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INTERNET BANKING
Account name: Counselling and Care Centre
Name of bank: DBS Bank Ltd
Account number: 010-011739-9
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CHEQUE
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Mail cheque to: Counselling and Care Centre, Blk 536 Upper Cross St, #05-241, Hong Lim Complex, Singapore 050536
Email us at training@counsel.org.sg to inform us that you have sent the cheque.
CASH OR NETS
Payment can be made at Counselling and Care Centre.
Instructions: Payment to be made within 30 days upon receipt of invoice.
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Closing Date for the May Intake is on 1 April 2024.
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