Health & social care / DP240
Diploma in Community Care & Social Services
Learn to support families, older people and community groups, with fieldwork at community centres. First intake: September 2027.
- Qualification
- Diploma
- Duration
- 1 year full-time
- Study mode
- Full-time
- Campus
- Aberdeen South Campus
- Programme code
- DP240
01 / Programme overview
Programme structure
Covers communication and counselling basics, community programme planning, and work with families and older people, with 120 hours of fieldwork.
02 / Curriculum
Curriculum
Communication and helping skills
Learn the basics of listening, asking and responding.
Community programme planning
Plan, run and review activities for community groups.
Working with families and older people
Understand their needs and the services available to them.
Fieldwork
Complete fieldwork at a community or elderly centre.
03 / In practice
Learn by listening.
Role-play helping conversations in the counselling practice rooms before fieldwork.
04 / Admissions
Entry requirements
Completion of Secondary 6 or equivalent; an interview is required.
05 / Your next step
Progression & careers
Progress to social work or community health programmes, or work as a programme assistant in community or elderly services.
06 / Fees & funding
Applying
Fees & funding
Indicative annual fee HK$27,000.
How to apply
Before applying, read the application steps and entry requirements. If you have questions about the programme, study arrangements or fees, send us an enquiry.
07 / Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
When does the first class start?
The first intake is in September 2027; applications open in the 2027 admissions round.
Is this a social work qualification?
No. It prepares you for assistant roles and further study; registering as a social worker requires a recognised degree.
YSD / Your next step
Diploma in Community Care & Social Services
Diploma · 1 year full-time · Aberdeen South Campus
