⭐ONLY Government subvented higher diploma programme in social work in Hong Kong⭐
HD in Social Work CE114303 
With an emphasis on the integration of theories and practice, the programme enables students to develop a sound understanding of essential social work theories, local social welfare systems and related policies as well as practical competences to provide support to individuals, families and communities. From learning to fieldwork placements, such comprehensive learning aims to facilitate students to become professional, competent and accountable social workers who will be able to promote the well-being of Hong Kong citizens and the development of social welfare in Hong Kong.
Duration of Study: |
2 years (Full-time) |
Offering Campus(es) / Venue(s): |
IVE (Sha Tin) |
Types of placement centres: |
children and youth centre, elderly centre, family services centre, community centre, rehabilitation centre, etc |
Placement duration: |
2 placements with 720 hours |
Career Prospects： |
Graduates of the programme can serve as social work assistants or related position. |
Professional Recognition
Graduates of the programme are eligible for registration as Registered Social Workers (RSW) with the Social Workers Registration Board.
Articulation
Graduates can apply for admission to full-time / part-time bachelor degree programmes at various local and overseas universities, e.g.
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) Health and Social Care, University of the West of England, Bristol, UK (Full-time One Year)#
- Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Social Work, the Hong Kong Polytechnic University
- Bachelor of Social Work (Hons), School of Professional Education and Executive Development of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
- Bachelor of Social Sciences in Social Work, the City University of Hong Kong
- Bachelor of Social Work (Hons), the Hong Kong Baptist University
- Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) Programme, the Hong Kong Shue Yan University
# Registration No. : 253136. It is a matter of discretion for individual employers to recognize any qualification to which this course may lead. Please refer to the corresponding programme page in the website of SHAPE.
Programme Features
Programme Highlights
Solid preparation for practicum training
-Service Project (Social Work)
-Yearly and small tutorial class in pre-placement activities
Yearly and small tutorial class in fostering student development and making career choices
Personal effectiveness and career preparation
Nurturing students in the capability of doing refection for competent practice
Curriculum
- Social Work Theories and Practice II (Working with Groups)
- Introduction to Sociology
- Social Welfare System and Social Policies
- Human Behaviour and Social Environment
- Social Work Skills Training Workshop
- Year 1 Class Tutorial (non-credit bearing): Pre-placement activities
- IT Essentials – Services
- EWC: Communication: Effective Oral Interaction*
- EWC: Communication: Digital Written Correspondence*
* EWC: Essential,Workplace Communication
^ WPD: Whole Person Development
# VCC: Vocational Chinese Communication
@ PWC: Professional Workplace Communication
- Social Work Theories and Practice I (Working with Individuals and Families)
- Human Behaviour and Social Environment
- Social Work Theories and Practice III (Working with Communities)
- Social Work Skills Training Workshop
- Health and Service Project (Social Work)
- Year 1 Class Tutorial (non-credit bearing): Pre-placement activities
- Elective (choose one of the following) :
- Working with Young People
- Working with Elderly
- Working with People with Disabilities
- PWC: Storytelling and Job Search@
- VCC: Putonghua Conversation and Reports#
- Enrichment Module B
(Completion of a minimum of 100 hours of Pre-placement Activities including student-driven pre-placement personal and professional growth activities)
* EWC: Essential,Workplace Communication
^ WPD: Whole Person Development
# VCC: Vocational Chinese Communication
@ PWC: Professional Workplace Communication
- Fieldwork Placement I
- Service Administration and Management
- Understanding of Mental Health
- Ethics for Social Workers
- Year 2 Class Tutorial Workshop I: Integration of Theory and Practice
- PWC: Pitching and Persuasive Presentation@
- VCC: Putonghua Presentations and Promotional Text Writing#
- Enrichment Module A
* EWC: Essential,Workplace Communication
^ WPD: Whole Person Development
# VCC: Vocational Chinese Communication
@ PWC: Professional Workplace Communication
- Fieldwork Placement II
- Year 2 Class Tutorial Workshop II: Professional Development
- Elective (choose one of the following) :
- Working with Substance Abusers/Addictions
- Working with Children and Youth with Special Educational Needs
- Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- PWC: Proposal and Report Writing@
- WPD – Enhancing Competencies in the 21st Century Workplace^
* EWC: Essential,Workplace Communication
^ WPD: Whole Person Development
# VCC: Vocational Chinese Communication
@ PWC: Professional Workplace Communication