Full-time Programmes
Higher Diploma in Social Work (Registration for 2024-25 is closed)
- Rich Transmission of Practical Experience:
- Our organization has accumulated a vast pool of professional knowledge combined with practical experience. We integrate that experience by inviting professional social workers from our organization to conduct themed lectures, group workshops, and skills demonstrations, providing students with valuable knowledge and practical work skills.
- Emphasis on Students’ Professional Development:
- We are committed to providing a conducive learning environment, including a library, language centre, and downloadable electronic resources, such as books and journal articles of an international standard. Our aim is to enhance the quality of professional social work education. Teachers also actively care about students’ difficulties in the learning process, providing individual consultations and emotional support to ensure students successfully complete the programme.
- Emphasis on Fieldwork Education:
- We follow the principles, criteria, and standards set by the Social Workers Registration Board. Students are required to complete 100 hours of preparatory workshops, including voluntary work before their placement, and a total of 720 hours of fieldwork through two placements. The programme regularly provides individual and group supervision and facilitates communication between students, supervising teachers, and staff from fieldwork agencies to ensure a smooth and valuable experience in social work practice. This will enhance the preparation of students for future professional engagement. In addition to our organization, other well-established social welfare service agencies also provide numerous placement opportunities for our students.
Email: sw@coc.cymca.edu.hk
Telephone Number: 2783 3530
Office Hours:
- Monday to Thursday: 9:00 am to 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm to 5:30 pm
- Friday: 9:00 am to 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm
Saturday, Sunday and Public Holiday: Closed
Financial Aids
- Financial Assistance Scheme for Post-secondary Students (FASP)
- Non-means-tested Loan Scheme for Post-secondary Students
- Continuing Education Fund (CEF)
Required Courses
Generic Modules
HGS100 Practical Chinese for Social Workers
HGS101 Practical English for Social Workers
HGS102 Introduction to Sociology
HGS103 Introduction to Psychology
HGS104 Law and Social Work
HGS105 Introduction to Research Method
HGS106 Personal Growth and Transformation
Social Work Specialized Modules
HSW200 Introduction to Social Work
HSW201 Social Welfare and Social Policies in Hong Kong
HSW202 Human Behaviour and Social Environment
HSW204 Social Work Values and Ethics
HSW205 Social Work Theory and Practice
HSW206 Working with Individuals and Families
HSW207 Skills Laboratory
HSW209 Working with Groups and Communities
HSW211 Programmeme Planning, Management and Evaluation
HSW214 Working with Older Adults
HSW215 Working with the Disadvantaged Groups
Elective Courses
HSW216 Working with Young People
HSW217 Ethnic Minorities and Social Inclusion
HSW218 Mental Health
Fieldwork Education
HSW208 First Placement Preparatory Workshop
HSW210 Second Placement Preparatory Workshop
HSW212 First Fieldwork Placement (Full-time – Summer Block)
HSW213 Second Fieldwork Placement (Full-time – Concurrent)
Arrangement of Fieldwork
- 100 hours Preparatory Workshops
- Orientation, pre-placement workshop, agency visits, voluntary work, etc.
- 720 hours of field practicum
- The 720 hours field practicum is divided into two courses, HSW212 First Fieldwork Placement (Full-time – Summer Block) & HSW213 Second Fieldwork Placement (Full-time – Concurrent), each consisting of 360 hours. There are two placement modes:
- Summer Block Placement: This placement requires 5 days per week for a duration of 9 consecutive weeks.
- Concurrent Placement: This placement requires 2 days per week for a duration of 23 weeks.
- The 720 hours field practicum is divided into two courses, HSW212 First Fieldwork Placement (Full-time – Summer Block) & HSW213 Second Fieldwork Placement (Full-time – Concurrent), each consisting of 360 hours. There are two placement modes:
- Obtain Level 2 or above in any FIVE Core Subjects / Elective Subjects (including Chinese Language and English Language) in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSE)*; or
- Obtain relevant Qualifications Framework Level 3 qualifiedion with at least 1-year full-time study load or equivalent recognized by the HKCAAVQ, or
- Complete Diploma offered by YMCA College of Careers; or
- Complete pre-Associate Degree or Diploma Yi Jin or an equivalent qualification; or
- Age 21 or above will be considered on an individual basis; and
- Pass the admission interview
- Interview priority will be given to applicants who have social services experiences.
Remarks:
* Applicants possessing “Attained”, “Attained with Distinction (I)” and “Attained with Distinction (Il)” in
Applied Learning (ApL) subjects are deemed to have attained “Level 2”, “Level 3” or “Level 4” respectively in the application,and a maximum of two ApL subjects (excluding ApL(C)) can be counted for admission purpose.
Profession Recognition
Students can apply to the Social Workers Registration Board to become a professionally recognized “Registered Social Worker” after graduation, and apply for “Social Work Assistant” in local social welfare agencies that require a social work diploma qualification.
Continuing Education
Students have the option to pursue further studies and apply for admission to local universities for programmes at Level 5 of the Qualifications Framework after graduation.
