Awarding Body: TEG International College
Course Description:
Diploma in Community Care for Elderly course equips individuals with knowledge and skills to manage and care for the elderly. In order to provide professional care for the elderly, students will be taught the underlying scientific theories such as the psychological, social, biological and medical reasons for the elderly behaviour and techniques needed to care for the elderly. Students will also learn the management, health and safety issues related to the care environment.
Another aspect of the program is preparing students to plan for their own professional development in order to keep up with the emerging trends in elderly care. Addressing ageing processes and the common mental issues is a major costly affair worldwide which will be looked at carefully during the course of study. This would allow students to anticipate the future needs and expectation in the elderly care. To deliver elderly care effectively, students will be taught to understand the elderly responses, behaviour and how to communicate or counsel them for good relationship between the elderly and the care worker.
Learners will also develop skills, techniques, personal qualities and attitudes essential for successful performance in elderly care work. This will enable learners to make an immediate contribution to elderly care employment. Learners will develop transferable skills and knowledge which will enable individuals to meet changing circumstances and taking up different levels of responsibilities such as supervisory or management positions. After completion of the program learners will be able to adapt to general changes in the provision and environment of health and social care for the elderly. The program will ultimately prepare individuals who are keen to progress to further professional development of higher-level skills through further studies or career advancement.
Course Duration
Full Time: 12 Months Institutional Studies
Part Time: 12 Months Institutional Studies
Modules
- Effective Communication with the Elderly
- Psychological Principles in Elderly Care
- Sociological Context of Elderly Care
- Principles of Health and Community Practice
- Health and Safety for the Elderly
- Personal & Professional Development for Community Care Professionals
- Working with Other Agencies
- The Role of Public Health in Elderly Care
Course Delivery: Classroom learning
Attendance Requirements
All full-time students who are holding Student’s Pass should achieve a minimum attendance of 90% per month.
To qualify for assessment/examination, students should achieve the following minimum attendance rate:
- 80% attendance rate for Student’s Pass holders.
- 75% attendance rate for non-Student’s Pass holders.
A student who is absent or considered to be absent from class/session, must provide documentary proof i.e. Original Medical Certificate issued by a General Practitioner, Polyclinic or Hospital to his/her Course Administrator immediately on his/her return to school
Graduation Requirements
Students are required to pass all modules
The minimum entry requirements for the course are:
Minimum Age: 16
Academic Level: Minimum GCE ‘O’ Level with 3-subject passes or equivalent
Matured students who do not meet the academic requirements must be at least 30 years old with at least 8 years of working experience will be considered on an individual basis.
Language Proficiency: IELTS 5.5 or equivalent
Work Experience (if applicable):
Assessment Methods
The students will be assessed through Coursework/Assignment
Teacher – Student Ratio
TEG teacher-student ratio will not exceed:
1:60
FULL TIME – 12 Months (International Students)
| Fees Breakdown : | Total Payable (with GST, if any)(S$) |
Note: show full breakdown of total payable course fees
| Course fee : | $ 4,117.00 |
| Assessment fee : | $ 240.00 |
| Medical Insurance fee: | $ 52.00 |
| Course material fee : | $ 180.00 |
| FPS : | $ 64.21 |
| Total Course Fees Payable Without GST | $ 4,653.21 |
| GST : | $ 418.79 |
| Total Course Fees Payable With GST: | $ 5,072.00 |
* Installment plan available
* All fees are inclusive of 8% GST and may be subject to change.
* The above does not include Miscellaneous Fees, which refer to any non-compulsory and non-standard fees which the student will pay only when necessary or applicable. Such fees are normally collected on an ad-hoc basis by the PEI when the need arises.
PART TIME – 12 Months
| Fees Breakdown : | Total Payable (with GST, if any)(S$) |
Note: show full breakdown of total payable course fees
| Course fee : | $ 1,863.00 |
| Assessment fee : | $ 240.00 |
| Course material fee : | $ 180.00 |
| FPS : | $ 31.81 |
| Total Course Fees Payable Without GST | $ 2,314.81 |
| GST : | $ 185.19 |
| Total Course Fees Payable With GST: | $ 2,500.00 |
* Installment plan available
* All fees are inclusive of 9% GST and may be subject to change.
* The above does not include Miscellaneous Fees, which refer to any non-compulsory and non-standard fees which the student will pay only when necessary or applicable. Such fees are normally collected on an ad-hoc basis by the PEI when the need arises.
International Student
Step 1:
Fill up the application form ‘International Student Application Form’
Step 2:
Provide the following supporting documents:
a) Passport-size photographs with white background
b) Copy of passport (valid for minimum of 6 months & above)
c) Copy of birth certificate or affidavit
d) Certified true copies of all your educational certificates and transcripts
e) Certified true copies of IELTS/TOEFL score sheet, if any
f) Copy of your latest bank statement
g) Parent’s income statements, where applicable
Step 3:
Submit the above documents together with the completed application form and the Application Fee of S$109.00 to TEG International College (TEG):
Address: TEG International College
5 Jurong West Avenue 5, #03-06
Singapore 649485
Email: enquiries@teg.edu.sg
Note:
a) We regret that incomplete applications will not be processed.
b) Please ensure that your application forms and documents reach us at least 2 months before the programme commencement.
Please pay the Application Fee to TEG International College:
Account Name: TEG International College Pte. Ltd.
Bank Account: United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB)
Account No.: 3553217685
Branch: Raffles Place, 80 UOB Plaza, Singapore 048624
Swift Code: UOVBSGSG
Bank Code: 7375
Branch Code: 015
Step 4:
Upon receipt of you completed application form and supporting documents, TEG shall proceed with the Student Selection Process. TEG will send the following to the selected applicant:
a) Letter of Offer
b) Letter of Acceptance
Step 5:
If you have decided to accept the offer, you will need to sign the ‘Letter of Acceptance’ and submit it to TEG International College (Teg).
Step 6:
Upon receipt of your signed ‘Letter of Acceptance’, TEG shall proceed to submit the Student’s Pass application to Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) on your behalf via SOLAR+ system.
Step 7:
Once your Student’s Pass application is approved by ICA, we will inform you to make payment of S$90 ($60 for Sri Lankan) for the issuance of the In-Principal Approval Letter (IPA).
Upon receipt of your payment, our Student Support Service staff shall email to you the following:
- In-Principal Approval Letter (IPA)
- Advisory Note to Students
- 2 copies of Student Contract
Step 8:
You are required to read and sign the ‘Advisory Note to Students’ before signing both copies of the Student Contract.
Return the signed ‘Advisory Note to Students’ and a copy of the signed Student Contract to TEG International College.
Step 9:
You are required to make payment of the course fees as stated under ‘Schedule B’ in the Student Contract. The payment shall be made payable to TEG International College:
Account Name: TEG International College Pte. Ltd.
Bank Account: United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB)
Account No.: 3553217685
Branch: Raffles Place, 80 UOB Plaza, Singapore 048624
Swift Code: UOVBSGSG
Bank Code: 7375
Branch Code: 015
In addition, please advise us if you require any of the following at least 2 weeks before your arrival at Singapore:
- Accommodation Arrangement
- Airport Pick – up upon arrival
In requested, our Student Support Services staff shall make the necessary arrangement to fetch you from the airport to your hostel.
Step 10:
Once you enter Singapore, you are required to report to TEG International College on the next working day. Our Student Support Service staff shall arrange the medical check-up for you and also the Student’s Pass formality at ICA.