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Higher Diploma in Social Work

Introduction
Higher Diploma in Social Work - The programme is designed to nurture students to be frontline professional social workers. Graduates are eligible to apply for registration as a Registered Social Worker under the recognization of the Social Workers Registration Board.
The programme is designed to nurture students to be frontline professional social workers and help them lay a good foundation for continuous learning.
 
Professional Qualification

The Higher Diploma in Social Work awarded by the Hong Kong College of Technology is recognised by the Social Workers Registration Board. Graduates are eligible to apply for registration as a Registered Social Worker.

Contents

Programme Features

  • Combination of formal curriculum, off-campus learning and skills/target-specific workshops to nurture students with social work values and enhance their commitment to the profession
  • Learning activities that facilitate students to understand, analyse and respond to the changing needs and development of the social welfare sector
  • The 820-hour internship (720-hour fieldwork experience and 100-hour pre-placement workshop) before official placement equips students with industry knowledge and skills to enrich competitiveness for employment
  • Provide many opportunities to join different academic and professional activities like Scholarship plus Leadership Training Scheme, Practice Seminar and Conference, Cross-disciplinary Visiting Programme etc.
  • Graduates are eligible to be recognised as "Registered Social Workers" (RSW) by Social Workers Registration Board
  • Chinese is the medium of instruction, with an emphasis on the training of English as well

 

Featured Modules

  • Sociology and Society
  • Introduction to Social Work
  • Psychology and Human Development
  • Social Welfare in Hong Kong
  • Social Work Practice Subjects (Working with Individuals and Families, Groups, and Communities)
  • Skills Laboratories of Social Work Practice
  • Programme Planning and Administration for Social Work
  • Basic Legal Knowledge for Social Workers
  • Integrated Social Work Practice

Graduates are qualified for registration as Registered Social Worker and apply for Social Work Assistant or equivalent positions at Social Welfare Department, social welfare agencies or NGOs.

Every student is required to complete 820 hours fieldwork practice (100-hour pre-placement workshop and 720-hour fieldwork experience) at 2 different social welfare organizations. The scope of fieldwork placement covers a broad range of services, including children and youth service, rehabilitation service, elderly service, family and child welfare, community development. Through fieldwork placement, students can put their social work values, knowledge and skills into practice and obtain valuable work experiences.

Mode of Study

Part Time

Teaching Mode

Face to face (Classes may need to be conducted via online platform depending on epidemic for the sake of students’ safety)

Commencement of Study

September 2023

Duration

3 Years

Location
HKCT Jockey Club Ma On Shan Campus
Entry Requirements
  1. Attained Level 2 in 5 HKDSE subjects, including Chinese and English [each applicant is allowed to use not more than two Applied Learning subjects at “Attained” level as equivalent to Level 2 in the application]; or
  2. Pass in 1 HKAL subject, or pass 2 HKASL subjects; and 5 passes in HKCEE including Chinese Language and English Language; or
  3. Holder of Yi Jin Diploma / Diploma Yi Jin; or
  4. Holder of Diploma for Tertiary Studies*; or
  5. Holder of Pre-Associate Degree / Diploma*; or
  6. Mature applicants of age 21 or above with 5 years’ working experience in human services; or
  7. Equivalent qualifications;
    AND
  8. Pass the admission interview.

* with passes in Chinese and English languages in either HKCEE or HKDSE (Level 2) or equivalent public examination

Tung Man Pui
"I was a very passive person who seldom joined school activities. However, classmates and social workers in HKCT encouraged me to attend student activities and exchange programmes and I was able to become a leader in the Orientation Camp and Social Services Group. Gradually, these activities and experience helped me to discover my talent in leadership and enhanced my confidence. My family and classmates are impressed with my changes."

 

Lee Man Yi (Mandy)
"Social workers need an acute sense of touch and empathy to respond to people and services accurately, in addition to various professional knowledge.

My understanding of social work and practical skills are enriching by the Social Work curriculum that includes a wide range of knowledge. My confidence towards the application of social work is enhanced. I could practice social work knowledge and skills, and understand my strength and weakness through the two placements, such as engagement, theoretical intervention and group dynamics. That I as a field work social worker in social welfare setting. During the placement, I practice the case and group works. I could apply the theories to the intervention work smoothly by the supervision of the supervisor. Although the 2 placements were hard, I affirmed the direction of my future work. It also reminds me to treat every service user carefully and implement my original intents of 'people-oriented, advance social justice'."

Year 1: $48,127 Year 2: $53,193 Year 3: $65,858

The tuition fee above is under 2023/24 Cohort.
Assistance

Extended Non-means-tested Loan Scheme

QF Level
The qualification of this programme is recognised under the Qualifications Framework in Hong Kong.
QF level：4
QR Registration No.：12/000315/4
Registration Validity Period：1/9/2012 to 31/8/2025
Tuition fees and subsidies are to be reviewed and adjusted annually on various factors.

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