PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE IN CHILD PROTECTION
The course allows participants to better understand the child protection system and work in Singapore.
At the end of the workshop, the participants will be able to:
- Understand Singapore's Child Protection Landscape and the role of Child Protective Service in managing Child Protection cases;
- Understand the dynamics and key risk factors in assessing child protection cases;
- Understand the dynamics of working with children in the child protection setting and utilising different strategies for engagement; and
- Apply a trauma-informed lens and strategies in managing the impact of work on the professional self.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTORS
Mr Alan Huan
After graduating with a Bachelor in Social Work (Merit) from the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) in 2014, Alan worked with youth-at-risks with a Youth Social Service Agency where he did case management under the Enhanced Step Up (ESU) programme and developed and ran experiential learning programmes with youths.
In 2017, Alan joined the Safe and Strong Families Preservation (SSF-P) Pilot Programme in Child Protective Service (CPS), doing intensive family preservation work with CPS cases. Alan then joined the capability building team within CPS in 2019 and has since been focusing on competency building work for both Child Protection Officers (CPOs) and Child Protection stakeholders in the community.
Alan is also a Registered Social Worker with the Singapore Association of Social Workers (SASW) since 2014.
Ms Michelle Shanthini Gunasilan
After graduating with a Bachelor of Social Sciences (Social Work) from the National University of Singapore (NUS) in 2009, Michelle started working as a medical social worker among offenders with mental health conditions in both inpatient and outpatient settings. She later worked with children whose parents had mental illness, providing psychoeducation and support through home visitations and group work programmes.
In 2019, she completed her Master of Social Work from NUS and joined the Ministry of Social and Family Development. Presently, she focuses on building competencies amongst officers through coaching, training and supervision. She is also a Registered Social Worker with the Social Work Accreditation and Advisory Board in Singapore.
Mr Mohamad Firoz Abdul Kadir
Graduated from NUS with a Bachelor in Arts (Social Work) in 2008 and Master in Social Work in 2022. Joined Child Protective Service (CPS) since 2008 and had over 11 years of experience practicing in different roles within CPS, including supervision of officers. Previously involved in the development and rolling out of current CPS practice tools including the Structured Decision Making (SDM) and the incorporation of Partnering For Safety (PFS) tools.
Currently, he is part of the senior practitioner’s team that spearheaded practice development within CPS.
Firoz experiences working with out-of-school youths in the early stages of his social work career. He was also involved in co-leading the MSF Family Services Team pilot project from 2019 to 2022, working with vulnerable and low-income families.
Ms Sylvia Cheng
Sylvia is passionate about building the competency of counsellors and social work professionals, for a shared vision of improving lives and bettering relationships. She started her career as an educator before being a counsellor in a Family Service Centre in 2003. In 2010, Sylvia joined MSF and has since been working with children, youth and families of abuse, fostering and adoption background. Sylvia is a registered Social Worker, Counsellor and Psychologist. She is keen to integrate attachment-based interventions with a risk lens to help families keep themselves safe and well.
COURSE OUTLINE
COURSE BROCHURE
TARGET AUDIENCE
This course is targeted at social workers, school counsellors, student welfare officers and individuals who work on child protection issues, and
1) Have a Degree in Social Work or Psychology, or
2) Have at least 1 year of experience in working closely with Child Protective Service on child protection concerns if you graduate in other degree disciplines.
Modality: Face-to-Face Sessions and Preparation Work
CONTACT US
For enquiries, please email to swkcpepc@nus.edu.sg
COURSE FEES
| Fees Description | Total Nett Programme Fee (Before GST) | Total Payable (Inc GST) for Professional Certificate |
| Full course fees | $5,950.00 | = $6,485.50 |
| Pricing after SSG Funding* (Singapore Citizen below 40 years / Singapore Permanent Resident) | $1,785.00 | = $1,945.65 |
| Pricing after SSG Funding* (Singapore Citizen aged 40 years and above) | $693.25 | = $755.65 |
CPE Credits
Course participants are eligible for Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits with the Singapore Association of Social Workers (SASW). One CPE credit will be awarded foreach contact hour. Approval of CPE credits are to be submitted through the CPE Log Book under each accredited professional's account.