Diploma in Adult Disability Practice

Diploma in Adult Disability Practice is a Diploma program taught at Temasek Polytechnic, Singapore. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (1 year (Part-time)) options.

The Specialist Diploma in Adult Disability Practice at Temasek Polytechnic supports workforce development in the adult disability sector. It focuses on adults with intellectual, developmental, sensory, or physical disabilities in post-18 community and employment settings, including work in Adult Disability Homes, Day Activity Centres, Sheltered Workshops, and Training and Development Centres.

Learning is delivered through facilitated learning with face-to-face or online synchronous sessions, plus asynchronous e-learning. The course runs part-time for 1 year with sessions scheduled from 7pm to 10pm on 2 weekdays. Assessment is based on written and oral assignments, case studies, and individual and group projects, and work-based learning is conducted with APSN at its premises.

Modules

• Person-Centred Practices & Community Living for Adults with Disabilities
• Effective Communication & Emotional Support Strategies
• Vocational Inclusion & Employment Empowerment for Adults with Disabilities
• Engaging Adult Learners with Disabilities in Vocational Contexts

The minimum requirements for admission in Diploma in Adult Disability Practice at Temasek Polytechnic for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Temasek Polytechnic.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Temasek Polytechnic as pre-requiste for admission in Diploma in Adult Disability Practice.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

• A Polytechnic Diploma or ITE Technical Diploma/Technical Engineer Diploma/ Work-Learn Technical Diploma or equivalent
• OR A Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
• OR A Post-Secondary Certificate with at least 3 Years of relevant working experience
• Applicants who do not meet the above minimum entry requirements will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Please check detail of study units at https://www.tp.edu.sg/schools-and-courses/adult-learners/all-courses/part-time-diploma-post-diploma-courses/specialist-diploma-in-adult-disability-practice.html

• Junior management or mid-level officer role
• Entry-level position
• Senior DSO
• Senior Coach
• Programme Manager