School of Healthcare · TGS-2021003235
Care Assistance
Start Your Career As A Care Assistant
Learn essential caregiving skills covering daily-living support, personal care, safety, communication and professional responsibilities.
- Course reference: TGS-2021003235
- Course validity period: 19 Mar 2021 – 18 Mar 2027
- Mode of training: Classroom
- Medium of instruction: English
- Training hours: 16 hours (15 hours training + 1 hour assessment)
- Class time: 9am to 6pm
- Credential: Statement of Attainment in Care Assistance
- Duration: 2 days, 16 hours — classroom with hands-on practice and assessment
- Funding: WSQ framework, SkillsFuture Credit-eligible
Who this course is for
- Family caregivers
- Domestic helpers
- Aspiring care assistants
- People supporting seniors or people with disabilities
What you will learn
- Recognise common chronic health conditions affecting senior clients
- Identify the importance of enhancing senior clients’ needs in activities of daily living (ADLs)
- Carry out proper preparation for ADLs in consideration of senior clients’ privacy and dignity
- Assist senior clients with hygiene, toileting and feeding activities, including proper waste disposal
- Record ADLs and report abnormalities observed in senior clients’ conditions
- Respond to senior clients with chronic or acute conditions with appropriate use of first aid and AEDs
Course overview
This WSQ-certified course addresses the physical, emotional and social needs of seniors and teaches safe, dignified support. It covers daily living activities, practical caregiving techniques, effective communication, personal care practices, safety procedures and professional responsibilities.
The course is recognised across eldercare, community care and healthcare sectors, sits within the WSQ framework and is SkillsFuture Credit-eligible.
Practical learning
Hands-on activities, real-world scenarios and guided instruction build the confidence to provide compassionate and respectful care.
Minimum entry requirements
- 21 years old and above, and currently working in a healthcare-related industry for 0–3 years
- Minimum GCE ‘N’ Level and/or able to read, write, listen and speak English to a proficiency level equivalent to Employability Skills System Workplace Literacy (WPL) Level 5; and count to a proficiency level equivalent to Employability Skills System Workplace Numeracy (WPN) Level 3
- Able to operate a personal desktop computer or laptop with Level 2 basic computing and applications skills
- Be motivated to learn
Course fee breakdown
Full course fee: S$400
| Funding category | Course fee | Funding | Fee payable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Singapore Citizens — Aged 40 and above (70% funding) | S$400 | S$280 | S$120 |
| Singapore Citizens and PRs — Aged 21 to 39 (50% funding) | S$400 | S$200 | S$200 |
| Full course fee — No funding (0%) | S$400 | S$0 | S$400 |
Course completion requirements
To successfully complete this course, learners must:
- Achieve at least 75% attendance
- Pass the assessment
Certificate awarded
Statement of Attainment in Care Assistance
- Log in to MySkillsFuture (myskillsfuture.gov.sg) with your Singpass
- Select the certificate under Skills Passport
- Download the PDF copy of your OpenCert certificate
Refund policy
No refund will be provided where written notice of withdrawal is received less than three (3) days before the course commencement date, or on or after the course commencement date.
- 100%: Written notice received 30 days or more before the course commencement date
- 50%: Written notice received 14 to 29 days before the course commencement date
- 25%: Written notice received 3 to 13 days before the course commencement date
- No refund: Written notice received less than 3 days before the course commencement date, or after the course has commenced
Company: J L Institution Pte Ltd (UEN 201428614H)
