Last Updated: 26 Feb 2026
Higher Nitec in Community Care & Social Services (2 Years)
You love to extend your helping hands to others in need and want to do your part for the society. If this statement describes you, you should join the Higher Nitec in Community Care & Social Services course and you will learn to plan and implement community-based activities/events, and organise and facilitate meaningful activities for clients/patients and their families. You will also learn to provide assistance in the rehabilitation, care and support of clients/patients.
ITE College East
Admission type: JAE, ITE EAE
Course duration: 2 years
Course codes and net aggregates for 2026 JAE:
| College | Course code | ELR2B2-C net aggregate |
|---|---|---|
ITE College East | V33 | 3 - 10 |
Note: Course code for ITE (Final Appeal) is HF2SS and applies to all colleges.
Course details
| Field of study | Health Sciences |
| Certification offered | Higher Nitec in Community Care & Social Services |
Minimum entry requirement
You must meet the respective examination requirements in order for us to consider your application.
For O-Level students seeking admission through JAE
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| English Language | 1-8 |
| Additional Mathematics or Mathematics | 1-7 |
Any one of the following subjects
| 1-8 |
Internship
| Internship duration | 6 months |
Career prospects
Higher Nitec Community Care & Social Services graduates are employed in Nursing Homes, Community Hospitals, Community Rehabilitation Centres, Integrated Rehabilitation Centres and Day Care Centres. Some of the job titles held by graduates include Social Service Assistant, Assistant Programme Coordinator, Programme Assistant, Assistant Welfare Officer and Activities Officer.
How to register
Joint Admissions Exercise (JAE)
You may register using the JAE Internet System (JAE-IS). Learn the process and how to apply.
ITE Early Admissions Exercise (ITE EAE)
You may register using the ITE EAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.