Childcare, Elderly and Community Services Discipline

The Childcare, Elderly and Community Services (CECS) Discipline is dedicated to training high-quality professionals for early childhood education and social services. With government and professional accreditation, our programmes incorporate diverse learning experiences including fieldwork placements, local and cross-border study visits, academic exchanges and volunteer services - equipping students with essential professional skills while fostering compassionate, people-centered service values and attitudes.

Programme Information

Key Advantages

Established Legacy

With over 40 years of excellence, have nurtured generations of professionals for education and social services.

Recognised Qualifications

Programmes accredited by government and professional bodies ensure strong graduate employability.

Industry Collaboration

We maintain partnerships with over 700 industry organisations, providing students with work placements and career opportunities.

Established Legacy

With over 40 years of excellence, have nurtured generations of professionals for education and social services.

Recognised Qualifications

Programmes accredited by government and professional bodies ensure strong graduate employability.

Industry Collaboration

We maintain partnerships with over 700 industry organisations, providing students with work placements and career opportunities.

Articulation

Graduates opting for further studies are eligible to apply for the Degree programmes offered by various local and overseas universities including but not limited to:

University of the West of England, Bristol^#
Education University of Hong Kong
The University of Hong Kong
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
City University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong Baptist University
Hong Kong Metropolitan University
Hong Kong Shue Yan University
School of Professional Education and Executive Development of
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

^#Offer top-up degree programme in collaboration with the School for Higher and Professional Education (SHAPE) of VTC

Career Prospect

Graduates of the Higher Diploma in Child Care and Education are eligible for registration as Kindergarten Teachers with the Education Bureau of the HKSAR. They are also eligible for registration as Child Care Workers, Child Care Supervisors and Special Child Care Workers with the Social Welfare Department of the HKSAR.

Graduates of the Higher Diploma in Play-based Learning are eligible to work as Event Assistant and Coordinator, Programme Officer and Worker, School-based Support Tutor, Welfare Worker, Play Instructor, Well-being Tutor in social enterprises, business and non-governmental organisations (NGOs). They may also be employed as Extra-Curricular Activity Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Outdoor Activities Facilitator, Outdoor Education Instructor, Project Officer, Teaching Assistant in educational settings.

Graduates of the Higher Diploma in Integrated Social and Health Services are eligible for registration as health workers with the Social Welfare Department. They can serve as health care officers, programme workers and rehabilitation assistants in nursing care and community health related sectors.

Graduates of the Higher Diploma in Community Service Planning and Navigation are equipped with the knowledge of the silver market, project management skills and design thinking mindset. They can work as community executive, community development officer, programme worker, rehabilitation assistant and gerontech ambassador etc. in social enterprises, business and non-governmental organisations.

Graduates of the Higher Diploma in Social Work are eligible for registration as registered social workers with the Social Workers Registration Board. They can serve as social work assistant or related positions.

Graduates of the Higher Diploma in Special Child Care and Inclusive Education are eligible for registration as Kindergarten Teachers with the Education Bureau of the HKSAR. They are also eligible for registration as Child Care Workers, Child Care Supervisors and Special Child Care Workers with the Social Welfare Department of the HKSAR. Graduates can serve children with and without special educational needs and non-Chinese speaking children in kindergartens and child care centres.

Professional Recognition

Many relevant professional bodies in Hong Kong and government departments acknowledge the quality of our programmes, including:

Education Bureau of the HKSAR
Social Welfare Department of the HKSAR
Social Workers Registration Board

Internship and Exchange

Preparing our students to meet the quality standard of the industries has always been one of the missions of the CECS Discipline. Leveraging on our strong industry network, valuable industrial attachment opportunities have been provided by industry partners.