Training and Development Prospectus 2012-13
Table ofCONTENTS
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User Guide ii
Training Programmes
Community Services 1-3
Corrections Services 4-13
Elderly Services 14-28
Family & Child Welfare Services 29-83
Information Systems and Technology 84-88
Medical Social Services 89-95
Rehabilitation Services 96-97
Youth Services 98-107
Social Security Services 108-144
Communication 145-152
Management 153-166
Non-service Specific 167-184
Training and Development Roadmaps
Training and Development Roadmap for the Social Work Officer Grade 185-188
Training and Development Roadmap for the Social Work Assistant Grade 189-190
Training and Development Roadmap for the Social Security Officer Grade 191-192
Training and Development Roadmap for the Social Security Assistant Grade 193-194
List of Resources on SWD e-Learning Centre (eLC) 195-198
Guide to Training Activities 199
Arrangement of Classes during Bad Weather 200-201
USER GUIDEThis Training and Development Prospectus 2012-13 gives an overview of the training programmes to be organised. The programmes are categorised into the following training areas:
(a) / Community Services(b) / Corrections Services
(c) / Elderly Services
(d) / Family & Child Welfare Services
(e) / Information Systems and Technology
(f) / Medical Social Services
(g) / Rehabilitation Services
(h) / Youth Services
(i) / Social Security Services
(j) / Communication
(k) / Management
(l) / Non-service Specific
Users may wish to draw up their own training plans by making reference to individual programmes listed under different categories and pay attention to the following:
Training programmes are delivered in blended mode (both classroom training and e-learning), newly introduced, re-run or revamped. This prospectus provides a preliminary description of each of the training programmes. Details of the programmes may, however, be subject to change. Users should refer to individual course announcements or contact respective course coordinators for up-to-date information of these training programmes.
All e-learning coursewares/ resources can be found at the website http://elc.swd.gov.hk
Staff Development and Training Section
Human Resource Management Branch
May 2012
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Training Package for Planning and Co-ordinating Teams (PCTs) - Training Course on Programme Planning and Implementation of Mass Programmes / Publicity Campaigns (1 day) / Re-runCourse Code : PCT 61003/1213 Enquiries : S(T)2, Tel. : 2575 4321 Ext. 303
Objectives
This course aims at equipping the participants with knowledge and skills in planning mass programmes and large-scale publicity events
Target Participants
Ø Social work staff and teaching staff from District Offices and PCTs
Ø Unit co-ordinators from IFSCs
Ø Staff who have operational needs
Contents
- Types of publicity events and mass programmes
- Process and strategies of planning events and mass programmes
- Contingency Plan
- Event evaluation
- Professional knowledge
- Planning & resource management
- Analysis & decision making
- Customer focus
Commencement Schedule
December 2012
January 2013
Training Package for Planning and Co-ordinating Teams (PCTs) - Training Course on Understanding Political Climate in Hong Kong (0.5 day) / Re-run
Course Code : PCT 61004/1213 Enquiries : S(T)2, Tel. : 2575 4321 Ext. 303
Objectives
This course aims at enhancing the participants' understanding of the political climate and changes in Hong Kong
Target Participants
Ø Social work staff and teaching staff from District Offices and PCTs
Ø Social work staff and social security staff from Service Branches and all other settings
Contents
- Understanding of current political climate and changes in Hong Kong
- Dynamics among political parties
- Implications to our daily work
- Professional knowledge
- Analysis & judgement
Commencement Schedule
October 2012
Training Package for Planning and Co-ordinating Teams (PCTs) - "Face the Public" Workshop : Skills of How to Responding to Community Issues (2 days) / New
Course Code : PCT 61006/1213 Enquiries : S(T)2, Tel. : 2575 4321 Ext. 303
Objectives
This course aims at :
(1) enhancing the participants' political awareness towards community issues and their skills in explaining departmental policies / stances and handling public enquiries tactfully
(2) polishing the participants' skills in formulating response strategies
Target Participants
Ø Social work staff and teaching staff from District Offices and PCTs
Ø Social work staff and social security staff from Service Branches and all other settings
Contents
- Typical and current sensitive community issues
- Dynamics and interests of different groups of people and the ways they react to the community issues
- Concerns, limitations and resources in responding to community issues
- Strategies in facing public enquiries / concerns / consultations in responding to community issues
- Practical skills in explaining departmental policies / stances and responding to public / community concerns
- Professional knowledge
- Planning & resource management
- Analysis & judgement
- Customer focus
Commencement Schedule
December 2012
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Induction Course for Staff Newly Posted to Correctional Settings(6 days) / Blended
Course Code : COR 50312/1213 Enquiries : S(T)6, Tel. : 2575 4321 Ext. 301
Objectives
This course aims at equipping the participants with the basic knowledge and skills for working with offenders
Target Participants
Ø ASWOs from correctional settings
Contents
- Philosophy and objective of offender services
- Ordinances related to offender services
- Offender services
- Skills in working with different kinds of offenders
- Skills in writing court reports
- Professional knowledge
- Investigation and case processing techniques
- Analysis & judgement
- Writing skills
Commencement Schedule
August 2012
Pre-course Requirements
- Completion of the e-learning courseware on 'Corrections Service'
- Completion of the e-learning courseware on the 'United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC)'
Familiarisation Visits to Correctional Service Units of Correctional Services Department (CSD) and Drug Rehabilitation Centres of Hong Kong (1 day) / Re-run
Course Code : COR 50313/1213 Enquiries : A(T)2, Tel. : 2575 4321 Ext. 405
Objectives
This course aims at providing the participants with an opportunity to familiarise with services for offenders in different settings
Target Participants
Ø Social workers from all casework settings and Tuen Mun Children and Juvenile Home
Contents
- Visit to CSD's institutions and NGOs' drug rehabilitation units
- Professional knowledge
Commencement Schedule
September 2012
December 2012
Sharing Session on Working with Sexual Offenders (0.5 day) / Re-run
Course Code : COR 50346/1213 Enquiries : A(T)2, Tel. : 2575 4321 Ext. 405
Objectives
This course aims at enhancing the participants' understanding on the knowledge and skills for working with sexual offenders
Target Participants
Ø Probation officers and social workers in correctional settings
Contents
- Classification of sexual offenders
- Common psychological problems of sexual offenders
- Sharing of experience in working with sexual offenders
- Professional knowledge
- Customer focus
Commencement Schedule
November 2012
Workshop on Skills for Working with Drug Abusers - Motivational Interviewing Skills (1 day) / Re-run
Course Code : COR 50357/1/1213 Enquiries : A(T)2, Tel. : 2575 4321 Ext. 405
Objectives
This course aims at enhancing the participants' knowledge and skills for working with drug abusers with motivational interviewing skills
Target Participants
Ø Social work staff from service units of all districts and Tuen Mun Children and Juvenile Home
Contents
- The theory of motivational interviewing
- Intervention strategies with motivational interviewing skills
- Professional knowledge
- Analysis & judgement
Commencement Schedule
June 2012
Workshop on Relapse Prevention with the Skills of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (0.5 day) / Re-run
Course Code : COR 50357/2/1213 Enquiries : A(T)2, Tel. : 2575 4321 Ext. 405
Objectives
This course aims at enhancing the participants' knowledge and skills for working with drug abusers by using the skills of cognitive behavioural therapy
Target Participants
Ø Social work staff from service units of all districts and Tuen Mun Children and Juvenile Home
Contents
- The theory of cognitive behavioural therapy
- Drug relapse prevention
- Application of cognitive behavioural therapy skills in cases involving drug abusers
- Professional knowledge
- Analysis & decision making
Commencement Schedule
February 2013
Sharing Session on Working with Persons with Shop-lifting Behaviour (0.5 day) / Re-run
Course Code : COR 50347/1213 Enquiries : A(T)2, Tel. : 2575 4321 Ext. 405
Objectives
This course aims at enhancing the participants' understanding of the psychological state of shop-lifters and the techniques for working with shop-lifters
Target Participants
Ø Probation officers and social workers working in correctional and casework settings
Contents
- The factors that contribute to shop-lifting behaviour
- The psychological state of habitual shop-lifters
- Strategies for working with shop-lifters
- Professional knowledge
Commencement Schedule
July 2012
Training Session on Community Service Order (CSO) Scheme
(0.5 day) / New
Course Code : COR 50359/1213 Enquiries : S(T)6, Tel. : 2575 4321 Ext. 301
Objectives
This course aims at enhancing the probation officers' understanding of the operation of CSO scheme and their competence in carrying out the related statutory duties after the implementation of the Integration of Community-based Services for Offenders in July 2012
Target Participants
Ø ASWOs or above from correctional settings and gazetted probation officers from other service settings
Contents
- The philosophy and practice of CSO Scheme
- The skills of assessing offenders' suitability for performing community services under CSO and skills of writing Suitability Reports for CSO
- Statutory supervision on Community Service Workers (CSWs)
- Types of unpaid work not exceeding 240 hours in accordance with CSO Ordinance, Cap. 378
- Professional knowledge
- Organisation of work
- Writing skills
Commencement Schedule
April 2012
May 2012
Workshop on Handling Young Persons with Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) (0.5 day) / New
Course Code : COR 50831/1213 Enquiries : A(T)2, Tel. : 2575 4321 Ext. 405
Objectives
This course aims at enhancing the social work staff’s understanding of young persons with ODD and ADHD and the knowledge and skills for working with them
Target Participants
Ø SWAs or above from TMCJH
Contents
- The definition of ODD and ADHD
- Commons signs, symptoms and attitudes of young persons who are suffering from ODD and ADHD
- Special needs of young persons with ODD and ADHD
- Sharing of experience and skills in working with young persons with ODD and ADHD
- Professional knowledge
Commencement Schedule
July 2012
Skills in Engaging and Working with Families of Drug Abusers
(0.5 day) / New
Course Code : COR 50360/1213 Enquiries : S(T)6, Tel. : 2575 4321 Ext. 301
Objectives
This course aims at enhancing the participants' knowledge and skills in working with families of drug abusers
Target Participants
Ø Social work staff from service units of all districts of SWD
Ø Staff of DTRCs/CCPSAs of NGOs
Contents
- The common stress and special needs of the family members of drug abusers
- Sharing of experience and skills in working with families of drug abusers
- Professional knowledge
Commencement Schedule
January 2013
Training Course on the Application of Ordinances Relating to Probation Service (0.5 day) / Re-run
Course Code : COR 50352/1213 Enquiries : S(T)6, Tel. : 2575 4321 Ext. 301
Objectives
This course aims at enhancing the participants' knowledge on ordinances relating to probation service and the issues relating to the arrest and prosecution of offenders
Target Participants
Ø Social work staff from correctional settings
Contents
- Ordinances relating to probation service in Hong Kong
- Issues relating to the arrest and prosecution of offenders
- Professional knowledge
Commencement Schedule
September 2012
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Training Course for MDS-HC Assessors (5 days) / Re-runCourse Code : ELD 50405/1213 Enquiries : S(T)2, Tel. : 2575 4321 Ext. 303
Objectives
This course aims at enhancing the participants' skills to conduct the Standardised Care Need Assessment by using MDS-HC assessment tool with a view to achieving accurate service matching
Target Participants
Ø Concerned social workers / nurses / physiotherapists / occupational therapists of SWD, NGOs and contract operators
Contents
- Background of MDS-HC and long term care services for the elderly
- Introduction of geriatric knowledge and disease
- MDS-HC assessment tool
- Service matching
- Introduction of CAPs
- Practice session
- Professional knowledge
- Communication skills
- Analysis & decision making
- Customer focus
Commencement Schedule
3 classes to be commenced from October to December 2012
Training Course on Counselling Skills in Working with Elders in Need (2 days) / Re-run
Course Code : ELD 50426/1213 Enquiries : S(T)2, Tel. : 2575 4321 Ext. 303
Objectives
This course aims at equipping the participants with knowledge and skills of specific psychotherapies for elders and their families facing critical life events
Target Participants
Ø Social workers working in district elderly community centres and neighbourhood elderly centres of NGOs (especially for those who need to work with hidden elders)
Contents
- Culturally-sensitive assessment and counselling
- Reminiscence Therapy and Life Review
- Validation Therapy
- Working with unmotivated and hidden elders
- Professional knowledge
- Customer focus
- Communication skills
Commencement Schedule
June 2012
August 2012
Training Course on Bereavement Counselling for Elders and their Families (2 days) / Re-run
Course Code : ELD 50451/1213 Enquiries : S(T)2, Tel. : 2575 4321 Ext. 303
Objectives
This course aims at equipping the participants with knowledge and skills in bereavement counselling for elders and their families