Problem Gambling In Singapore
This course introduces the area of gambling and problem gambling in Singapore. In the course of this course, learners will learn how to identify warning signs of problem gambling and the various social safeguards that is put in place to manage it and the help services available in Singapore. Problem gambling rates in Singapore have fallen to a 10-year low. The latest triennial Gambling Participation Survey saw the city-state’s overall problem gambling rate fall from 2.6% in 2011 to.
SCYF5900
27 Nov 2019
27 Nov 2019
8.00
Gambling Problem Singapore Help
Fees
| Name | Fee (Excludes GST) | Fee (Includes GST) |
|---|---|---|
| Nett Fee (after SSG funding) | $ 45.00 | $ 48.15 |
| Course Fee (Before Funding) | $ 450.00 | $ 481.50 |
This course introduces the area of gambling and problem gambling in Singapore. In the course of this course, learners will learn how to identify warning signs of problem gambling and the various social safeguards that is put in place to manage it and the help services available in Singapore.
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
1. Discuss the basic definition and concepts of problem gambling
2. Identify the social safeguards and their roles in managing problem gambling
3. Identify warning signs of problem gambling
4. Indicate the help services available in Singapore
Problem Gambling In Singapore 2019
All professionals who work with families such as school personnel, medical professionals, social workers, counsellors, welfare officers, police officers etc.
Learners are assumed to possess an English Language (speaking, reading, writing and listening) proficiency level equivalent to:
- GCE ‘O’ level OR
- Employability Skills System Workplace Literacy (WPL) Level 6
Dr Vincent Ng is a registered social worker and a certified gambling addiction counsellor. He currently works as the Executive Director of AMKFSC Community Services and has been appointed to the Panel of Assessors to hear on application of Family Exclusion Order (FEO) as well as the Minister Appointed Representative to act on behalf of minors and incapacitated persons applying for FEO. Dr Ng holds strong professional and research interest in problem gambling and has published and presented at various conferences. He earned his PhD from National University of Singapore, studying help seeking among active gamblers.
This course includes assessment components.
Assessment may be conducted during and/or after the course. As there is an assessment component for this course, grading and processing of results can only take place after course completion. Learners who pass the assessment(s) will be awarded with an electronic Certificate of Achievement from SSI. You will receive an email notification when your e-Cert is ready for download in your NCSS e-Services account.
SSG funding is available for Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents only. For more information on SSG Training Grants, please visit:
• SkillsFuture Singapore Funding.
• SkillsFuture Credit.
VCF funding is available for foreigners who are staff of NCSS Member Social Service Agencies via Direct Training Application.
Terms and conditions apply. Applicants of above training grants should inform SSI upon submission of your application.
LOW Wee Leng / LOW_Wee_Leng@ncss.gov.sg / 65895559