The Postgraduate Certificate in Therapeutic Play Skills (PGDCTPS) is awarded by the Academy of Play and Child Psychotherapy, UK, (APAC). The course empowers students with the training according to PTUK’s Integrative Holistic Approach to explore ways of integrating the child as the centre of a social system, which includes schools, and their families. The minimum entry requirements are 2 years’ experience working with children in some capacity and a relevant degree or professional diploma.
Students will learn how to work therapeutically with individual children with mild to moderate social, emotional and behavioral challenges. They will be introduced to different modalities and Play Therapy tools. The course will also cover child protection procedures, appraisal and integration of Therapeutic Interventions, and the applications of principles of Neuroscience.
The main items in the ‘Play Therapy Tool-Kit’ are revisited, used as an assessment method, and put into practice in dealing with more difficult problems.
The programme also includes a 100-hour of practicum which leads to an International Certification as a Practitioner in Therapeutic Play Skills.
Funding eligibility: UTAP
| Programme Code | PGDCTPS |
| March 2026 Intake | 26 March 2026 (PTCERTSG24) Block 1: 26 – 28 March 2026 Block 2: 24 – 26 April 2026 Block 3: 26 – 28 June 2026 Block 4: 24 – 26 July 2026 Block 5: 14 – 16 August 2026 |
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| Contact | +65 6533 0031 |
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OBJECTIVES
- have a sound understanding of the principles underlying play therapy;
- acquire the ability to use the play therapy toolkit appropriately when working with children;
- obtain the ability to assess children’s needs and organise the provision of therapeutic play facilities;
- gain practical knowledge and skills for conducting play therapy sessions with children;
- appreciate the ethical issues when working with children;
- understand your own development and process; and
- achieve theoretical knowledge of child development and child psychology.
The overall purpose is to enable participants to practise safely and effectively using therapeutic play skills within a variety of settings. Participants will be trained to provide emotional and psychological support to children facing minor to moderate issues.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
The Postgraduate Certificate in Therapeutic Play Skills (PGDCTPS) consists of 15-day programme with 120 contact lecture hours, 2 hours of group supervision per block and 100 hours of practicum with clinical supervision.
Upon completion, it leads to the Postgraduate Diploma in Therapeutic Play Skills (PGDCTPS) which accredits and recognises you as a Certified Play Therapist internationally.
MODULES AND LECTURERS
| 1. Introduction to Art and Play Therapy | Starting to Work Therapeutically With Children The Therapeutic Play Continuum Creative Visualisation Setting Up to Practice Pharmacology |
| 2. Music Skills for Working With Individuals and Attachment Theory | |
| 3. Storytelling & Puppetry Skills for Use With Individual Children | Comparison of Theoretical Models of Psychotherapy |
| 4. Sand Play Skills for Working with Individuals and Related Theory | Use of Natural Materials Child Development Theory (1) Art Therapy for Individuals |
| 5. Dance and Movement Skills for Working with Individuals | Student Presentations Endings |
| 6. Practicum | Clinical practice/Exposure |
ASSESSMENT METHODS & GRADUATION
To successfully complete the programme, candidates must fulfil the following:
- Satisfactory completion of a Process Diary
- Continuous evaluation of course work contributions and ability to work with group dynamics
- Completion of 7 assignments emerging from coursework and practice
- 100 clinical hours working with children;
- One hour of clinical supervision for every 6 hours of clinical work; AND
- Demonstration of the theory taught in relation to child development and the use of therapeutic play techniques, assessment and child protection.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
For admission to the Postgraduate Certificate in Therapeutic Play Skills programme:
- Minimum Age Requirement: 21 Years Old
- Degree in any discipline
- Minimum entry requirements are 2 years’ experience working with children in some capacity
For applicants who do not meet the above entry requirements, on a case-by-case basis, they are required to take on bridging modules FIRST, before enrolling into this course.
COURSE FEE AND INFORMATION
| Preview Days & Time: | Tuesdays & Fridays *Estimated duration of the free preview is 1-hour. |
| Intake: | PTCERTSG24 Block 1: 26 - 28 March 2026 Block 2: 24 - 26 April 2026 Block 3: 26 - 28 June 2026 Block 4: 24 - 26 July 2026 Block 5: 14 - 16 August 2026 |
| Time: | 9.00am – 5.00pm |
| Duration: | 12 month (Part-Time) Total no of days per week: 3 days Total no of hours per day: 8 hours |
| Average Teacher-Student Ratio: | 1:35 |
| Contact Hours: | 120 Hours |
| Course Fee Structure: | Payment to be made to COLLEGE OF ALLIED EDUCATORS PTE LTD |
| Non Refundable Application Fees: | Application Fee – S$150.00 Materials Fee – S$150.00 PTI Membership Fee – S$120.00 Insurance Coverage – S$455.00 PTI Prescribed E-Textbook – S$40.00 |
| Course Fee: | S$8,340.00 |
| Total Payable before GST: | S$9,255.00 |
| GST of 9%: | S$832.95 |
| Total Payable after GST: | S$10,087.95 |
| Payment Mode: |
Cash / NETS / Credit Card / Cheque / Telegraphic Transfer / Bank Transfer / PayNow / In-house Instalment – Interest-free instalment up to 12 months available for UOB & OCBC Credit Card Holders.
– In-house instalments available on a case-by-case basis.
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| Refund terms: | Refund table as per student contract |
| Fee Protection Scheme (FPS): | Fee Protection Scheme |
| Other Fees: | Miscellaneous Fees |
Disclaimer: All terms, schedules, and prices are subject to change without prior notice and at the discretion of College of Allied Educators.
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