To qualify for Membership you would need to meet the following entry requirements:
Criteria for Ordinary Membership
- Possess professional qualification in Social Work recognised by the Association.
- At least 1000 hours of social work practice including field placements.
- Currently employed / residing in Singapore.
- Ordinary Members are able to apply for registration with the Association as “Registered Social Workers”.
Criteria for Provisional Membership
- Do not yet qualify for Ordinary Membership
- Possess a professional qualification in Social Work recognised by the Association OR have passed examinations in Social Work recognised by the Association.
- Are engaged in Social Work Practice to the satisfaction of the Executive Committee.
- Provisional members shall be exempted from paying the entrance fee when they qualify for Ordinary membership.
Criteria for Associate Membership
- Applicants who do not qualify for Ordinary membership but holds recognised qualifications at the tertiary level.
- Currently engaged in positions whose employment places them in close association with social workers within the social and/or health services.
Criteria for Student Membership
- Singapore Citizens or Permanent Residents who are undergoing an Association recognised course of professional Social Work Training locally or overseas or
- Undergoing an Association recognised Social Work course of Study.
- Student members shall be exempted from paying the entrance fee when they qualify for Provisional or Ordinary membership upon graduation.
If you have submitted your email address to start the application process but did not receive a link from us, please contact membership@sasw.org.sg. Thank you.