National Institute of Social Development - Diploma in Child Protection

The diploma in Child Protection focuses on skills development of professionals in child protection, child welfare and other related fields in Sri Lanka. It is designed in keeping with Qualification Framework advocated by the Quality Assurance and Accreditation Council of the UGC in Sri Lanka.

Aim

To produce professionals in child protection with the required knowledge, skills, and attitude for best practice.

Objectives

• To produce quality professionals in child protection
• To enhance the professional skills of the providers of child welfare, child care and child protection services
• To develop the ability of such officers and service providers to assess the needs and intervene in child protection matters related to individuals, families, groups and communities

Medium

Sinhala/ Tamil/ English

Duration

18 Months part- time (on weekends)