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(SEA)</a> </li> </ul> </nav></aside> <section id="Main_TE2BC1A48004_Col01" class="sf_colsIn col-md-6 col-lg-8" data-sf-element="Main Content" data-placeholder-label="Main Content"><article class="rte"> <h1>Singapore Workforce Skills Qualifications (WSQ) Framework</h1><hr /><p>The Singapore Workforce Skills Qualifications (WSQ) is a national credential system that trains, develops, assesses and certifies skills and competencies for the workforce. As a continuing education and training (CET) system, WSQ supports the SkillsFuture movement to:</p><ul><li>Promote recognition of skills and competencies to facilitate progression, mastery and mobility;</li><li>Promote holistic development of the workforce through technical and critical core skills and competencies;</li><li>Support economic development by professionalising skills and competencies to drive industry transformation, productivity and innovation efforts; and</li><li>Encourage lifelong learning.</li></ul><p>WSQ-accredited courses aim to equip individual with skills demanded by the current and future economy. The courses take reference from the skills developed under the Skills Frameworks. The Skills Framework is an integral component of the Industry Transformation Maps and is co-created by employers, industry associations, education institutions, unions and Government for the Singapore workforce. It provides key information on the job roles and skills that an individual will need to perform various job tasks and to stay transferable. The Skills Framework helps every individual adapt to new job demands and bring relevant skills across different jobs. </p><h2>Key features of WSQ</h2><ul><li><strong>Relevance</strong>: A competency-based system, designed to develop job role-specific, as well as critical core skills and competencies, that are required across job roles.</li><li><strong>Open Access</strong>: No academic pre-requisites needed and recognises prior learning, such as work experience and credentials. Offers bite-sized modules leading to the award of a Statement of Attainment, which leads to a full WSQ qualification.</li><li><strong>Progression</strong>: Makes available skills and qualification pathways that align to the Skills Framework for the respective sectors.</li><li><strong>Authority</strong>: Statements of Attainment and qualifications are quality assured and awarded by SkillsFuture Singapore and / or in partnership with established awarding bodies.</li></ul><h2>Benefits</h2><table style=""><colgroup><col /><col /><col /></colgroup> <thead><tr><th>Individuals </th><th data-role="resizable">Employers </th><th>Training Provider </th></tr></thead><tbody><tr style=""><td style="">Plan career and acquire new skills to enter a new sector or job role or upgrade skills and advance career </td><td>Provide quality assured and industry-relevant training choices<br /> <br />Guide training and development planning </td><td>Articulate clear training outcomes<br /> <br />Develop and deliver quality training programmes that meet industry needs </td></tr><tr style=""><td>Achieve qualifications and certifications that demonstrate skills sets to employers </td><td>Guide performance management </td><td>Obtain mark of recognition as an approved Training Provider of WSQ </td></tr><tr style=""><td>Obtain portable credentials to improve employability and mobility </td><td style="">Strengthen in-house training capabilities </td><td> </td></tr><tr><td>Assess and certify skills and competencies against industry established work standards </td><td style="">Facilitate recruitment of competent staff who are certified and equipped with relevant skills and competencies </td><td> </td></tr></tbody></table><h2>Quality Assurance</h2><p>WSQ is underpinned by a strong quality assurance framework. From developing Technical Skills and Competencies and Critical Core Skills, to approving Training Providers and awarding WSQ qualifications, stringent criteria are applied to ensure the necessary standards and delivery. A structured and efficient system has been established to help build a strong training infrastructure that supports Singapore's workforce development. </p><p><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Tightening of the Scope of WSQ Full Qualification (FQ) Provision (from 1 Aug 2022)</span></p><p>From 1 Aug 2022, SSG will only accept new WSQ Full Qualifications (FQ) course applications from:</p><p>i. Continuing Education Training Centres (CETCs) or Programme Partners (PPs) appointed by SSG to deliver in-demand and/or emerging skills; or</p><p>ii. Training providers supported by Government Agencies for regulatory/licensing purposes, national interests, or social needs, e.g. Progressive Wage Model (PWM) courses, training programmes for ex-offenders, persons with disabilities (PWDs) or National Servicemen training.</p><p>For more information, pls click <a target="_blank" href="https://www.tpgateway.gov.sg/resources/announcements-and-circulars/ssg-circular-sipd-2022-2-summary-and-update-on-workforce-skills-qualification-(wsq)-changes-in-2022">here</a>. </p><p>Only Training Providers that are approved by SSG to conduct the FQ can issue the FQ certificate. </p> </article> <div class="accordion"> <div class="accordion__title" data-toggle="data-toggle"> <p>Cessation of WSQ Competency Standards</p><i class="icon-chevron-down"></i> </div> <div class="accordion__content" data-content="data-content" style="display: none;"> <article class="rte"> <p>Effective 1 January 2023, all WSQ courses will only be accredited under the Technical Skills and Competencies (TSC).</p><p>Training Providers (TPs) with existing WSQ courses mapped<sup>1</sup> to the Competency Standards (CS) must transit to the relevant TSC if they wish to continue their courses under WSQ accreditation. Training providers whose courses are currently aligned to Skills Standards (SS) are not affected by the transition to TSC.</p><p>TPs may refer to <a href="/docs/default-source/default-document-library/plan-courses/wsq-cs-to-tsc-mapping---for-training-partnersv1-1.xlsx?sfvrsn=44beba7e_2" title="this document">this document</a> to identify possible matches between CS and TSC. If a particular WSQ framework or CS cannot be found, it means that either the WSQ framework has been retired, or that there is no match to any TSC. Nonetheless, TPs may then consider aligning your course(s) to TSC from the 34 available <a href="https://www.skillsfuture.gov.sg/skills-framework">Skills Framework</a> in order to continue offering WSQ courses.</p><p>Please be reminded that <strong>the above document is for reference only</strong>, and courses are still subject to prevailing course accreditation criteria.</p><p><span style="font-size:x-small;"><sup>1</sup></span><em><span style="font-size:x-small;">The extent to which the content of a "WSQ Competency Standard" was found to be current and relevant to the content in the Technical Skills and Competencies.</span></em></p> </article> </div> </div> <div class="accordion"> <div class="accordion__title" data-toggle="data-toggle"> <p>WSQ Course Accreditation and Funding Support</p><i class="icon-chevron-down"></i> </div> <div class="accordion__content" data-content="data-content" style="display: none;"> <article class="rte"> <p>Training Providers can apply for WSQ course accreditation to conduct WSQ courses. WSQ course accreditation status and funding support will commence from the date that the course is approved. You will need to submit course proposals well ahead of the course commencement date, taking into consideration time needed for SSG to approve the accreditation and funding, as well as time required to develop the courseware.</p> <p>The table below shows the fees for WSQ course accreditation applications. After course accreditation and funding is approved, you can also set up the course runs in TPGateway so that the information will be listed in the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.myskillsfuture.gov.sg/content/portal/en/training-exchange/course-directory.html">Course Directory</a> in MySkillsFuture for trainees to access available courses.</p> <p>Please note that for first-time course application, you will also need to fulfil the <a href="/plan-courses/organisation-registration-for-first-time-training-provider/apply-for-organisation-registration">Organisation Registration</a> requirements and pay a registration fee.</p> <p>Please also take note of the WSQ Frameworks/Modules that are currently closed for application. Click <a href="/docs/default-source/default-document-library/plan-courses/list_of_skills_frameworks_(sfw)_and_technical_skills_and_competency_(tscs)_closed_for_application_updated_on_04_apr_2024.pdf?sfvrsn=56bdd54d_3" title="List_of_Skills_Frameworks_(SFw)_and_Technical_Skills_and_Competency_(TSCs)_Closed_for_Application_updated_on_04_Apr_2024" target="_blank">here</a> for details.</p> <table style=""> <colgroup> <col /> <col /> <col /> </colgroup> <thead> <tr> <th data-role="resizable" style="">S/N </th> <th data-role="resizable" style="">Type of Application </th> <th data-role="resizable" style="">Fees (excludes GST) </th> <th>Fees (includes GST)</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr style=""> <td>1 </td> <td style=""> <p>WSQ Course Accreditation<sup>1</sup> (Singular, i.e. mapped to 1 Technical Skills and Competencies or Critical Core Skills<sup>2</sup></p> <p> </p> </td> <td style="text-align:center;">$600 </td> <td style="text-align:center;">$654.00</td> </tr> <tr style=""> <td>2 </td> <td style=""> <p>WSQ Course Accreditation<sup>1</sup> (Bundle, i.e. mapped to at least 2 Technical Skills and Competencies or Critical Core Skills<sup>2 </sup>or programme for WSQ Qualification)</p> <p> </p> </td> <td style="text-align:center;">$950 </td> <td style="text-align:center;">$1,035.50</td> </tr> <tr style=""> <td>3 </td> <td style="">WSQ Course Accreditation (Assessment plan only mapped to 1 Technical Skills and Competencies or Critical Core Skills<sup>3</sup></td> <td style="text-align:center;">$450 </td> <td style="text-align:center;">$490.50</td> </tr> <tr style=""> <td style="">4 </td> <td style="">WSQ Course Accreditation (Integrated Assessment plan only mapped to at least 2 Technical Skills and Competencies or Critical Core Skills<sup>3</sup></td> <td style="text-align:center;">$700 </td> <td style="text-align:center;">$763.00</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p><sup>1 </sup>This applies to both ‘Training and Assessment’ and ‘Training-only’ courses.</p> <p><sup>2 </sup>Programmmes using Critical Core Skills are restricted to appointed TPs and IHLs, and non-appointed In-House TPs only.</p> <p><sup>3</sup> Assessment Plan using Critical Core Skills are restricted to appointed TPs and IHLs, and non-appointed In-House TPs only.</p> </article> </div> </div> <div class="accordion"> <div class="accordion__title" data-toggle="data-toggle"> <p>What are WSQ course accreditation criteria?</p><i class="icon-chevron-down"></i> </div> <div class="accordion__content" data-content="data-content" style="display: none;"> <article class="rte"> <ol><li>Application shall be submitted with documents in a form and manner as stipulated by SSG with prevailing accreditation fees in a form or manner as prescribed by SSG.<br /><br /></li><li>Course title must reflect the coverage of course content.<br /><br /></li><li>Course contents must fully cover the relevant Technical Skills and Competencies (TSC) and /or Critical Core Skills (CCS) under the Singapore Skills Framework or other reference documents (e.g. <br />competency standards) as stipulated by SSG.<br /><br /></li><li>Curriculum design must exhibit consistency among the instructional methods, assessment methods and intended learning outcomes.<br /><br /></li><li>Must incorporate at least two (2) assessment methods which are consistent with the instructional methods and learning activities.<br /><br /></li><li>Must have at least one (1) qualified trainer / assessor and one (1) backup trainer / assessor for the course.<br /><br /></li><li>All proposed Adult Educators (AEs) must meet WSQ AE Qualification Requirements as given below.<br /><br /><p><strong>Table 1: AE Qualifications Requirements for <span style="text-decoration:underline;">Trainers and Assessors </span> of SSG-Funded Certifiable WSQ and non-WSQ courses </strong></p></li></ol><table style=""><colgroup><col /><col /></colgroup> <thead><tr><th data-role="resizable" style="">Type of Training Provider</th><th data-role="resizable"><strong>AE Qualifications Requirements for </strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>Trainers and Assessors</strong></span></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr style=""><td><p><strong>Public Training Provider</strong></p></td><td><ul><li>At least 80% of trainers and / or assessors with either WSQ Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment (ACTA) or WSQ Advanced Certificate in Learning and Performance (WSQ ACLP) qualification</li></ul></td></tr><tr style=""><td><p><strong>In-House Training Provider</strong></p></td><td><ul><li>At least 80% of trainers and / or assessors with WSQ Workplace Trainer Programme (WSQ WTP) or WSQ Workplace Learning Facilitator (WSQ WLF) programme <br /><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">and<br /></span></strong></li><li>At least one Master Trainer <strong><em><sup></sup></em></strong>with either WSQ ACTA or WSQ ACLP qualification or equivalent to function as in-house curriculum developer</li></ul></td></tr></tbody></table><p><em><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Note:</span></em> The percentage requirement refers to actual deployment of trainers and / or assessors during the conduct of the course or assessment to meet the 80% requirement respectively for each course approved by SSG, where the deployment is over a one-year period (i.e. fulfilment of AE requirements at 80% of total AEs for the past one-year from the date of request by SSG).<em></em></p><p><strong>Table 2:</strong> <strong>AE Qualifications Requirements for <span style="text-decoration:underline;">Curriculum Developers</span> of SSG-Funded Certifiable WSQ Courses</strong></p><table style=""><colgroup><col /><col /></colgroup> <thead><tr><th data-role="resizable" style="">Type of Training Provider</th><th data-role="resizable"><strong>AE Qualifications Requirements for <span style="text-decoration:underline;">Curriculum Developers</span></strong></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr style=""><td><strong>Public Training Provider</strong></td><td><ul><li>100% with either WSQ Diploma in Adult and Continuing Education (WSQ DACE) or WSQ Diploma in Design and Development of Learning for Performance (WSQ DDDLP) qualification</li></ul></td></tr><tr style=""><td><strong>In-House Training Provider</strong></td><td><ul><li>At least one Master Trainer with WSQ ACTA or WSQ ACLP qualification or equivalent to function as in-house curriculum developer</li></ul></td></tr></tbody></table><p>8. For WSQ full qualification, it must be offered in blended learning mode which comprise of an appropriate mix of at least two (2) of the following learning modes:</p><ol><ol type="a"><li>Classroom learning</li><li>Workplace learning</li><li>Technology-enabled learning</li><li>Work-based learning</li></ol></ol><p>9. For existing approved WSQ courses, Training Providers are to submit a new Course Proposal and application <span style="text-decoration:underline;">only if</span> the following changes are made to the existing courses: <br />(a) Changes in delivery mode i.e. classroom, e-learning and workplace learning <sup><span style="color:#00cc33;">(See Note below); </span></sup>or<br />(b) Changes in assessment methods; or<br />(c) Reduction or increase in course duration by more than 50% of the approved duration. <br /><br />This notwithstanding, Training Providers are encouraged to regularly review and update your courseware where applicable to ensure relevance and currency, even when the changes may not fall within the above categories.<br /><br />For more details, please click <a href="/docs/default-source/default-document-library/plan-courses/re-accreditation-of-course-proposal---20211108.pdf?sfvrsn=710441c_2" title="here">here</a> . <br /><br /><span style="color:#00cc33;"><em>Note:</em> <br />- TPs need to wait for SSG's approval first before proceeding with the training for changes under (a), (b), (c).<br /><br />- For (a), under the normal circumstances, TPs need to apply and maintain two modes of training of the same course if TPs wish to deliver the same course in classroom mode AND synchronous e-learning separately. However, under the current Covid-19 situation, TPs with existing approved in-person training course / classroom training, are granted the flexibility to conduct these training and/or assessment via synchronous e-learning delivery mode without the need to seek SSG's approval (including submitting course edits), until further notice. TPs will need to ensure that they comply with the prevailing SSG criteria for e-learning courses (Refer to the question below in this section, What are the eligibility criteria for E-learning Courses?").</span> <span style="color:#000000;"></span></p> </article> </div> </div> <div class="accordion"> <div class="accordion__title" data-toggle="data-toggle"> <p>What are the eligibility criteria for E-Learning Courses?</p><i class="icon-chevron-down"></i> </div> <div class="accordion__content" data-content="data-content" style="display: none;"> <article class="rte"> <p>For E-learning courses, they must fulfil the following criteria on top of the fundamental criteria listed above:</p><p><strong>A) Criteria for conduct of e-learning in synchronous mode, i.e. via webinars and video conferencing</strong></p><p><strong></strong>E-learning course evaluation criteria:</p><ol style="list-style-type:lower-alpha;"><li>Demonstrate system capability to authenticate trainees' identities;</li><li>Demonstrate system capability to validate attendance records & track trainees' progress;</li><li>Trainer/instructor support must be available for trainee who need further clarification or assistance; and</li><li>Technical helpdesk support must be available.</li></ol><p>To organise synchronous online training, Training Provider must also be able to meet the following supplementary requirements to part (b) of the e-learning course evaluation criteria:</p><ol style="list-style-type:lower-roman;"><li>Trainee name and trainee email address (if an email is used to register on the synchronous online training platform). Training Provider will also have to provide time-stamped photographs/snapshots of the online classrooms showing trainees attending the class at the start and end of each session. This may be recorded through the application/ tool used to conduct the online training session, or through photographs taken by cameras or mobile phones;</li><li>Name and/or email address of trainer(s) who delivered the training sessions;</li><li>Date and time records of the delivery of the training sessions; and</li><li>Date and time records of the presence of trainees corresponding to the training sessions</li><li>Keep the full recording of each online session for SSG’s audit when required.</li></ol><p><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Note:</span></p><ul><li>All the above records (i) to (iv) must be provided on request to support the supplementary requirements as mentioned above for training conducted using this mode of e-learning.</li><li>For (v) above, Training Providers shall be required to comply with the requirement and keep the full recording of each synchronous online training session for a period of 3 years after completion of the course or receipt of course completion documents by SSG, whichever is later. Training Providers are also required to ensure that all trainees turn on their video cameras throughout the full training session for the purpose of the recording.</li></ul><p><strong>B) Criteria for conduct of e-learning in asynchronous mode, i.e. trainees are learning at their own pace</strong></p><p>E-learning course evaluation criteria:</p><ol style="list-style-type:lower-alpha;"><li>Demonstrate system capability to authenticate trainees' identities;</li><li>Demonstrate system capability to validate attendance records & track trainees' progress. Note: Administrator rights to Learning Management System (LMS) to be granted to SSG and to update SSG when there are changes to the LMS and/or LMS administrator rights;</li><li>Trainer/instructor support must be available for trainee who need further clarification or assistance; and</li><li>Technical helpdesk support must be available.<br /></li></ol><p>For certifiable courses to be eligible for absentee payroll funding, the course must have:</p><ul><li>A course commencement date, a course end date and state the minimum estimated number of learning hours expected to complete the course;</li><li>An authentication process to verify trainee identity, enable the conduct of e-assessments and ensure accuracy and authenticity of the assessment results; and</li><li>Instructor facilitation (conducted online without the need for such facilitation to be real-time or face-to-face)</li></ul><br />Courses, delivered in full online asynchronous learning mode, must either be certifiable or endorsed by a Singapore Government agency to be eligible for funding. </article> </div> </div> <div class="accordion"> <div class="accordion__title" data-toggle="data-toggle"> <p>What do I need for the application?</p><i class="icon-chevron-down"></i> </div> <div class="accordion__content" data-content="data-content" style="display: none;"> <article class="rte"> <p>Before applying, please ensure the following:</p> <p>Training Providers ('Public', 'Public and In-House', and 'In-House only') need to upload the following documents for audit purposes:</p> <ol type="a"> <li>WSQ Course Proposal form (CP) Singular Course/Integrated Modules (Click <a href="https://stg-wcm.tgs.gov.sg/docs/default-source/default-document-library/plan-courses/course_proposal_form_qmd_v01final.docx?sfvrsn=39db0f31_2" title="Course_Proposal_Form_QMD_V01Final"></a><a href="/docs/default-source/default-document-library/plan-courses/wsq-singular-course--integrated-modules-course_proposal_form-(v15)4e0355ce9486435b83c6dbaebac16096.docx?sfvrsn=1851603_2" title="here">here</a> (DOCX, 0.1MB) for the Form)</li> <li>WSQ Full Qualification (Click <a href="/docs/default-source/default-document-library/plan-courses/wsq-fq-course-application-form-(v1).docx?sfvrsn=1689b04a_2" title="here">here</a> (DOCX, 0.1MB) for the Form)</li> <li>WSQ Assessment Only Pathway (Click <a href="/docs/default-source/default-document-library/plan-courses/wsq-aop-audit-report_final.docx?sfvrsn=9d0579f9_2" title="here">here</a> (DOCX, 64KB) for the Form)</li> <li>On-The-Job (OJT) training (Click <a href="/docs/default-source/default-document-library/other/ojt-task-analysis-template.docx?sfvrsn=ece83c81_6" title="here">here</a> (DOCX, 0.01MB) for the Form)</li> <li>Curriculum Vitae (CV), technical and training qualification certificates of Developer / CV and technical qualification certificates of Subject Matter Experts (if applicable</li> <li>Permission obtained from copyright owner(s) to adapt or reproduce original work in whole or part (if any)</li> </ol> <p>For assessment only accreditation application, the following documents would need to be uploaded for audit purposes:</p> <ol type="a"> <li>Trainee's Profile (WSQ)</li> <li>Lesson Plan (WSQ)</li> <li>Assessment Plan (WSQ)</li> <li>Course Outline (WSQ)</li> <li>Curriculum Vitae (CV), technical and training qualification certificates of Developer / CV and technical qualification certificates of Subject Matter Experts (if applicable)</li> <li>Permission obtained from copyright owner(s) to adapt or reproduce original work in whole or part (if any)</li> </ol> <p>Please note that each file should not exceed <strong>5MB</strong> and should be in PDF or Winzip format.</p> </article> </div> </div> <div class="accordion"> <div class="accordion__title" data-toggle="data-toggle"> <p>I’m ready to apply for WSQ course accreditation and funding. 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