ABOUT WSQ
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The Singapore Workforce Skills Qualifications (WSQ) is a national credentialing system. It trains, develops, assesses and recognises individuals for competencies companies are looking for.
Based on national standards developed by WDA in collaboration with various industries, WSQ comprises industry sectoral frameworks which serve to:- ✓ Professionalise the industry, where industry lacked recognised Continuing Education and Training (CET) qualifications.
- ✓ Enhance labour market flexibility and skills portability in growing industry with high demand of skilled workers and professionals.
The WSQ system is designed to be practical, accessible and affordable, enabling every individual to take charge of your own career and advancement. It is also a powerful business tool for employers to access and maintain a skilled workforce, thus enhancing their competitive edge and advancing their businesses.
Key features:
✓ An occupational and competency-based system designed to build capabilities of industry.
✓ Singular and flexible training modules which can be taken as and when required; or built up to full qualifications.
✓ Assessment and certification are based on ability to demonstrate capabilities required by industry.
✓ Accessible to all workers and professionals.
✓ Recognise prior learning such as work experience and credentials.
✓ Qualifications and certifications are based on Industry-agreed standards.
✓ WSQ qualifications are comparable to credentials issued by international and local awarding bodies.Information about the Food and Beverage Sector
Number of jobs (2004): 65,000
Anticipated number of jobs by 2015: 25,000
Contribution to GDP (’04): $1.2B
Industry Skills in Demand: productivity and quality management, and outlet management skills (such as equipment maintenance, food and beverage services, food hygiene skills) *Employability Skills In Demand: interpersonal/communication, customer service, problem solving and decision making *
* Indicative and not exhaustive.
Service Jobs in Demand Production Jobs in Demand Bartender $1,400 – $1,620 Commis Cook $800 – $1,200 Barista $1,100 – $1,400 Chef de Partie $1,600 – $3,000 Waiters/Service Staff $800 – $1,200 Sous Chef $3,000 – $4,000 Restaurant Manager $1,700 – $2,900 Pastry Chef $3,000 – $4,000 Sommelier $1,700 - $2,900 Executive Chef $8,000 – $14,000
Available Funding Schemes
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There is no change to the existing application and claim process. Applicant companies should continue to apply for course fee and absentee payroll funding in the SkillsConnect system. The system will automatically apply the higher funding rates under WTS for eligible older low-wage workers.
Skills Development Fund (SDF) - The revised funding rates for courses pre-approved for funding under the SDF will take effect from 1 December 2010, as shown in Table 1 below. Funding for approved PMET courses will no longer be limited to Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).
Table 1: Revised funding rates for SDF pre-approved courses with effect from 1 December 2010
^ Professionals, Managers, Executives and Technicians
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Workfare Training Support (WTS) - The changes will not affect older low-wage workers who are eligible for the Workfare Training Support (WTS) scheme which took effect on 1 July 2010. Employers who sponsor older low-wage workers for training under WTS will continue to enjoy enhanced course fee and absentee payroll funding.
The Workfare Training Support (WTS) scheme employer grant is the funding support provided to cover part of the course fees payable as follows:
- Under the Workfare Training Support (WTS) scheme, there is also the Workfare Income Supplement (WIS). The Workfare Income Supplement (WIS) recipients are eligible for a $200 Training Commitment Award (TCA) for every two Statements of Attainment (SOA) they obtain for Employability Skills or Workforce Skills Qualification (WSQ) training within a one-year rolling period, starting 1 July 2010. They are also eligible for an additional $200 training commitment award if they obtain a full WSQ qualification. The total award that a worker can receive in a year is capped at $400. The TCA will be paid automatically along with the recipient’s WIS, as long as he fulfils the eligibility criteria. Recipients will be notified of their TCA and WIS payments in March and September through post every year.
WSQ Certificate in Food and Beverage Service
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Introduction
The WSQ Certificate in Food and Beverage Service competency program is designed to equip students with the knowledge and application skills in working in the F&B environment and be able to apply them to the workplace.
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Module Content
The contents are :
• WSQ Follow Food and Beverage Safety and Hygiene Policies and Procedures
• WSQ Interact with Guests
• WSQ Maintain Displays
• WSQ Prepare for Service
• WSQ Maintain Food and Beverage Service Environment
• WSQ Maintain Safe and Secure Working Environment
• WSQ Prepare Non-Alcoholic BeveragesUpon completion of the program, students would receive:
WSQ Certificate in Food & Beverage Service
WSQ Statement of Attainments for all the modules listed aboveDownload Brochure Here
Download Program Fees HereTeaching Methodology
- • Lecture
• Discussion
• Demonstration
• Quiz
• Questioning
Awarding Body
Singapore Workforce Development Agency
Duration
1.5 months Training and Assessment Program.
Classes are conducted based on 8-hour sessions held twice weekly.Progression Pathway
WSQ Certificate -> WSQ Higher Certificate -> WSQ Advanced Certificate -> Diploma
Entry Requirements
Applicant must also demonstrate simple proficiency in English or Chinese language as there are separate classes conducted in English and Chinese.
No formal qualifications are required for admission to this program.Assessment Methods
At the end of the program, students will be required to undergo an
assessment which comprises of written MCQ and practical performance
competency assessment.Lecturer to Student Ratio
1:20
Program Fee
S$980.00 (subject to prevailing 7% GST)
The fees cover registration fees and learning materials. Through the WDA Skills Development Fund (SDF), employers can enjoy training grants up to 95% course fees for staff training and SRP absentee payroll.Application Procedure
Interested applicants are required to contact us to register.
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WSQ Higher Certificate in Food and Beverage Service
Introduction The WSQ Higher Certificate in Food and Beverage Service competency program is designed to equip students with the higher knowledge and application skills in working in the F&B environment and be able to apply them to the workplace. |
Module Content The contents are: Upon completion of the program, students would receive
Download Brochure Here Teaching Methodology
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Awarding Body Singapore Workforce Development Agency Duration 02 months Training and Assessment Program. Progression Pathway WSQ Certificate -> WSQ Higher Certificate -> WSQ Advanced Certificate -> Diploma Entry Requirements Applicant must also demonstrate simple proficiency in English language as the classes are conducted in English. No formal qualifications are required for admission to this program. Assessment Methods At the end of the program, students will be required to undergo an assessment Lecturer to Student Ratio 1:20 |
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Program Fee S$1778.00 (subject to prevailing 7% GST) The fees cover registration fees and learning materials. Through the WDA Skills Development Fund (SDF), employers can enjoy training grants up to 95% course fees for staff training and SRP absentee payroll. |
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Application Procedure Interested applicants are required to contact us to register. |
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WSQ Advanced Certificate in Food and Beverage Service
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Introduction
The WSQ Advanced Certificate in Food and Beverage Service competency program is designed to equip students with the advanced knowledge and application skills in working in the F&B environment and be able to apply them to the workplace.
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Module Content
The contents are:
• WSQ Conduct Orientation and Training
• WSQ Coordinate Food and Beverage Service
• WSQ Provide Quality Control for Service
• WSQ Supervise Staff
• WSQ Maintain Inventories
• WSQ Implement Loss Prevention
• WSQ Supervise Bar Service
• New WSQ module coming soon
(replacement for WSQ Conduct Food Hygiene Audit)Upon completion of the program, students would receive
- WSQ Advanced Certificate in Food & Beverage Service
WSQ Statement of Attainments for all the modules listed above
Download Brochure Here
Download Program Fees HereTeaching Methodology
- • Lecture
• Discussion
• Demonstration
• Quiz
• Questioning
Awarding Body
Singapore Workforce Development Agency
Duration
2.5 months Training and Assessment Program.
Classes are conducted based on 8-hour sessions held twice weekly.Progression Pathway
WSQ Certificate -> WSQ Higher Certificate -> WSQ Advanced Certificate -> Diploma
Entry Requirements
Applicant must also demonstrate simple proficiency in English language as the classes are conducted in English. No formal qualifications are required for admission to this program.
Assessment Methods
At the end of the program, students will be required to undergo an assessment
which comprises of written MCQ and practical performance competency assessment.Lecturer to Student Ratio
1:20
Program Fee
S$2310.00 (subject to prevailing 7% GST)
The fees cover registration fees and learning materials. Through the WDA Skills Development Fund (SDF), employers can enjoy training grants up to 95% course fees for staff training and SRP absentee payroll.Application Procedure
Interested applicants are required to contact us to register.
- WSQ Advanced Certificate in Food & Beverage Service