About this Course

The Singapore Workforce Skills Qualifications (WSQ) is a national credentialing system. It trains, develops, assesses and recognises individuals for the key competencies that companies look for in potential employees.

WSQ is based on national standards developed by WDA in collaboration with various industries comprising industry sectoral frameworks which serve to:

Professionalise the industry, particularly where recognition of Continuing Education and Training (CET) qualifications are lacking

Improve labour mobility allowing companies in growing industries to easily recruit workers with the necessary skills whilst improving opportunities for workers to enter these industries.

The WSQ system is designed to be a practical, accessible and affordable launching pad for individuals to take charge of their own careers and advancement. It is also a powerful business tool for employers to access and maintain a skilled workforce as it enhances their competitive edge and advancing their businesses.

Key features

• An occupational and competency-based system, designed to build industry-specific capabilities 
  
• Both singular and flexible training modules, with the option to implement as-is, or build up to full qualifications
  
• Assessment and certification are based on ability to demonstrate the industry's required capabilities
  
• Accessible to all workers and professionals
  
• Recognises 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
  

Quality Assurance

WSQ is underpinned by a strong quality assurance framework. From developing competency standards, to accrediting training providers to awarding WSQ qualifications, stringent criteria are applied to ensure best standards and delivery. A structured and efficient system has been established to help build a strong training infrastructure that supports Singapore's workforce development.

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