v1.October.13 Poster & WSQ

 

What is WSQ?
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.
View our WSQ milestones here.

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

Benefits

Individuals	Employers	Training Providers
Career path planning and assistance for entry into a new industry	Benchmark best practices	Articulate clear training outcomes
Skills upgrading and career advancement through clear progression pathways	Improve and develop job descriptions	Develop and deliver training programmes to meet industry needs
Present more clearly defined skills sets to potential employers via new qualifications and certifications	Improve performance management systems and training programmes	Receive endorsement on quality training programmes
Obtain portable credentials for existing skills	Establish clearly defined career paths for employees	Gain capability development from WDA
Assess and benchmark individual capabilities against industry-established work standards	Guide training needs analysis
Support and promote best practices in the workplace	Facilitate recruiting competent staff who are equipped with industry-specific capabilities and job-specific requirements
	Strengthen in-house training capabilities

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.

	WSQ allows you to take charge of your own career advancement. The WSQ system can help you in the following ways: Plan your career path and help you enter a new industry Upgrade skills and advance your career through a set training pathway Achieve qualifications and certifications that demonstrate your skills sets to employers in tangible terms Obtain portable credentials for existing skills to improve your employability Assess and benchmark your capabilities against industry-established work standards Support and promote the best practices at your workplace

 

Select a WSQ Framework:

AerospaceAssembly & TestBusiness ManagementClinical ResearchCommunity & Social ServicesCreative IndustriesEarly Childhood Care and EducationEnvironmental CleaningFinancial Industry Competency StandardsFloristryFood & BeverageGeneric ManufacturingHealthcare SupportHuman ResourceLandscapeLeadership and People ManagementNational Infocomm Competency FrameworkOccupational HygienePort ServicesPrecision EngineeringProcess IndustryPublic TransportRetailSecurityService ExcellenceTextile and Fashion TechnologyTourismTraining and Adult EducationWSH for Marine IndustryWafer FabricationWorkplace Safety and Health (WSH) ProfessionalsWSQ Framework

There are 33 Singapore Workforce Skills Qualifications (WSQ) frameworks.      Each framework is recognised by the respective industry

For each framework, an Industry Skills and Training Council drives the development and validation of skills standards, assessment strategies and training curriculum for the industry. Each council is represented by key industry partners, including employers, industry associations, training organisations and unions.

 

An industry competency map, which captures the type of skills needed in the industry. They are classified into: Employability skills Occupational skills and knowledge Industry skills and knowledge

Competency standards and curriculum The competency standards list the skills, knowledge and attributes needed to perform a job task and describe the acceptable levels of performance. The resulting curriculum guides the design of the training programmes and assessment plans.

Qualifications that reflect the skills acquired and lay the foundation for career-based training, upgrading pathways and skills recognition. The skills standards and training modules are organised into seven levels of nationally recognised qualifications ranging from Certificate to Graduate Diploma.

WSQ frameworks build up your skills in two aspects: foundational and industry-specific

Foundational Skills Foundational skills comprise a range of skills, knowledge and attributes that help every individual improve his/her employability.  These skills enable workers to better adapt to new job demands and a changing work environment. Foundational skills are portable across all industries. Employability Skills (ES WSQ) Employability Skills Executive Development and Growth for Excellence (EDGE) Workplace Skills Series (WPS) Workplace Literacy (WPL) and Workplace Numeracy (WPN) Series Chinese Workplace Literacy (CWPL)

Industry & Occupational Skills The Singapore Workforce Skills Qualifications (WSQ) industry frameworks cover skills that equip individuals with the know-how to perform specific jobs well. Industry players, training institutions and unions work together in the Industry Skills and Training Councils (ISTC) to identify the skills required in the industry and to develop the industry-specific WSQ. The ISTC also reviews the learning outcomes to ensure the framework remains current and relevant. Below is the list of industry and occupational frameworks:  Aerospace Assembly & Test Business Management Clinical Research Community and Social Services Creative Industries Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) Environmental Cleaning Financial Industry Competency Standards Floristry Food & Beverage Generic Manufacturing Skills Healthcare Support Human Resource Landscape Leadership and People Management National Infocomm Competency Framework Occupational Hygiene Professionals WSQ Framework Port Services Precision Engineering Process Industry Public Transport Retail Security Service Excellence Textile and Fashion Technology Tourism Workplace Safety and Health for Marine Training and Adult Education Wafer Fabrication Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) Professional