| Workforce Skills Qualification |
Anyone can learn employability and industry-related skills and get certified under the Singapore Workforce Skills Qualifications (WSQ) System. These qualifications are beneficial to both individuals and employers.
The WSQ qualification helps individuals and staff to upgrade their skills and assess them against established work and industry standards. Those who possess WSQ qualifications have a set of credentials that are recognised throughout Singapore.
For more information about the WSQ framework, please visit the WDA website here.
Hemsdale conducts WSQ courses in two frameworks - Food & Beverage and Tourism. The structure for each level is shown below.
| WSQ Food & Beverage |
WSQ Tourism |
Certificate - 7 Units
(5 Core, 2 Elective)
(Operations Level)
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Certificate - 7 Units
(3 Core, 4 Elective)
(Operations Level) |
Higher Certificate - 6 Units
(2 Core, 4 Elective)
(Operations Level) |
Advanced Certificate - 9 Units
(4 Core, 5 Elective)
(Supervisory Level) |
Advanced Certificate - 8 Units
(4 Core, 4 Elective)
(Supervisory Level) |
Diploma - 14 Units
(8 Core, 6 Elective)
(Managerial Level) |
Diploma - 14 Units
(8 Core, 6 Elective)
(Managerial Level) |
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Currently, WSQ courses are funded by WDA under the Skills Development Funding scheme. The SDF scheme applies to company-sponsored participants only.
The funding is as follows:
| Company-Sponsored Participants |
| Age below 40 |
Age 40 and above |
| 80% of course fees subject to $7 per trainee-hour |
90% of course fees subject to $11 per trainee-hour |
The WSQ units currently available at Hemsdale Management School are:
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Unit
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Food
Hygiene Course
This course is a must for all people involved in food preparation.
This qualification replaces the existing Basic Food Hygiene
Course by NEA.
WSQ Framework: Food & Beverage |
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Interact
with Guest
This course is ideal for individuals and staff involved in
face-to-face interaction with clients and guests. Especially
those who are in the F & B and Hospitality/Tourism industry.
WSQ Framework: Food & Beverage, Tourism
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Service
Guest Room
This course is ideal for individuals and staff involved in
the housekeeping department of hotels, inns and service apartments,
especially chambermaids, housekeeping attendants and supervisors.
WSQ Framework: Tourism
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Work
Safely
This course is ideal for individuals and staff involved in
housekeeping and areas where they are required to handle potentially
hazardous environments.
WSQ Framework: Tourism
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