The Singapore Workforce Skills Qualifications (WSQ) is a robust and integrated Continuing Education and Training system developed by the Singapore Workforce Development Agency (WDA). It is a national credentialing system that trains, develops, assesses and recognises workers for competencies they need to stay employable.

The Human Resource WSQ (HR WSQ) is designed to build industry competencies in HR. Founded on best international practices and validated by industries and employers, the HR WSQ sets a framework for people managers to be trained with the necessary HR skills and competencies in handling people matters.

HCS is the national Continuing Education and Training (CET) centre that conducts the HR WSQ competency-based training programmes.

There are 63 course modules under HR WSQ framework. Each module is a 24-hour course conducted over 3 full-days or 6 half-days. A participant who has successfully completed a course module will be awarded a Statement of Attainment (SOA) by WDA.

Competency-based programme differs from academic learning in that adult learners are certified based on having the right competencies (attitude, skills and knowledge) to perform and manage specific people management functions in their work.

Anyone with the relevant work skills, knowledge and experience and/or a diploma, degree or an equivalent academic qualification is eligible to enrol in the HR WSQ competency-base training programmes.

Our course modules are conducted by practising HR professionals and experienced people managers who can relate to the participants and share their work experiences with them.

There are no examinations but assessments are conducted throughout the 3-day course for each and every module. Some are written assessments while others are assignments plus presentation. There will also be group or team discussions with presentation.

A Statement of Attainment is awarded to an individual who is certified competent in a module upon completion. A nationally recognised certificate is awarded to participants who have the requisite number of SOAs for each level of certification.

There are six levels of certification, ranging from Certificate (Level 1) to Graduate Diploma (Level 6), with each level corresponding to the complexity of knowledge and depth of skills.

Level 1 - Certificate

Level 2 - Higher Certificate

Level 3 - Advanced Certificate

Level 4 - Diploma/ Professional Diploma

Level 5 - Specialist Diploma

Level 6 - Graduate Diploma

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HCS offers a continuing education opportunity for working adults to acquire competencies in people management skills and attain nationally recognised WDA accredited qualifications. These qualifications are awarded by WDA and recognised nationally. The programmes are designed according to the WSQ framework developed by WDA which ensures the standard and quality of the programme, the trainers and the awards.

The HR WSQ training programmes are highly subsidised for Singaporeans and Singapore Permanent Residents. The fee for a 3-day module ranges from $100 to $280 depending on the level of the module.

You may register online at our website www.hcs.com.sg or call in at: 6423 0388 or email us at enquiry@hcs.com.sg.