1. Who is the Singapore Workforce Development Agency (WDA)?
WDA was formed on 1 September 2003 as a statutory body under the Ministry of Manpower. WDA aims to champion and enhance workforce development in Singapore. It
coordinates the national continuing education training (CET) efforts, and manages the development of the workforce development infrastructure. WDA works closely with the
three most important forces of the Singapore workplace: their partners (this includes economic agencies, industry associations, and institutes of higher learning, private training
providers and adult trainers), employers and workers. This four-cornered collaboration results in a powerful force to drive the vital national agenda of building a competitive,
highly-skilled and dynamic workforce.
2. What is the Workforce Skills Qualification System (WSQ)?
The WSQ system is a set of occupational competency standards and vocational CET qualifications for adults covering the skills and knowledge required to perform jobs across or
within industry sectors. It defines the competencies needed and the levels which they are performed at for various key positions, thus facilitating skills upgrading and career
progression.
It is benchmarked internationally and developed by WDA using international expertise and local industry knowledge and endorsed by the industry. WSQ is competency based
training leading to industry Skills Qualifications. WSQ uses Certified Trainers/Assessors and Accredited Training Providers through WSQ accreditation.
3. What is the Creative Industries Workforce Skills Qualifications System (CI WSQ)?
The Creative Industries Workforce Skills Qualifications (CI WSQ) is an initiative championed by the Singapore Workforce Development Agency (WDA) and the Ministry of Information,
Communications and the Arts (MICA). Together with industry players, it aims to meet the changing needs of Singapore's economy and to enhance the employability and
competitiveness of employees and job seekers in Singapore.
Encapsulated within the CI WSQ framework are 800 competencies for over 600 creative occupations across the 3 creative clusters: Arts and Culture, Design and Media &
Communications.
The objectives of the CI WSQ are to:
- Articulate the employability, industry and occupational competency standards for various creative industries
- Act as a guide for employers to plan their staff training and professional development programmes and to assist in their hiring process
- Act as a guide for CI professionals by outlining clear pathways of qualifications and competencies needed for continuing education and training, professional upgrading and
career progression
- Guide training providers in their design of training and certification programmes and to ensure greater quality assurance in training and assessment
4. Who are eligible for the WDA subsidy?
Singaporeans and Permanent Residents.
5. What are the criteria to apply for WDA subsidy?
- Must be Singaporean or Permanent Resident above 21 years of age
- Male applicants must have completed National Service
- Must meet all the requirements of FZD School of Design Pte Ltd
- Require minimum attendance of 75% for the duration of the program
- Complete the program with a minimum of all passing grades
- Attend assessment scheduled by FZD School of Design (no exceptions)
- Complete and pass assessment
- Must work in the design industry for at least 6 months after completing the program
6. How much is the WDA subsidy?
The WDA Subsidy for Course Fee is 19,000 SGD for the Diploma in Industrial Design and capped at 70% for the Certificate Courses. Call us at +65 6334 9258 for more information.
7. Is the WDA subsidy available for all the courses that are being offered at the FZD School of Design Pte Ltd?
Yes, WDA subsidy is available for all the courses offered at FZD School of Design Pte Ltd. Call us at +65 6334 9258 for more information.
8. What type of certification will you receive under the WSQ scheme?
WSQ trainees will receive WSQ certificate endorsed by the Singapore Workforce Development Agency upon completing the assessment.
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