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Qualifications Requirements for WSQ Adult EducatorsCopyright 2013. Singapore Workforce Development Agency.

Section A) TRAINING AND ADULT EDUCATION (TAE) WSQ FRAMEWORKThe Training and Adult Education (TAE) WSQ framework comprises of the following Singapore Workforce Skills Qualifications(WSQ) programme and qualifications which are designed to qualify WSQ Adult Educators (AE) to function as WSQ Trainers,Assessors and Curriculum Developers to function within Approved Training Organisations (ATO) to design, develop, deliver andassess competency-based WSQ courses for various industry frameworks:1. WSQ Workplace Trainer Programme (WTP) – a level 2 WSQ programme2. WSQ Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment (ACTA) – a level 3 WSQ qualification3. WSQ Diploma in Adult and Continuing Education (DACE) – a level 4 WSQ qualificationEach of these programme and qualifications consists of a list of competency units leading to industry endorsed learning outcomes.For a description of the learning outcomes for each of these competency units, please refer to www.ial.edu.sg.Updated: Ver 1.7 (15 Jun 2013) Copyright 2013. Singapore Workforce Development Agency Page 2 of 21

Section B) QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS FOR WSQ ADULT EDUCATORSTable B1: Qualifications requirements WSQ Adult Educator’s to function as WSQ Trainers, Assessors and Curriculum Developerswithin WSQ Approved Training Organisations (with effect from 1 st Apr 2011)WSQ AE Role/s WSQ ATOs In-House WSQ ATOsWSQ Trainer and/or AssessorACTA qualification or equivalent 1a(or higher TAE WSQ qualifications)WTP or equivalent 1b(or higher TAE WSQ qualifications)WSQ Curriculum DeveloperDACE qualification or equivalentACTA qualification or equivalent(or higher TAE WSQ qualifications)WSQ Master Trainer(applicable for in-house ATOs only)Not applicableACTA qualification or equivalent(or higher TAE WSQ qualifications)1a Partial Completion of DACE: Individuals who have already attained DACE competency units (CU) C2, C3, C5, C6 and C7, may function asWSQ Trainers and Assessors at WSQ ATOs in lieu of completing the ACTA qualification. Such individuals are encouraged to complete the remainingunits of the DACE qualification at their own convenience as the full DACE qualification will enable them to practice as a WSQ Curriculum Developer atWSQ ATOs.1b Partial Completion of ACTA: Individuals who have already attained ACTA competency units (CU) 1, 2, 4A (or 4B) and 6, may continue tooperate as in-house WSQ Trainers and Assessors within their respective ATOs in lieu of completing the Workplace Trainer Programme (WTP). Suchindividuals are encouraged to complete the remaining units of the ACTA qualification at their own convenience as the full ACTA qualification will enablethem to practice as a WSQ Master Trainer within the in-house ATO and as well as a WSQ Trainer and Assessor at other WSQ ATOs.Updated: Ver 1.7 (15 Jun 2013) Copyright 2013. Singapore Workforce Development Agency Page 3 of 21

Table B2: Qualifications requirements WSQ Adult Educators and implementation timelines for WSQ Approved TrainingOrganisations (with effect from 1 st Apr 2011)WSQ ATOs 2Role Phase 1: By 1 st Oct 2012 Phase 2: By 1 st Oct 2013 Phase 3: By 1 st Oct 2014WSQ Trainer and/or AssessorAt least 50% with full ACTA orequivalent 3At least 65% with ACTA orequivalentAt least 80% with ACTA orequivalentWSQ Curriculum Developer 100% with DACE or equivalent by 1 st Oct 2015 4In-House WSQ ATOs 5Role Phase 1: By 1 st Oct 2012 Phase 2: By 1 st Oct 2013 Phase 3: By 1 st Oct 2014WSQ Trainer and/or AssessorAt least 50% with WTP orequivalentAt least 65% with WTP orequivalentAt Least 80% with WTP orequivalentWSQ Master Trainer At least one WSQ Master Trainer 6a must attain full ACTA or equivalent by 1 st Oct 2013WSQ Curriculum Developer At least one WSQ Curriculum Developer 6b must attain full ACTA or equivalent by 1 st Oct 20132 WSQ ATOs are training providers that are in the business of conducting WSQ training and/or assessment for public.3 New ATOs or existing ATOs who are moving into new areas of WSQ training are required to meet requirements in Phase I with effect from 1 st Apr 2011.4 Curriculum Developers of ATOs were already required to meet full ACTA or its equivalent before 1 st Apr 2011. With effect from 1 st Apr 2011 CurriculumDevelopers will be required to attain DACE qualification or equivalent by 1 st Oct 2015.5 In-house WSQ ATOs are companies/organisations that conduct WSQ training and/or assessment internally within their organisation for their own staff.They do not market their WSQ programs to be offered to the public.6a & 6b The WSQ Master Trainer and WSQ Curriculum Developer in the in-house WSQ ATO can be the same person.Updated: Ver 1.7 (15 Jun 2013) Copyright 2013. Singapore Workforce Development Agency Page 4 of 21

Section C) List of Recognised Non-WSQ Qualifications Eligible for Credit Exemptions against WSQ TAE QualificationsTo submit an application for credit exemption, please download and submit the “TAE WSQ Credit Exemption” application formavailable from www.ial.edu.sg in accordance to the applicable terms and conditions for credit exemptions:1. Applicants who intend to attain the full Singapore Workforce Skills Qualifications (WSQ) qualification or programme under theTraining and Adult Education (TAE) Framework may apply for modular credit exemptions against comparable unit/s makingup their previously attained non-WSQ qualifications.2. For the results of the exempted modules to take effect, it is compulsory for the applicant to pursue the attainment of the fullWSQ qualification by successfully completing the remaining unit/s through a WSQ Approved Training Organisation (ATO)providing TAE WSQ courses.3. Candidates who successfully attain the remaining unit/s (above their exempted unit/s) will subsequently be issued with the fullWSQ qualification through the respective ATO.4. A credit exemption processing administration fee is applicable for each submission.Updated: Ver 1.7 (15 Jun 2013) Copyright 2013. Singapore Workforce Development Agency Page 5 of 21

Table C2:Credit Exemption List for WSQ Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment (ACTA)S/NCountryRecognised Non-WSQ Qualifications/ CertificatesExemptedACTA Unit/sAdditional ACTACompetency Unit/sRequired to becompleted for Award of fullACTA qualificationCredit Exemption apply for the followingACTA Competency Unit/s subject tocompletion of corresponding electiveunit/s of source qualificationA1.1 AustraliaAQF Certificate IV inAssessment and Workplace Training,Registered Training OrganisationsACTA CUs2, 3a, 4a, 5 and 6(FLT)ACTA CU 1A1.2 AustraliaTAA40104AQF Certificate IV inTraining and Assessment,Registered Training OrganisationsACTA CUs2, 3a, 4a, 5 and 6(FLT)ACTA CU 1A1.3 Australia TAE40110AQF Certificate IV inTraining and Assessment,Registered Training OrganisationsACTA CUs2 and 3a (FLT)ACTA CU1, CU4a*, CU5* andCU6*Possible exemptions if:CU4a*: “TAEDEL301A Provide work skillinstruction”CU5*: “TAEASS502B Design anddevelop assessment tools”CU6*: “TAEASS301B Contribute toassessment”A2AustraliaCertificate IV in Teaching English toSpeakers of Other Languages(TESOL), Registered TrainingOrganisationsACTA CUs 2, 3a,4a, 5 and 6 (FLT)ACTA CU 1Updated: Ver 1.7 (15 Jun 2013) Copyright 2013. Singapore Workforce Development Agency Page 7 of 21

S/NCountryRecognised Non-WSQ Qualifications/ CertificatesExemptedACTA Unit/sAdditional ACTACompetency Unit/sRequired to becompleted for Award of fullACTA qualificationCredit Exemption apply for the followingACTA Competency Unit/s subject tocompletion of corresponding electiveunit/s of source qualificationA3ChinaAssistant Corporate Trainer,Occupational Skill Testing Authority– Ministry of Human Resources andSocial SecurityACTA CUs2, 3a, 4a, 5 and 6(FLT)ACTA CU 1 -A4EnglandCambridge International Diploma forTeachers and TrainersACTA CUs2, 3a, 4a, and 5(FLT)ACTA CUs 1 and 6 -A5EnglandChartered Institute of Personnel andDevelopment (CIPD) - Certificate inLearning and Development PracticeACTA CUs2, 3a, 4a, 5 and 6(FLT)ACTA CU 1 -A6EnglandCity & Guilds –Assessor Award (A1) Level 3Certificate in Assessing Candidateusing a Range of MethodsACTA CU6 (FLT)ACTA CUs 1, 2, 3a, 4a and 5(Facilitated Learning Track)-A7EnglandCity & Guilds –Assessor Award (A2) Level 3Certificate in Assessing Candidate'sPerformance through ObservationACTA CU6 (FLT)ACTA CUs 1, 2, 3a, 4a and 5(Facilitated Learning Track)-A8EnglandCity & Guilds –Level 3 IVQ Specialist AdvancedDiploma in Teaching, Training andAssessing LearningACTA CUs3a, 4a, 5 and 6(FLT)ACTA CU 1 and 2 -Updated: Ver 1.7 (15 Jun 2013) Copyright 2013. Singapore Workforce Development Agency Page 8 of 21

S/NCountryRecognised Non-WSQ Qualifications/ CertificatesExemptedACTA Unit/sAdditional ACTACompetency Unit/sRequired to becompleted for Award of fullACTA qualificationCredit Exemption apply for the followingACTA Competency Unit/s subject tocompletion of corresponding electiveunit/s of source qualificationA9EnglandNVQ Level 3 inDirect Training and Support,Ofqual approved awarding bodiesACTA CUs2, 3a, 4a, 5, and 6(FLT)ACTA CU 1 -A10EnglandNVQ Level 3 inLearning and Development,Ofqual approved awarding bodiesACTA CUs2, 3a, 4a, 5 and 6(FLT)ACTA CU 1 -A11EnglandNVQ Level 4 inLearning & DevelopmentOfqual approved awarding bodiesACTA CUs2, 3a, 4a, 5 and 6(FLT)ACTA CU 1 -A12IrelandIrish Institute of Training andDevelopment - IITD Trainer SkillsCertificate - FETAC Level 6 Train theTrainer component awardACTA CUs2, 3a, 4a, 5 and 6(FLT)ACTA CU 1 -A13SingaporeAdvanced Train-the-TrainerWorkshop(pilot run for 1st batch of ACTATrainers by Challenger TAFE -Australia)ACTA CUs2, 3a, 4a, 5 and 6(FLT)ACTA CU 1 -Updated: Ver 1.7 (15 Jun 2013) Copyright 2013. Singapore Workforce Development Agency Page 9 of 21

8 Institute of Technical Education (ITE) Train-the-Trainer (TTT) modules recognised as comparable to ACTA:8a List 8a: Attained before 28 Nov 11ITE Train-The-Trainer Module/sa) Planning and Implementing OJT (ver 1)a) Planning and Implementing OJT (ver 1);andb) Coaching Skills (ver 1)b) Coaching Skills (ver 1);andc) Instructional Skills (ver 1)Exempted ACTA Unit/sa) ACTA CU 6 (FLT); and/orb) ACTA CU 3b, and 6 (OJT)a)ACTA CU 6 (FLT); and/orb) ACTA CUs 3b, 4b and 6(OJT)a) ACTA CUs 2, and 4a (FLT);and/orb) ACTA CU 2Additional ACTA Competency Unit/s Required to be completedfor Award of ACTA Qualificationa) ACTA CU 1, 2, 3a, 4a and 5 (Facilitated Learning Track); and/orb) ACTA CU 1, 2, 4b and 5 (On-the-job Training Track)a) ACTA CU 1, 2, 3a, 4a and 5 (Facilitated Learning Track); and/orb) ACTA CU 1, 2 and 5 (On-the-job Training Track)a) ACTA CU 1, 3a, 5 and 6 (Facilitated Learning Track); and/orb) ACTA CU 1, 3b, 4b, 5 and 6 (On-the-job Training Track)c) Instructional Skills (ver 1) a) ACTA CU 4a (FLT)a) ACTA CU 1, 2, 3a, 5 and 6 (Facilitated Learning Track); and/orb) ACTA CU 1, 2, 3b, 4b, 5 and 6 (On-the-job Training Track)d) Curriculum Design and Developmentfor Skills Training (ver 2)a) ACTA CU 3a (FLT)a) ACTA CU 1, 2, 4a, 5 and 6 (Facilitated Learning Track); and/orb) ACTA CU 1, 2, 3b, 4b, 5 and 6 (On-the-job Training Track)Updated: Ver 1.7 (15 Jun 2013) Copyright 2013. Singapore Workforce Development Agency Page 11 of 21

8 Institute of Technical Education (ITE) Train-the-Trainer (TTT) modules recognised as comparable to ACTA:8b List 8b: Attained after 28 Nov 11ITE Train-The-Trainer Module/sExempted ACTA Unit/sAdditional ACTA Competency Unit/s Required to be completedfor Award of ACTA Qualificationa) Plan and Implement OJT (ver 2) ACTA CU 3b ACTA CU 1, 2, 4b, 5 and 6 (On-the-job Training Track)b) Coaching Skills (ver 2) ACTA CU 4b ACTA CU 1, 2, 3b, 5 and 6 (On-the-job Training Track)c) Instructional Skills (ver 2) ACTA CU 4aACTA CU 1, 2, 3a, 5 and 6 (Facilitated Learning Track)d) Coaching Skills (ver 2);ande) Instructional Skills (ver 2)a) ACTA CUs 2, and 4a (FLT); orb) ACTA CUs 2, and 4b (OJT);a) ACTA CU 1, 3a, 5 and 6 (Facilitated Learning Track); orb) ACTA CU 1, 3b, 5 and 6 (On-the-job Training Track)f) Design and Develop Training Curriculum (ver 3) ACTA CU 3aACTA CU 1, 2, 4a, 5 and 6 (Facilitated Learning Track)g) Develop & Conduct Assessment (ver 3) ACTA CUs 5, and 6a) ACTA CU 1, 2, 3a, 4a (Facilitated Learning Track) orb) ACTA CU 1, 2, 3b, 4b (On-the-job Training Track)Updated: Ver 1.7 (15 Jun 2013) Copyright 2013. Singapore Workforce Development Agency Page 12 of 21

9 List of MINDEF/SAF Continuing Professional Education (CPE) modules recognised as comparable to ACTA:MINDEF/SAF Continuing Professional Education (CPE)Intermediate Level modulesExempted ACTA Unit/sAdditional ACTA Competency Unit/s Requiredto be completed for Award of ACTA QualificationUpon completion of all of these 10 CPE modules listed:1) AMI 001 Providing for Individual Differences in Learning2) AMI 002 Assessing and Evaluating Learning Environments3) AMI 003 Curriculum Development and Design4) AMI 004 Beyond the Fundamentals in Group Guidance5) AMI 007 Evaluating Training Effectiveness6) AMI 008 Assessing and Evaluating Learning7) AMI 012 Designing for e-Learning8) AMI 013 Designing Problem-Based Learning9) AMI 014 Instructional Design Principles10) AMI 016 Perspectives on Human LearningACTA CU 2, 3a and 4a(Facilitated Learning Track)ACTA CU 1, 5 and 6 (Facilitated Learning Track)Updated: Ver 1.7 (15 Jun 2013) Copyright 2013. Singapore Workforce Development Agency Page 13 of 21

List of WSQ Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment (ACTA) Competency UnitsACTA Competency Units (Facilitated Learning Track):ACTA CU 1 - Interpret the Singapore Workforce Skills Qualifications Framework (TR-HCD-302C-0)ACTA CU 2 - Apply Adult Learning Principles and Code of Ethics Relating to Training (TR-HCD-301C-2)ACTA CU 3a - Design and Develop a WSQ Facilitated Training Programme (TR-TDV-301C-1)ACTA CU 4a - Prepare and Facilitate Classroom Training (TR-TDL-304C-1)ACTA CU 5 - Develop a Competency-Based Assessment (TR-TEV-302C-1)ACTA CU 6 - Conduct Competency-Based Assessment (TR-TEV-303C-1)ACTA Competency Units (On-the-job Training Track):ACTA CUs 1, 2 5, 6 andACTA CU 3b - Design and Develop On-The-Job Training Programme (TR-TDV-302C-0)ACTA CU 4b - Prepare and Conduct On-The-Job Programme (TR-TDL-303C-1)For a description of the learning outcomes for each of these competency units, please refer to www.ial.edu.sg.Updated: Ver 1.7 (15 Jun 2013) Copyright 2013. Singapore Workforce Development Agency Page 14 of 21

Section D) RECOGNITION OF PREVIOUS VERSION OF ACTA:Table D1 lists the modules offered previously by the Competency Modules (CM) series of ACTA (referred to as CM1 to CM4) and thecorresponding units of the current Competency Units (CU) series which have subsequently replaced them (referred to as CU1 to CU6).Partial Completion of CM series of ACTA: Individuals who have attained Statement of Attainment/s (SOAs) for only some of the previouslyoffered CM series need not complete the corresponding current ACTA Competency Unit/s. They are only required to complete the remainingunit/s (including ACTA CU1) offered by the current CU series in order to attain the full ACTA qualification in either the FL or OJT 11 tracks.Full Completion of CM Series ACTA: Individuals who have already attained the full ACTA qualification offered previously by the CM series(i.e. attained SOAs for CM1 to CM4) are recognised as having attained full ACTA (Facilitated Learning) track under the current CU series.Individuals wishing to also pursue the ACTA (On-The-Job Training) track are required to complete CUs 1, 3b and 4b.Table D1: Listing of Previously Offered ACTA CM series and Corresponding Currently Offered ACTA Competency UnitsPreviously Offered ACTA Competency Module (CM) SeriesA corresponding unit was not available in the CM seriesCurrently Offered ACTA Competency Units (CU):CU 1: Interpret the Singapore Workforce Skills Qualifications SystemCM1Foundational Knowledge AwarenessCU 2: Apply Adult Learning Principles and Code of EthicsRelating to TrainingCM2 Design and Develop Learning Material CU 3a: Design and Develop a WSQ Facilitated Training ProgrammeCM3 Plan, Prepare and Deliver Training CU 4a: Prepare and Facilitate Classroom TrainingCM4OJT Track was not available in the CM seriesCM4a: Plan and Design Competency-Based AssessmentCM4B: Conduct Competency-Based AssessmentCU 3b: Design and Develop On-The-Job Training ProgrammeCU 4b: Prepare and Conduct On-The-Job ProgrammeCU 5: Develop a Competency-Based AssessmentCU 6: Conduct Competency-Based Assessment11 CU 3a & 4a = Facilitated Learning (FL) TrackCU 3b & 4b = On-The-Job Training (OJT) Track End Updated: Ver 1.7 (15 Jun 2013) Copyright 2013. Singapore Workforce Development Agency Page 21 of 21