The Singapore Workforce Skills Qualifications (WSQ) system offers a systematic path for individuals to equip themselves with relevant competencies or upgrade their skills so that they can enhance their employability and stay relevant.

The WSQ builds on industry-designed competency standards developed in the National Skills Recognition System (NSRS). The NSRS has been integrated into the WSQ. Hence WSQ is more comprehensive. It comprises a full competency map covering all occupations in an industry section (for example retail) with clear certification points, career development and training pathways and nationally recognised qualifications. The WSQ industry skills framework comprises a generic platform of employability skills and "know-how" to work and progress in the industry, and specific occupation skills aligned to individual jobs or job families.

Please see Quicklinks for the WSQ courses offered by ITE.

For more information on WSQ system, you may refer to http://wsq.wda.gov.sg