Course Description
The MICE & Events industry is growing in Singapore, meaning jobs and career opportunities are abundant. Careers exist as Event Managers, Wedding Planners, Staging Managers, Event Sales and International Conference Planners. For dedicated students with aspirations for a rewarding tourism career, this Diploma course offers valuable interactive learning combined with practical experience and skills.
The course is aimed at providing participants with the knowledge and skillset to successfully gain employment at a supervisory or management level within the MICE & Events industry in the future.
This course will also provide a broader understanding of the Tourism industry as a whole in Singapore, and the importance that MICE & Events plays in this sector.
The Angliss Experience
- Learn from experienced MICE & Events professionals, who are all experienced in the MICE & Events industry
- Engage in in-depth discussions with other experienced participants and develop practical strategies for industry success
- Experience the Angliss way of learning, where classes are brought to life through field trips, guest speakers and some fun along the way.
- Becoming a William Angliss Alumni member with access to leading industry contacts and events
COURSE DETAILS
Course Reference No
CRS-Q-0021821-THCourse Intake
Please contact us to learn more about our upcoming intakesCourse Funding Period
13 Aug 2019 to 10 Jul 2020
Course Duration
Full Time - 8 months
Part Time - 15 months
Average Teacher - Student Ratio
1 teacher to a maximum of 20 students.Course Hours
The duration of the WSQ Diploma in Tourism (MICE and Events Operations) is 379 hours:
- Core - 190 hrs
- Electives - 161 hrs
- Assessment - 28 hrs
Mode of Instruction
Instruction may include lectures, discussions, excursions, guest speakers, demonstrations, case-studies, practical exercises and activities.
Course Structure
Core Units
A trainee must complete at least 8 core units leading to at least 21 credits
Elective Units
PLUS a trainee must complete at least 6 elective units leading to at least 17 credits
In addition, there is a 2hr (nominal) assessment for each unit.
Core Units
HR Management
Sales & Marketing
MICE & Events Operations
Exhibitions, Meeting & Conventions, Special Events & Incentive Travel
Assessment and Course Completion
Assessment
Competency Based Assessment for this qualification may include Practical Performance, Role Plays, Oral Questioning, Workplace Observation, Written Questions, Industry Research Projects and/or feedback from workplace Supervisors.
Course Completion Criteria
Attendance for WSQ Courses
- Student Pass Holders are required to maintain a class attendance of 90% and above as per Immigration & Checkpoints Authority of Singapore (ICA) requirements.
- Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents and International students holding a DP/LTVP are required to maintain a class attendance of 75% and above.
Unit Competency
• Achieve 'Competent' for all units
Certification and Articulation
Certification
Upon successful completion of this WSQ course, trainees will receive a WSQ Diploma in Tourism.
Articulation
For progression, participants may wish pursue the William Angliss Institute’s Higher Education programmes.
Entry Requirements and Eligibility
Entry Requirement
- WSQ Advanced Certificate in MICE and Events or
- Two (2) years work experience at the supervisory level in the tourism sector or
- WSQ ES Workplace Literacy and Numeracy (WPLN) Level 7 or equivalent
Eligibility
Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents and International Students are eligible to apply for the WSQ Diploma in Tourism (MICE and Events ) course.
Fees
Fees
The WSQ Diploma in Tourism (MICE and Events Operations) and Events has the following course fees:
Gross WSQ course fee
$S 11,880.90
Less 70% SSG Grant
The SSG Grant is only applicable to Singaporeans and PRs
$S 8,316.60
Nett WSQ course fee
$S 3,564.30
