About the course
Accelerated William Angliss Institute (WAI) Tourist Guide Training Programme/ Accelerated William Angliss Institute (WAI) Tourist Guide Training Programme (Mandarin) prepares you to become a Tourist Guide, Docent or Attractions Guide in Singapore or abroad.
The course prepares participants in all key areas recognised as significant in tour guiding in Singapore. For those interested in becoming a licenced Tourist Guide in Singapore, this course is a pre-requisite to becoming a licensed Tourist Guide.
Once participants pass our assessment, you will be officially licenced to conduct tours in Singapore.
What you'll learn
Accelerated William Angliss Institute (WAI) Tourist Guide Training Programme/Accelerated William Angliss Institute (WAI) Tourist Guide Training Programme (Mandarin) aims to equip learners with the skills and knowledge to promote Singapore as a tourist destination.
Learners will gain practical experience in writing tour commentary, conducting tours and liaising with tourists and visitors from all over the world.
COURSE DETAILS
Course Reference No
TGS-2024044182Course Intake
1 July 2025 (TBC)Course Funding Period
31 October 2024 – 30 October 2028
Course Duration
1.5 months (Full-time)
3 months (Part-time)
Average Teacher - Student Ratio
1 teacher to a maximum of 20 students.Course Hours
The duration of the Accelerated Tourist Guide Training Programme is 137 hours:
- Skills Training - 69 Hours
- Themes Training - 68 Hours
Mode of Instruction
This programme shall be delivered with the help of several methods:
- Interactive Lecture Presentation
- Group Discussion
- Peer Learning
- Web Research
- Self Paced
- E-learning
- On-Site Guided Field Trip
Course Structure
Skills Training:
a. Prepare Engaging Tour Commentary
b. Present effective tour experience
c. Promote Cultural Intelligence
d. Manage Tours
e. Respond to service situations
f. Handle emergency situations in tours
g. Create Your Own Persona
Themes Training:
Theme 1 – Pre-Colonial & Colonial History
Theme 2 – Post-Independence History & Development of Singapore
Theme 3 – Culture, Faith, Attire & Cuisine
Theme 4 – Geographic, Economic & Demographic data of Singapore
Theme 5 – Heritage highlights
Theme 6 – City Highlights
Entry Requirements and Eligibility
Applicants for the course are required to undergo a comprehensive screening process to evaluate both their language proficiency and general suitability for the course
Fees
| SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy: | Not Applicable | ||
| SkillsFuture Credit: | Up to $1000 | ||
| PSEA: | Case-to-case | ||
| UTAP: | Claimable upon Passing & Completing the programme | ||
Other charges
To be advised
Accelerated Tourist Guide Training Programme
Before GST
$S 3,288.00
Assessment Fee
Before GST *Waived on first attempt
$S 650.00
