Course Description
Gaining management knowledge and valuable strategic insights into the increasingly complex and dynamic Tourism & Hospitality Industry, are the hallmarks of our WSQ Graduate Diploma in Tourism. This course is suitable for Tourism, Hospitality, Foods and Events staff members, or those with service related experience wishing to join the Tourism Industry.
Participants will be exposed to highly developed capabilities and analytical skills that can be applied to a range of tourism and hospitality operations.
This course provides management knowledge, technical skills and insights aimed at successful employment at senior management level now or in the future.
THE ANGLISS EXPERIENCE
- Learn from experienced tourism professionals, who are all experienced in the Tourism & Hospitality industry
- Engage in in-depth discussions with other participants from a diverse range of industry backgrounds, 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.
- Become a William Angliss Alumni member with access to leading industry contacts and events
COURSE DETAILS
Course Reference No
TGS-2021004196Course Intake
2022 Class Dates: 04 July, 15 Aug, 21 Sep, 02 Nov, 12 DecCourse Funding Period
12 Apr 2021 to 11 Apr 2023
Course Duration
Full Time - 4 months
Part Time - 7 months
Average Teacher - Student Ratio
1 teacher to a maximum of 20 students.Course Hours
The duration of the WSQ Graduate Diploma in Tourism is 200 hours.
Assessment - 20 hrs
MODE OF INSTRUCTION
Instruction may include lectures, discussions, excursions, guest speakers, demonstrations, case-studies, practical exercises and activities.
Course Structure
The training hours listed above do not include assessment hours/ nominal face-to-face assessment hours for all units are approximately 2 hours, with additional assessment preparation required outside of class time.
Core Units
Assessment and Course Completion
Assessment
Competency-Based Assessment for this qualification may include Practical Performance, Role Plays, Oral Questioning, Workplace Observation, and Written Questions, Industry Research Projects and e-learning assessments or feedback from workplace supervisors.
Course Completion Criteria
Attendance for WSQ Courses
- Students are required to maintain a class attendance of 75% and above.
Unit Competency
- Achieve 'Competent' for all units
Certification
Upon successful completion of this WSQ course, trainees will receive a WSQ Graduate Diploma in Tourism certificate.
Entry Requirements and Eligibility
Entry Requirement
Minimum 16 years old and above.
WSQ Diploma in Tourism in a related field or equivalent and/or five (5) years' work experience at supervisory or managerial level in the tourism or a related industry and/or full-time work experience demonstrating an understanding of senior position requirements.
Potential students will be required to attend an interview session.
English language proficiency - students must have a good command of written and spoken English, Their English language proficiency must meet international language standards for entry into Diploma qualifications. E.g. IELTS (Academic Module overall 5.5, no band below 5.0) or GCSE N/O Levels pass in English.
Eligibility
Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents and Work Pass holders in Singapore are eligible to apply for the WSQ Graduate Diploma in Tourism course.
Fees
| SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy: | Singapore Citizens aged ≥ 40 years old - up to 70% of course fees. | ||
| SkillsFuture Credit: | Offset against nett course fee - applied for by student before start of course. | ||
| PSEA: | Funds in Post-Secondary Education Accounts (PSEA) may be able to be used to pay for approved programmes. This funding will offset against the nett course fee at the commencement of the course. | ||
| UTAP: | NTUC members may enjoy up to 50%** unfunded nett course fee support of up to $250 each year for courses supported under UTAP. Members aged 40 and above can enjoy higher funding support up to $500 per individual each year, capped at 50% of unfunded nett course fees, for courses attended between 1 July 2020 to 31 December 2022. This funding is applied for by the student once the course has finished. Nett course fees are due prior to the start of the course. | ||
| Workfare Skills Scheme (WSS): | Self sponsored Trainees may receive $6.00 per training hour, capped at 180 hours if their gross income is not more than $2,300.00 per month. Trainees may apply for this funding themselves once course has been fully completed. All nett course fees are payable before the commencement of the course. Other terms and conditions apply. | ||
Other charges
- Fee Protection Insurance: Payable on 1% of nett course fee before GST.
- Subject to eligibility terms and conditions. Please contact Student Services for further information.
- Funding is subject to SSG’s prevailing corporate policies and final approval.
- This fee table represents a common funding scenario of 50% funding. Please note that individual students may have differing funding approvals i.e. 50-70%.
Gross course fee
$6,800
Up to 50% SSG Grant
$3,400
Nett Course Fee (before GST)
$3,400
Nett Course Fee Payable (with 7% GST)
$3,638
Additional funding for Singaporeans aged ≥ 40 under Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy Training Support For SMEs
$1,360
Nett Course Fee Payable (with 7% GST) after Additional Funding for Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy Training Support for SMEs
$2,183
