*We are no longer enrolling new students in this course*
Tourist Guides bring a destination to life for visitors, providing a personal connection to a destination's people, culture, history and future. A Tourist Guide is so much more than a book or an internet page can ever be.
The WSQ Tourist Guide Course 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 be able to take the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) Tourist Guide License assessment. Once that assessment is passed, you will be officially licenced to conduct tours in Singapore.
The WSQ Tourist Guide Course aims to equip learners with the skills and knowledge in promoting Singapore as a tourist destination. Learners will gain practical experience on writing tour commentary, conducting tours and liaising with tourists and visitors from all over the world.
- Learn from experienced tourism professionals, who are all licenced STB Tourist Guides in Singapore
- 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-0030051-MFCourse Intake
Please contact us for our upcoming intakesCourse Funding Period
07 Jul 2020 to 04 Aug 2022
Course Duration
4 months (Full-time)
7 months (Part-time)
Average Teacher - Student Ratio
1 teacher to a maximum of 20 students.Course Hours
The duration of the WSQ Tourist Guide Course is 246 hours:
- E-learning - 50 hrs
- Applied Learning - 182 hrs
- Assessment - 14 hrs
Mode of Instruction
Instruction may include lectures, discussions, excursions, guest speakers, demonstrations, case-studies, practical exercises and activities.
Course Structure
In addition, there is a 2hr (nominal) assessment for each unit
National Curriculum Units
Elective Units
Assessment and Course Completion Criteria
Assessment
Competency Based Assessment for WSQ Tourist Guide Course may include:
- Multiple Choice Questions
- Practical Assessment
- Role Plays
- Oral Questioning
- Case Studies
- Written Questions
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
Upon successful completion of the WSQ Tourist Guide Course , participants will receive 6 WSQ Statement of Attainments (SOAs) and this is a pre-requisite in being eligible to take the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) Tourist Guide License assessment resulting in being officially licenced to conduct tours in Singapore.
Entry Requirements and Eligibility
Entry Requirement
- Minimum 21 years old and above
- GCE “O” Level pass in English (Min Grade B4) or workplace literacy skills at the proficiency level equivalent to WSQ WPL Level 6 as stated in the Employability Skills WSQ Framework (for applications of Tourist Guide Licence)
- Basic knowledge of Tourism industry and organisational product and services
- Preferably 1 year of working experience
Eligibility
Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents and International Students are eligible to apply for the WSQ Tourist Guide Course - NC/NAP course.
Fees
Gross Course Fees (before SSG funding and excluding GST)
The WSQ Tourist Guide Course has the following course fees
WSQ Tourist Guide Courses – NC/NAP
$S 5000.00
WSQ Create Customer Experience
$S 528.00
WSQ Handle Arrival and Departure of Visitors
$S 650.00
WSQ Create Customer Experience
$S 528.00
*We are no longer enrolling new students in this course*
SSG Funding
SSG funding is may be applicable to Singaporeans and PRs and includes the following types:
|
Funding Type |
Funding Eligibility | Funding % |
| SSG Regular Funding | For Singapore Citizens and PRs | Up to 70% SSG Funding |
| Workfare Training Support (WTS) Scheme: |
For Singapore Citizens aged 35 years old and above and earn a monthly income of not more than $2,000.00. |
95% SSG Funding |
| Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES): 90% SSG funding | For Singapore Citizens aged 40 years old and above. | 90% SSG Funding |
Please note: 8% GST will apply for all payable course fees once the funding has been applied.
Nett Fee Payment Scheme
Payment is Nett course fee only therefore all funding will be applied first where applicable. It is also eligible to be paid for by SkillsFuture Credit payments.
