advanced certificate in training and assessment

ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN
TRAINING AND ASSESSMENT
(VERSION 5)
Overview
The Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment (ACTA) Version 5 is targeted at preparing adult educators to take
on the roles of trainers for small group facilitation, and assessors. Topics related to instructional design and assessment
development for the developer’s role from the previous version have been excluded for the revised curriculum.
On completion of the curriculum you will be equipped with knowledge and skills to:
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Apply the Singapore WSQ System for training and development of the workforce.
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Design and facilitate a learning experience for adult learners to achieve specific learning outcomes.
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Conduct competency-based assessments for adult learners.
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Adopt technologies for training and assessment, where applicable.
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Develop professionally as an adult educator through reflection.
The curriculum in STADA is delivered as 3 integrated courses to provide emphasis for peer learning and personal reflection
to promote continuous professional development.
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Entry Criteria
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Possess a pass in the English language at G.C.E. ‘O’ Level, or workplace literacy skills at
proficiency equivalent to level 6 and above of the Employability Skills WSQ framework.
Be keen to facilitate learning and assess adult learners in an array of learning settings such
as classroom, workplace and blended learning contexts.
Possess appropriate subject matter and industry experience relevant for design, facilitation
and assessment of learning.
Possess basic information and communication technology (ICT) skills.
Qualification Requirements
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Participants will be awarded with individual Statements of Attainment (SOA) upon successful completion of each integrated
course.
Upon attaining all 6 SOAs, participants will be issued the Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment, a vocational
qualification to serve as WSQ Trainers and Assessors.
Course Title
ACTA Modules
Duration
Module Learning Outcomes
Training
WSQ
System
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M4: Interpret the Singapore
Workforce Skills System
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WSQ
Trainer/
Facilitator
WSQ
Assessor
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M1: Apply Adult Learning
Principles in Training
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M2: Design a Learning
Experience
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M3: Prepare and Facilitate A
Learning Experience
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M6: Prepare for Continuing
Professional Development*
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M5: Assess Competence
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M6: Prepare for Continuing
Professional Development*
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Interpret objectives, principles, components and various
pathways for training and assessment to appreciate
characteristics and benefits of WSQ competency-based
training programmes.
Interpret components of a competency standard to address
different dimensions of competency for contextualised
learning outcomes of a training programme.
Recommend use of WSQ framework for training, career
development and quality assurance of an organisation’s
processes and procedures.
Self-paced
e-learning
Classroom
6 hrs
(1 day)
FA
2 hrs
(90 mins
written test
& 30 mins
interview)
Apply learning principles/theories to design and facilitate
learning for different adult learners.
Adopt technology for training, where applicable.
Design lessons incorporating qualities of an active learning
environment for specific and measureable learning
outcomes.
Prepare and facilitate learning to achieve learning
outcomes in a conducive environment.
Reflect on facilitation practices for continuous development
of professional values and ethics.
Classroom
56 hrs
(7 days)
1 hr
(interview)
Interpret and confirm assessment requirements with
relevant stakeholders before the start of the assessment.
Conduct assessment in accordance with the specifications
in the assessment plan.
Review assessment plan and provide feedback for
improvements.
Reflect on assessment practices for continuous
development of professional values and ethics.
Classroom
14 hrs
(2 days)
1 hr
(interview)
76 hrs
(10 days)
4 hrs
* Assessment for M6 will be carried out during the WSQ
Assessor module.
SINGAPORE TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION
16 Arumugam Rd, #06-01, Lion Building D, Singapore 409961
Tel: 6733 6369 Fax: 6732 0027 URL: www.stada.org.sg
COURSE FEE (SINGAPOREAN/ PR)
For Company-Sponsored *
1
Singaporean/ PR
Singaporean Only
SMEs
(Aged 35 years & above with a
Monthly Income Cap: $1,900)
Nett Fee (S$)
Training Grant
@ 90% (S$)
Nett Fee
(S$)
Training
Grant @ 95%
(S$)
Nett Fee
(S$)
169.20
Normal Funding
M1, M2 & M3
Full Fee (S$)
Full Fee
with GST
(S$)
Training
Grant @ 50%
(S$)
WTS Scheme
(Min 30% local shareholding, &
Group annual sales turnover of
not more than $100 million or
Employment size must not be
more than 200)
Full Fee before Funding
1,410.00
1,508.70
705.00
803.70
1,269.00
239.70
1,339.50
M4
220.00
235.40
110.00
125.40
198.00
37.40
209.00
26.40
M5 & M6
880.00
941.60
440.00
501.60
792.00
149.60
836.00
105.60
2,510.00
2,685.70
1,255.00
1,430.70
2,259.00
426.70
2,384.50
301.20
M1 to M6
*1 Companies which sponsor staff are eligible to receive a one-year complimentary STADA Corporate Membership. In addition, sponsored staff will also
receive a one-year complimentary STADA Ordinary Membership.
For Self-Sponsored *2
Member
Non-Member
Fee (S$)
With GST (S$)
Fee (S$)
With GST (S$)
1,410.00
1,508.70
1,630.00
1,744.10
M4
220.00
235.40
220.00
235.40
M5 & M6
880.00
941.60
995.00
1,064.65
2,510.00
2,685.70
2,845.00
3,044.15
M1, M2 & M3
M1 to M6
*2 Self-sponsored applicants can apply for a one-year STADA Ordinary Membership at ONLY $64.20 (incl. 7% GST). Entrance fee is waived.
COURSE FEE (FOREIGNERS) *3
Foreigners *
M1, M2 & M3
3
Fee (S$)
With GST (S$)
1,630.00
1,744.10
M4
220.00
235.40
M5 & M6
995.00
1,064.65
2,845.00
3,044.15
M1 to M6
*3 Sponsoring companies/ Self-sponsored individuals are eligible to receive a one-year complimentary STADA Associate Corporate/ Ordinary Membership.
FUNDING SCHEME (For company-sponsored employees only)
(i)
Course Fee Support
For company-sponsored applicants, the company will pay the Nett Course Fee after (Enhanced) Training Grant to STADA.
(ii) Absentee Payroll (AP) – for company-sponsored employees only
Normal Funding
AP for training during working hours
AP for training outside working
hours
Mandatory AP top-up by employer
for training outside working hours
Total
AP
receivable
by
employees for training outside
working hours, i.e. (i) + (ii)
80% of hourly basic salary
(capped at $4.50 per trainee hr)
80% of hourly basic salary
(capped at $4.50 per trainee hr)
Balance 20% of hourly basic salary
(capped at $1.10 per trainee-hr)
100% of hourly basic salary
(capped at $5.60 per trainee hr)
SMEs
80% of hourly basic salary
(capped at $7.50 per trainee hr)
80% of hourly basic salary
(capped at $7.50 per trainee hr)
Balance 20% of hourly basic salary
(capped at $1.90 per trainee-hr)
100% of hourly basic salary
(capped at $9.40 per trainee hr)
WTS
95% of hourly basic salary
95% of hourly basic salary
Balance 5% of hourly basic salary
100% of hourly basic salary
Eligibility Criteria for 1 (i) & (ii):
Participant must be sponsored by organisation and is a direct employee.
Participant must be either Singaporean/ PR.
Organisation must be registered in Singapore and register for a WDA SkillsConnect account at www.skillsconnect.gov.sg.
Organisation must submit funding application for Course Fee Support/ Absentee Payroll via the SkillsConnect system 30 days from course
commencement.
STADA is not liable if applicant fails to meet at least 75% attendance, does not complete the assessment or project, or for any other reason where
Course Fee Support/ Absentee Payroll funding is not submitted or approved. In this case, we will unfortunately have to, under WDA's regulation,
charge your organisation the full fee for each participant.
For enquiries, please visit www.skillsconnect.gov.sg or contact 6883-5885 or email to [email protected].
For Singaporeans awarded WSQ Certificate for the first time
From 1 March 2011, Singaporeans who successfully complete and are awarded a WSQ Certificate/Higher Certificate/Advanced Certificate or a part-time
NITEC/Higher NITEC for the first time would be eligible for a CET Qualification Award (CQA) of $200.
For further enquiries, please contact: Kate ([email protected]) or Markus ([email protected]) at 6733-6369.
Address: 16 Arumugam Road, #06-01 Lion Building D, Singapore 409961 URL: http://www.stada.org.sg

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