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WSQ – Overview
The Singapore Workforce Skills Qualifications (WSQ) is a national credential system to train, develop, assess and certify skills and competencies for the landscape workforce. WSQ programmes are funded and quality-assured by SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG), which awards the WSQ certifications.
 
 
WSQ Levels
CUGE offers WSQ programmes that cater to the different levels of the landscape workforce. 
 
Level 1
The Worker in the landscape industry performs tasks that are well defined, primarily outdoor and in a standardised work context, to support landscape work in accordance with instructions and under supervision.
Level 2 The Technician in the landscape industry is required to carry out defined work tasks with some independence and be able to react to changes in the work contexts by adjusting the application of skills. Depending on the sub-sector, the Worker may perform different tasks.
Level 3 The Supervisor in the landscape industry is responsible for the execution of operations at worksites. He/she plans the manpower deployment and oversees the execution of work as per established schedule, procedures and Workplace Safety and Health regulations. He/she monitors performance of the work done and reports to the management on a regular basis. 
Level 4 The Manager in the landscape industry oversees daily operations and leads the execution of landscape development and enhancement. He/she is responsible for the scoping, planning, initiating and execution of projects and may manage multiple projects concurrently. He/she may also be involved in business development activities. The Manager is required to manage within resource constraints.
 
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WSQ Qualifications
Each successful completion of a WSQ training module/ course leads to a Statement of Attainment (SOA) and relevant SOAs can be accumulated to achieve a full WSQ Qualifications. Currently, CUGE offers full WSQ Qualification at Level 2 and Level 4. 
 
 
WSQ Qualifications by Job Roles for Level 2 modules (sub-sector):
  • The Arboriculture Technician perform tasks relating to tree planting and maintenance.
  • The Landscape Technician in the Horticulture and Turf Maintenance sub-sector is responsible for maintenance of landscape sites and perform tasks such as watering, fertilising, weeding, plant pruning and grass and/or turf cutting.
  • The Nursery Technician is involved in plant propagation and production activities, as well as assisting in the set-up of nursery displays and maintenance of the nursery.

See the list below for information on CUGE courses by schemes:
 
Progressive Wage Model (PWM) for the landscape industry
Progressive Wage Model (PWM) for the landscape industry provides a pathway for landscape workers to progress with training and improvements in productivity and standards. The PWM gives landscape workers a clearer pathway to career progress and will allow them to earn higher wages to commensurate with improved training, better skill sets, higher standards and higher productivity.
 
For more info on PWM, visit NTUC website https://go.gov.sg/ntuctripartiteguidelines
PWM courses in CUGE consists of
For Approved list of Courses for PWM Pathway, w.e.f 1st Jan 2024, please refer to https://go.gov.sg/pwmpathwayforwsq
 
Higher Certificates in Landscape
(Level 2)
The Technician in the landscape industry is required to carry out defined work tasks with some independence and be able to react to changes in the work contexts by adjusting the application of skills.
 
 
*AOP options available
WSQ Higher Certificate in Landscape (Nursery)
 
 
Landscaping WSQ Qualifications to Qualify for Higher-skilled (R1) Worker Levy
Level 2 Technician certification caters to Work Permit Holders (WPHs), to qualify for higher-skilled (R1) worker levy for companies under the Landscape, Construction services Growing Nursery Products sector.
 
For more info on courses for Higher-skilled (R1) Worker Levy, go to 
 
 
Assessment-only Pathway (AOP)
*AOP is intended to validate the competencies of experienced landscape workforce. In-service landscape workers with the relevant knowledge and skills may take the assessment of a WSQ course, via the AOP, without undergoing training at CUGE.
 
 
WSQ Diploma in Landscape
(Level 4)
 
 
 

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