WSQ Diploma in Tourism - MICE and Events Central

Course details

This is a Management level qualification requiring students to complete 14 Competency Units (8 Core units and 6 Elective units) and attain at least 38 credits.

Students of the WSQ Diploma in Tourism (MICE and Events) will gain knowledge and become competent in skills from a broad range of highly-developed management skills specific to the tourism industry.

Content

The WSQ Diploma in Tourism (MICE and Events) course offered by William Angliss Institute in Singapore includes coverage of essential financial, human resource, operations management skills. This WSQ course also provides selection of supplementary knowledge (selected to meet industry and/or inpidual need) drawn from business finance, human resource management, sales and marketing and events management.

Course Developer

This WSQ course has been developed by the Workforce Development Agency and William Angliss Institute.

Entry Requirement

• WSQ Advance Certificate in MICE and Events or
• Two (2) years work experience at the supervisory level in the tourism sector or
• WSQ ES Workplace Literacy and Numeracy (WPLN) Level 7 or equivalent

Mode of Instruction

Instruction may include lectures, discussions, excursions, guest speakers, demonstrations, case-studies, practical exercises and activities.

Assessment

Competency Based Assessment for the WSQ Diploma in Tourism (MICE and Events) may include Practical Performance, Role Plays, Oral Questioning, Workplace Observation, Written Questions, Industry Research Projects and/or feedback from workplace Supervisors.

Certification

Upon successful completion of this WSQ course, trainees will receive a WSQ Diploma in Tourism.

Articulation

For progression, participants may wish pursue the William Angliss Institute’s Higher Education programmes.

No. of WSQ Units

14 Competency Units (8 Core units and 6 Elective units)

Mode of Delivery

Part-time and possibly full-time.

Average teacher-student ratio

1 teacher to a maximum of 20 students.

Target Audience

The WSQ Diploma in Tourism (MICE and Events) is suitable for:

• Meetings and Events Trainee Manager

Commencement Date

Please refer to our Academic Calendar for the latest commencement dates.

Eligibility

Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents are eligible to apply for the WSQ Diploma in Tourism (MICE and Events) course.

CORE UNITS  

A trainee must complete at least 8 core units leading to at least 21 credits 

• Develop and Implement Business Strategies
• Comply with Legal Requirements
• Develop and Implement Budget
• Manage Training
• Hire Staff
• Appraise/Evaluate Staff
• Handle Terminations, Dismissals and Resignations
• Manage Loss Prevention

PLUS a trainee must complete at least 6 elective units leading to at least 17 credits  

HR MANAGEMENT

• Establish Human Resource Management Plan

SALES AND MARKETING

• Develop Relationships with New Corporate Clients

MICE AND EVENTS OPERATIONS

• Develop Implementation Strategy

EXHIBITIONS, MEETINGS & CONVENTIONS, SPECIAL EVENTS & INCENTIVE TRAVEL

• Describe MICE & Events Industry and its Impact on Economy
• Plan and Develop Proposal for Meeting and Convention Events
• Manage Meetings and Convention Events