Workplace Literacy (WPL) - Comprehensive

Course details

Workplace Literacy (Comprehensive) is designed to equip learners with the ability to listen, speak, read and write English, providing them with a range of portable skills and knowledge essential for work and self-sufficiency.

Beginner

This programme provides learners with little or no knowledge of English with a strong foundation in English literacy. Programme outline includes learning to read and write simple words or phrases, and basic communication in daily context. Learners can handle routine entry-level jobs that only require basic oral or written communication in English and in which all tasks are easily demonstrated.

Higher Beginner

This programme is designed for learners who have some basic knowledge of English. It will equip learners with the linguistic skills needed for them to communicate in a simple manner. It allows learners to comprehend and produce speech through accurate pronunciation of words. It also strengthens learners' ability to read and write through spelling familiarisation.

Intermediate

This programme equips learners with the ability to understand routine work-related conversations. They will be able to handle work that involves following oral and simple written instructions and interact with the public. Learners will also be able to perform reading and writing tasks, such as most logs, reports, forms etc., with reasonable accuracy to meet work needs.

Higher Intermediate

This programme is suitable for learners who have completed the WPL Comprehensive Intermediate Level or those who have passed their WPL Comprehensive Beginners with high scores. This programme provides the learner important and practical skills to strengthen their communication in the workplace.

Advanced

This programme equips learners will the ability to understand routine work-related conversations, clarify general meaning and communicate in both social and work settings. They will be able to handle work that involves following oral and simple written instructions and interact fluently with the public. Learners will also be able to perform reading and writing tasks, such as most logs, reports, forms etc., with reasonable accuracy to meet work needs.

Higher Advanced

This course is suitable for learners who have attained an average of Level 6 Competency in WPL. At the end of this course, learners will have improved their employability because they will be able to understand complex work-related conversations, follow oral and written instructions, and interact effectively with the public. Learners will also be able to interpret and generate workplace material such as logs, forms and reports.

Mode of Delivery:

The programme is designed in an interactive and participative manner, with an application-based approach towards learning. Different learning methodologies such as lectures, pair work, role plays, group activities, presentations, listening exercises, quizzes, and experiential learning are used the programme. Learners will also be trained to respond with greater spontaneity and depth to the various workplace settings.

Assessment & Examination:

The WSQ programs are mainly assessment based via projects and assignments. Learners are required to do formative assessment during class and end of class summative assessment. The assessment plans are pre-approved by the QAD of WDA before implementation. If a student’s attendance fail to meet the minimum requirements stipulated by WDA (75%), the student is be debarred from assessments.

The tests for Reading and Listening are computer adaptive and the tests for Speaking and Writing are computer based. All tests are designed and managed by WDA.

Teacher & Student Ratio: 1:25 (maximum capacity)