The ACTA programme focuses on facilitating learning and equips participants with skills to develop and deliver competency-based training programmes. The programme consists of 6 competency units that can be completed individually or together to obtain a full ACTA certification. Course fees are subsidized for company-sponsored participants. Upon completing all units, participants will be qualified to assess trainees' competency levels and facilitate classroom training.

1. ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN
TRAINING AND ASSESSMENT
(Facilitated Learning)
5 REASONS TO SIGN UP ACTA WITH STADA
Quality Professional Trainers
Interesting Lessons Focused on Lifelong & Practical Learning
Competitive Prices with 1-year Complimentary Corporate Membership for Sponsoring Company
Convenient Location (next to MacPherson MRT station) with Conducive Environment for Learning & Development
Schedule offers Weekday & Saturday Classes
Overview Programme Outline
ACTA is a competency-based training programme that provides CU1: Interpret the Singapore Workforce Skills Qualifications
training professionals with the skills and knowledge to design (WSQ) Framework
and deliver training programmes and assessment. Training: 8 hours
Final Assessment: 2 hours (1.5 hrs open-book assessment on the
same day and 0.5 hour assessment on another day)
This is a certification for trainers under the Singapore Workforce Describe the WSQ framework
Skills Qualifications (WSQ) system. Interpret a competency standard
Apply the WSQ framework for learning and development
The ACTA offered by STADA focuses on Facilitated Learning. It
will equip you with skills and knowledge that will help you to CU2: Apply Adult Learning Principles and Code of Ethics relating
develop WSQ competency-based training programmes and to Training
deliver them in a classroom-training environment. Training: 9 hours
Final Assessment: 1 hour (Assessed on another day)
Interpret adult learning theories and principles
Upon completion of this programme, you will be able to assess
Address different learning styles/preferences and cultural differences
the competency level of trainees in performing a specific job
Address ethical issues relating to training
function.
CU3A: Design and Develop a WSQ Facilitated Training
Programme
Entry Criteria Training: 27 hours
Final Assessment: 1 hour (Assessed on another day)
Proposed entry requirements for the ACTA programme are: Define parameters of a facilitated WSQ training programme
Design the training programme
A pass in the English language at G.C.E. ‘O’ Level, or Develop the training programme
Ability to read and write English at minimum proficiency Evaluate the training programme
level 7 of Employability Skills System (ESS).
CU4A: Prepare and Facilitate Classroom Training
Training: 19.5 hours
Final Assessment: Done in a group of 3, 1.5 hours per participant
Programme Structure Total: 4.5 hrs (Assessed on another day)
Review learner’s profile and adjust training programme to meet their
You are required to complete 6 Competency Units (CU) to needs
qualify for the certification. Prepare resources needed for training delivery
Create and maintain a conducive learning environment
Facilitate learning through effective presentation and instructional
You will be awarded with Statement of Attainment (SOA) upon skills and strategies
completion of each CU. Upon getting all the SOAs, you will be Monitor learner’s progress and vary instructional techniques to meet
issued with the ACTA (Facilitated Learning). learners’ needs
Review post-course evaluation
CU5: Develop a Competency-Based Assessment
CUs for Different CET Roles Training: 20 hours
Final Assessment: 1 hour (Assessed on another day)
If you are with a Public WSQ ATO: Prepare an assessment plan
Trainer and/ or assessor: Full ACTA (CU1 to CU6) Develop competency-based assessment tools
Validate assessment plan
If you are with an In-house WSQ Training Provider:
Trainer and/ or assessor: ACTA CU 1, 2, 4 & 6 CU6: Conduct Competency-Based Assessment
Master Trainer: Full ACTA (CU1 to 6) Training: 13.5 hours
Curriculum Developer: Full ACTA (CU1 to CU6) Final Assessment: Done in a group of 2, 0.5 hour per participant
Total: 1 hr (Assessed on another day)
Prepare for conduct of assessment
Prepare candidate for assessment
Carry out conduct of assessment
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

2. COURSE FEE (SINGAPOREAN/ PR)
1
For Self-Sponsored *2
For Company-Sponsored *
Member Non-Member
Full Fee
Full Fee Training Nett Fee With GST With GST
Competency Unit with GST Fee (S$) Fee (S$)
(S$) Grant (S$) (S$) (S$) (S$)
(S$)
CU1 170.00 181.90 85.00 96.90 170.00 181.90 205.00 219.35
CU2 170.00 181.90 85.00 96.90 170.00 181.90 205.00 219.35
CU3A 660.00 706.20 330.00 376.20 660.00 706.20 790.00 845.30
CU4A 530.00 567.10 265.00 302.10 530.00 567.10 635.00 679.45
CU5 530.00 567.10 265.00 302.10 530.00 567.10 635.00 679.45
CU6 300.00 321.00 150.00 171.00 300.00 321.00 360.00 385.20
CU1 to CU6 2,360.00 2,525.20 1,180.00 1,345.20 2,360.00 2,525.20 2,830.00 3,028.10
*2 Self-sponsored Non-members can apply for a one-year
*1 Companies which sponsor staff are eligible to receive a one-
STADA Ordinary Membership at ONLY $64.20 (incl. 7% GST).
year STADA Corporate Membership.
Entrance fee is waived.
COURSE FEE (FOREIGNERS) *3
From ASEAN countries
(Brunei, Myanmar, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, From non-ASEAN countries
Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam)
Competency Unit Fee (S$) With GST (S$) Fee (S$) With GST (S$)
CU1 215.00 $230.05 255.00 $272.85
CU2 215.00 $230.05 255.00 $272.85
CU3A 840.00 $898.80 975.00 $1,043.25
CU4A 675.00 $722.25 785.00 $839.95
CU5 675.00 $722.25 785.00 $839.95
CU6 380.00 $406.60 445.00 $476.15
CU1 to CU6 3,000.00 $3,210.00 $3,500.00 $3,745.00
*3 Companies which sponsor staff/ Self-sponsored individuals are eligible to receive a one-year STADA Associate Corporate / Ordinary Membership
respectively.
FUNDING SCHEME
For company-sponsored employees only
(i) Course Fee Support
For company-sponsored applicants, the company will pay the Nett Course Fee (after SDF funding) to STADA.
Course fee support is at 50%, capped at $15 per hour.
(ii) Absentee Payroll (AP) – for company-sponsored employees only
AP for training during working hours 80% of hourly basic salary (capped at $4.50 per trainee hour)
(i) AP for training outside working hours 80% of hourly basic salary (capped at $4.50 per trainee hour)
(ii) Mandatory AP top-up by employer for training outside working Balance 20% of hourly basic salary (capped at $1.10 per
hours trainee-hour)
Total AP receivable by employees for training outside working 100% of hourly basic salary (capped at $5.60 per trainee hour)
hours, i.e. (i) + (ii)
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 wda_skillsconnect_helpdesk@wda.gov.sg.
For Singaporeans awarded WSQ Certificate for the first time
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.
ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
For further enquiries, please contact Kate (katechia@stada.org.sg) or Zhentai (zhentai@stada.org.sg) at 6733-6369.
For Registration
Please mail us or submit the completed application form, a copy of the IC (both sides) and a copy of the highest academic certificate with the
course fee and/or membership fee to: 16 Arumugam Road, #06-01 Lion Building D, Singapore 409961.
For Confirmation
Confirmation of enrolment for any unit will only be made upon the receipt of full payment of course fees (cash/ cheque made payable to Singapore
Training and Development Association) and completeness of application form and documentation.