Course Information
This is a basic/intermediate course for learners to pursue an entry-level career in operations, procurement and sourcing within the Wholesale Trade sector.
Understand how data is stored, retrieved, analyzed, visualized and interpreted.
In addition, the bridging course provides foundational skills in literacy, numeracy and digital literacy to navigate the demands of this course and the future workplace.
Learning Outcomes
You will learn how work processes can be automated and streamlined. The skills gained can be applied in practically any discipline to increase productivity and effectiveness._x000D_
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You will also gain exposure to functions such as technology integration._x000D_
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Course
Schedule
All courses are designed to have a blend of online and in-person learning on campus. The detailed learning plan shall be shared with you by the instructors._x000D_
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Application Period (without Bridging Course): 10 Nov 2020 to 7 Feb 2021_x000D_
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Application Period (with Bridging course): 10 Nov to 14 Dec 2020_x000D_
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Course Duration: 3 months (bridging course if required) + 6 months (core course)_x000D_
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Bridging Course_x000D_
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4 Jan to 7 Jan 2021 – Digital Learning Beginner Workshop (16 hours)_x000D_
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11 Jan to 14 Jan 2021 – SkillsFuture for Digital Workplace (14 hours)_x000D_
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15 Jan to 22 Jan 2021 – Workplace Numeracy (Intermediate) (30 hours)_x000D_
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25 Jan to 15 Feb 2021 – Workplace Literacy Comprehensive (Beginner/Intermediate) (90 hours)_x000D_
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16 Feb to 19 Feb 2021 – Financial Literacy (Optional) (16 hours)_x000D_
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Core Course_x000D_
Duration: Mar 2021_x000D_
Schedule: Weekdays, either 9am to 1pm or 2pm to 6pm
Lesson Plan
This course consists of 5 modules:
The bridging course is meant for individuals who are unable to meet the entry requirements of the core course. Individuals will be required to complete the 3-month bridging course and attain the relevant level of numeracy and literacy before proceeding to read the core course._x000D_
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The bridging course comprises a package of courses which build foundational skills in literacy, numeracy and digital literacy:_x000D_
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- Workplace Literacy Comprehensive (Beginner/Intermediate) – 90 hours
- Workplace Numeracy (Intermediate) – 30 hours
- SkillsFuture for Digital Workplace – 14 hours
- Digital Learning Beginner Workshop – 16 hours
- Financial Literacy (Optional) – 16 hours
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This module provides participants with an understanding of the essential aspects of both Power Apps and Power Automate tools, without the need to write code. The module teaches foundational skills to build, publish, and share simple mobile friendly apps to access data using Power Apps; create automated workflows using Power Automate; and how to integrate these two tools together._x000D_
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This module discusses the techniques and algorithms for creating effective visualizations based on principles and techniques from graphic design, visual art, to perceptual psychology and cognitive science._x000D_
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Corporate databases are set up to hold the voluminous business transactions generated by various information systems. This module introduces the underlying concepts of database systems and how to model and design database systems that reflect business requirements. Participants will be taught how to analyze data needs, model the relationships amongst the data entities, apply normalization processes to relations, create the physical database and SQL (Structured Query Language)._x000D_
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The spreadsheet is an indispensable tool for professionals to solve business problems and make better informed decisions. This module will introduce the use of spreadsheets as a reporting and modelling tool. Using a commercial spreadsheet system such as Microsoft Excel, participants will explore various spreadsheet functions and simple macros used for analyzing, formatting and presenting data._x000D_
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Certification
Certificate will be awarded to participants who achieve at least 75% attendance and pass assessments.
Entry Requirements
GCE ‘O’ Level grades:_x000D_
– English Language (1-6)_x000D_
– Mathematics (Elementary/Additional) (1-6)_x000D_
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OR have been assessed and attained proficiency level 6 of the Workplace Literacy (WPL) and Workplace Numeracy (WPN) series. To assess your level of proficiency, you should take a pre-training test with British Council here. If the level of proficiency is at one level below Level 6, you will be required to complete our 3-month bridging course. Upon attainment of level 6, we will proceed to enroll you into the core course._x000D_
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Applicants should have basic digital literacy and be willing to acquire new technical skills._x000D_
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Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office e.g. Word, Excel and Powerpoint_x000D_
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Students enrolled into the course are expected to bring along their personal laptop with the Windows 10 operating system installed.
Course Fees
Full Fees (incl GST):_x000D_
$10,165 (including bridging course)_x000D_
$6,420 (excluding bridging course)_x000D_
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$750 (including bridging course),_x000D_
$500 (excluding bridging course)_x000D_
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Trainees must fulfil minimum attendance requirements and pass assessments to qualify for course fee subsidies. Trainees who are unable to meet these requirements may be asked to return the course fee subsidies that they have received.
| Applicants / Eligibility | Fees |
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| Full Fees (including bridging course) | $10165.00 |
| Full Fees (excluding bridging course) | $6420.00 |
| Singaporeans & Permanent Residents (including bridging course) | $750.00 |
| Singaporeans & Permanent Residents (excluding bridging course) | $500.00 |