Global Sourcing for Textiles and Apparel
(WSG CCP Source for Supplies and Production for Textile and Fashion Industry
(Synchronous and Asynchronous E-Learning))
TGS-2021010107
Overview
Strategic sourcing enhances efficiency and value, ultimately impacting the profitability of any organization. In this essential course, you’ll learn how to develop and implement a sourcing strategy. Conducted in multifaceted approach, you will acquire key skills such as sourcing tactics for various materials, supplier selection, vendor management, negotiation, effective communication and comprehension of import/export regulation and agreement between countries. Funding Period: 1st March 2021 to end Feb 2024
Modules (1)
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Global Sourcing for Textiles and Apparel
E-learning |
Training |
Assessment |
08:00 |
16:00 |
02:00 |
Strategic sourcing enhances efficiency and value, ultimately impacting the profitability of any organization. In this essential course, you’ll learn how to develop and implement a sourcing strategy. Conducted in multifaceted approach, you will acquire key skills such as sourcing tactics for various materials, supplier selection, vendor management, negotiation, effective communication and comprehension of import/export regulation and agreement between countries. Funding Period: 1st March 2021 to end Feb 2024
26:00
Course Duration
- SSG Approved Training & Assessment Hours 26:00
Objectives
- Identify sources of supplies in local and overseas market
- Carry out sourcing of supplies through the appropriate means
- Evaluate factory (fabric mill and garment factory), products and services against required quality standards and established code of conduct
- Learn how to negotiate effectively, arrange and document
- Complete sourcing operations
Entry Requirement
Singapore/PR Students:
- Aged 16 years and above AND
- Possess at least 3 GCE ‘O’ Level credits with a minimum of C6 including English and Mathematics OR
- ES WSQ Workplace Literacy and Numeracy (WPLN) level 5 and above OR
- WSQ Advanced Certificate in Fashion Technology OR
- TaF.tc's Advanced Certificate
International Students:
- High School Diploma equivalent to GCE ‘O’ Level with 3 credits including English and Mathematics OR
- Qualifications from professional institutes may be considered on a case-by-case basic AND/OR
- Pass TaF.tc Entrance Test
English Language Requirement –
- Possess a minimum credit in English at GCE ‘O’ Level or its equivalent OR
- IELTS score 4.5 or TOEFL score 450
Additional Pre-requisites:
All students are required to have basic computing skills i.e. turn on the laptop, use the mouse, drag and drop files, use online search engine for research; and be a competent user of Microsoft Office.
All students must also be competent or possess equivalent skills and knowledge for the following competencies:
a) WSQ Identify and Analyse Textiles and Processes OR
b) WSQ Interpret Textile and Textile Processes
Graduation Requirements
Student must fulfil the following requirements:
- 75% attendance rate of total training hours per module
- Assessed and be competent for every module
Student Pass Holders – a minimum of 90% attendance per month will be required.
Who Should Attend
- Assistant Merchandisers and Merchandisers
- Marketing Executives and Managers
- Product Development Executives
- Sourcing Executives and Managers
- Assistant Designers and Designers
- Assistant and Assistant Buyers
- Assistant Quality Coordinators
Key Learning Areas
- Overview of the Global Apparel and Textile Industry
- Fundamentals of Sourcing
- Sourcing Strategies and Tactics
- Macro and Micro Vendor Evaluation
- Code of Conduct and Compliance Issues
- Internet Sourcing
- Negotiation Tactics
- Quota and Tariff Identification
- ELC and Freight Computation
Certificate Issuance
Upon successful completion of the course, student will be awarded the Statement of Attainment (SOA) for WSQ Source for Supplies and Production for Textile and Fashion Industry. WSQ Certification is nationally endorsed and recognised by industry partners.
Course Fee
All Singaporean/PRs (SSG)
SkillsFuture Singapore Grant (SSG)
All Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents
- Full Course Fee S$ 1,000.00
- Application Fee S$ 26.00
- Less: SSG Grant S$ 700.00
- - -
- GST (7%) S$ 22.82
- Total Fees Payable (Inclusive of GST)
S$ 348.82
Singaporean (SFMCES)
SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Funding (SFMCES)
All Singaporeans aged 40 years and above
- Full Course Fee S$ 1,000.00
- Application Fee S$ 26.00
- Less: SSG Grant S$ 700.00
- Less: SFMCES
S$ 200.00
- GST (7%) S$ 22.82
- Total Fees Payable (Inclusive of GST)
S$ 148.82
SMEs (ETSS)
Enhanced Training Support Funding (ETSS)
SME with employment size ≤ 200 or annual sales turnover ≤ S$ 100 million
Company must be registered or incorporated in Singapore
At leat 30% local shareholding is held by Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents
Employees are Singaporean / PR
SME can claim additional 20% of full gross fee under ETSS where applicable
To check ETSS eligibility, contact our programme advisor at +65 3158 9328
so that they could check directly with the Grant Calculator system on your eligibility.
ETSS
- Full Course Fee S$ 1,000.00
- Application Fee S$ 26.00
- Less: SSG Grant S$ 700.00
- Less: ETSS
S$ 200.00
- GST (7%) S$ 22.82
- Total Fees Payable (Inclusive of GST)
S$ 148.82
Non ETSS
- Full Course Fee S$ 1,000.00
- Application Fee S$ 26.00
- Less: SSG Grant S$ 700.00
- - -
- GST (7%) S$ 22.82
- Total Fees Payable (Inclusive of GST)
S$ 348.82
International Students
- Full Course Fee S$ 1,000.00
- Application Fee S$ 26.00
- NA NA
- NA NA
- GST (7%) S$ 71.82
- Total Fees Payable (Inclusive of GST)
S$ 1,097.82