The Skills Framework for Food Services (SFFS) and the Skills Framework for Retail (SFR) were launched by Second Minister for Manpower Josephine Teo on 4 August 2017 at the Lifelong Learning Institute (LLI).
The frameworks support the manpower strategies laid out in the respective Industry Transformation Maps and were jointly developed by SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG), Workforce Singapore (WSG) and SPRING Singapore, in consultation with employers, industry associations, unions, and education and training institutes.
Tracks and Skills
The SFFS identifies seven tracks, covering 52 job roles, and include food and beverage service, pastry and baking, and the culinary arts. The SFFS also lists existing and emerging skills required by each job role, which include innovating with new culinary ingredients in food and beverage production, operating automated cooking equipment and learning how to use a tablet.
The SFR outlines five career tracks across 24 job roles. A total of 174 existing and emerging skills and competencies have been identified and include data analytics, customer experience management and market research.
Second Minister Teo said the frameworks will act as a resource for jobseekers and employees as they will help assess career interests and prepare them with the skills for desired jobs. For employers, the frameworks will help map out clear career progression pathways and skills training needed for their employees. Education and training institutes will also be able to align training programmes to meet the needs of the industries.
She added: “The new skills frameworks will complement WSG’s programmes under the Adapt and Grow initiative. They will provide greater clarity on the skills needed to perform various job functions and will make it easier for new entrants to the food services or retail industries.
Food Services and Retail Day
WSG also organised a two-day Adapt and Grow Food Services and Retail Day on 4–5 August 2017 at LLI. The two-day event featured a career fair which offered more than 1,200 job vacancies by 34 employers from both sectors.
Employers can also attend the “SMEs of the Future: Food Services and Retail” seminar to gain insights on upcoming trends.
For more information on the skills frameworks, click here.
