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SKILLS FRAMEWORK FOR HOTEL AND ACCOMMODATION SERVICESSKILLS STANDARDS FOR
ASSISTANT CATERING SALES MANAGER/ASSISTANT SALES MANAGER/CATERING SALES EXECUTIVE/SALES EXECUTIVE
Occupation: Assistant Catering Sales Manager/Assistant Sales Manager/Catering Sales Executive/Sales Executive
Occupation Description:
The Assistant Catering Sales Manager/Assistant Sales Manager/Catering Sales Executive/Sales Executive promotes the property and is accountable for booking individual and/or group business and converting it to profits for the property.
The Assistant Catering Sales Manager/Assistant Sales Manager/Catering Sales Executive/Sales Executive keeps well-informed about the operations of the property and market trends, as well as the competition, hunts for new sales leads and promotes the property as often as possible through networking, cold calling, site inspections, and presentations et cetera, to build the guests/customers base. He/She establishes excellent relationships and builds rapport for guest/customers retention, and coordinates sales activities with the rest of the sales team.
He/She meets the Director regularly to update on sales progress and implements activities to achieve the targets set by the department and generates optimal profits for the property. He/She also produces reports for tracking and analysis. While meeting the sales targets, he/she has to uphold the organisational values and ensure business ethics and integrity.
Important Points to Note about this Document
This document is intended purely to provide general information to enable individuals, employers and training providers to be informed about the skills for career, training and education purposes. WDA provides no warranty whatsoever about the contents of this document, and does not warrant that the courses of action mentioned in this document will secure employment, promotion, or monetary benefits.
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The skills expected of the Assistant Catering Sales Manager/Assistant Sales Manager/Catering Sales Executive/Sales Executive are summarised as below:
Skill Category Skill
Analytical, Conceptual and
Evaluative
1. Demonstrate Initiative and Enterprising Behaviours
Business Negotiation
2. Apply Basic Negotiation Skills and Techniques
Communications
3. Write Reports
Customer Experience
4. Establish Relationships for Customer Confidence5. Monitor Guest/Customer Experience6. Resolve Guests/Customers' Concerns and Feedback
Environmental Sustainability
7. Implement Sustainable Operations Using Green Initiatives
Food and Beverage(Title is subject to
change)
8. *Provide Catering Service
* Title is subject to change and Skills Standard to be issued later
Information and Results
9. Acquire Industry Knowledge
Leadership
10. Role Model the Service Vision
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Personal Management and
Development
11. Apply Emotional Competence to Manage Self and Team at the Workplace
People and Relationship Management
12. Facilitate Effective Communication and Engagement at the Workplace
13. Facilitate Effective Work Teams
Planning and Implementation
14. Implement Process Improvement Change
Project Management
15. Document Project Processes and Outcomes
Revenue Management
16. Apply Principles of Revenue Management
Risk Management
17. Apply Risk Management Procedures18. Facilitate Compliance with Legislative and Regulatory
Requirements
Sales and Marketing
19. Conduct Site Inspection20. Monitor Relationships with Customers21. Secure Prospect Commitment22. Sell Products and Services
Workplace Safety and Security
23. Monitor Workplace Safety and Security
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Skill Code ES-ACE-101G-1
Skill CategoryAnalytical, Conceptual and Evaluative
Skill Sub-Category(where applicable) N/A
Skill Demonstrate Initiative and Enterprising Behaviours
Skill Description
This skill describes the ability to demonstrate innovation and initiative to initiate and sustain continuous improvement at the workplace. It also includes identifying, evaluating and managing risks associated with innovating and taking initiative.
Knowledge and Analysis
It refers to gathering, cognitive processing, integration and inspection of facts and information required to perform the work tasks and activities.
The ability to understand:
Initiative attributes that one should possess and display and their characteristics
Thinking skills and process for generating innovative outcomes and identifying related risks and their features
Potential obstacles to creativity and innovation and how they can be managed
Ethics relating to innovation Types of risks associated with new initiatives and periodic
initiatives Ways to identify possible risks for innovation Ways to assign and determine probability of risks identified Corrective actions to deal with risks Factors to consider for selection of the most appropriate mode
of communication Skills required for an effective self-directed individual and team
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Application and Adaptation
It refers to the ability to perform the work tasks and activities required of the occupation, and the ability to react to and manage the changes at work.
The ability to:
Develop an action plan to implement the selected risk strategy in consultation with stakeholders using the most suitable mode of communication
Monitor the risks identified at individual level to implement action plan and update risk response plan using appropriate measurements
Innovation and Value Creation
It refers to the ability to generate purposive ideas to improve work performance and/or enhance business values that are aligned to organisational goals.
The ability to:
Show initiative in identifying opportunities and goals for continuous improvement in workplace performance
Review new initiatives for possible risks and recommend corrective actions and an appropriate strategy to deal with identified risks
Social Intelligence and Ethics
It refers to the ability to use affective factors in leadership, relationship and diversity management guided by professional codes of ethics.
The ability to:
Identify stakeholders' interests and concerns and discuss with stakeholders to garner concurrence on potential areas and/or practices for innovation at the workplace
Demonstrate innovative and enterprising behaviours to improve business performance in accordance with regulatory requirements and ethics
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Learning to Learn
It refers to the ability to develop and improve one’s self within and outside of one’s area of work.
The ability to:
Translate ideas into action with self-direction and sustain efforts for goal attainment in accordance with context requirements, best practices and future needs
Range of Application
(where applicable)
It refers to the critical circumstances and contexts that the skill may be demonstrated.
N/A
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Skill Code BM-BN-301E-1
Skill Category Business Negotiation
Skill Sub-Category(where applicable) N/A
Skill Apply Basic Negotiation Skills and Techniques
Skill Description
This skill describes the ability to apply basic negotiation skills and techniques to achieve organisation’s desired position in a negotiation. It also includes identifying negotiation outcomes and responsibilities, preparing background information and documenting negotiation.
Knowledge and Analysis
The ability to understand:
Negotiation objectives Context of negotiation Social and cultural differences which may affect negotiations Interpersonal skills Communication and conflict resolution techniques Relevant precedents Components of minutes
It refers to gathering, cognitive processing, integration and inspection of facts and information required to perform the work tasks and activities.
Application and Adaptation
It refers to the ability to perform the work tasks and activities required of the occupation, and the ability to react to and manage the changes at work.
The ability to:
Identify negotiation outcomes in commercial situations to establish organisation’s desired position in the negotiation
Identify roles and responsibilities needed to support negotiation objectives
Prepare relevant background information to understand other parties’ position
Use negotiation processes and techniques to assist in achieving desired negotiation outcomes
Record negotiations for evaluation and documentation purposes
Innovation and Value Creation
It refers to the ability
The ability to:
Identify opportunities to strive for negotiation outcomes to add value to the organisation
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to generate purposive ideas to improve work performance and/or enhance business values that are aligned to organisational goals.
Social Intelligence and Ethics
It refers to the ability to use affective factors in leadership, relationship and diversity management guided by professional codes of ethics.
The ability to:
Manage self to maintain composure and self-confidence when conducting negotiations
Learning to Learn
It refers to the ability to develop and improve one’s self within and outside of one’s area of work.
The ability to:
Engage in self-reflection to identify own areas for improvement in negotiation techniques
Improve own negotiation techniques by subscribing to learning channels and participating in review platforms with supervisors and peers to enhance own negotiation skills
Range of Application
(where applicable)
It refers to the critical circumstances and contexts that the skill may be demonstrated.
N/A
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Skill Code BM-COM-304E-1
Skill Category Communications
Skill Sub-Category(where applicable) N/A
Skill Write Reports
Skill DescriptionThis skill describes the ability to write reports for submission. It also includes identifying the objectives and structure of the reports, drafting and proofreading, and seeking feedback to improve the reports.
Knowledge and Analysis
It refers to gathering, cognitive processing, integration and inspection of facts and information required to perform the work tasks and activities.
The ability to understand:
Types of reports Sections of a report Report writing techniques Elements of a well-written report Methods of displaying data
Application and Adaptation
It refers to the ability to perform the work tasks and activities required of the occupation, and the ability to react to and manage the changes at work.
The ability to:
Identify objectives of report in accordance with organisational procedures to meet organisational requirements
Consult relevant stakeholders to outline and structure reports Draft reports to effectively convey information to readers Proofread reports to minimise errors Submit reports to relevant stakeholders for their necessary action
Innovation and Value Creation
It refers to the ability to generate purposive ideas to
The ability to:
Seek feedback from relevant stakeholders to determine areas of improvement
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improve work performance and/or enhance business values that are aligned to organisational goals.
Social Intelligence and Ethics
It refers to the ability to use affective factors in leadership, relationship and diversity management guided by professional codes of ethics.
The ability to:
Adhere to organisational code of conduct, values and ethics when writing reports to ensure quality and integrity
Learning to Learn
It refers to the ability to develop and improve one’s self within and outside of one’s area of work.
The ability to:
Engage in self-reflection to identify own areas for improvement in report writing
Improve own report writing techniques by subscribing to learning channels to enhance own report writing skills for workplace application
Range of Application
(where applicable)
It refers to the critical circumstances and contexts that the skill may be demonstrated.
N/A
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Skill Code SVCF-CS-301C-1
Skill Category Customer Experience
Skill Sub-Category(where applicable) N/A
Skill Establish Relationships for Customer Confidence
Skill Description
This skill describes the ability to build customer confidence in the organisation and develop customer relationships that build customer loyalty. It also includes handling service opportunities and escalated service challenges.
Knowledge and Analysis
It refers to gathering, cognitive processing, integration and inspection of facts and information required to perform the work tasks and activities.
The ability to understand:
Methods to develop knowledge of organisation’s product or service offerings
Methods to establish customer rapport Types of follow up from customer interactions Types of service opportunities Types of escalated service challenges Methods to respond to service opportunities Methods to respond to escalated service challenges
Application and Adaptation
It refers to the ability to perform the work tasks and activities required of the occupation, and the ability to react to and manage the changes at work.
The ability to:
Develop knowledge of organisation’s product or service offerings and customer profile
Respond to service opportunities to build customers’ confidence in the organisation
Follow up on customer interactions in accordance with the organisation’s guidelines
Innovation and Value Creation
It refers to the ability to generate purposive ideas to
The ability to:
Build customer rapport with customers to increase customer loyalty and confidence in the organisation
Propose mutually acceptable solutions to escalated service challenges in accordance with the organisation’s service recovery
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improve work performance and/or enhance business values that are aligned to organisational goals.
procedures
Social Intelligence and Ethics
It refers to the ability to use affective factors in leadership, relationship and diversity management guided by professional codes of ethics.
N/A
Learning to Learn
It refers to the ability to develop and improve one’s self within and outside of one’s area of work.
The ability to:
Stay abreast of the organisation’s product or service offerings through product launches or brochures to ensure the latest information is provided to customers
Range of Application
(where applicable)
It refers to the critical circumstances and contexts that the skill may be demonstrated.
Customer rapport refers to the gaining of trust and confidence of customers in the organisation’s product or service. Organisations may wish to build rapport with customers to increase customer confidence in their product or service.
Customer confidence refers to the trust which customers have in an organisation’s product or service.
Escalated service challenges are unresolved service challenges escalated by service professionals.
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Skill Code HAS-CEX-3001-1.1
Skill Category Customer Experience
Skill Sub-Category(where applicable) N/A
Skill Monitor Guest/Customer Experience
Skill Description
This skill describes the ability to prepare and conduct service performance audits on site. It also includes the ability to analyse service performance outcomes and implement actions for service performance improvement.
Knowledge and Analysis
The ability to understand:
Service performance standards and outcomes Methods of implementing service performance improvement
solutions Guidelines for scheduling audit plans Job roles and tasks of service staff Methods for data collation Principles of effective communication and interpersonal techniques
It refers to gathering, cognitive processing, integration and inspection of facts and information required to perform the work tasks and activities.
Application and Adaptation
It refers to the ability to perform the work tasks and activities required of the occupation, and the ability to react to and manage the changes at work.
The ability to:
Prepare service performance audits Conduct service performance audits on site Analyse service performance outcomes Implement actions for service performance improvement
Innovation and Value Creation
It refers to the ability to generate
N/A
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purposive ideas to improve work performance and/or enhance business values that are aligned to organisational goals.
Social Intelligence and Ethics
It refers to the ability to use affective factors in leadership, relationship and diversity management guided by professional codes of ethics.
The ability to:
Seek co-operation from colleagues to participate in service performance audits for monitoring guests/customers’ experiences
Learning to Learn
It refers to the ability to develop and improve one’s self within and outside of one’s area of work.
The ability to:
Evaluate own role and responsibilities for monitoring guests/customers’ experiences
Range of Application
(where applicable)
It refers to the critical circumstances and contexts that the skill may be demonstrated.
Regulatory guidelines must include:
Workplace Safety and Health Act Innkeepers’ Act Hotels Licensing Regulations Consumer Protection (Fair Trading Act) Factory Act
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Skill Code HAS-CEX-3002-1.1
Skill Category Customer Experience
Skill Sub-Category(where applicable) N/A
Skill Resolve Guests/Customers' Concerns and Feedback
Skill DescriptionThis skill describes the ability to investigate and handle concerns and feedback received from guests/customers. It also includes performing closure to resolve those concerns and feedback.
Knowledge and Analysis
It refers to gathering, cognitive processing, integration and inspection of facts and information required to perform the work tasks and activities.
The ability to understand:
Guidelines for identifying, validating and addressing concerns and feedback from internal and external stakeholders
Principles of effective communication and interpersonal techniques Types of solutions to resolve guests/customers’ concerns and
feedback Importance of incident reports
Application and Adaptation
It refers to the ability to perform the work tasks and activities required of the occupation, and the ability to react to and manage the changes at work.
The ability to:
Investigate concerns and feedback received from guests/customers Handle guests/customers’ concerns and feedback Clarify and address guests/customers’ concerns and feedback Perform closure to resolve guests/customers’ concerns and
feedback
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Innovation and Value Creation
It refers to the ability to generate purposive ideas to improve work performance and/or enhance business values that are aligned to organisational goals.
The ability to:
Create easy-to-use platforms for guests/customers to convey concerns and feedback
Social Intelligence and Ethics
It refers to the ability to use affective factors in leadership, relationship and diversity management guided by professional codes of ethics.
The ability to:
Seek dialogue with guests/customers to clarify concerns and feedback
Learning to Learn
It refers to the ability to develop and improve one’s self within and outside of one’s area of work.
The ability to:
Self-reflect on effectiveness of offering alternative solution to resolve guests/customers’ concern and feedback
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Range of Application
(where applicable)
It refers to the critical circumstances and contexts that the skill may be demonstrated.
Regulatory guidelines must include:
Workplace Safety and Health Act Innkeepers’ Act Hotels Licensing Regulations Consumer Protection (Fair Trading Act) Factory Act
Version Control
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Skill Code HAS-ENV-4001-1.1
Skill Category Environmental Sustainability
Skill Sub-Category(where applicable) N/A
Skill Implement Sustainable Operations Using Green Initiatives
Skill Description
This skill describes the ability to promote understanding and awareness of sustainability programmes. It also includes providing support to the implementation of sustainability strategies, monitoring and reviewing sustainability programmes and activities.
Knowledge and Analysis
It refers to gathering, cognitive processing, integration and inspection of facts and information required to perform the work tasks and activities.
The ability to understand:
Organisational sustainability strategies, tools and resources Relevant industry sustainability guidelines Principles of effective communication and interpersonal techniques Links between sustainability strategies and other aspects of
organisation strategy Impact of changes on sustainable work process improvements Effectiveness of sustainability programme and activities against
best practices
Application and Adaptation
It refers to the ability to perform the work tasks and activities required of the occupation, and the ability to react to and manage the changes at work.
The ability to:
Promote understanding and awareness of sustainability programmes
Provide support to the implementation of sustainability strategies Monitor and review sustainability programmes and activities
Innovation and Value Creation
It refers to the ability to generate
N/A
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purposive ideas to improve work performance and/or enhance business values that are aligned to organisational goals.
Social Intelligence and Ethics
It refers to the ability to use affective factors in leadership, relationship and diversity management guided by professional codes of ethics.
The ability to:
Demonstrate belief in organisation's sustainability programmes when communicating them to staff
Learning to Learn
It refers to the ability to develop and improve one’s self within and outside of one’s area of work.
The ability to:
Keep abreast of changes to Industry sustainability guidelines
Range of Application
(where applicable)
It refers to the critical circumstances and contexts that the skill may be demonstrated.
Legal and other organisational guidelines must include:
3R Programme for Hotels by National Environmental Agency (NEA) Building and Construction Authority’s Green Mark Standard Singapore Service Class Award ISO 9001-2008 Quality Management Systems ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems ISO 20121 Event Sustainability Management Systems APEX-ASTM Environmentally Sustainable Meeting Standards
Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Event Organizer Sector Supplement (EOSS)Eco-certification e.g. Singapore Environment Council's Eco-Office
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Skill Code SVCF-IR-301E-1
Skill Category Information and Results
Skill Sub-Category(where applicable) N/A
Skill Acquire Industry Knowledge
Skill Description
This skill describes the ability to analyse the impact of internal and external trends on the organisation. This also includes gathering relevant information and monitoring trends relevant to the industry in which the organisation operates in.
Knowledge and Analysis
The ability to understand:
Types of information relevant to the industry in which the organisation operates in
Role of trade bodies and government agencies relevant to the industry in which the organisation operates in
Industry and sector in which the organisation operates in Internal and external trends in the industry and sector Methods to analyse impact of internal and external trends on the
industry in which the organisation operates in Types of networks relevant to the organisation’s industry
It refers to gathering, cognitive processing, integration and inspection of facts and information required to perform the work tasks and activities.
Application and Adaptation
It refers to the ability to perform the work tasks and activities required of the occupation, and the ability to react to and manage the changes at work.
The ability to:
Gather information relating to the industry in which the organisation operates
Monitor internal and external trends relevant to the industry in which the organisation operates in
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Innovation and Value Creation
It refers to the ability to generate purposive ideas to improve work performance and/or enhance business values that are aligned to organisational goals.
The ability to:
Analyse internal and external trends and understand their impact on the organisation
Social Intelligence and Ethics
It refers to the ability to use affective factors in leadership, relationship and diversity management guided by professional codes of ethics.
The ability to:
Communicate relevant trends to colleagues to enable better understanding of the industry in which the organisation operates in
Learning to Learn
It refers to the ability to develop and improve one’s self within and outside of one’s area of work.
The ability to:
Stay updated with industry trends by subscribing to industry journals or participating in industry network events
Range of Application
(where applicable)
It refers to the critical circumstances and contexts that the skill
Types of information relevant to the organisation’s industry must include: New and emerging technologies
Service operations processes Service-related trends Legislation Safety Market intelligence
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may be demonstrated.
Employment Professional development
Role of trade bodies and government agencies relevant to the industry in which the organisation operates in must include:
Improving organisation’s competitiveness and profitability Representing the organisation’s interest at all levels of the
legislative and regulatory process Supplying information and providing advice to the organisation Promoting market opportunities Promoting innovation and technology transfer Offering commercial benefits Promoting collaboration between organisations Promoting networking opportunities
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Skill Code SVCF-LS-301C-1
Skill Category Leadership
Skill Sub-Category(where applicable) N/A
Skill Role Model the Service Vision
Skill Description
This skill describes the ability to demonstrate the characteristics of a role model and promoting a customer-centric culture within the team to achieve service excellence. It also includes encouraging a team in service delivery and monitoring the performance of the team and oneself.
Knowledge and Analysis
It refers to gathering, cognitive processing, integration and inspection of facts and information required to perform the work tasks and activities.
The ability to understand:
Characteristics of a role model Organisation’s vision, mission and values Methods to demonstrate the organisation’s vision, mission and
values Methods to encourage team to deliver service Methods to promote a customer centric culture Methods to monitor performance of self and team
Application and Adaptation
It refers to the ability to perform the work tasks and activities required of the occupation, and the ability to react to and manage the changes at work.
The ability to:
Demonstrate the characteristics of a role model that reflect the organisation's vision, mission and values
Promote a customer-centric culture within the service environment to achieve service excellence
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Innovation and Value Creation
It refers to the ability to generate purposive ideas to improve work performance and/or enhance business values that are aligned to organisational goals.
N/A
Social Intelligence and Ethics
It refers to the ability to use affective factors in leadership, relationship and diversity management guided by professional codes of ethics.
The ability to:
Encourage team to deliver service in accordance with organisation guidelines
Learning to Learn
It refers to the ability to develop and improve one’s self within and outside of one’s area of work.
The ability to:
Monitor performance of self and team to ensure consistency with the organisation’s guidelines through customer feedback
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Range of Application
(where applicable)
It refers to the critical circumstances and contexts that the skill may be demonstrated.
A role model sets an example for others by walking the talk and acting in ways that are consistent with organisational vision, goals and objectives. This must include:
Performing tasks at all levels of the team structure Employing effective communication techniques Displaying the qualities and characteristics of a service professional
A customer-centric culture is one where there is strong desire for teams to provide value-added, positive consumer experience that leads to sustained competitive advantage in both the short-term and long-term for organisational success.
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Skill Code ES-IP-301G-1
Skill CategoryPeople and Relationship Management
Skill Sub-Category(where applicable) N/A
Skill Facilitate Effective Communication and Engagement at the Workplace
Skill Description
This skill describes the ability to promote the use of effective communication within a team. It also includes using conflict resolution and negotiation strategies as well as building rapport with colleagues, stakeholders and customers.
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Knowledge and Analysis
It refers to gathering, cognitive processing, integration and inspection of facts and information required to perform the work tasks and activities.
The ability to understand:
Barriers to effective communication Methods to coach staff in using effective communication techniques Organisational and professional standards relating to
communication Ways that various types of diversity issues affect one’s
communication and negotiation with others in the workplace Ways to validate information and history of conflict Possible causes, sources and benefits of conflict
Sources of additional information, expert advice and mediation to assist in conflict issues and assessment of a conflict situation
Conflict resolution approaches and their characteristics Appropriate communication techniques for conflict resolution and
negotiation and their characteristics Negotiation styles and their characteristics Ways to confirm resolution of conflict and types of agreed follow-up
action
Application and Adaptation
It refers to the ability to perform the work tasks and activities required of the occupation, and the ability to react to and manage the changes at work.
The ability to:
Maintain channels of communication to update staff on latest and relevant work-related information according to organisational communication policies and procedures
Promote effective communication among staff taking into account diversity issues
Assess conflict situation and develop appropriate conflict resolution strategies to negotiate issues towards a mutually acceptable outcome
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Innovation and Value Creation
It refers to the ability to generate purposive ideas to improve work performance and/or enhance business values that are aligned to organisational goals.
The ability to:
Seek opportunities for growth and innovation and new ways of thinking as well as additional management options
Social Intelligence and Ethics
It refers to the ability to use affective factors in leadership, relationship and diversity management guided by professional codes of ethics.
The ability to:
Communicate organisational communication policies and procedures to staff and monitor their compliance
Use appropriate communication techniques and tools to suit different communication styles of people in formal and informal settings
Learning to Learn
It refers to the ability to develop and improve one’s self within and outside of one’s area of work.
The ability to:
Resolve conflict using appropriate conflict resolution strategies, approaches and techniques
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Range of Application
(where applicable)
It refers to the critical circumstances and contexts that the skill may be demonstrated.
N/A
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Skill Code ES-IP-302G-1
Skill CategoryPeople and Relationship Management
Skill Sub-Category(where applicable) N/A
Skill Facilitate Effective Work Teams
Skill Description
This skill describes the ability to facilitate work team activities and improve a team’s performance by promoting ownership and commitment amongst team members. It also includes working on goals and targets set, maintaining positive relationships and providing support and opportunities for individual and team contributions.
Knowledge and Analysis
The ability to understand:
Rationale for communicating thoughts and feelings to justify a position and responsibilities assigned to team members
Importance of the different roles in a team for achieving team goals and objectives
Principles for setting goals and targets for individual and team Characteristics of diversity and its impact on the relationship among
team members Importance of creating opportunities for team members to
contribute ideas and skills Differences between constructive and destructive criticism Communication techniques to facilitate a discussion
It refers to gathering, cognitive processing, integration and inspection of facts and information required to perform the work tasks and activities.
Application and Adaptation
It refers to the ability to perform the work tasks and activities required of the occupation, and the ability to react to and manage the changes at work.
The ability to:
Provide resources, assistance and support needed by team members to complete projects or work activities
Analyse project control reports and performance assessment results to ascertain team performance and provide feedback and criticism to team members using appropriate communication techniques
Involve team members in the planning of work activities to promote ownership and commitment to work plan
Delegate duties and responsibilities taking into consideration the
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competencies of individual team members
Innovation and Value Creation
It refers to the ability to generate purposive ideas to improve work performance and/or enhance business values that are aligned to organisational goals.
The ability to:
Provide opportunities for team members to contribute ideas and skills and maintain positive relationships amongst them
Social Intelligence and Ethics
It refers to the ability to use affective factors in leadership, relationship and diversity management guided by professional codes of ethics.
The ability to:
Provide and clarify with team members on work-related information using appropriate communication techniques
Communicate thoughts and feelings to justify a position and responsibilities assigned to team members and persuade and influence them
Communicate to team members the importance and interdependence of each role and promote the benefits of diversity within the team
Communicate and agree on individual and team goals and targets to be achieved
Communicate team performance and related issues of concern to management and provide recommendations to address them
Learning to Learn
It refers to the ability to develop and improve one’s self within and outside of one’s area of work.
The ability to:
Respond to criticism to provide possible resolutions and seek improvement
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Range of Application
(where applicable)
It refers to the critical circumstances and contexts that the skill may be demonstrated.
N/A
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Skill Code ES-PMD-303G-1
Skill CategoryPersonal Management and Development
Skill Sub-Category(where applicable) N/A
Skill Apply Emotional Competence to Manage Self and Team at the Workplace
Skill Description
This skill describes the ability to apply self-awareness techniques and model emotional intelligence principles to facilitate an understanding and management of oneself and others in a team. It also includes cultivating a positive emotional culture in the workplace.
Knowledge and Analysis
It refers to gathering, cognitive processing, integration and inspection of facts and information required to perform the work tasks and activities.
The ability to understand:
Differences between cognitive intelligence and emotional intelligence
Aspects of emotional intelligence Importance of emotional intelligence Benefits of applying emotional intelligence at work Different platforms to facilitate expression of thoughts and
feelings by team members Importance of developing emotional intelligence to build positive
relationships
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Domains of emotional intelligence and their applications Methods for development of emotional intelligence and its
features
Application and Adaptation
It refers to the ability to perform the work tasks and activities required of the occupation, and the ability to react to and manage the changes at work.
The ability to:
Assess emotional states of team members and respond appropriately to emotional cues, taking into consideration the different cultures and background of team members
Innovation and Value Creation
It refers to the ability to generate purposive ideas to improve work performance and/or enhance business values that are aligned to organisational goals.
The ability to:
Promote a positive emotional climate at the workplace
Social Intelligence and Ethics
It refers to the ability to use affective factors in leadership, relationship and diversity management guided by professional codes of ethics.
The ability to:
Model behaviours that demonstrate application of emotional intelligence
Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in dealing with team members and making decisions, taking their emotions into account
Provide opportunities for team members to express their thoughts and feelings and assist them in understanding the effects of their behaviour and emotions on others at the workplace
Encourage team members to develop their own emotional intelligence to build positive relationships among one another to achieve team goals
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Learning to Learn
It refers to the ability to develop and improve one’s self within and outside of one’s area of work.
The ability to:
Recognise own emotional states, the causes of those emotional states and its effects on own and team’s performance and interpersonal relationships at the workplace
Conduct self-reflection and gather feedback from team members to identify personal strengths and weaknesses for development of own emotional intelligence
Range of Application
(where applicable)
It refers to the critical circumstances and contexts that the skill may be demonstrated.
Definition of cognitive intelligence must include:
Intellectual abilities such as logic, reason, reading, writing, analysing and prioritising
Definition of emotional intelligence must include:
Awareness of own emotions and ability to regulate themAwareness of the emotions of others and the ability to use the knowledge to manage interactions with others
Aspects of emotional intelligence must include:
Understanding oneself, personal goals, intentions, responses, behaviour and all
Understanding others and their feelings
Domains of emotional intelligence must include:
Knowing one’s emotions Managing one’s emotions Motivating oneself Recognising and understanding others’ emotions Managing relationship through use of emotional intelligence
Behaviours that demonstrate application of emotional intelligence must include:
Paying attention to other’s body language, tone of voice and facial cues
Taking interest in team members and their work Acknowledging and showing appreciation for team members’
contributions Demonstrating common feelings with team members (e.g.
excitement, disappointment, et cetera)
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Responding to team members taking into account their profile and cultural differences and in ways that suit their individual styles (e.g. responding in a clear and strict manner, responding with a soft approach, etc.)
Applying empathy to others at the workplace Recognising impact of personal emotions on others Seeing setbacks as situational and circumstantial rather than a
pervasive personal flaw
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Skill Code HAS-PNI-3001-1.1
Skill Category Planning and Implementation
Skill Sub-Category(where applicable) N/A
Skill Implement Process Improvement Change
Skill DescriptionThis skill describes the ability to confirm areas for process improvement. It also includes the ability to implement, monitor and finalise process improvement change.
Knowledge and Analysis
It refers to gathering, cognitive processing, integration and inspection of facts and information required to perform the work tasks and activities.
The ability to understand:
Guidelines for confirming areas for process improvement Guidelines for determining well-defined process improvement
objectives Guidelines for developing action plans for implementing process
improvement change Guidelines for checking effectiveness of process improvement change
Policy and procedures on developing plan for implementing process improvement change
Methods of data analysis Guidelines for integrating new recommendations in process improvement plan
Steps in obtaining approval from process stakeholders
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Application and Adaptation
It refers to the ability to perform the work tasks and activities required of the occupation, and the ability to react to and manage the changes at work.
The ability to:
Confirm areas for process improvement Implement process improvement change Monitor process improvement change Finalise process improvement change
Innovation and Value Creation
It refers to the ability to generate purposive ideas to improve work performance and/or enhance business values that are aligned to organisational goals.
N/A
Social Intelligence and Ethics
It refers to the ability to use affective factors in leadership, relationship and diversity management guided by professional codes of ethics.
The ability to:
Communicate with stakeholders to establish concerns in implementation of process improvement change
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Learning to Learn
It refers to the ability to develop and improve one’s self within and outside of one’s area of work.
The ability to:
Examine own role and performance between achieved outcomes and objectives of organisation
Range of Application
(where applicable)
It refers to the critical circumstances and contexts that the skill may be demonstrated.
Types of legal requirements includes:
Workplace Safety and Health ActInnkeepers’ Act
Hotels Licensing RegulationsConsumer Protection (Fair Trading Act)
Factory Act
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Skill Code BM-PM-306E-1
Skill Category Project Management
Skill Sub-Category(where applicable) N/A
Skill Document Project Processes and Outcomes
Skill Description
This skill describes the ability to execute project documentation processes. It also includes identifying documentation policies, creating templates for filing, implementing documentation procedures and storing documents for future retrieval.
Knowledge and Analysis
It refers to gathering, cognitive processing, integration and inspection of facts and information required to perform the work tasks and activities.
The ability to understand:
Organisational processes to identify and store documents Types of project templates
Application and Adaptation
It refers to the ability to perform the work tasks and activities required of the occupation, and the ability to react to and manage the changes at work.
The ability to:
Identify project documentation processes and policies relating to recording and retrieving of essential project data throughout the project lifecycle
Create necessary project templates for filing purposes Execute project documentation procedures to ensure adherence
to project documentation plan Collect and store documents upon project closure and hand-off
stage or phase to ensure easy retrieval in the future
Innovation and Value Creation
It refers to the ability to generate purposive ideas to improve work performance and/or enhance business
The ability to:
Evaluate effectiveness of project documentation process and identify areas for improvement
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values that are aligned to organisational goals.
Social Intelligence and Ethics
It refers to the ability to use affective factors in leadership, relationship and diversity management guided by professional codes of ethics.
The ability to:
Adhere to organisational code of conduct, values and ethics when documenting project processes and outcomes to ensure information integrity and accuracy for auditing purpose
Learning to Learn
It refers to the ability to develop and improve one’s self within and outside of one’s area of work.
The ability to:
Study best practices in project documentation process and ascertain its applicability to the organisation
Range of Application
(where applicable)
It refers to the critical circumstances and contexts that the skill may be demonstrated.
N/A
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Skill Code HAS-REV-4001-1.1Skill Category Revenue
ManagementSkill Sub-Category(where applicable) N/A
Skill Apply Principles of Revenue Management
Skill Description
This skill describes the ability to apply concepts and key characteristics of revenue management. It also includes understanding key performance indicators (KPI) of rooms revenue management and profitability, and applying the principles of value-based pricing for a best available rate strategy.
Knowledge and Analysis
It refers to gathering, cognitive processing, integration and inspection of facts and information required to perform the work tasks and activities.
The ability to understand:
Principles of revenue management, as applied to rooms revenue management
KPI of rooms revenue management and profitability Measurement of revenue management strategies Interpretation of benchmark reports generated for the organisation
and competitors Market segmentation through customer definitions Calculation of internal and external performance measurements in
revenue management Creation of a competitor set Value based pricing and pricing models
Application and Adaptation
It refers to the ability to perform the work tasks and activities required of the occupation, and the ability to react to and manage the changes at work.
The ability to:
Apply concepts of revenue management, using the organisation’s rooms inventory
Create operational road maps for rooms allocation and pricing Determine break-even points and profitability Determine the market segments and demand drivers of the
organisation Create forecasting dashboards and use key metrics to develop
working forecasts Calculate performance measurements, which include occupancy,
ADR, RevPAR, TrevPAR, and GOPPAR, FMS, ARI, MPI and RGI Interpret benchmark reports generated on the organisation and
competitors
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Innovation and Value Creation
It refers to the ability to generate purposive ideas to improve work performance and/or enhance business values that are aligned to organisational goals.
The ability to:
Create a competitor set to perform competitor analysis against the organisation's KPI
Social Intelligence and Ethics
It refers to the ability to use affective factors in leadership, relationship and diversity management guided by professional codes of ethics.
The ability to:
Communicate the organisation’s rooms revenue management to other team members
Learning to Learn
It refers to the ability to develop and improve one’s self within and outside of one’s area of work.
The ability to:
Seek ways to improve reservation confirmation rates, using revenue management strategies
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Range of Application
(where applicable)
It refers to the critical circumstances and contexts that the skill may be demonstrated.
N/A
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Skill Code BM-RM-303E-1
Skill Category Risk Management
Skill Sub-CategoryN/A
(where applicable)
Skill Apply Risk Management Procedures
Skill DescriptionThis skill describes the ability to plan and apply risk management procedures. It also includes identifying, conducting, documenting and reviewing risk response activities.
Knowledge and Analysis
It refers to gathering, cognitive processing, integration and inspection of facts and information required to perform the work tasks and activities.
The ability to understand:
Types of records of risk planning Risk analysis processes Types of records of risk management processes and outcomes Components of risk management plans
Application and Adaptation
It refers to the ability to perform the work tasks and activities required of the occupation, and the ability to react to and manage the changes at work.
The ability to:
Assist with risk planning in consultation with relevant stakeholders to support organisational risk management
Identify, assess and determine possible risk response activities to support the risk management processes
Conduct risk response activities in accordance with risk management plans to meet organisational risk management objectives
Apply change management techniques to facilitate implementation of risk response activities
Document and track risk management outcomes according to information format requirements and present documentation to relevant stakeholders for review
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Innovation and Value Creation
It refers to the ability to generate purposive ideas to improve work performance and/or enhance business values that are aligned to organisational goals.
The ability to:
Review risk response activities to determine the effectiveness of risk management plans and identify areas for improvement
Social Intelligence and Ethics
It refers to the ability to use affective factors in leadership, relationship and diversity management guided by professional codes of ethics.
The ability to:
Demonstrate openness to suggestions from stakeholders on risk management to maintain positive working relationships
Learning to Learn
It refers to the ability to develop and improve one’s self within and outside of one’s area of work.
The ability to:
Review reports on risk response activities initiated at past risk events to adapt for application in the current and future planning
Range of Application
(where applicable)
It refers to the critical circumstances and contexts that the skill may be demonstrated.
N/A
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Skill Code BM-RM-301E-1
Skill Category Risk Management
Skill Sub-Category(where applicable) N/A
Skill Facilitate Compliance with Legislative and Regulatory Requirements
Skill Description
This skill describes the ability to facilitate organisation’s compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements. It also includes communicating compliance requirements, assessing and integrating organisational policies and procedures to ensure compliance and preparing follow-up reports.
Knowledge and Analysis
It refers to gathering, cognitive processing, integration and inspection of facts and information required to perform the work tasks and activities.
The ability to understand:
Legislative and regulatory requirements for the relevant industry and operating environment
Objectives of legislative and regulatory compliance
Application and Adaptation
It refers to the ability to perform the work tasks and activities required of the occupation, and the ability to react to and manage the changes at work.
The ability to:
Identify legislative and regulatory requirements applicable to the organisation in accordance to organisational strategies and objectives to facilitate compliance management
Communicate key legislative and regulatory requirements and related management systems to relevant stakeholders to facilitate legislative compliance
Assess internal and regulatory organisations’ policies and procedures to ensure compliance
Identify and document possible areas of non-compliance in business activities in accordance with information format requirements to facilitate follow-up action
Assist in the integration of procedures to ensure adherence to legislative and regulatory requirements in daily scope of work
Prepare management report for follow-up action
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Innovation and Value Creation
It refers to the ability to generate purposive ideas to improve work performance and/or enhance business values that are aligned to organisational goals.
The ability to:
Assist in the review of adherence to legislative and regulatory requirements in accordance with organisational guidelines and policies to identify areas for improvement
Social Intelligence and Ethics
It refers to the ability to use affective factors in leadership, relationship and diversity management guided by professional codes of ethics.
The ability to:
Apply ethical code of practice in the review of organisational compliance to ensure adherence to legislation and regulatory requirements
Learning to Learn
It refers to the ability to develop and improve one’s self within and outside of one’s area of work.
The ability to:
Keep abreast of the latest legislative and regulatory requirements applicable to the organisation by subscribing to various information channels to ensure currency of knowledge and organisational compliance
Range of Application
(where applicable)
It refers to the critical circumstances and contexts that the skill may be demonstrated.
Legislative and regulatory requirements may be existing or forthcoming and must include:
Post incorporation Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) regulatory requirements, which must include:o Organisation secretaryo Annual general meetingo Financial year endo Annual returno Directors' report
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o Registration number
Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) filing requirements, which must include:
Timeline for filing requirements Estimated chargeable income Tax return filing Audited or unaudited accounts Accountants Act Business Registration Act Companies Act Companies Act Reform Personal Data Protection Act Workplace Safety and Health Act Employment Act
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Skill Code HAS-SNM-3001-1.1
Skill Category Sales and Marketing
Skill Sub-Category(where applicable) N/A
Skill Conduct Site Inspection
Skill DescriptionThis skill describes the ability to prepare and perform facility site inspections. It also includes professional interactions with clients and addressing their needs, requirements and feedback.
Knowledge and Analysis
It refers to gathering, cognitive processing, integration and inspection of facts and information required to perform the work tasks and activities.
The ability to understand:
Information gathering methods and accuracy Client’s requirements Types of site inspection strategies Organisation’s facilities and features Unique selling points of the organisation Site inspection preparation, procedures, checklists and etiquette Pre-inspection interactions with client Guidelines for performing closing activities, based on clients’
objectives Sales contracts, preparation guidelines and validation Steps in sales transactions Potential external vendor selection, based on service capabilities Methods for gathering clients' feedback
Application and Adaptation
It refers to the ability to perform the work tasks and activities required of the occupation, and the ability to react to and manage the changes at work.
The ability to:
Gather information from clients on requirements Evaluate client requirements Identify objectives and strategies for site inspections Prepare site inspection checklists and perform site inspections Identify and recommend complementary and peripheral products Confirm site inspection objectives are met according to clients’
needs Complete sales transactions accurately and obtain clients’
signatures and authorisations
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Innovation and Value Creation
It refers to the ability to generate purposive ideas to improve work performance and/or enhance business values that are aligned to organisational goals.
The ability to:
Identify, address and follow up on clients’ feedback and offer appropriate explanations and responses
Identify potential external vendors to bridge clients’ needs, where necessary
Social Intelligence and Ethics
It refers to the ability to use affective factors in leadership, relationship and diversity management guided by professional codes of ethics.
The ability to:
Use effective questioning and listening skills Welcome and use verbal and non-verbal cues when interacting
with clients Display professionalism when handling clients’ feedback
Learning to Learn
It refers to the ability to develop and improve one’s self within and outside of one’s area of work.
The ability to:
Seek feedback from supervisors on the planning and conduct of site inspection duties
Range of Application
(where applicable)
It refers to the critical circumstances and contexts that the skill may be demonstrated.
N/A
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Skill Code HAS-SNM-3002-1.1Skill Category Sales and MarketingSkill Sub-Category(where applicable) N/A
Skill Monitor Relationships with Customers
Skill Description
This skill describes the ability to establish systems to monitor customers' activities and obtain customers’ feedback. It also includes analysing customers’ feedback and activities to identify areas for improvement.
Knowledge and Analysis
It refers to gathering, cognitive processing, integration and inspection of facts and information required to perform the work tasks and activities.
The ability to understand:
Stakeholders’ involvement in customers’ feedback Importance of obtaining, monitoring and validating customers’
feedback and activities Sources of customer feedback and activities, and their historical
data Legal and ethical issues when dealing with customers Relationship between customers’ activities and feedback Internal and external factors influencing customers’ activities Possible solutions to address internal and external issues
affecting customers’ activities
Application and Adaptation
It refers to the ability to perform the work tasks and activities required of the occupation, and the ability to react to and manage the changes at work.
The ability to:
Identify methods for collecting feedback from customers, in line with business operations
Implement and maintain the system and records of customers’ feedback and their activities, in accordance with organisational procedures
Collect and validate both qualitative and quantitative data on customers’ activities, in accordance with organisational procedures
Report abnormalities and analysis of data, and take necessary actions in accordance with organisational procedures
Collate data and identify trends in feedback and activities, in accordance with organisational procedures
Compare current trends with historical data, in line with business operations
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Innovation and Value Creation
It refers to the ability to generate purposive ideas to improve work performance and/or enhance business values that are aligned to organisational goals.
The ability to:
Identify unfavourable trends or abnormalities, in consultation with relevant internal stakeholders
Propose solutions for unfavourable trends or abnormalities, in consultation with relevant stakeholders
Social Intelligence and Ethics
It refers to the ability to use affective factors in leadership, relationship and diversity management guided by professional codes of ethics.
The ability to:
Consult stakeholders to determine implementation processes and procedures, in accordance with organisational procedures
Learning to Learn
It refers to the ability to develop and improve one’s self within and outside of one’s area of work.
The ability to:
Seek feedback from supervisor and peers on ways to collate feedback and analyse data more effectively and efficiently
Range of Application
(where applicable)
It refers to the critical circumstances and contexts that the skill may be demonstrated.
N/A
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Version Control
Version Date Changes Made Edited by
HAS-SNM-3002-1.1 1-Sep-16 Initial Version WDA and STB
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Skill Code BM-SM-312E-1Skill Category Sales and MarketingSkill Sub-Category(where applicable) N/A
Skill Secure Prospect Commitment
Skill DescriptionThis skill describes the ability to identify and interact with potential customers to close sales. It also includes negotiating with prospects and finalising and documenting sales agreement.
Knowledge and Analysis
It refers to gathering, cognitive processing, integration and inspection of facts and information required to perform the work tasks and activities.
The ability to understand:
Methods of responding to prospects’ interest Agreement terms
Application and Adaptation
It refers to the ability to perform the work tasks and activities required of the occupation, and the ability to react to and manage the changes at work.
The ability to:
Identify and prospect with potential customers to obtain new business
Obtain mutual agreement and approvals to close the sale and finalise the agreement
Conduct documentation processes in accordance with organisational procedures to complete the sale agreement
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Innovation and Value Creation
It refers to the ability to generate purposive ideas to improve work performance and/or enhance business values that are aligned to organisational goals.
The ability to:
Review documentation process for closing sales to identify areas for improvement
Social Intelligence and Ethics
It refers to the ability to use affective factors in leadership, relationship and diversity management guided by professional codes of ethics.
The ability to:
Identify prospects’ needs and act with their interests in mind when negotiating to achieve sales
Learning to Learn
It refers to the ability to develop and improve one’s self within and outside of one’s area of work.
The ability to:
Improve own negotiation skills by subscribing to learning channels and participating in review platforms with supervisors and peers to enhance own performance in securing prospect commitment
Range of Application
(where applicable)
It refers to the critical circumstances and contexts that the skill may be demonstrated.
N/A
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Version Control
Version Date Changes Made Edited by
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Skill Code HAS-SNM-3003-1.1
Skill Category Sales and Marketing
Skill Sub-Category(where applicable) N/A
Skill Sell Products and Services
Skill DescriptionThis skill describes the ability to be sales farmers and hunters, to determine guests/customers’ wants and needs to achieve sales completion and process payments.
Knowledge and Analysis
It refers to gathering, cognitive processing, integration and inspection of facts and information required to perform the work tasks and activities.
The ability to understand:
Products and services offered by the property Sources of information about products and services Common requests and needs of guests/customers Guidelines for client interaction Do’s and dont’s of sales etiquette Types of communications skills Cross selling and other selling techniques Payment methods and handling processes accepted by the
property
Application and Adaptation
It refers to the ability to perform the work tasks and activities required of the occupation, and the ability to react to and manage the changes at work.
The ability to:
Develop knowledge of products and services Source for new clients to build customer base Establish rapport when communicating with guests/customers and
anticipate their needs by observing verbal and non-verbal cues Establish accurate information and availability of products and
services Close sales, clarify details and process adjustments to sales,
before conclusion of payment with organisational procedures Use sales equipment to record charges or products and services,
in accordance with organisational procedures
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Innovation and Value Creation
It refers to the ability to generate purposive ideas to improve work performance and/or enhance business values that are aligned to organisational goals.
The ability to:
Adopt suitable selling techniques to make sales in line with clients’ needs, and in accordance with organisational guidelines
Respond to cultural differences and preferences of guests/customers’ profiles and needs
Anticipate needs of new and regular guests/customers Enquire on guests/customers’ requirements and address clients’
concerns
Social Intelligence and Ethics
It refers to the ability to use affective factors in leadership, relationship and diversity management guided by professional codes of ethics.
The ability to:
Ensure that sales is completed in accordance with organisational procedures and guidelines
Learning to Learn
It refers to the ability to develop and improve one’s self within and outside of one’s area of work.
The ability to:
Update own learning in pitching and closing sales effectively
Range of Application
(where applicable)
It refers to the critical circumstances and contexts that the skill may be demonstrated.
N/A
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Version Control
Version Date Changes Made Edited by
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Skill Code HAS-WSS-4001-1.1
Skill Category Workplace Safety and Security
Skill Sub-Category(where applicable) N/A
Skill Monitor Workplace Safety and Security
Skill Description
This skill describes the ability to identify workplace safety and security concerns and inspect safe usage of equipment. It also includes monitoring responses to emergencies and safeguarding the privacy and security of property, guests/customers.
Knowledge and Analysis
It refers to gathering, cognitive processing, integration and inspection of facts and information required to perform the work tasks and activities.
The ability to understand:
Guidelines on work hazards and unsafe work practises related to the Workplace Safety and Health Act
Manufacturer’s instructions on safe usage of equipment Usage of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Guidelines for monitoring and maintenance of equipment Guidelines for assisting emergency services providers and
reporting potential safety or security concerns
Application and Adaptation
It refers to the ability to perform the work tasks and activities required of the occupation, and the ability to react to and manage the changes at work.
The ability to:
Identify workplace safety and security concerns Inspect safe usage of equipment Monitor responses to emergencies Safeguard privacy and security of property, guests/customers
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Innovation and Value Creation
It refers to the ability to generate purposive ideas to improve work performance and/or enhance business values that are aligned to organisational goals.
The ability to:
Set up communication channels to report on potential safety or security concerns
Social Intelligence and Ethics
It refers to the ability to use affective factors in leadership, relationship and diversity management guided by professional codes of ethics.
The ability to:
Seek co-operation amongst colleagues to safeguard privacy and security of property, guests/customers
Learning to Learn
It refers to the ability to develop and improve one’s self within and outside of one’s area of work.
The ability to:
Keep abreast of changes to organisational facilities and work areas, in consideration of workplace safety and security
Range of Application
(where applicable)
It refers to the critical circumstances and contexts that the skill may be demonstrated.
Types of legal requirements must include:
Workplace Safety and Health Act Innkeepers’ Act Hotels Licensing Regulations Consumer Protection (Fair Trading Act) Factory Act
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Version Control
Version Date Changes Made Edited by
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Definitions of the Five (5) Domains
Domain Definition
Knowledge and Analysis
Knowledge includes the gathering of facts and information through traditional and digital forms. Analysis involves the cognitive processing, integration and inspection of single or multiple sources of facts and information required to perform work tasks and activities and takes into consideration, the work contexts in which the tasks and activities are carried out. The result of knowledge and analysis produce judgements on work tasks/activities/issues/areas, and the conceptualisation of solutions to solve problems at work.
Application and Adaptation
Application involves the ability to perform work tasks and activities defined by the requirements of the occupation. Adaptation involves the ability to react to and manage the changes in the work contexts. The result of application and adaptation leads to the production of psycho-motor actions and behavioural reactions to the work tasks/activities/issues/areas, and the execution of the planned solutions to solve problems at work.
Innovation and Value Creation
Innovation includes the ability to generate purposive ideas to improve work performance and/or enhance business values that are aligned to the organisational goals. As a result of innovation, the organisation is able to reap the values from individual or team contributors to achieve organisational growth.
Social Intelligence and Ethics
Social intelligence includes the ability to appreciate and use affective factors in leadership, relationship and diversity management guided by professional codes of ethics as effective individuals or team contributors.
Learning to Learn
Learning-to-learn includes the ability to improve on self-development within and outside of one’s area of work. It involves the continual inspection of one’s knowledge, analytical, application, adaptive, innovative and social skills that are needed to perform the work optimally and/or solve problems effectively.
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