The Skills Framework (SFw) is a SkillsFuture initiative, designed to promote skills mastery and lifelong learning for the Singapore workforce.
The Skills Framework for Arts is jointly developed by National Arts Council (NAC) and SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG), along with arts organisations, industry associations, education and training providers and individual arts practitioners.
The Skills Framework for Arts identifies Sector Information, Occupations and Job Roles within the Arts Education and Technical Theatre & Production sectors as well as Existing and Emerging skills required for skills and facilitating mastery.
Individuals who wish to join or progress within the Arts sector
Assess their career interests and aspirations within the sector
Identify relevant training programmes to upgrade and enhance their skills
Prepare for the desired job roles and opportunities within the industry.
Recognise and understand the vital skills required for success in the Arts sector
Invest in training and development programmes to enhance their employees' skills and support their career progression
Gain insights on the latest sector trends and emerging skill sets that are in demand
Design and develop training programmes that cater to the specific needs of the industry
This section provides information on the SFw for Arts, including information on trends and workforce profiles in relation to the Arts Education and Technical Theatre & Production sectors.
Download the guide for Arts Education and Technical Theatre & Production for more sector information and career resources.
The Skills Maps covers a total of 40 job roles, critical work functions, key tasks and skills and competencies in relation to the Arts Education and Technical Theatre & Production sectors.
Download the Skills Map, Skills and Competencies of the Skills Framework for Arts.
Each of the identified jobs roles are accompanied by a list of skills and competencies under two broad categories:
(a) Technical Skills and Competencies, which comprises of occupation/job-specific knowledge, skills and abilities that a person needs to have to perform the various tasks.
(b) Critical Core Skills (CCS), as identified for each job. CCSs are employability/transferable skills and competencies. Click here to learn more.
Download the Skills Map, Skills and Competencies of the Skills Framework for Arts.
For new entrants and in-service employees in the Arts sector to identify and enroll in relevant training programmes to acquire the necessary skills.