WSQ & CASL course development that gets past SWDA's new entry rules.
End-to-end WSQ courseware development, CASL course development and SWDA courseware development — route check, competency mapping, Course Proposal, slide decks, Lesson Plans, Learner Guides and assessments.
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Most new courses can no longer be WSQ
Since 1 May 2026 a new WSQ modular course must match SWDA's Annex C or carry a Course Endorsement Body's letter. Otherwise SWDA will not process it, however good the courseware.
First-time providers face new tests too
A first WSQ application comes with SWDA Organisation Registration: a mock-up website or brochure showing nine disclosure items, then a half-day on-site assessment. [We provide both](/ssg-ato-application).
Two clarification rounds, then Fail Audit
If the assessor's findings are not closed within two rounds, the application can fail and a new one needs a new fee. Getting the proposal right the first time matters.
Courseware must match the approved proposal
Learning outcomes, K&A text, durations and assessment methods are checked against the approved Course Proposal, and small drifts become CQC findings later.
WSQ courseware development that passes SWDA review
Start with the route. Under WSQ 2.0, a new modular course needs an Annex C match or a Course Endorsement Body's letter, and SWDA's stated default for everything else is non-WSQ through CASL, the Course Approval Skills List, where at least 50% of the course's skills are on the list. That decision comes before any drafting, and our CASL course development service covers that route in full.
Accredited courses live or die on their courseware. SWDA (the Skills and Workforce Development Agency, formerly SSG) checks that every learning outcome, knowledge and ability statement, duration and assessment method in your courseware matches the Course Proposal it approved — word for word. Our WSQ courseware development service is built around that rule.
Every course we build comes from a single source of content, so the slide deck, Lesson Plan, Learner Guide and assessments always agree with each other and with the approved proposal. That's what makes our SWDA courseware development hold up in clarification rounds, Course Quality Checks and periodic checks on training delivery.
We have developed and delivered WSQ courses for our own academy for over a decade, so our courseware reflects what trainers and assessors actually need in the classroom — not just what a template asks for.
Not sure where you stand? Get a free WSQ 2.0 route check.
Talk to a consultant →SWDA courseware development
SWDA courseware development covers the Course Proposal, competency mapping to the Skills Framework TSC, and the full courseware suite. We handle SWDA's clarification rounds and keep the approved version as the single source of truth.
Lesson Plans and Learner Guides
Hour-by-hour Lesson Plans, Learner Guides with self-study content, Facilitator Guides and Assessment Plans — each with version control, so you can always show which version was deployed in which course run.
Assessments that test the Ability
Written assessments for knowledge and practical performance or case-study instruments for abilities, each with a model-answer marking guide. Questions are open-ended and pitched at the TSC proficiency level.
Ready for audit
Courseware built this way is ready for a CQC audit and for your TPQA service review. New to accreditation? Pair it with our ATO service in Singapore.
What you get with our WSQ & CASL Course Development.
Framework alignment
Courses mapped to WSQ Competency Units, Critical Core Skills (CCS) or IBF-STS competencies depending on your sector.
Complete courseware suite
We deliver slide decks, Lesson Plans, Learner Guides, Facilitator Guides, Assessment Plans and assessments — all aligned from one source.
Verbatim to the approved proposal
Our SWDA courseware development copies learning outcomes, K/A statements, durations and assessment methods exactly from the approved Course Proposal.
Submission-ready
Full Course Proposal package compliant with TPGateway requirements; we walk you through submission and SWDA's clarification rounds.
How our WSQ & CASL Course Development works, in 5 steps.
From competency mapping to SWDA submission — typically 6–10 weeks per course.
- 1Week 0 · free
Route Check
30-min call. We test the course against WSQ 2.0: Annex C, a CEB letter, or non-WSQ through CASL.
- 2Week 1
Scoping
Competency mapping draft, learning outcomes, course structure and assessment strategy.
- 3Week 2
Quotation
Fixed-fee proposal scoped to course duration and assessment complexity.
- 4Weeks 3–8
Build
Slide deck, Lesson Plan, Learner Guide, Facilitator Guide, Assessment Plan and assessments.
- 5Weeks 8–10
SWDA Submission
Complete Course Proposal package on TPGateway, plus support through SWDA's clarification rounds.
- STEP 1 · Week 0 · free
Route Check
30-min call. We test the course against WSQ 2.0: Annex C, a CEB letter, or non-WSQ through CASL.
- STEP 2 · Week 1
Scoping
Competency mapping draft, learning outcomes, course structure and assessment strategy.
- STEP 3 · Week 2
Quotation
Fixed-fee proposal scoped to course duration and assessment complexity.
- STEP 4 · Weeks 3–8
Build
Slide deck, Lesson Plan, Learner Guide, Facilitator Guide, Assessment Plan and assessments.
- STEP 5 · Weeks 8–10
SWDA Submission
Complete Course Proposal package on TPGateway, plus support through SWDA's clarification rounds.
- WSQ 2.0 route check — Annex C, CEB letter or CASL
- Competency mapping to WSQ TSCs or CASL skills
- Course outline + module breakdown
- WSQ courseware development — slide deck, Lesson Plan and Learner Guide
- Facilitator Guide and Assessment Plan
- Written and practical assessments with marking guides
- Industry engagement & learner-feedback evidence pack
- SWDA courseware development — TPGateway Course Proposal submission package
Common questions about WSQ & CASL Course Development.
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What does WSQ courseware development include?
Our WSQ courseware development includes competency mapping, the slide deck, Lesson Plan, Learner Guide, Facilitator Guide, Assessment Plan and the assessments with marking guides, plus the Course Proposal package for submission.
What is SWDA courseware development?
SSG and WSG merged into SWDA in July 2026, so courseware for accredited WSQ courses is now reviewed by SWDA. SWDA courseware development means building courseware that matches the SWDA-approved Course Proposal exactly and survives its quality checks.
Which frameworks do you cover?
WSQ and CASL course development here, plus dedicated services for IBF courses, PWM courses, CPD courses and SCTP modules.
Can you help with the mock-up website and on-site assessment?
Yes. New applicants need a mock-up website or brochure and a half-day on-site assessment through SWDA Organisation Registration. We build the mock-up and rehearse the assessment with your team under our SWDA ATO application service.
What is CASL course development?
CASL is SWDA's Course Approval Skills List. CASL course development builds a non-WSQ course where at least 50% of the skills are on that list, which can qualify it for Tier 2 funding. SWDA expects it to be examinable, so it still needs a real assessment.
Can our new course still be WSQ?
Only with an Annex C match or a Course Endorsement Body's letter. We check this in the free route call, before you spend anything on drafting.
How long does WSQ courseware development take?
Typically 6–10 weeks per course depending on length (in-classroom hours), assessment complexity and SME availability.
Can you fix courseware that failed a CQC audit?
Yes. We rebuild the courseware against the approved Course Proposal and prepare the Improvement Plan — see our CQC consultancy.
Can you also deliver the course?
We focus on development. Through our network we can recommend qualified trainers if needed.
Ready to start? Talk to a consultant.
Start with your free WSQ 2.0 route check. We'll tell you what's realistic before you spend a dollar.
Tertiary Infotech Academy is an independent consultancy, not affiliated with SWDA or IBF. Decisions rest with the regulator, and no approval or grade can be guaranteed.