WSQ - Java Programming Methodologies

Topic 1: Introduction to Java

Editors and Tools

Basic Syntax

Language Syntax Properties

Variables & Datatypes & Literals

Operators

Autoboxing and Unboxing

Enums

Arrays

Strings

Date and Time

Topic 2: Control Flow

Statements, Expressions & Blocks

Flow Control statements

Ternary Operator

Loops statements

Nested Loops statements

Loop Control Statements

Topic 3: Object Oriented Programming

Scope

Classes & Object

Methods

Constructors

Access Modifiers

‘this’ keyword

Passing by Value

Encapsulation

Inheritance

Abstraction

Interface

Polymorphism

Topic 4: Data Structures

Static & Dynamic Array

N-Dimensional Array

Basic Operations on Arrays

Basic operations on Linked List

Arrays & Linked List

Types of Linked List

Stacks & Queues

Topic 5: Developing an API

Design the API architecture

Develop the API

Test the API

Monitor the API and iterate on feedback

Topic 6: Debugging Java Applications

What is Debugging?

Examining the code

Setting breakpoints

Running the program in debug mode

Analyze the program state

Step through the program

Stopping the debugging session and rerun the program

Topic 7: Exception Handling

Exception keywords

Nested exceptions

Throwing exceptions

Exception propagation

Throws clause

Custom exceptions

Chaining exceptions

Exceptions with polymorphism

Topic 8: File Operations

File paths

File metadata

Creating regular and temporary files

The try-with-resources statement

Checking if a File or Directory exists

File access modes

Reading from and writing to files

Topic 9: Using Generics

Generic types

Bounded type parameters

Inheritance and subtypes

Type inference

Wildcards

Restrictions

Topic 10: Multi-threading

Life cycle of a thread

Synchronization

Issues with Multi-threading

Interrupting Threads

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Minimum Entry Requirement

Knowledge and Skills

• Able to operate using computer functions  with minimum Computer Literacy Level 2 based on ICAS Computer Skills Assessment Framework
• Minimum 3 GCE ‘O’ Levels Passes including English or WPL Level 5 (Average of Reading, Listening, Speaking & Writing Scores)

Attitude

• Positive Learning Attitude
• Enthusiastic Learner

Experience

• Minimum of 1 year of working experience.
• Minimum 18 years old

Minimum Software/Hardware Requirement

Software:

Download and Install the following software

• Visual Studio Code

Hardware: Window or Mac Laptops

About Progressive Wage Model (PWM)

The Progressive Wage Model (PWM) helps to increase wages of workers through upgrading skills and improving productivity. 

Employers must ensure that their Singapore citizen and PR workers meet the PWM training requirements of attaining at least 1 Workforce Skills Qualification (WSQ) Statement of Attainment, out of the list of approved WSQ training modules.

For more information on PWM, please visit MOM site.

Funding Eligility Criteria

Steps to Apply Skills Future Claim

• The staff will send you an invoice with the fee breakdown.
• Login to the MySkillsFuture portal, select the course you’re enrolling on and enter the course date and schedule.
• Enter the course fee payable by you (including GST) and enter the amount of credit to claim.
• Upload your invoice and click ‘Submit’

SkillsFuture Level-Up Program

The  SkillsFuture Level-Up Programme provides greater structural support for mid-career Singaporeans aged 40 years and above to pursue a substantive skills reboot and stay relevant in a changing economy. For more information, visit SkillsFuture Level-Up Programme

Get Additional Course Fee Support Up to $500 under UTAP

The Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP) is a training benefit provided to NTUC Union Members with an objective of encouraging them to upgrade with skills training. It is provided to minimize the training cost. If you are a NTUC Union Member then you can get 50% funding (capped at $500 per year) under Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP).

For more information visit NTUC U Portal – Union Training Assistance Program (UTAP)

Steps to Apply UTAP

• Log in to your U Portal account to submit your UTAP application upon completion of the course.

Note

• SSG subsidy is available for Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents, and Corporates.
• All Singaporeans aged 25 and above can use their SkillsFuture Credit to pay. For more details, visit www.skillsfuture.gov.sg/credit
• An unfunded course fee can be claimed via SkillsFuture Credit or paid in cash.
• UTAP funding for NTUC Union Members is capped at $250 for 39 years and below and at $500 for 40 years and above.
• UTAP support amount will be paid to training provider first and claimed after end of class by learner.

Appeal Process

1. The candidate has the right to disagree with the assessment decision made by the assessor.
2. When giving feedback to the candidate, the assessor must check with the candidate if he agrees with the assessment outcome.
3. If the candidate agrees with the assessment outcome, the assessor & the candidate must sign the Assessment Summary Record.
4. If the candidate disagrees with the assessment outcome, he/she should not sign in the Assessment Summary Record.
5. If the candidate intends to appeal the decision, he/she should first discuss the matter with the assessor/assessment manager.
6. If the candidate is still not satisfied with the decision, the candidate must notify the assessor of the decision to appeal. The assessor will reflect the candidate’s intention in the Feedback Section of the Assessment Summary Record.
7. The assessor will notify the assessor manager about the candidate’s intention to lodge an appeal.
8. The candidate must lodge the appeal within 7 days, giving reasons for appeal 
9. The assessor can help the candidate with writing and lodging the appeal.
10. he assessment manager will collect information from the candidate & assessor and give a final decision.
11. A record of the appeal and any subsequent actions and findings will be made.
12. An Assessment Appeal Panel will be formed to review and give a decision.
13. The outcome of the appeal will be made known to the candidate within 2 weeks from the date the appeal was lodged.
14. The decision of the Assessment Appeal Panel is final and no further appeal will be entertained.
15. Please click the link below to fill up the Candidates Appeal Form.

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