We shape a safe, high quality, sustainable and friendly built environment.

Manpower Strategy and Planning Group

 Manpower Changes
Work Permit (Construction)

Increasing dependence on
foreign workers not sustainable

Cost impactsSector
Construction can be
mitigated through
improving productivity
Regulate foreign worker numbers

MYE Quota Tiered-Levy

 Start Up With Right Skills Set
Start Up with Right
Skills Set Mandatory
RETENTION & to pass SEC(K)
UPGRADING
CoreTrade • Carried out by BCA officers
Scheme
• Tested at source
Multi-Skilling
Scheme
Market-Based Skills
Framework

Direct R1

ATTRACTING
LOCAL
WORKFORCE

1 hr Written Test
(MCQ ; Translated) 4-5 hrs Practical Test
 Total 30 Trades Offered at Source
Start Up with Right
Skills Set

RETENTION &
UPGRADING
CoreTrade
Scheme
Multi-Skilling
Scheme
Market-Based Skills
Framework

Direct R1

ATTRACTING
LOCAL
WORKFORCE
Start Up with Right
Skills Set

RETENTION & Shenyang (1)

UPGRADING
CoreTrade
Scheme
Multi-Skilling
Contractors should bring Jinan (1)

Nanjing (1)
Scheme
Market-Based Skills
Framework
in workers certified in Hangzhou (1)

Dhaka (6)

Direct R1 correct tradesKolkata (1)

Chiangmai (1)
Hyderabad (1)
Yangon (2)
ATTRACTING
Chennai (2) Bangkok (1)
LOCAL
WORKFORCE
Colombo
(2)
 Retention & Upgrading
RETENTION &
UPGRADING
Upgrading Workers from R2 to
CoreTrade
R1
Scheme
R1 Higher-Skilled (R1) workers
Multi-Skilling
Scheme
(Higher enjoy:
Market-Based Skills
Skilled) • Lower levy
Framework
• Longer Period of
Direct R1 Employment
ATTRACTING
R2
LOCAL
WORKFORCE
• R1: 22
26 years
years
(Basic
• R2: 10
14 years
years
Skilled)
 Retention & Upgrading
RETENTION & A
UPGRADING CoreTrade Scheme
CoreTrade
Scheme
B
Multi-Skilling
Scheme Multi-Skilling
Market-Based Skills Higher Scheme
Framework
Skilled C
Direct R1 Workers Market-Based Skills
ATTRACTING Framework (MBF)
LOCAL
WORKFORCE
D
Direct R1
Since Sep 2015
1 Build Up R1
Workers Upgrading Pathways

Enhanced
Existing Pathways
Pathway
Criteria (B)
(B) Multi-
(A) (C) (D) (B)
Multi- skilling
CoreTrade (Safety) MBF Direct R1 Multi-skilling (Landscape)
skilling

Min Min Min Min

Experience X Min 6 years
4 years 4 years 6 years 6 years

Pass
Passed the SEC(K) in
Skills Assessment selected
Pass Pass X Pass Construction-Related
(Test) safety
(Landscape) (by BCA)
courses

Minimum Fixed
X X X $1,600 $1,600 X
salary 1

Note 1: "Fixed monthly salary" means the sum of basic monthly salary and fixed monthly allowances.
Note 2: Direct R1 pathway started since 1st Sept 2015

Higher quality workforce

 CoreTrade Scheme
Start up with Right
BBC/SEC/SEC(K) holders
Skills Set

RETENTION &
CoreTrade
CoreTrade Supervisor
UPGRADING
CoreTrade Scheme

Multi-Skilling
Foreman
Scheme CoreTrade Min 8 years
Market-Based Skills
Tradesman Min 6 years
Framework Theory Test
Direct R1 Min 4 years Practical &
ATTRACTING Theory Test
LOCAL Practical Test*
WORKFORCE

* For CoreTrade Tradesmen tests in plant operation, enhanced system

formwork, enhanced timber formwork & enhanced aluminium formwork,
they comprises theory test component in addition to the practical test
component.
 CoreTrade Personnel
CoreTrade Tradesmen & Foremen
Cluster Trades
Start up with Right 1. Reinforced Concrete Works
Skills Set Structural Trades
2. Structural Steel Works
3. Cladding and Curtain Wall Installation
RETENTION & 4. Doors and Windows Installation
UPGRADING 5. Drywall Installation
CoreTrade Scheme
6. Glazing Works
Architectural Trades
7. Joinery Works
Multi-Skilling 8. Suspended Ceiling Installation
Scheme 9. Tiling Stone Laying and Floor Finishing Works
Market-Based Skills 10. Waterproofing Works
Framework 11. Air-Conditioning Ducting Installation
12. Electrical Works
Direct R1 Mechanical & Electrical 13. Fire Protection Works
(M&E) Trades 14. Gas Pipefitting Works
ATTRACTING 15. Lift Installation
LOCAL 16. Plumbing and Piping Works
WORKFORCE
Construction Plant 17. Construction Plant Operation Works
Operation (For Tradesmen registration only)
CoreTrade Supervisors
Mechanical & Electrical
Trades Structural Works Architectural Works
(M&E) Works
 Recognised Supervisory Certificates
(For CoreTrade Supervisor)
1. Certificate in Interior Finishing 11. Advanced NBQ in Project
Start up with Right
Coordination Supervision
Skills Set 2. Certificate in Pavement 12. NBQ in Supervision and
Construction and Maintenance Coordination of M&E Works
RETENTION & 3. Certificate in Precast Concrete 13. Higher NBQ in Supervision and
UPGRADING
Construction Supervision Coordination of M&E Works
CoreTrade Scheme 4. Certificate in Waterproofing 14. Advanced NBQ in Supervision and
Multi-Skilling Supervision Coordination of M&E Works
Scheme 5. Certificate in Building
15. NBQ in Operation & Maintenance
Market-Based Skills Measurement
Framework 16. Higher NBQ in Operation &
6. Certificate in Geotechnical
Direct R1 Maintenance
Instrumentation for Supervisors
ATTRACTING
7. Certificate in Levelling and Setting 17. Advanced NBQ in Operation &
LOCAL
WORKFORCE Out Maintenance
8. Certificate Course for Structural 18. National Certificate in Construction
Steel Supervisors Supervision
9. NBQ in Project Supervision
19. Trade Foreman Certificate
10.Higher NBQ in Project Supervision
 Recognised Specialist Diploma
(For CoreTrade Supervisor)

Start up with Right 1. Specialist Diploma in M & E Co- 7. Specialist Diploma in Workplace
Skills Set ordination Safety & Health

RETENTION & 2. Specialist Diploma in Interior & 8. Specialist Diploma in

UPGRADING Landscape Design Architectural Technology
CoreTrade Scheme
3. Specialist Diploma in 9. Specialist Diploma in Lean
Multi-Skilling Construction Management Construction
Scheme
4. Specialist Diploma in Building 10. Specialist Diploma in Design For
Market-Based Skills Cost Management Manufacturing & Assembly
Framework
5. Specialist Diploma in Facility & 11. Specialist Diploma in Virtual
Direct R1 Energy Management Design & Construction
ATTRACTING
LOCAL
WORKFORCE 6. Specialist Diploma in Building 12. Specialist Diploma in
Information Modelling Construction Productivity
 Multi-Skilling
• Competent in 2 trades
Start up with Right
Skills Set • Greater Flexibility in deployment
RETENTION & Applicant must meet the following requirements to be registered as a Multi-Skill worker:

UPGRADING 1) Have two (2) recognised Skills Evaluation Certiifcate [SEC/SEC(K)] of different
trades
CoreTrade 2) Have a minimum of four (4) years of construction experience in Singapore
Scheme
Or
1)One (1) Skills Evaluation Certificate [SEC/SEC(K)]
Multi-Skilling 2)Have a minimum of six (6) years of construction experience in Singapore;
Scheme 3)Completed 120 hours of training in approved safety-related courses.

Market-Based Skills Or
1)One (1) Skills Evaluation Certificate [SEC/SEC(K)]
Framework 2)Have a minimum of six (6) years of construction experience in Singapore.
3)Obtained WSQ Advanced Certificate in Workplace Safety and Health.
Direct R1
Or
1) Is employed by firm that is registered under NParks Landscape Company Registry
ATTRACTING (LCR).
2) Have one (1) Skills Evaluation Certificate [SEC/SEC(K)].
LOCAL 3) Completed the WSQ in Landscape Operations Composite Assessment (by NParks).
WORKFORCE 4) Have a minimum of six (6) years of construction sector experience in Singapore.
5) Passed the SEC(K) in Construction-Related (Landscape) (by BCA).
 Qualifications for 2nd SEC(K)

Start up with Right

Skills Set

RETENTION &
UPGRADING
CoreTrade
Scheme

Multi-Skilling
Scheme
Market-Based Skills
Framework

Direct R1

ATTRACTING
LOCAL
WORKFORCE
 Qualifications for 2nd SEC(K)

Start up with Right

Skills Set

RETENTION &
UPGRADING
CoreTrade
Scheme

Multi-Skilling
Scheme
Market-Based Skills
Framework

Direct R1

ATTRACTING
LOCAL
WORKFORCE
 Multi-Skilling – 1 SEC/SECK + Safety
Start up with Right Hours Hours
S/N Course Title S/N Course Title
Skills Set Considered Considered
Assess Confined Space for Safe Entry Work-at-Height Course for
1 40 13 8.5
and Work Assessors
RETENTION & Building Construction Supervisors Work-at-Height Course for
2 38 14 16
UPGRADING Safety Course Supervisors

Building Construction Supervisors Explosive Power Tools Operator

CoreTrade 3 15 15
Course
8
Safety Course (Tunnelling)
Scheme
Formwork Safety Course for
Compressed Air Works Course 16 7
4 44 Workers
Multi-Skilling (Man Lock Attendant)
Scheme 17 Metal Scaffold Erection Course 37.5
Compressed Air Works Course
5 62
Market-Based Skills (Medical Lock Attendant)
Framework Mobile Elevating Work Platform
Formwork Safety Course for 18 (MEWP) Boom Lift Operator 8
6 32
Supervisors Course
Direct R1 Mobile Elevating Work Platform
7 Lifting Supervisor Safety Courses 32
19 (MEWP) Scissors Lift Operator 8
8 Manhole Safety Assessor Course 30 Course
ATTRACTING
Perform Work in Confined
LOCAL 20 14
9 Occupational First Aid Course 23.5 Space Operation
WORKFORCE 21 Rigger Course 16
Supervise Work in Confined Space
10 21
Operation 22 Signalmen Course 9
Supervision of Metal Scaffold Erection
11 75 Suspended Scaffold Rigger
Course 23 24
Course
12 Suspended Scaffold Supervisor Course 32 Work-at-Height Course for
24 9
Workers
 Continuing Education & Training (CET)
S/N CET for Various Trade Categories List of CET Providers
Jackly Engineering Pte Ltd
1 Air-Conditioning Ducting Installation
Tiong Aik Construction Pte Ltd#
#
2 Cladding and Curtain Wall Installation Positive Engineering Pte Ltd
Start up with Right BCA Academy
1#

Skills Set Construction Plant Operation (Lifting) JP Nelson Equipment Pte Ltd
P-One (S) Pte Ltd#
RETENTION & Fonda Global Engineering Pte Ltd#
3
UPGRADING Huationg Contractor Pte Ltd
Construction Plant Operation (Non-Lifting) #
CoreTrade Scheme Ley Choon Construction and Engineering Pte Ltd
P-One (S) Pte Ltd#
Tritech Engineering & Testing (S) Pte Ltd
Multi-Skilling Scheme
Fonda Global Engineering Pte Ltd#
4 Doors and Windows Installation
Market-Based Skills Teambuild Engineering & Construction Pte Ltd#
Framework 5 Drywall Installation Fonda Global Engineering Pte Ltd#
Fonda Global Engineering Pte Ltd#
Direct R1 Grace Electrical Engineering Pte Ltd#
6 Electrical Works James Contractor Pte Ltd
ATTRACTING Progressive Builders Pte Ltd#
LOCAL Santarli Construction Pte Ltd
#

WORKFORCE Active Fire Protection Systems Pte Ltd

7 Fire Protection Works #
Deluge Fire Protection (S.E.A.) Pte Ltd
Fonda Global Engineering Pte Ltd#
8 Gas Pipefitting Works #
Hai Yong Engineering Pte Ltd
CET online courses are now available at BCA Academy and appointed ATTCs#
 Continuing Education & Training (CET)
S/N CET for Various Trade Categories List of CET Providers
9 Glazing Works Singapore Glass Association
#
Fonda Global Engineering Pte Ltd
10 Joinery Works #
Start up with Right P-One (S) Pte Ltd
Skills Set Fonda Global Engineering Pte Ltd
#
11 Lift Installation #
Grace Electrical Engineering Pte Ltd
RETENTION & Fonda Global Engineering Pte Ltd
#

UPGRADING Santarli Construction Pte Ltd

#
12 Plumbing and Piping Works #
CoreTrade Scheme Teambuild Engineering & Construction Pte Ltd
#
Tiong Aik Construction Pte Ltd
#
Multi-Skilling Scheme Fonda Global Engineering Pte Ltd
#
P-One (S) Pte Ltd
Market-Based Skills Progressive Builders Pte Ltd
#

Framework Santarli Construction Pte Ltd

#
13 Reinforced Concrete Works #
Singapore Engineering & Construction Pte Ltd
Direct R1 #
Teambuild Engineering & Construction Pte Ltd
#
ATTRACTING Tiong Aik Construction Pte Ltd
#
LOCAL Tiong Seng Contractors Pte Ltd
WORKFORCE Setsco Services Pte Ltd
#
14 Structural Steel Works Shingda Construction Pte Ltd
#
Teambuild Engineering & Construction Pte Ltd

CET online courses are now available at BCA Academy and appointed ATTCs#
 Continuing Education & Training (CET)

S/N CET for Various Trade Categories List of CET Providers

Start up with Right 15 Suspended Ceiling Installation Fonda Global Engineering Pte Ltd#
Skills Set Cheng Fong Enterprises (S) Pte Ltd
Fonda Global Engineering Pte Ltd#
RETENTION & 16 Tiling, Stone Laying and Floor Finishing Works Santarli Construction Pte Ltd#
#
UPGRADING Singapore Engineering & Construction Pte Ltd
Tiong Aik Construction Pte Ltd#
CoreTrade Scheme Fonda Global Engineering Pte Ltd#
17 Waterproofing Works #
Santarli Construction Pte Ltd
Multi-Skilling Scheme Tiong Aik Construction Pte Ltd#
#
Access Solution Industry Association
Market-Based Skills 18 Other Construction-related Trades Fonda Global Engineering Pte Ltd#
#
Framework Poh Wah Scaffolding & Engineering Pte Ltd

Direct R1

ATTRACTING
LOCAL
WORKFORCE

CET online courses are now available at BCA Academy and appointed ATTCs#
28 Approved Training & Testing Centres (ATTCs)
 Crane ATTC
P-One (S) Pte Ltd, a BCA ATTC,
offering the following courses;
• Crawler Crane Operation,
• Mobile Crane Operation, and
• Tower Crane (Saddle Jib) Operation

Certificate of Successful Completion (CSC)

(recognised by MOM for crane operator
licensing)

Up to 95% of the course fees fundable by
SDF
https://www.facebook.com/poneattc
 Specialist Trades Available For Trade Skills Upgrading

Recognised by Operators (without

Singapore a mobile crane
PowerGrid to license) operating
register as cranes < 5T
excavator required to attend
operator this course

with load
indicator

Hydraulic Excavator Operation Mini-crane Operation

(as lifting machine)
 Specialist Trades Available For Trade Skills Upgrading

Fibre Optics Installation Suspended Scaffold (Gondola)

WORKFORCE TRAINING AND UPGRADING (WTU) SCHEME
Help firms defray workers upgrading costs

Co-funds (up to 90% for locals)

A. CoreTrade Registration (training & skills assessment)
B. 2nd Certificate under Multi-skilling Scheme
C. Other higher value-adding qualifications at supervisory levels
D. Selected Professional Managerial Executive and Technical
Personnel (PMET) courses

More than 167,000 applications received

from >10,400 companies
 Direct R1 pathway

RETENTION &
UPGRADING
CoreTrade
Scheme

Multi-Skilling
Scheme

Market-Based Skills
Pass SEC(K) at
Direct R1 (higher
skills standards)
+ Paid a fixed
monthly salary
of $1,600
Framework

Direct R1

ATTRACTING
LOCAL Applicable to:-
WORKFORCE
 New workers
 Existing workers who have less than 4 years
local construction experience
 DPM Tharman announced that firms must employ
min. 10% R1 workers

If firms’ 3 months running average of R1%

falls below 10%

• In 2017, no new R2 until rectified

• In 2018, no new R2 and no renewal of R2 until rectified
• From 2019, no new R2, no renewal, and release excess
R2 until rectified

*Firms can still hire R1 workers.

Ensuring Adequate Skill-set and Skill Level
of Foreign Workforce at Entry Point

Facilitating Retention of the Better Skilled

and Experienced Workers

Attracting and Retaining Localised

Workforce
 BCA-Industry iBuildSG Scholarships / Sponsorships
For all levels: About 3,400 awards since 2010

Undergraduate Scholarship / Undergraduate Postgraduate

PME
University Sponsorship Sponsorship Sponsorship
(Full-Time) (Part-Time) (Part-Time)

supervisory
Poly / Diploma Scholarship / Diploma

TAP
BCAA Sponsorship Sponsorship
(Full-Time) (Part-Time)

Junior Supervisory
& Foreman
ITE Scholarship Building Specialist Sponsorship
ITE/
(Full-Time) (Supervisor / Foreman / Crane
Job Operator / L&E specialist)
Seekers

A-level & Poly O & N-level ITE In-service Personnel

Graduates Graduates Graduates (include Job Seekers)
Benefits for industry sponsors
• High co-funding support by BCA
 Firms only pay about 20-30% of
scholarship/sponsorship sum
 Firms only pay about 10-20% for
upgrading course/s
• Bond served with sponsor upon
graduation
 Improves employee retention
• Internship served with sponsor during
studies
 Facilitates early assimilation into
firm’s work culture
• Tendering advantage
under PQM & QFM
The Straits Times
 Undergraduate Scholarship/Sponsorship
Stage 1 - Undergraduate Study (Full-time) Stage 2 – Post-Degree Development
for Undergraduate student for Undergraduate (2-year programme)

Scholarship Sponsorship
Allowance Allowance Full-time CET / Leadership
Structured
$18,000/year $10,000/year Employment + + Training
OJT
Funded by BCA in partnership with sponsor firm (Experience) (Upgrading)

Govt Govt Incentives for sponsor firm

$12,000/year $7,000/year Up to $10,000**
+ +
Sponsor firm Sponsor firm Beyond Stage 2 / Bond Period
$6,000/year $3,000/year
Retention incentive
1 Year after bond Training Grant*
+
completion $3,000
Graduate^
$7,000
^Min. 2 year bond with sponsor firm
* Unlocked after completion of bond. On a
reimbursement basis over a specific period of
time
** $5,000 per year for first 2 years
 Diploma Scholarship/Sponsorship
Stage 1 – Diploma Study Stage 2 – Post- Diploma Development#
for Diploma student for Diploma Graduate
CET / Leadership
Scholarship Sponsorship Full-time
Structured Training
Allowance Allowance Employment + +
OJT (Advanced/
$15,000/year $7,000/year (Experience)
Specialist Dip.)
Funded by BCA in partnership with sponsor firm
Progressive salary ##
Govt Govt 1st Year: $2,300 / 2nd Year: $2,500
$11,000/year $5,000/year
Incentives for sponsor firm
+ + Up to $10,000**
Sponsor firm Sponsor firm
Beyond Stage 2 / Bond Period
$4,000/year $2,000/year
Retention incentive Training
1 Year after bond completion + Grant*
Diploma Graduate^ $7,000 $3,000
^Min. 2 year bond with sponsor firm # Subject to availability of sponsor firm
## Basic Salary

* Unlocked after completion of bond. On a reimbursement basis over

a specific period of time
** $5,000 per year for first 2 years
 ITE Scholarship
Stage 1 – ITE Study Stage 2 – Post- ITE Development#
for ITE student for ITE Graduate

Full-time
Allowance Structured CET / Leadership
Employment +
$7,000/year + OJT Training
(Experience)
Funded by BCA in partnership with
sponsor firm
Progressive salary # #
Govt 1st Year: $1,850 / 2nd Year: $2,050 / 3rd Year: $2,350
$5,600/year
+ CoreTrade Supervisor / BIM Specialist
Sponsor firm Incentives for sponsor firm
$1,400/year Up to $15,000**

Beyond Stage 2 / Bond Period

ITE Graduate^
Retention incentive Training
^ Min. 2-yr bond with sponsor firm 1 Year after bond completion + Grant*
$7,000 $3,000
# Subject
to availability of sponsor firm # # Basic Salary
* Unlocked after completion of bond. On a reimbursement basis over a specific period of time
** $5,000 per year for the first 3 years
 Building Specialist Sponsorship
Locals Opt for Foreman/ Supervisor/ Crane Operator/
L&E Specialist
3-year Part-time
Full-time Training under Foremen/
Employment + /Supervisor/Crane
Operation/Specialist

Progressive salary (basic/gross)* Govt incentive

1st Year: $1,850 / $2,100
2nd Year: $2,100 / $2,500
+ 1st Year: $6,000
2nd Year: $3,600
3rd Year: $2,300 / $2,900 3rd Year: $2,400
* Gross Salary for L&E specialist

CoreTrade Foreman/Supervisor

Incentives for sponsor firm - $5,000/year

 Sponsorships for Part-Time Study

Diploma/Undergraduate/Postgraduate Study
(Part-time)

Govt
70% of course fees
+
Sponsor firm
30% of course fees

Graduate*

* For Undergraduate - 2-yr bond with sponsor firm

*For Diploma & Postgraduate – 1-yr bond with sponsor firm
iBuildSG Scholarship & Sponsorship Ceremony (2019 cycle)
List of 2019’s sponsors

89
Sponsors

351 recipients
Undergraduate Scholars & Sponsored students
Diploma Scholars & Sponsored students
ITE Scholars
Part-time Diploma, Undergraduate & Postgraduate
Sponsorship recipients
Building Specialist Sponsorship recipients
Direct Stage 2 Sponsorship recipients

Details of various BCA’s

scholarship/sponsorship programmes
Case Studies of Recipients

The sponsorship programme have

Alvin Fong, 42 years old provided not only financial support,
but more importantly, an opportunity
for in-service personnel like me to
learn about the latest technology in
2019 construction practice. This
sponsorship also motivates me to do
well throughout my term at BCA
Virtual and Design Academy and eventually, value add to
Construction Manager
2017 (Kimly)
my employer and contribute more
effectively to the built environment
sector
BCA-Kimly iBuildSG
Diploma Sponsorship
(Part Time) Alvin sharing his testimonial on
Taking up the industry sponsorship
 Adapt & Grow

A&G for Employers:

Assess a job-seeker’s job fit Assist SMEs to better recruit,
through a short-term work trial train and manage newly-hired
before employment PMETs & receive $5,000
assistance grant

Career Trial P-MAX

Professional
Conversion BE Accelerator
Programme

Hire and train mid-career Identify hiring employers and

PMETs while receiving course facilitate job matching with
fee grant and salary support potential candidates
Adapt & Grow
Initiatives
Professional Conversion Programme (PCP)

WSG funding support for Place-and-Train PCPs for new hires between 1 Sep 2020 -
28 Feb 2021:
WSG Funding to
Standard Rate Enhanced Rate
Employers
Up to
45% of monthly salary
Salary Support Up to
(up to 12 or 24
(capped at $3,000 per
35% of monthly salary mpnth)
months, depend
on programme
(capped at $2,000 per
For SC trainees who were previously
duration) month) unemployed and searching for jobs for
> 6mths, OR
mature SC trainees ≥ 40 years old

Up to
90% course fee funding*
Up to
Course Fee
70% course fee funding* For SC/ PR trainees sponsored by SMEs
Subsidy or mature SC trainees ≥ 40 years old

In house training: Up to $15 per hour

* Funding caps may apply

Adapt & Grow
Initiatives
Professional Conversion Programme (PCP)

Built Environment
• FM Professional (in progress)
• BIM Professional
• Lift Specialist
• Redeployment of 2D drafters to BIM Professionals
• DfMA Professionals (Firm-level)

Other BE-related

• Manufacturing Professional • Data Analyst

• Quality Professional • Technical Sales
• Supply Chain Professional Engineer/Manager
• Operations Manager
• Logistics Officer / Executive
• Advanced Manufacturing Engineer
• Marine Engineer
Adapt & Grow
Initiatives
Career Trial

• Orientation of work environment

• Briefing on work scope, duties and responsibilities
• Briefing on HR policy and staff benefits

Salary Support for

Funding Training Allowances Retention Incentives
Employer
Support for
Locals
Singapore Citizens1

Unemployed less $500 N.A.

than 6 months (after 3 months retention)

$7.50/hr to $15/hr
(from 16 hrs to 480 hrs) 30%
$500 of monthly salary for up
Unemployed 6 (after 3 months retention)
months or more & to 6 months (capped at
actively looking $900/month for full time,
$1,000 $450/month for part-time)
for jobs
(after 6 months retention) after completion of
Career Trial

1 Eligible Singapore Citizen refers to those who are unemployed, at least 16 years old and have completed full time studies and
national service (if applicable)
Adapt & Grow
Initiatives
P-Max

P-Max for Older

Worker (SC
P-Max P-Max Lite
aged 50 and
above)
PMET Workshop ✓ ✓ N.A.
SME Workshop ✓ ✓ ✓
Completion of HR
✓ ✓ ✓
toolkit
Age Management
N.A. ✓ N.A.
Workshop
Hiring SMEs ✓ ✓ N.A.
Successful retention
✓ ✓ N.A.
after six-month
Assistance Grant One-off $5,000 One-off $10,000* N.A.
Funding Support: With up to 90% funding support from WSG, SMEs will only be
required to pay the 10% nett fee portion of the respective workshop course
fees. Only Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident are eligible for the course
fee subsidy.
* Companies that have completed P-Max/Max Talent previously will only receive $5,000 under P-Max (Age 50 and above).
Adapt & Grow BE-Accelerator Programme: Job Matching
Initiatives

Curate BE-ready jobseekers for direct matching with hiring companies via BE
Accelerator Programme

1. BCA identifies hiring

employers and
provides job description

BE Accelerator
Programme
Employers Jobseekers
2. WSG curates and refers
Unable to find Unable to find jobs
suitable jobseekers
talent
Building Careers Portal (www.buildingcareers.gov.sg)
One-stop online portal
Building Careers Portal (www.buildingcareers.gov.sg)

• A user-friendly and interactive one-stop online portal to provide users

with built environment (BE) related information.

• Target Audiences:
• Employers
• Jobseekers
• Educators
• Students
Building Careers Portal (www.buildingcareers.gov.sg)

Scholarship &
6 Professions Sponsorship
Programmes

BE Related News and

Courses Videos
Pledge for a Better Built Environment Workplace

Performance
management

Remuneration,
rewards & benefits

Communication

Wellness & support

programmes

Recruitment &
on-boarding
Pledge for a Better Built Environment Workplace

• HR guide book will help

BE firms to understand/
adopt good HR practices
• Self-diagnostic tool for
firms to assess the firms’
HR practices
• Contain 10 case studies of
good practices
 SkillsFuture Initiatives
**Upgrading opportunities for
working adults

SkillsFuture SkillsFuture
Study Awards Credit
• $5,000 bond-free scholarship-like • $500 credit
award
• For ownership of skills
• For skills deepening in BE sector development
 Singaporeans only  Singaporeans only
 At least 2 yrs’ work experience in BE  ≥25 yrs old
sector
• >400 supported courses related
• >35 supported part-time courses to BE
on BCA’s focus areas  Catered to all levels of BE workforce
 e.g. construction productivity, green  Offered at SP, BCAA, IES etc. (in
technologies, DfMA, complex engineering
progress of expanding to other training
 Offered at BCAA, NUS, NTU, SUSS & SISV
Academy providers)
 Ensuring the Quality of
Construction Workforce

Ensuring Appropriate Skill-set and Skill

Level of Foreign Workforce at Entry Point

Facilitating Retention of the Better Skilled

and Experienced Workers

Attracting and Retaining Localised

Workforce
Websites
Upgrading pathways to R1
http://www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-
permits/work-permit-for-foreign-worker/sector-
specific-rules/higher-skilled-workers
CoreTrade Scheme
https://www.bca.gov.sg/coretrade/
Registration of CoreTrade Personnel
(Registration Requirements)
https://www.bca.gov.sg/coretrade/registration_
requirements.html
Registration of CoreTrade Personnel
(Deployment Requirements)
https://www.bca.gov.sg/coretrade/deployment
_requirements.html
Application to be CoreTrade Personnel
https://www.bca.gov.sg/coretrade/coretrade_a
pplication.html
Contacts of BCA Approved Training and
Testing Centres
https://www.bca.gov.sg/coretrade/others/ATTC
contacts.pdf
Skill Assessment Fees of BCA Approved
Training and Testing Centres
https://www.bca.gov.sg/coretrade/others/ATT
Cfees.pdf
Overseas Test Centres (OTCs)
https://www.bca.gov.sg/otc/otc_main.html
Multi-Skilling Scheme
http://www.bca.gov.sg/MultiSkilling/MultiSkill_
Main.html
Direct R1 Scheme
http://www.bca.gov.sg/SkillsTesting/direct_R1.
html
Workforce Training and Upgrading (WTU)
Funding Scheme
https://www1.bca.gov.sg/buildsg/buildsg-
transformation-fund/workforce-training-and-
upgrading-scheme-wtu
BCA- Industry iBuildSG Scholarships and
Sponsorships
http://www.buildingcareers.gov.sg/Programme
s-Initiatives/Scholarship-and-Sponsorship-
Programmes
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