#CONSTRUCTION SKILL TRAINING

This qualification provide the ideal introduction to the construction industry and cover essential skills in the following construction trades: bricklaying, carpentry and joinery, plastering, painting and decorating, construction operations, wall and floor tiling.

Training Phases:

  Phase 1: Generic Units, Bricklaying, Joinery

  Phase 2: Wall & Floor Tiling, Construction, Operations, Painting & Decorating

#MULTI SKILL TRAINING

This qualification provide the ideal introduction to the construction industry and cover essential skills in the following construction trades: bricklaying, carpentry and joinery, plastering, painting and decorating, construction operations, wall and floor tiling, electrical and plumbing.

Training Phases:

  Phase 1: Generic Units, Bricklaying, Joinery

  Phase 2: Wall & Floor Tiling, Construction, Operations, Painting & Decorating

  Phase 3: Carpentry, electrical & plumbing

According to BCA Documents Required (PDF format) for Multi-Skilling Registration:

1) Worker's NRIC (for Singaporean and Singapore PR) or valid work permit/employment pass (for foreigner)(front and back in a single page).
2) Worker's employment details (for work permit holder) obtained via the Ministry of Manpower website (WP Online), to verify applicant’s years of local construction experience.
3) Skills Evaluation Certificate (SEC/SEC(K)).
4) Approved Safety Certificates (for Safety Pathway).
5) Proof of employer’s registration with Landscape Company Registry (LCR) (for Construction-Related Landscape).
6) Must have an active email account.

#120 HOURS SAFETY COURSES (CSOC, BCSS, Rigger & Signal, Lifting Supervisors, Managing Work at Height and All Types of Safety Regulation Courses)

The Construction Site Safety Training course is designed to train construction employees on the standard practice to ensure safety. Construction sites are one of the most demanding workplaces and adhering to the safety protocols is an absolute must. In this in-depth training course, you’ll receive practical knowledge on the laws regarding safety protocols at the workplace, project risk assessment and management as well as various incidents associated with construction sites.

By the end of this course, you’ll have an excellent understanding of how to enforce healthy and safety measures in construction projects. You’ll also receive up-to-date information on emergency procedures suggested under Singapore construction safety guidelines.

#CORETRADE REGISTRATION

By upgrading construction personnel with a BCA approved training course like CoreTrade, employers will pay a lower levy rate and extended maximum period of employment. Instead of 14 years for a Basic-Skilled Worker, Higher-Skilled Workers actually have their period of employment extended to a maximum of 26 years!

According to BCA Documents Required (PDF format) for Coretrade Registration:

1) Worker's NRIC.
2) Skills Evaluation Certificate (SEC/SEC(K) or approved technical / academic qualification).
3) Valid Crane Operation Licence issued by the Ministry of Manpower (front and back in a single page).
4) Valid Plumber or Electrician Licence.
5) Worker's employment details (for work permit holder) obtained via the Ministry of Manpower website (WP Online), to verify applicant’s years of local construction experience.

#R1 REG./CONVERSION

This scheme allows quality workers, who may not have acquired the necessary years of local construction experience but are highly skilled, to upgrade to “Higher Skilled” R1 construction workers.

Employers will have greater flexibility in deploying higher skilled workers on-site, hence reducing the downtime and improving their productivity.

According to BCA Renewal of Direct R1 Eligibility:

The R1 eligibility status is valid for 2 years [i.e. The 1st expiry date shall be 2 years from the date of the SEC(K) test]. Application for renewal can be submitted online 3 months before the date of expiry. To renew their skill status, workers are also required to attend a Continuing Education and Training (CET) related to their SEC(K) trade.

The CET is a half-day course covering the latest codes and regulations, good practices, and demonstration of new methods, materials, tools and equipment relevant to the specific construction trades and/or areas of responsibility of the registered personnel.

#RENEWAL

Renewing the work permit for domestic workers is not something complicated, but at the same time, it is certainly not something quick and easy either. The work permit renewal process can be done by the employer, sponsor or the authorised employment agencies. If employers renew the work permit on their own, they could avoid paying for the agency fee which is usually ranging from $300 to $400.

However, it is important to pay extra attention to the details to avoid accidental breaching of the law. This might not be easy sometimes especially for employers who are doing the renewal for the first time. Fortunately, Samsui offers the work permit renewal service which can save you time and effort.