SkillsFuture Work-Study Programme shows good progress and expands its reach with new offerings in 2021

SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG), in partnership with the Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs), will launch three more work-study programmes in 2021 and one in early 2022, bringing the total number of such programmes to 187. This builds on the good progress of the SkillsFuture Work-Study Programme, which has expanded to 37 sectors and benefited over 7,000 individuals and more than 1,600 companies since its launch in 2015. This was announced by Second Minister for Education, Dr Mohamad Maliki Bin Osman at the SkillsFuture Work-Study Fair today, as part of SkillsFuture Month 2021.

The SkillsFuture Work-Study Fair showcased work-study opportunities for fresh and recent graduates, as well as the strong industry partnerships that underpin the work-study ecosystem. Students could also participate in webinars jointly curated with industry partners to better understand how they could build their skills and develop a career in the sector of their choice.

Expansion of SkillsFuture Work-Study Programmes

To provide Singaporeans with an alternative upgrading pathway and to help employers meet their manpower needs, SSG has been working with the IHLs to roll out new work-study programmes.

In October 2021, three new work-study programmes will be launched. The first is the Work-Study Post-Diploma (Specialist Diploma in AgriTechnology and AgriBusiness) that is co-developed and co-delivered by Republic Polytechnic and Ngee Ann Polytechnic. Republic Polytechnic will also be launching the Work-Study Certificate leading to a part-time Diploma in Design and Media (Digital Entertainment and Events).  Lastly, Temasek Polytechnic will launch the Work-Study Post-Diploma (Specialist Diploma in Business Analytics).  In January 2022, Temasek Polytechnic will also launch the Work-Study Post-Diploma (WSQ Specialist Diploma in Aerospace). More information on the new work-study programmes can be found in Annex A.

Earlier in June 2021, Republic Polytechnic had introduced four work-study programmes in the information and communications technology, media, social service and sports and wellness sectors. The four programmes are:

• SkillsFuture Work-Study Post-Diploma (Specialist Diploma in Digital Social Service)

• SkillsFuture Work-Study Post-Diploma (Specialist Diploma in DevOps)

• SkillsFuture Work-Study Post-Diploma (Specialist Diploma in Immersive Experience for Business)

• SkillsFuture Work-Study Post-Diploma (Specialist Diploma in Esports Business and Production)

Annex A

NEW SKILLSFUTURE WORK-STUDY PROGRAMMES

New SkillsFuture Work-Study Programme jointly offered by Republic Polytechnic and Ngee Ann Polytechnic

SkillsFuture Work-Study Post-Diploma (Specialist Diploma in AgriTechnology and AgriBusiness)

Singapore is transforming its agri-food sector into one that is highly productive, climate-resilient, and resource-efficient, so that we can produce 30 per cent of the country’s nutritional needs locally by 2030.

The SkillsFuture Work-Study Post-Diploma (Specialist Diploma in AgriTechnology and AgriBusiness), jointly developed and delivered by Republic Polytechnic and Ngee Ann Polytechnic, aims to equip learners with knowledge and skills in agritechnology to meet Singapore’s and the region’s current and future needs. Through this programme, participants will develop competencies such as sustainable urban agriculture, agricultural logistics and business value chain to manage hi-tech urban farms. Upon completion of the specialist diploma, participants can take up job roles such as agri-specialists, agri-technologists and high-tech farm managers.

New SkillsFuture Work-Study Programme by Republic Polytechnic

SkillsFuture Work-Study Certificates leading to part-time Diploma in Design and Media (Digital Entertainment and Events)

As one of the top Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Exhibitions (MICE) destinations in the world, Singapore often hosts world-class events that create numerous job opportunities.  The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic had caused the industry to shift towards digitalisation, as event organisers leverage digital platforms and technology to organise events online.

The SkillsFuture Work-Study Certificates leading to part-time Diploma in Design and Media (Digital Entertainment and Events) aims to equip participants with in-demand skills to support the MICE and media industries. Through this course, participants will gain conceptual, technical, and practical knowledge in areas such as video and audio production, visual design and digital entertainment and events. Upon completion of the diploma, participants can take up roles such as Online Technical Director, Creative Producer, and Digital Content Producer.

New SkillsFuture Work-Study Programmes by Temasek Polytechnic

a) SkillsFuture Work-Study Post-Diploma (Specialist Diploma in Business Analytics)

With the growing use of data analytics in various industry fields, the SkillsFuture Work-Study Post-Diploma (Specialist Diploma in Business Analytics) will equip participants with skills to understand business needs, prepare and analyse data and create data visualisation to identify underlying trends and patterns. It will also build a talent pipeline to help meet companies’ demand for professionals with good data analytics skills.

b) SkillsFuture Work-Study Post-Diploma (WSQ Specialist Diploma in Aerospace)

Recognised as an air hub, Singapore provides one-stop solutions for airlines’ maintenance, repair, and overhaul needs.

To support the long-term growth of the aerospace sector, the SkillsFuture Work-Study Post-Diploma (WSQ Specialist Diploma in Aerospace) will equip participants who aspire to pursue a career as a Licensed Aircraft Engineer (LAE) with skills to perform aircraft maintenance tasks safely and effectively. Participants will also undergo live aircraft access practical training in performing aircraft technical faults recovery through system-approach troubleshooting techniques. Preparatory examinations are also incorporated to prepare participants for modular examinations conducted by the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore.

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