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Who is it for?
Industry
firms keen to build up their manpower capacity:
Stage
1
- The apprentice will graduate with a NITEC qualification and
an Industry-recognised certificate, qualifying him/her for the
CoreTrade Tradesman registration.
Stage
2
- Upon successful completion, the apprentice will obtain a
Trade Diploma which will qualify him/her for the CoreTrade
Foreman registration.
[Male applicants must have
completed full time National Service unless he is
exempted]
How much?
BCA will provide financial incentives to help
participating firms defray part of their training costs as
well as help them retain their
apprentices.
Stage
1 - Firms will pay the apprentice a minimum monthly salary
of $1,000 and BCA will top it up with an additional
$200 monthly, to make it more attractive to the apprentice.
BCA will also co-fund up to 80% of the course fees
for the skills training at the BCA Academy.
Stage
2
- Firms
will commit to a minimum monthly basic pay of $1,500 to the
apprentice and raise it to $1,750 in the second year. BCA
will
extend an Upgrading Incentive directly to the
apprentice of $3,000 on a 6-monthly interval in the first
year, and $1,500 in the second year. BCA will also
co-fund up to 80% of the Trade Diploma course fees at the BCA
Academy.
How to apply ?
Industry
firms interested in the built environment apprenticeship may
contact:
Mr. Victor Tan
Tel: 6325 5021
Email:
bca_best@bca.gov.sg |
