Work-Study Programmes
19 Oct 2026 to 31 Mar 2029
1 Jun 2026 to 31 Aug 2026
1.5 Years
Face-to-Face (Classroom Teaching), Workplace Learning and E-Learning (Asynchronous) - Conducted by SP and structured On-the-Job Training (OJT) with the participating company.
Class schedule
MC1 - MC3 (WSP) - 2-3 evenings per week, 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
MC4 - MC5 (Diploma) - 3-4 evenings per week, 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
For interested participating companies, please click here to submit your participation form.
For course specific details, please contact the course manager:
Name: Dr Ng Suxiu
Email: NG_Suxiu@sp.edu.sg
For other enquiries, please email to ptenquiry@sp.edu.sg
Singapore is one of the world’s leading energy and chemical hubs which has an extensive chemicals value chain spanning from manufacturing to innovation and research. Singapore is well positioned as a global energy and chemicals hub whereby extensive development of Jurong Island has attracted investments in excess of SGD$50 billion and now houses many of the world’s leading energy and chemical companies.
Due to the strong presence of energy and chemical companies in Singapore, the demand for laboratory and process technicians remain high. To better support the demand of laboratory technicians at the diploma level, the Work Study Programme (WSP) targeting ITE graduates is proposed as one of the ways to increase the pool of trained talents in this industry by equipping them with the required skillsets.
This course aims to provide continual academic and career progression pathways for ITE students after graduation. Participants will be equipped with the knowledge and skills required to take on the job responsibilities of a laboratory technician in the chemical industry.
After completing this course, graduates may also be awarded a joint certification from the Singapore Accreditation Council (SAC) to recognise knowledge and technical competencies in Good Laboratory Practices and Management.
Modular Certificate 1 in Core Chemistry I and Safety
Modular Certificate 2 in Core Chemistry II and Instrumentation
Modular Certificate 3 in Laboratory Management and Statistics
The following module runs across 18 months throughout the programme
On-Job-Training (OJT)
For participants who wish to continue and obtain the Diploma in Applied Science (Chemical Laboratory Technology)
Modular Certificate 4 in Applied Chemistry & Analytics
Modular Certificate 5 in Life Science*
Modular Certificate 6 in Industrial Chemistry*
*Either MC5 or MC6 will be offered, subject to the minimum class size.
Past/ Current Participating Companies
For more information on minimum entry requirements and other course details, please click here.
Singapore Polytechnic
500 Dover Rd Singapore 139651