Course Details
Duration: Up to 6 months, comprising 2 days facilitated classroom training* (Shipping Industry Knowledge) with Singapore Polytechnic (SP), two (2) modules on maritime or emerging skills, and structured on-the-job training (OJT) determined by the participating company.
Venue: Singapore Polytechnic
Time: 8am to 6pm
Course Dates: TBD
* There are no fixed training schedules as class commencement is based on aggregated sign-ups by companies. Please contact SP for more information.
Course Introduction
The Professional Conversion Programme (PCP) for Sea Transport Professionals is jointly developed by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) and Workforce Singapore (WSG). It aims to equip mid-career PMETs with the necessary competencies to take up roles in the area of Port Operations and Services, Shipping, and Maritime Services.
This is a 6-month programme which operates on a Place-and-Train mode.
Customised programmes are designed for different job roles, which are tailored to individual’s development needs so as to equip them with the relevant skills and competencies for a successful career conversion.
Course Objectives
This programme aims at enabling mid-career/displaced PMETs to switch and/or embark on new careers by facilitating placements into hiring companies and putting them through industry-recognized training programmes, in order to acquire necessary skills to take up roles in the area of Port Operations and Services, Shipping, and Maritime Services.
It aims to give participants an overview of the shipping and logistics industry in order to help them understand its scope and impact on the international transport system.
Course Outline
Participating companies employ the candidates before they undergo training for up to 6 months, comprising 2 days facilitated classroom training* (Shipping Industry Knowledge) with Singapore Polytechnic (SP), two (2) modules on maritime or emerging skills, and structured on-the-job training (OJT).
* There are no fixed training schedules as class commencement is based on aggregated sign-ups by companies. Please contact SP for more information.
Suitable for
Individuals
The Programme is open to all company-sponsored applicants who meet the following General Eligibility Criteria:
- Singapore Citizen (SC) or Permanent Resident (PR);
- Graduated or completed National Service, whichever is later, at least two years prior at the point of application;
- New hires should be hired for not more than three months;
- New hires must not be in the same job role prior to joining the PCP;
- New hires must not be a shareholder of the PCP company, or its related companies;
- New hires must not be related to the owner(s) of the PCP company;
- New hires must not be immediate ex-staff of PCP company or its related companies.
- Have no bond obligation with any organisation.
Employers
- Be registered or incorporated in Singapore;
- Ensure that new hires cannot be:
- A shareholder of the PCP company, or its related companies;
- Related to the owner(s) of the PCP company; and
- Immediate ex-staff of PCP company or its related companies;
- Be committed to work with WSG and its appointed Programme Manager on the necessary administrative matters related to the PCP;
- Commit to the PCP training arrangements for the trainees.
Assumed Skills and Knowledge
Possess at least a NITEC/Higher NITEC/Diploma/Degree from any discipline.
Award / Certification / Accreditation
• E-Certificate of Performance
An e-Certificate of Performance will be awarded to participants who pass the assessment and meet at least 75% attendance rate.
