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Course Date:
TBA
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Registration Period:
TBA
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Time:
TBA,
45 hours / 6 days
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Mode of Training:
Facilitated Learning (F2F) and Practical Training
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Venue:
Singapore Polytechnic
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Funding:
Eligible for SkillsFuture Credit
The Energy & Chemicals (E&C) industry accounted for nearly S$63 billion or 25% of Singapore’s total manufacturing output in 2016, and the industry hires more than 22,000 employees. It comprises of 4 key sub-sectors, namely refineries, crackers, petrochemicals and specialty chemicals.
Specialty chemicals is identified as a growing sub-sector in the Energy and Chemicals Industry Transformation Map (ITM) as well as a growing function. There is an impending demand for a skilled workforce to serve this growing industry. Training in specific skills such as sound understanding of the functionality and applications of specialty materials, formulation, characterization/evaluation techniques, new product innovation, design thinking etc. are particularly essential to bridge the prevalent competency gaps in the current workforce.
This course was co-created with the industry to ensure relevancy of knowledge and competency. It aims to equip new entrants and mid-career PMETs with the knowledge and skills to pursue a career in the consumer chemicals sector in roles such as associate researcher, application technician, chemist, formulator, product development, regulatory associate, technical service representative, consumer research associate, marketing etc.