Skills Programme for Upgrading & Resilience (SPUR) - Singapore ...
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<strong>Skills</strong> <strong>Programme</strong> <strong>for</strong><strong>Upgrading</strong> & <strong>Resilience</strong> (<strong>SPUR</strong>)Managing excess manpower and investing in yourbusiness’ competitivenessBackgroundHow <strong>SPUR</strong>HelpsEmployers<strong>Programme</strong>sUnder <strong>SPUR</strong>21
What is <strong>SPUR</strong>?• A new tripartite umbrella programme to help companies andworkers manage the economic downturn and invest in skills <strong>for</strong>the recovery– strengthen confidence in the local labour market– support upgrading of skills and capabilities of businessesand local workers• Leverage on the extensive CET training system to scale uptraining programmes– Doubling training capacity– Covering key sectors with centres spread all over<strong>Singapore</strong>• Enhanced funding <strong>for</strong> training– $600 million over two years3A Two-year Tripartite <strong>Programme</strong>starting 1 December 08Funding support and skillsprogramme developmentRoll out <strong>SPUR</strong> programmesthrough the Employabilityand Employment Institute (e2i)<strong>SPUR</strong>Additional Funding support,outreach to companies toupgrade their HR capabilitiesCareer Services and Community Support at the CDCsTripartite Ef<strong>for</strong>t with Strong Community Support42
Key ObjectivesCut Costs,Save JobsHelp companiesmanage excessmanpower andreduceunemployment /under-employmentReskill &UpskillHelp localworkers upgradeskills and convertto new jobsBuildCapabilities<strong>for</strong>RecoveryStrengthencapabilities in labourmarket and prepare<strong>for</strong> upturn5Doubling of CET Capacity• 42 CET Centres island-wide 110,000 places in FY08 to 220,000by FY09• Highly modular to meet needs of employers and workers63
BackgroundHow <strong>SPUR</strong>HelpsEmployers<strong>Programme</strong>sUnder <strong>SPUR</strong>7Tripartite Guidelines onManaging Excess ManpowerInstead of retrenchment, you should consider severalalternatives to better manage your excess manpower:• Make use of the <strong>SPUR</strong> programme to send your workers <strong>for</strong> training• Redeploy workers to alternative areas of work within your organization• Implement shorter work-week, temporary lay-off, flexible workschedule or other flexible work arrangements• If you have a flexible wage system in place, use it to adjust your wagecost.84
How <strong>SPUR</strong> helps employers?DEPLOY• Utilize downtime toupgrade skills toemployees• Move yourretrenchedworkers into newjobs andcompaniesUPGRADE• Move your workersup to higher-leveljobs within theorganization• Upgradecapabilities of yourorganizationPREPARE FORFUTURETo become morecompetitive inpreparation <strong>for</strong>upturn9<strong>SPUR</strong> <strong>for</strong> EmployersHigher Course Fee SupportFor local workers taking courses under <strong>SPUR</strong>Rank-&-Filecourses90%80% / 90%PMET-levelcoursesFrom 1 Feb 0990%80%More <strong>Skills</strong><strong>Upgrading</strong>PathwaysOver 800 trainingcourses are availableunder <strong>SPUR</strong>.Higher Absentee PayrollFor local workers taking courses under <strong>SPUR</strong>Aged 40 & aboveand with ‘A’ levelquals and below$6.80/hr$4.50/hrAbsentee payroll rate will be upto 90% of hourly basic salary(capped at $6.80/hour)Other localworkers$6/hr$4/hrAbsentee payroll rate will beup to 80% of hourly basicsalary (capped at $6/hour)Industry<strong>Upgrading</strong>Customisedindustry-wideplans or industryprogrammes likethe CustomerCentric Initiative105
With <strong>SPUR</strong>,EXAMPLERank-&-file worker in a Retail CompanyMr Ng, 46, a Retail Associate earns monthly salary of $1,300WITHOUT<strong>SPUR</strong>1 monthpayroll tocompany is$1,300WITH <strong>SPUR</strong>:Sends worker <strong>for</strong> 160 hrs Certificate in Retail Operations atNett $128.40ABSENTEE PAYROLL:$6.80/hr X 160 hrs = $1,088Total Payroll only $212* Excluding possible 12% Jobs Credit of $156TOTAL PAYROLL:$1,300POTENTIAL PAYROLL (with Job Credit) :$56Save cost and enhance skills with only $184.40* Please refer to IRAS <strong>for</strong> more in<strong>for</strong>mation about Jobs Credit Scheme11How to apply <strong>for</strong> Higher CourseFee funding3 Easy Steps1. Select training courses under <strong>SPUR</strong>2. Contact Training Centre3. Be<strong>for</strong>e course starts, apply <strong>for</strong> higher course feessubsidy via www.sdf.gov.sgSome CET Centres have received the funding subsidy up-frontso companies need only pay the balance when they register theirworkers <strong>for</strong> training at these centres.126
How to apply <strong>for</strong> Higher AbsenteePayrollTwo Easy Steps1. Apply at www.srp.org.sg be<strong>for</strong>e course starts2. Company pay worker’s salary during training and getreimbursed later13Example:Retail Pathwayswhere to go?• SIRSWSQ Diploma in RetailManagementwhere to go?• SIRSWSQ Advanced Certificatein Retail Supervisionwhere to go?• SIRSWSQ Certificate inRetail Operationswhere to go?• NTUC LearningHub• Kaplan Professional• Training Vision• SSA ConsultingWSQ Certified ServiceProfessional (CSP)Employability<strong>Skills</strong>where to go?• TMIS ▪ NTUC LearningHub• SIRS ▪ ITE• SNEF ▪ SHRI• Republic Polytechnic147
BackgroundHow <strong>SPUR</strong>HelpsEmployers<strong>Programme</strong>sUnder <strong>SPUR</strong>15800 courses Pre-Approvedunder <strong>SPUR</strong>WSQ by CETcentresWSQ by otherWDAapprovedprovidersNITECcourses <strong>for</strong>adult workersPolytechnicDip/SpecialistDip <strong>for</strong> adultworkersAll WSQ coursesExamples• Nitec in In<strong>for</strong>mation Technology• Higher Nitec in Electronics EngineeringExamples• Diploma in Technology• Specialist Diploma in Arts & EventsManagement• Advanced Diploma in Process Control& InstrumentationComplete list available at www.wda.gov.sg168
<strong>Programme</strong>s under <strong>SPUR</strong> <strong>for</strong> Retailas at 1 December 2008Retail WSQ CoursesWSQ Diploma in Retail ManagementWSQ Advanced Certificate in RetailSupervisionWSQ Certificate in Retail OperationsCET Centre<strong>Singapore</strong> Institute ofRetail StudiesProvide customised training basedon training needs$15 (excluding GST) per moduleafter government subsidy17<strong>Programme</strong>s under <strong>SPUR</strong> <strong>for</strong> Infocommas at February 2009NICF CoursesCertificate of Per<strong>for</strong>mance in Enterprise LinuxAdministration (COPELA)Project Management <strong>for</strong> In<strong>for</strong>mation Systems(PMIS)Certification in IT Project ManagementPreparatory Course (CITPM)Certification in Outsourcing Management <strong>for</strong> ITPreparatory Course (COMIT)CET Centre<strong>Singapore</strong> PolytechnicNUS Institute of SystemsScience (ISS)• More NICF accredited courses to be rolled out• More CET Centres delivering NICF accredited courses189
Upcoming NICF Accredited Courses by ISSIT Outsourcing Management <strong>for</strong> PractitionersCertified Enterprise Architecture PractitionerService-Oriented ArchitectureObject Oriented Analysis & DesignObject Oriented Design PatternPMP <strong>for</strong> Project ManagersRequirement EngineeringIT Service ManagementIT UpdatesBusiness Analysis CertificationSecurity ManagementNICF CoursesIn<strong>for</strong>mation Leadership <strong>Programme</strong> <strong>for</strong> Tomorrow’s CIOsCET CentreNUS Institute of SystemsScience (ISS)For enquiries on Infocomm, pls contact:Lim Tai You 6512 1198 lim_tai_you@wda.gov.sgRain Lim 6512 7308 rain_lim@wda.gov.sgPaul Ho 6512 7330 paul_ho@wda.gov.sg19<strong>Programme</strong>s under <strong>SPUR</strong> <strong>for</strong> Mfg & ConstructionRank and File as at December 2008SectorGenericManufacturingCoursesWSQ Certified Operations Specialist (COS) / WSQ CertifiedOperations Professional (COP) (Q109)WSQ Certificate in Generic Manufacturing <strong>Skills</strong>WSQ Certificate in Generic Manufacturing <strong>Skills</strong> (Integration)WSQ Certificate in Generic Manufacturing <strong>Skills</strong> (Process)CET CentreNTUC LearningHubwww.ntuclearninghub.comNTUC LearningHubwww.ntuclearninghub.comElectronics Industries TrainingCentrewww.elitc.comInstitute of Process IndustryProcess –Chemicals(Q109)Process –EnvironmentalTechnology(Q109)AerospaceWSQ Certificate in Process Technology (Chemical Production)WSQ Higher Certificate in Process Technology (ChemicalProduction)WSQ SOA : Certificate in Process Technology (EnvironmentalTechnology)WSQ SOA : Adv Certificate in Process Technology(Environmental Technology)WSQ Higher Certificate in Aerospace MaintenanceProcess Technology Centre(CPTC)www.cptc.edu.sg<strong>Singapore</strong> Polytechnichttp://cet.sp.edu.sg/Air Transport Training Collegewww.attc.edu.sgAs at 10 Dec 20082010
<strong>Programme</strong>s under <strong>SPUR</strong> Mfg & ConstructionRank and FileSectorPrecisionEngineeringReal EstateManagement &MaintenanceIndustryCoursesWSQ Certificate / Higher Certificate in Precision Engineering(Manufacturing / Production) and (Die & Mold Tool Making)WSQ Certified Mechatronic Systems AssistantEnhanced Building Custodian <strong>Programme</strong>- Building Custodian <strong>Skills</strong> CertificateEnhanced Building Custodian <strong>Programme</strong>- Custodian Checking <strong>Skills</strong> CertificateEnhanced Building Custodian <strong>Programme</strong>-Custodian Cadet <strong>Skills</strong> CertificateCET CentreInstitute of TechnicalEducation HQwww.ite.edu.sg/cetInsititute of TechnicalEducation College West(Dover Campus)www.ite.edu.sg/cetReal Estate &Construction Centrewww.recc.com.sgProperty Assistant <strong>Programme</strong>ConstructionCORE Plus – For TradesmenBCA Academywww.bca.gov.sgAs at Dec 0821<strong>Programme</strong>s under <strong>SPUR</strong> <strong>for</strong> Mfg &Construction PMET as at December 2008SectorProcess –EngineeringServicesProcess –PharmaceuticalsProcess –Pharmaceuticals(Q109)CoursesInstrumentation & Control ConversionCourse: WSQ Advanced Certificate inProcess TechnologyValidation Specialist Training <strong>Programme</strong>s<strong>for</strong> Pharmaceutical ManufacturingOperational Training programme <strong>for</strong> BiologicsManufacturing IndustryApply cGMP Requirement- SOA: HigherCertificate in Process Technology(Pharmaceutical Manufacturing)CET Centre<strong>Singapore</strong>Polytechnicwww.cet.sp.sgDPS Engineering(S) Pte Ltdwww.dpseng.comDPS engineeringwww.dpseng.com<strong>Singapore</strong>Polytechnicwww.cet.spsgAs at 10 Dec 20082211
<strong>Programme</strong>s under <strong>SPUR</strong> <strong>for</strong> Mfg &Construction PMETSectorCoursesCET CentreAerospacePrecisionEngineeringReal Estate Mgt &Maintenance IndustrySpecialist Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance and Engineering(SAME)WSQ Specialist Diploma in Precision EngineeringWSQ Diploma in Precision Engineering (Professional)(Machinery & Systems)WSQ Diploma in Precision Engineering (Mould Tool Making)Property Officer Professional Conversion <strong>Programme</strong>Air Transport TrainingCollegewww.attc.edu.sg<strong>Singapore</strong> Institute ofManufacturing Technology(SIMtech)www.simtech.a-star.edu.sg<strong>Singapore</strong> Polytechnicwww.cet.sp.sgNanyang Polytechnicwww.nyp.edu.sgNanyang Polytechnicwww.nyp.edu.sgAs at 10 Dec 200823Tapping on <strong>SPUR</strong> funding <strong>for</strong>in-house coursesApproval on case by case basisIndustryRecognisedPackage withEmployabilityEnhancementCoursesAdhere toTripartiteGuidelines onmanaging excessmanpower2412
As at 10 Dec 200825Thank you2613
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