Work Permit (Construction) Manpower Changes
MYE Quota
Levy
Increasing dependence on foreign workers not sustainable
Manpower changes to regulate foreign worker number
Construction Sector
April 2012
Work Permit (Construction)
Announced MYE Quota Cuts
Jul 2010: 5% Jul 2011: 10% Jul 2012: 15% Jul 2013: 15%
Regulating Foreign Worker Demand : MYE quota cuts
Cumulative 45% by Jul 2013
April 2012
Work Permit (Construction)
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
Current 01-Jul-11 01-Jan-12 01-Jul-12 01-Jan-13 01-Jul-13
Levy Rates ($)
01-Jul-11 01-Jan-12 01-Jul-12 01-Jan-13 01-Jul-13
800
$180
$230
$300
$200
$450
$500
$550
$600
$350
$250
$400
$280
$450
$300
Regulating Foreign Worker Demand : Levy Increase
$380
$230
$180
$450
$300
$200
$550
$400
$280
$650
$500
$350
$250
$600
$750
$450
$300
Within MYE quota
Basic Skilled
Higher Skilled
MYE-Waiver
Basic Skilled
Higher Skilled
Higher/Basic Skilled
April 2012
Work Permit (Construction)
MYE Quota Cuts Jul 2010: 5%
Jul 2011: 10% Jul 2012: 15% Jul 2013: 15%
Regulating Foreign Worker Demand : MYE quota cuts
Flexibility in the quota control MYE-waiver route retained
Cumulative 45% by Jul 2013
Dependency Ratio Ceiling (DRC)
• Quota based on firm level
MYE Quota
• Man-year allocated based on project contract value
(Applies to new projects)
April 2012
MYE application procedures
Awarded contract
Apply to MOM for Man-Year Entitlement
(MYE)
Apply Prior Approval (PA) for NTS/PRC workers via WPOnline
April 2012
Technology Adoption
Scissor Lift
Self Climbing
Scaffold
Prefab
Staircase
Drywall
Construction Stage Design Stage
Improve Productivity &
Reduce workers
Technology
Adoption
Buildability Constructability Buildable designs Productive construction
methods/technologies
CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTIVITY & CAPABILITY FUND (CPCF)
Defraying Cost
Provides level
playing field
Reduces
manpower needs
April 2012
Skills Evaluation Certification SEC (K)
Ensure Adequate Skills and level
Overseas Trade Test
Training in right skill sets Deployable on arrival
April 2012
Enhancing Quality of Workforce: Tiered Levy
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
Current 01-Jul-11 01-Jan-12 01-Jul-12 01-Jan-13 01-Jul-13
Levy Rates ($)
01-Jul-11 01-Jan-12 01-Jul-12 01-Jan-13 01-Jul-13
800
$180
$230
$300
$200
$450
$500
$550
$600
$350
$250
$400
$280
$450
$300 $380
$230
$180
$450
$300
$200
$550
$400
$280
$650
$500
$350
$250
$600
$750
$450
$300
“Basic Skilled”
= Skills Evaluation Certificate (Knowledge)
Enhancing quality of the workforce:
Retain experiences
Within MYE quota
Basic Skilled
Higher Skilled
MYE-Waiver
Basic Skilled
Higher Skilled
Higher/Basic Skilled
April 2012
Revision of the Maximum Period of Employment (POE)
for Basic Skilled PRC or NTS WPHs
Categories of Workers Maximum Period of Employment
(a) “Higher Skilled” WPHs 18 years
(b) “Basic Skilled” WPHs Except for the following:-
10 years
(i) Existing “Basic Skilled” WPHs who have worked for more than 8 years in Singapore as of 1 Jan 2012
To be granted either: • One-time work permit renewal of 2 years; or • Two-time work permit renewals of 1 year each. from the date of expiry of their existing Work Permit on/after 1 Jan 2012 The total POE of the “Basic Skilled” WPH with the concessionary renewals should not exceed 18 years.
(ii) Returning “Basic Skilled” WPHs who have worked for more than 8 years in Singapore and return between 1 Jan 2012 and 31 Dec 2013
To be granted either: • One-time work permit application of 2 years; or • Two-time work permit applications of 1 year
each. The total POE of the “Basic Skilled” WPH with the concessionary renewals should not exceed 18 years.
Important Note: From 1 Jan 2014 onwards, returning “Basic Skilled” workers who have already accumulated a POE of 10 years or more, will only be allowed to return if they upgrade themselves to be “Higher Skilled” workers.
Example 1:
A "Basic Skilled" WPH who has worked for 12 years and whose WP expires
on 1 June 2012 will be able to stay for 2 more years until 31 May 2014.
Example 2:
A "Basic Skilled" WPH who has worked for 12 years, left Singapore and return on
1 June 2013, will be able to stay for 2 more years until 31 May 2015.
April 2012
Supporting Industry’s Upgrading Efforts
B. Facilitating training and testing
- Appointed a list of Approved Training and Testing Centres (ATTCs)
C. Defraying costs of workforce upgrading
- Workforce Training and Upgrading Scheme
A. Upgrading pathways
Or Or
April 2012
Higher- Value Adding Qualifications to be Higher Skilled
1. Certificate in Interior Finishing Coordination 9. NBQ in Project Supervision
2. Certificate in Pavement Construction and
Maintenance 10. Higher NBQ in Project Supervision
3. Certificate in Precast Concrete Construction
Supervision 11. Advanced NBQ in Project Supervision
4. Certificate in Waterproofing Supervision 12. NBQ in Supervision and Coordination of M&E
Works
5. Certificate in Building Measurement 13. Higher NBQ in Supervision and Coordination of
M&E Works
6. Certificate in Geotechnical Instrumentation for
Supervisors
14. Advanced NBQ in Supervision and Coordination
of M&E Works
7. Certificate in Levelling and Setting Out 15. NBQ in Operation & Maintenance
8. Certificate Course for Structural Steel Supervisors 16. Higher NBQ in Operation & Maintenance
17. Advanced NBQ in Operation & Maintenance
Note: Registration is NOT required.
April 2012
Supporting Industry’s Upgrading Efforts
B. Facilitating training and testing
- Appointed a list of Approved Training and Testing Centres (ATTCs)
C. Defraying costs of workforce upgrading
- Workforce Training and Upgrading Scheme
A. Upgrading pathways
Or Or
April 2012
Teambuild
Wing Tuck
P-One
Yun Onn
Santarli
Peck brothers
Tiong Seng
OSK
Engineering
Teambuild
Deluge
Setsco
Fonda
Sigma
Builder
Positive
Jackly
Engineering
Fonda
Ley Choon
Jason
Parquet
Singapore Glass
Association
Building
Construction
Acceptable qualifications for tradesmen Approved Training & Testing Centers (ATTCs)
18 ATTCs
39 trades
April 2012
Supporting Industry’s Upgrading Efforts
B. Facilitating training and testing
- Appointed a list of Approved Training and Testing Centres (ATTCs)
C. Defraying costs of workforce upgrading
- Workforce Training and Upgrading Scheme
A. Upgrading pathways
Or Or
April 2012
WTU
What is it ?
Co-funding up to 80% of the workforce training in:
CoreTrade Tradesman & Foreman Registration
1. Familiarisation Course
2. Skills Assessment
CoreTrade Supervisor Registration
1. Training Course
2. End-of-course Test
Other higher value-adding qualifications at supervisory levels
Co-funding up to 50% of the workforce training in: Local PMET Courses
NEW
More than 7,000 Applications received
From > 1,000 companies
April 2012
WTU
Qualifying Criteria Local Participant 1) At least 75% attendance 2) Sat for assessment
Foreign Participant
1) Possess at least 4 years of construction experience
2) At least 75% attendance
3) Sat for and pass assessment
April 2012
1st
phase: 17 CoreTrade Trades
Current Trades
Construction Plant Operation
Electrical Works
Plumbing and Piping Works
Reinforced Concrete Works
Structural Steel Works
Tiling, Stone Laying and Floor
Finishing Works (Formerly known as Tiling and Stone Laying
Works)
Waterproofing Works
Additional Trades
Cladding and
Curtain Wall Installation
Glazing Works
Drywall Installation
Suspended Ceiling Installation
Doors and Windows Installation
Joinery Works
Air-Conditioning Ducting Installation
Fire Protection Works
Gas Pipefitting Works
Lift Installation
April 2012
1 SEC(K), SEC or BBC in Ducting Installation for Air-Conditioning and Ventilation
2 SEC(K), SEC or BBC in Cladding Installation
3 SEC(K), SEC or BBC in Curtain Wall Installation
4 SEC(K), SEC, CSC or BBC in Tower Crane (Saddle Jib) Operations
5 SEC(K), SEC, CSC or BBC in Tower Crane (Luffing Jib) Operations
6 SEC(K), SEC, CSC or BBC in Mobile Crane Operations
7 SEC(K), SEC, CSC or BBC in Crawler Crane Operations
8 SEC(K), SEC, CSC or BBC in Hydraulic Excavator Operations
9 SEC(K), SEC, CSC or BBC in Telescopic Handler Operations
10 SEC(K), SEC or BBC in Bulldozer Operations
11 SEC(K), SEC or BBC in Track Shovel Operations
12 SEC(K),SEC or BBC in Excavator Loader Operations
13 SEC(K), SEC or BBC in Bored Piling Operations
14 SEC(K), SEC or BBC in Driven Piling Operations
15 SEC(K),SEC or BBC in Jack-In Piling Operations
16 SEC(K), SEC or BBC in Bored Micro-Piling Operation
17 SEC(K) or BBC in Jet Grout Piling Operation
18 SEC(K), SEC or BBC in Underground Pipe-Jacking
19 SEC(K) or BBC in Tunnel Boring Machine (Earth Pressure Method)
20 SEC(K) or BBC in Tunnel Boring Machine (Slurry Method)
21 SEC(K), SEC or BBC in Asphalt Concrete Paving
22 SEC(K) or BBC in Crawler Drill Operation
23 SEC(K), SEC or BBC in Doors and Windows Installation (Timber)
24 SEC(K), SEC or BBC in Doors and Windows Installation (Aluminium)
25 SEC(K), SEC or BBC in Interior Drywall Installation
26 SEC(K), SEC or BBC in Electrical Wiring Installation
27 SEC(K), SEC or BBC in Fire Sprinkler Installation
28 SEC(K), SEC or BBC in Gas Pipefitting
29 SEC(K), SEC or BBC in Glazing
30 SEC(K), SEC or BBC in Joinery
31 SEC(K), SEC or BBC in Lift Installation
32 SEC(K), SEC or BBC in Plumbing and Pipefitting
33 SEC(K),SEC or BBC in Pipefitting
34 SEC(K), SEC or BBC in Thermal Insulation
35 SEC(K), SEC or BBC in Timber Formwork
36 SEC(K), SEC or BBC in Metal Formwork
37 SEC(K), SEC or BBC in Steel Reinforcement Work
38 SEC(K), SEC or BBC in Precast Concrete Component Erection
39 SEC(K) or BBC in System Formwork Installation
40 SEC(K) or BBC in Precast Kerb and Drain Laying
41 SEC(K) or BBC in Aluminium Formwork
42 SEC(K), SEC or BBC in Structural Steel Fitting
43 SEC(K), SEC or BBC in Welding
44 SEC(K), SEC or BBC in Suspended Ceiling Installation (Acoustical)
45 SEC(K), SEC or BBC in Suspended Ceiling Installation (Fibrous Plaster)
46 SEC(K), SEC or BBC in Tiling
47 SEC(K) or BBC in Timber Flooring
48 SEC or BBC in Waterproofing
48 Skills Qualifications
April 2012
CoreTrade Tradesman & Foreman
CoreTrade Foreman
CoreTrade Tradesman
Min 4 years
Min 6 years
Current
BBC/SEC/SEC(K) holders
April 2012
CoreTrade Supervisor
CoreTrade Supervisor
CoreTrade Foreman
CoreTrade Tradesman
Min 4 years
Min 6 years
Min 8 years
Current Wef 1 Apr 2012
BBC/SEC/SEC(K) holders
April 2012
CoreTrade Supervisor
CoreTrade Supervisor
Qualification
Training Course End-of Course Test
Min 8 years
April 2012
Classes of CoreTrade
Supervisors
Structural
Mechanical & Electrical
Architectural
Classes of CoreTrade
Supervisors
April 2012
Skills Qualification for Structural Supervisors
Trade Diploma
1 RC Construction
2 Structural Steel Works
SEC(K) / SEC / BBC
1 Timber Formwork
2 Metal Formwork
3 Steel Reinforcement Work
4 Precast Concrete Component Erection
5 System Formwork Installation
6 Precast Kerb and Drain Laying
7 Aluminium Formwork
8 Structural Steel Fitting
9 Welding
10 Pipe Fitting
National Building Qualifications (NBQ)
1 Advanced NBQ in Project Supervision
2 Higher NBQ in Project Supervision
3 NBQ in Project Supervision
Supervisory Certificates
1 Certificate in Pavement Construction and Maintenance
2 Certificate in Precast Concrete Construction Supervision
3 Certificate in Geotechnical Instrumentation for Supervisors
4 Certificate in Levelling and Setting Out April 2012
Skills Qualification for Architectural Supervisors SEC(K) / SEC / BBC
1 Cladding Installation
2 Curtain Wall Installation
3 Doors and Windows Installation (Timber)
4 Doors and Windows Installation (Aluminium)
5 Interior Drywall Installation
6 Glazing
7 Joinery
8 Suspended Ceiling Installation (Acoustical)
9 Suspended Ceiling Installation (Fibrous Plaster)
10 Tiling
11 Timber Flooring
12 Waterproofing
National Building Qualification (NBQ)
1 Advanced NBQ in Project Supervision
2 Higher NBQ in Project Supervision
3 NBQ in Project Supervision
Supervisory Certificates
1 Certificate in Interior Finishing Coordination
2 Certificate in Water Proofing Supervision
3 Certificate in Levelling and Setting Out
Trade Diploma
1 Cladding and Curtain Wall Technology
2 Doors and Windows
3 Drywall Systems
4 Glazing
5 Joinery
6 Suspended Ceilings
7 Tiling, Stone Laying and Floor Finishings
8 Waterproofing
April 2012
Skills Qualification for M&E Supervisors SEC(K) / SEC / BBC
1 Ducting Installation for Air-conditioning and Ventilation
2 Electrical Wiring Installation
3 Fire Sprinkler Installation
4 Gas Pipefitting
5 Lift Installation
6 Plumbing and Pipefitting
7 Pipe Fitting
8 Thermal Insulation (Pipework)
Supervisory Certificates
1 Advanced Builder Certificate in Plumbing and Pipefitting
2 Builder Certificate in Plumbing and Pipefitting
National Building Qualification (NBQ)
1 Advanced NBQ in Project Supervision
2 Higher NBQ in Project Supervision
3 NBQ in Project Supervision
4 Advanced NBQ in Supervision & Coordination of M&E Works
5 Higher NBQ in Supervision & Coordination of M&E Works
6 NBQ in Supervision & Coordination of M&E Works
Trade Diploma
1 Air-cond. Ducting & Mechanical Ventilation
2 Electrical Technology
3 Fire Protection Works
4 Gas Pipefitting Technology
5 Lift Technology
6 Plumbing Technology April 2012
Application
Rejected
Yes
Application
meet BCA's
Requirements?
Training Course
No
End-of-Course
Test
How to be a CoreTrade Supervisor?
CoreTrade Online Application Website:
http:/www.bca.gov.sg/CoreTrade/Reg/
Online
Application
Start
2nd re-attempt
1st re-attempt
Fail
WTU
Application
WTU
Disbursement End
Registered as
CoreTrade Supervisor Pass
April 2012
CoreTrade Supervisor Training Course
35 Hours
WTU Funding
Hotline: 6248 9999 Email: [email protected]
Training courses for: • Structural Supervisors • Architectural Supervisors • M&E Supervisors
April 2012
Category of Work Types of
Supervisors
Deployment Requirements
1st $100M (per $10M)
Excess of $100M (per $20M)
• New Building Works • A&A Works • CE Works (MRT
Station)
Structural 0.25 MY ? 0.25 MY ?
Architectural and M&E
0.25 MY ? 0.25 MY ?
4. CE Works (General) • Structural 0.25 MY 0.25 MY
Category of Work Types of
Supervisors
Deployment Requirements
1st $100M (per $10M)
Excess of $100M (per $20M)
1. New Building Works
2. A&A Works
3. CE Works (MRT Station)
• Structural 0.25 MY 0.25 MY
• Architectural • M&E
0.25 MY 0.25 MY
Deployment of CoreTrade Supervisors
1 MY (man-year) = 1 Personnel deployed for 260 days
April 2012
Contract Value = $140m
Type of CoreTrade Supervisors
Total Contract Value
Total First $100m Excess of $100m
Structural Supervisor
0.25 MY x
$100m/10m
= 2.50 MY
0.25 MY x
$40m/20m
= 0.50 MY
2.50 MY + 0.50 MY
= 3.00 MY
AND
Architectural Supervisor
and/or
M&E Supervisor
0.25 MY x
$100m/10m
= 2.50 MY
0.25 MY x
$40m/20m
= 0.50 MY
2.50 MY + 0.50 MY
= 3.00 MY
Acceptable qualifications for tradesmen Illustration: New Building Works
April 2012
Bridging
course Foremen
Application
meet BCA's
Requirements?
How to be CoreTrade Foremen / Tradesmen?
CoreTrade Online Application Website:
http:/www.bca.gov.sg/CoreTrade/Reg/
Online
Application
Start
Application
Rejected
No
Pass
End
Registered as
CoreTrade personnel
April 2012
Yes
Familiarization
Course?
Familiarization
Course
Skills
Assessment *
Yes
No
Application
meet BCA's
Requirements?
Yes
Familiarisation
Course
Skills
Assessment
How to be CoreTrade Foremen / Tradesmen?
CoreTrade Online Application Website:
http:/www.bca.gov.sg/CoreTrade/Reg/
Online
Application
Start
Application
Rejected
No
2nd re-attempt
1st re-attempt
Fail
WTU
Application
Pass
End
Registered as
CoreTrade personnel
WTU
Disbursement
April 2012
Continuous Educational Training (CET)
Equip CoreTrade personnel with knowledge to
enhance productivity and efficiency
Aim
Course Structure
3-Hour
Lecture
Trade
Specific
Demo by
Suppliers
Training
Materials
7 Main Trades
Construction Plant Operation
Electrical Works
Plumbing and Piping Works
Reinforced Concrete Works
Structural Steel Works
Waterproofing Works
Tiling, Stone Laying and Floor Finishing Works
April 2012
Continuous Educational Training (CET)
Codes and Regulations
Productivity Concepts
Safety Construction
Work Procedures
Construction Technology
Course Syllabus
April 2012
Registration of Construction Supervisor
Training for Registration Of CoreTrade Personnel
CET for Renewal of All CoreTrade Personnel
Deployment of Construction Supervisor
1 Apr 2012 1 Apr 2013
Timeline for CoreTrade Enhancement
1 Oct 2012 1 Oct 2013
April 2012
BUILT ENVIRONMENT APPRENTICESHIP Guide To A Fulfilling Career In The Building & Construction Sector
We shape a safe, high quality, sustainable and friendly built environment. April 2012
April 2012
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ITE Trainee
(2½ Years)
+ Experience
NITEC + Industry
Certification
CoreTrade Tradesmen
Part Study (ITE & BCAA)
Part Work
Min. Salary by firm
$1,000 Top-up Allowance
$200 +
+ Experience Trade
Diploma
CoreTrade Foremen
Part-time Training (BCAA)
Working
CoreTrade Tradesman
(2 Years) 6-mthly Retention & Upgrading
Incentive to employee:
$ 1,500 - $3,000 in FY 11 & 12
$ 750 - $1,500 in FY 13 & 14
Min. Salary by firm
$1,500 +
April 2012
$1,500 basic
monthly salary + CPF
$1,500 basic
monthly salary + CPF
$1,750 basic
monthly salary + CPF
$1,750 basic
monthly salary + CPF
Jan-Jun (Yr x) Jul-Dec (Yr x) Jan-Jun (Yr x+1) Jul-Dec (Yr x+1)
$3,000 $3,000 $1,500 $1,500
Firm pay only its MINIMUM SALARY SHARE to employee
BCA extends 6-mthly Retention & Upgrading Incentive to employee if he/she stays
Note: For batches in FY 13 & 14, Govt’s funding halved & the firm to offer a higher min salary
April 2012
i. Minimum 4 Years of construction working experience in
Singapore
ii. 2 acceptable certifications
• First certification :Any SEC or SEC(K) or SPM (for
Malaysians WPHs.
• Second Certification: Any accepted SEC(K) trade
certification in a different trade.
iii. Continual Educational Training Requirements for renewal
Multi-Skilling - 2 SEC(K)
Qualifying criteria
• Competent in 2 trades
• Greater Flexibility in deployment
April 2012
Application
meet BCA's
Requirements?
Application
Rejected
No
How to be registered as a Multi-Skilled Worker? For workers who have at least 4 years of working experience and 1 SEC or SEC(K) cert
Online
Application
Start
End
Registered as
Multi-Skilled Worker Pass
4 Yrs of Exp and
1 SEC or SECK
Yes
Training
Course for
2nd SEC(K)?
Training Course
for 2nd SEC(K)
2nd SEC(K)
Test
Yes
No
Fail
April 2012
Application
meet BCA's
Requirements?
Application
Rejected
No
How to be registered as a Multi-Skilled Worker? For workers with 2 SEC (K)s but < 4 years of working experience
Online
Application
Start
End Registered as
Multi-Skilled Worker
Pass
4 Yrs of Exp +
[2 SEC or SEC+SECK
or 2SECK]
Training
Course for
2nd SEC(K)?
Training Course
for 2nd SEC(K)
2nd SEC(K)
Test
Yes
No
Fail
Yes
April 2012
Qualifications for 2nd SEC(K)
1 Aluminium Formwork
2 Asphalt Concrete Paving
3 Bored Micro-Piling Operation
4 Bored Piling Operation
5 Bricklaying
6 Cladding Installation
7 Construction Plant Operation (Bulldozer Operation)
8 Construction Plant Operation (Excavator Loader Operation)
9 Construction Plant Operation Track Shovel Operation)
10 Crawler Crane Operation
11 Crawler Drill Operation
12 Curtain Wall Installation
13 Deep Cement Mixing Operation
14 Doors & Windows Installation (Timber)
15 Doors and Windows Installation (Aluminium)
16 Driven Piling Operation
17 Ducting Installation for Air-Conditioning and Ventilation
18 Electrical Wiring Installation
19 Fire Sprinkler Installation
20 Gas Pipefitting
21 Glazing
22 Guniting
23 Hydraulic Excavator Operation
24 Interior Drywall Installation
25 Interlocking Blocks Pavement Construction
26 Jack-in Piling Operation
27 Jet Grout Piling Operation
28 Joinery
29 Lift Installation
30 Marine Dredging Plant Operation
April 2012
Qualifications for 2nd SEC(K)
31 Marine Driven Piling Operation
32 Marine Sand Compaction Piling Operation
33 Metal Scaffold Erection
34 Mobile Crane Operation
35 Painting
36 Pipefitting
37 Plastering
38 Plumbing & Pipefitting
39 Precast Concrete Component Erection
40 Precast Kerb and Drain Laying
41 Prestressing
42 Soil Drilling & instrumentation
43 Steel Reinforcement Work
44 Structural Steel Fitting
45 Suspended Ceiling Installation (Acoustical)
46 Suspended Ceiling Installation (Fibrous Plaster)
47 System Formwork Installation
48 Telescopic Handler Operation
49 Thermal Insulation
50 Tiling
51 Timber Flooring
52 Timber Formwork
53 Tower Crane (Luffing Jib) Operation
54 Tower Crane (Saddle Jib) Operation
55 Trenchless Pipe Installation
56 Tunnel Boring Machine (Earth Pressure
Method)
57 Tunnel Boring Machine (Slurry Method)
58 Underground Pipe-Jacking
59 Waterproofing
60 Welding
April 2012
Contacts
Multi-Skill Hotline:- 6730 4500
or
Email: [email protected]
CoreTrade Hotline : 6325 5200
or
Email : [email protected]
Skills Certification Hotline: 6248 9845
or
Email : [email protected]
Built Environment Apprenticeship Hotline: 6325 5021
or
Email : [email protected]
April 2012