With economic pressures increasing worldwide, people need better employment for higher income-earning opportunities. For Singaporeans, the Singapore government is offering the SkillsFuture Series initiative of SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG). The SSG funds skills upgrading courses at the Institute of Technical Education (ITE), providing Certificates of Competency (CoC) for various industry skills.

What is SkillsFuture Singapore?

The SSG was established as a national initiative to offer Singaporeans the chance to realize their maximum potential across each life, regardless of where they start, by acquiring mastery of their skills. It is an attitude of always pushing towards higher excellence via knowledge, implementation, and experience.

The SSG has four main goals:

• To assist people in making informed judgments about their studies, training, and professions;
• To create a high-quality and comprehensive training and education system that addresses the demands that are continuously changing;
• To encourage employer appreciation and career advancement based on mastery of abilities; and
• To cultivate an environment that values and encourages lifelong learning.

Who Can Avail of ITE Courses with Certificates of Competency?

New graduates from secondary schools seeking to take post-secondary education and training full-time and adult learners wishing to expand their present skill set or transition to a different field are eligible to enroll in SSG-funded courses.

They will be equipped for work duties in an environment where success now mostly hinges on having the ability to compete, engage, and cooperate globally. They will participate in tasks that help them learn how to solve problems and practical exercises that let them put what they have learned into practice. This practical method will motivate individuals to continue their lifelong learning by improving engagement, comprehension, and commitment.

Individuals can stay technologically and professionally a step ahead by focusing on education and self-development. That will also assist them in maintaining their relevance and ensure their eventual success.

The SSG-funded credit certificate courses provide the following advantages.

• More job possibilities
• Improved job flexibility
• Better job mobility
• Lifelong education
• Higher income
• Increased career satisfaction

What Courses Does ITE Offer with Certificates of Competency?

The SSG-funded ITE courses with Certificates of Competency (CoC) provide training applicable to industries in eight developing and crucial areas of skills. From basic to advanced levels, each field offers various courses to meet the needs of Singaporeans at all learning levels.

Each certificate course focuses on developing abilities unique to each field and serves as a brief training program. A CoC may be completed in as little as one day, allowing the student to refine their skill sets and increase their work options. Following are the fields with CoC courses.

Business

At the ITE business school, students will thoroughly grasp entrepreneurship.

Each course is intended to assist them in building a viable business, from developing effective marketing techniques to understanding key business processes.

Engineering

Unmanned aircraft flying, air conditioner maintenance, electrical installation, and plumbing are some vital skills that students can choose to learn in engineering. Additionally, they may study smart farming, agritech, and urban farming. These may set them off in the direction of beginning a fresh career.

Electronics & Infocomm Technology

Students can prepare for the digital realm by becoming immersed in online applications, smart home technologies, data analytics, cyber-security, network security, and artificial intelligence.

Design and Media

Students can learn how to organize company processes for maximum productivity, assess the needs of potential consumers, and create solutions to customer-focused business difficulties using the design ideation technique.

Applied Health Science

Students may gain the information and abilities required to care for people with dementia, how to help with treatments, offer hospice care, and learn about smart urban planning and assistive technology.

Culinary & Hospitality

In the well-appointed and fully-equipped training kitchens, students will participate in hands-on activities while learning how to bake exquisite pastries and bread and expertly prepare espresso.

Subsidized Part-Time Short Courses

Adult learners have the chance to pursue fresh interests for self-enrichment and professional advancement, They will also learn new skills and acquire additional knowledge through ITE’s short courses. These quick courses help Singaporean adult learners advance, regardless of their life station. Any adult learner can readily incorporate short courses into their hectic schedule due to their short duration.

The ITE welcomes recent graduates who are ready to study more, working professionals who wish to acquire a competitive advantage, parents who want to learn new skills, elders who don’t let age hinder further education, and everyone else. They can explore various skill sets thanks to ITE’s wide selection of short-term courses. The fields covered include business, information-communication, computers, networking, engineering, gastronomy, lifestyle and wellness, and design and media.

Assistance on fees includes the following:

• The National Silver Academy will partially fund enrollment up to 50% for Singaporeans who are 50 years old and older.

• SkillsFuture Credits can be used as payment by Singaporeans 25 years old and older.

• The Union Training Assistance Program will support NTUC members.

• Some students may qualify for support from sponsoring companies’ Skills Development Fund.

Singaporeans are fortunate to have these opportunities to upskill and reskill through subsidized Skillsfuture courses. Therefore, they must explore the possibilities and find the course perfect for them.

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