Work-Study Programme in Chemical Laboratory Technology: Increasing Employability

 Have you always thought of staying in the field of chemical engineering where you can assist and also experiment? Then you must choose Chemical Laboratory Technician as your preferred career option. In this profession, you will be in charge of assisting chemists in a laboratory and also perform experiments with established regulations. Developing skills in this field with an 18-months Work-Study Programme can really help in the long run.

The course involves facilitated learning from Singapore Polytechnic and On-the-Job Training (OJT) with a participating company. Singapore wants its workforce to be strong enough to help in economic growth. This is the reason why ITE graduates, who want a head-start in their career, must consider the SkillsFuture Work-Study Programme. The comprehensive training develops the skills of the trainees to match the industry requirements. The future professionals, during their training with the participating companies, will get to follow preventive maintenance measures and report any malfunction to the management.

How to participate

To register for the programme, one must be a Singapore Citizen (SC) or Singapore Permanent Resident (PR). Only candidates who are shortlisted by Singapore Polytechnic and hosting companies will be further taken for interviews. If you want to submit your application for interest, you can do it here. Your industry-relevant knowledge and working with modern-day laboratory tools can get you a job from which you can get an average salary of S$30,299/ year.

In the coming years, demand for new talents with the best industry-specific skills is expected to grow. The Work-Study Programme (WSP) makes sure the trainees get the best-in-class infrastructure to work and learn at the same time. The constant nurturing of skills helps fresh graduates to overcome work challenges easily and produce optimum results.  The training adds value to your resume other than your tertiary education and helps employers identify your interest to upskill and stay productive.

Applicants who undergo the training, and work as Chemical Laboratory Technicians will get a chance to execute the following tasks:

●      Maintain accurate records and report results.

●      Complete test on in-process products with the help of UV and HPLC instruments.

●      Prepare and analyse samples and meet other regulatory standards.

●      Be a subject matter expert.

●      Follow all the safety measures to minimise errors.

Your job responsibilities will increase as you take on new roles. Along with training come several benefits. Singaporeans who qualified for the programme are eligible for a sign-on incentive of $5000 and upon successful completion of the programme. Participants who continue their learning (part-time) for another 2 semesters will be conferred a Diploma qualification from Singapore Polytechnic.