How To Apply for SEC(K) Courses in Singapore?

What Are SEC(K) Courses?

SEC(K), which stands for Skills Evaluation Certificate (Knowledge), is a skills certification framework conducted by the Building and Construction Authority to assess a worker’s competency and skill in a particular construction trade.

Workers can apply for SEC(K) at the BCA Academy or at the BCA Approved Training and Testing Centres (ATTCs). Companies can also apply for their workers to take the 2^nd SEC(K) at the Overseas Test Centres (OTCs).

In the event that the worker has less than 4 years of construction experience in Singapore and only the first SEC/SEC(K), employers are unable to submit a Multi-Skilling application for the applicant as per the requirement.

If you need more information regarding any of the schemes and registration process or find out how you can upgrade your workforce and cut your costs at the same time, call us at 67413131 or email us at hello@aesperon.com.sg for a no obligations enquiry!

Benefits Of SEC(K)

The SEC(K) scheme allows workers in the construction industry to upskill to an R1 worker, thereby lowering their foreign worker levies. The Direct R1 Scheme was implemented in 2015 to provide another alternative pathway for the industry to upgrade its construction workers.

It allows those who pass the SEC(K) test at a higher skill level and draw a fixed monthly salary of $1,600 or more, to be considered as R1 (Higher Skilled) workers; under the Ministry of Manpower Tiered-Levy Scheme.

Foreign Worker Levies in 2022

To employ migrant workers for the construction sector, you will have to meet specific requirements for workers’ source country or region, quota, and levy.

These requirements are additional and specific to the construction sector. You should also refer to the general Work Permit conditions and requirements.

For an updated foreign workers’ levy rate in 2022, please visit this page.

How To Lower Foreign Worker’s Levy

3 Ways To Lower Levy For Foreign Workers In Singapore

If you are a construction company based in Singapore and are hiring or planning to hire more foreign workers, here are 3 ways you can lower foreign worker levies and save up to $4,200 per worker per year in 2022!

Here Are 3 Ways You Can Lower Levy For Foreign Workers In 2022:

1. Upskill To An R1 Worker Using Coretrade
2. Upskill To An R1 Worker Using Multi Skill
3. Upskill To An R1 Worker Using SEC(K)

Our Top 3 Courses

1. Painting

What you will benefit from this course:
Lowered levies for construction companies when workers are SEC-K certified
Meet BCA 10% RI requirement for construction companies (direct R1)
Longer working years and higher employability in Singapore for construction workers

COURSE CONTENTS
This course aims to provide trainees with knowledge and skills in painting. They will be trained to recognize different types of paint, techniques of application, and proper handling of painting tools and equipment. More importantly, trainees will be taught to practice good painting habits and worksite safety relating to painting. The course consists of the following topics:

General Knowledge & Safety in Painting Works
Painting Materials and Estimation
Methods of Application
Quality & Defects in Painting
Practical Projects

Trainers of different nationalities (Chinese, Bangladeshi, and Indian) will be present to assist workers during the training.

2. PRECAST CONCRETE COMPONENT ERECTION

What you will benefit from this course:

Lowered levies for construction companies when workers are SEC-K certified
Meet BCA 10% RI requirement for construction companies (direct R1)
Longer working years and higher employability in Singapore for construction workers

COURSE CONTENTS
This course consists of practical and theory training sessions covering the following topics:

Handling of PC components
Inspection & quality control
Placements & adjustments
Propping
Safety aspects
Components covered in this course include columns, beams, slabs, staircases, refuse chute, facades, gable-end walls and space-adding items.

3. SUSPENDED CEILING INSTALLATION (ACOUSTICAL)

COURSE CONTENTS

These are practical and theory-oriented courses. The lessons comprise workshop practicals, classroom lectures, and video instructions. It teaches the general knowledge of ceiling and drywall installation as well as the practical preparation of suspension and grid components, fabrication of grid work, and installation of ceiling panels. Trainees will be assessed by BCA.

• Methods of fixture installation and tools
• Good practices in suspended ceiling installation and safety
• Practical workshop on the exposed grid and cell type ceiling
• Practical workshop on clip-on grid ceiling
• Practical workshop on semi-exposed grid ceiling

Trainers of different nationalities (Chinese, Bangladeshi, and Indian) will be present to assist workers during the training. 

Entry Requirements:

To check your eligibility for these courses, please check our website here at aesperonconstruction.sg to find out more.

Why Aesperon Construction?

Since 2012, Aesperon Construction has been providing reliable, relevant, and cost-effective courses to upskill and empower your workforce. We work closely with our partners to ensure that our courses meet the stringent criteria and requirements. As the corporate development arm of Aesperon Group, Aesperon Construction takes great pride in delivering training solutions that exceed industry standards.

We believe that our BCA Approved courses not only elevate the skillsets of individual tradesmen but also raise the standards of the industry.

To start working as a construction worker in Singapore, it is a requirement to possess a skills evaluation certificate.  We have a more than 95% Passing Rate for our certification courses. As we understand that weekdays are mainly the important workdays, many weekend training slots are available in ATTC. Free transportation will be provided as well! (Terms and conditions apply).

If you have any queries, do not hesitate to contact us!

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