What is PCM Sector?
The construction and maintenance of the production units within these plants, which are classified as process construction and maintenance (PCM) works, require niche skills and expertise. Such works are carried out by PCM contractors.
How To Employ Construction Workers In Singapore Under The PCM Sector?
To employ migrant workers for the PCM sector, you will have to meet specific requirements for business activity, worker’s source country or region, quota, and safety courses.
These requirements are additional and specific to the process sector. You should also refer to the general Work Permit conditions and requirements.
PCM Sector Worker Requirements in Singapore
Migrant workers employed for PCM works can only perform activities related to the construction, preventive and breakdown maintenance of plant equipment.
These workers are not allowed to be involved in the plant’s operations (operating plant equipment, warehousing, packing, etc.) or peripheral services (grass cutting, cleaning of offices, roads, waste disposal, etc.).
Levy For PCM Sector Workers In Singapore
If you employ Work Permit holders, you will have to pay a monthly levy for each worker.
The foreign worker levy, commonly known as “levy”, is a pricing mechanism to regulate the number of foreigners in Singapore.
You must pay a monthly levy for Work Permit holders. The levy liability will start from the day the Temporary Work Permit or Work Permit is issued, whichever is earlier. It ends when the permit is canceled or expires.
PCM Sector Levy rate and quota
The levy you pay generally depends on two factors:
– The worker’s qualifications.
– The number of Work Permit or S Pass holders hired.
More information can be found on the Ministry Of Manpower (MOM) website.
Higher-skilled worker levy
Upgrading your worker to higher-skilled status will reduce your levy bill. The exact levy rate depends on your sector.
“You pay a lower levy for workers with higher-skilled status.”
Criteria for higher-skilled worker levy by sector
The requirements your worker must meet to be on the higher-skilled levy rate are different for each sector:
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Marine shipyard
- Process
- Services
3 Ways To Lower Levy For PCM Sector 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:
- Upskill To An R1 Worker Using Coretrade
- Upskill To An R1 Worker Using Multi Skill
- Upskill To An R1 Worker Using SEC(K)
How To Apply?
The Construction Registration of Tradesmen (CoreTrade) is a registration scheme administered by the Building and Construction Authority (BCA), for skilled and experienced construction personnel in the various key construction trades.
Our Top 3 Courses
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!