What are the objectives of the National Engineering Career Progression Pathway for Technologist and Technician?
- To allow practising technicians and technologists who attain competency either through the traditional academic channel and/or skill-based training, such as on-the-job training, to gain recognition as Chartered Technicians or Chartered Technologists through a rigorous system of accreditation, assessment, certification and registration.
- To align with Singapore’s Industry Transformation Maps for various industry sectors supported by engineering professionals.
- To support the national Skills Framework in promoting skills- and mastery- based recognition amongst employers and fostering a culture of lifelong learning.
Who is a Chartered Technologist (CETg) or Chartered Technician (CETn)?
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A Chartered Technologist or Chartered Technician is one who has acquired the recognised academic qualification OR has relevant working experience; met the level of technical skills and competencies in accordance with the Chartered Engineering Technologist or Technician accreditation framework; and is registered as such with IES.
How can one become a Chartered Technologist (CETg) or Chartered Technician (CETn)?
- A technologist or technician first needs to fulfil standards in the competency certification framework developed by The Institution of Engineers, Singapore (IES), in collaboration with other stakeholders for Chartered Technologist and Chartered Technician.
- An eligible candidate can choose to attend courses provided by Assessment Centres relevant to his or her industry sector.
- The candidate will then be required to pass assessment programme(s) conducted by the Assessment Centres which are accredited by the Chartered Engineering Technologist and Technician Accreditation Board (CETTAB).
Why should one register as a Chartered Technologist (CETg) or Chartered Technician (CETn)?
- A registered Chartered Technologist or Chartered Technician will be professionally recognised by industry stakeholders such as the government, industry and academia in Singapore for his or her competencies. In the future, this recognition could be extended to other countries.
- A Chartered Technologist or Chartered Technician will gain greater opportunities for career advancement; and for achieving greater competency, marketability and job mobility through continuous upskilling.
Who should apply to become a Chartered Technologist (CETg) or Chartered Technician (CETn)? Is it only for technologists and technicians in certain engineering fields?
- The scheme aims to register practising engineering technologists and technicians who fulfil the necessary requirements (please refer to Career Progression Pathway & Requirements) in various industry sectors in Singapore.
- The scheme will be progressively rolled out in other industry sectors, starting with the 5 pilot sectors.
Who will govern and oversee the Technologist and Technician Chartership?
- The Chartered Engineering Technologist and Technician Accreditation Board (CETTAB) set up by IES will govern and oversee the Chartership Scheme. (please refer to CETTAB.)
What is the application fee for Chartered Technologist (CETg) certification and what is the renewal period?
- During the promotional period, the subscription fee will be SGD $128.40 (includes GST) + a non-refundable application fee of $32.10 (includes GST). The certification has to be renewed once every two years.
- For more information please refer to Application Process & Fee.
What is the application fee for Chartered Technician (CETn) certification and what is the renewal period?
- During the promotional period, the subscription fee will be SGD $85.60 (includes GST) + a non-refundable application fee of $21.40 (includes GST). The certification has to be renewed once every two years.
- For more information please refer to Application Process & Fee.
What are the requirements for the renewal of Chartered Technologist (CETg) and Chartered Technician (CETn)?
- Chartered Technologist and Chartered Technician will need to participate in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programmes which aims to reinforce the need for lifelong learning and to provide a framework though which could systematically maintain and enhance competency to do a job in their area of expertise.
- CPD points required for the renewal of Chartered Technologist : 40 (biennially)
- CPD points required for the renewal of Chartered Technician: 20 (biennially)
What are the benefits of this Chartership scheme to the employers?
- Support Skills Framework and raise the technical skills and competency level of the workforce across the industry with a national level professional recognition.
- Provide career progression pathway through both academic and non-academic (skilled based) pathways accredited independently.
- Robust continuing professional development (CPD) framework in renewal of chartership ensures lifelong learning to stay relevant to the industry throughout the career.
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