Why a Career in Advanced Manufacturing?

Singapore’s thriving manufacturing industry, which contributes 20-25% of the country’s annual GDP, offers exciting opportunities as the cutting-edge technologies of automation, robotics, data analytics, and artificial intelligence continue to transform the future of manufacturing.

There are many opportunities for Singaporeans who are considering a career switch, especially in the five sectors from the advanced manufacturing cluster, namely Electronics, Precision Engineering, Energy & Chemicals, Aerospace, and Logistics, which contribute to 80% of Singapore’s annual manufacturing output.

Corporate Services<br />
in Advanced Manufacturing

What is Corporate Services in Advanced Manufacturing?

Corporate services in advanced manufacturing refer to a range of support functions and services that enable the company to operate efficiently and effectively. These services are typically provided by a corporate services department, which is responsible for managing the administrative, financial, legal, and human resource functions of the company.

Potential Job Roles

  • Corporate Services Manager
  • Operations Manager
  • Managers for functions including administration, HR, sales, marketing and customer service, business development, finance, and accounting in the advanced manufacturing industry

Potential Salary Range: $4,000 – $6,000
Based off median salary on job portals

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Fees and Funding

Full Fees (before GST): $11,875.00

GST payable for all funding-eligible applicants1: $320.63

GST payable for others: $1,068.75

Applicants/ EligibilitySubsidy ApplicableFees Payable
(After GST)

Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents < 40 years oldUp to 70%$3,883.13
Singapore Citizens ≥ 40 years oldUp to 90%$1,508.13
Singapore Citizens who qualify for Additional Funding Support (AFS)2Up to 95%$914.38
OthersFull fees payable$12,943.75

1 As per SSG’s policy, the GST payable is calculated based on 9% of the nett fee payable after baseline funding subsidy of 70%.

2 Individuals must be Singapore Citizens and meet one of the following criteria:

  • Long-term unemployed individuals (6 months or more); or
  • Individuals in need of financial assistance (ComCare, Short-to-Medium Term Assistance (SMTA) recipients or Workfare Income Supplement (WIS) recipients); or
  • Persons with Disabilities

Singaporeans aged 25 years and above may use SkillsFuture Credit (opening and top-up) and Additional SkillsFuture Credit (Mid-Career Support) to offset the out-of-pocket course fees for SCTP.

From 1 May 2024, a SkillsFuture Credit top-up of $4,000 will provide greater support for mid-career Singaporeans aged 40 years and above to further offset out-of-pocket course fees for the SCTP. Visit https://www.skillsfuture.gov.sg/level-up-programme for more details.

Module Overview

Course ModulesCourse Duration
Design Thinking Practice (Level 3) (Synchronous and Asynchronous E-Learning)20 Hours
Negotiation Essentials7 Hours
Systems Thinking12 Hours
Practical Digital Leadership for Managers18 Hours
Project Management for Manufacturing I12 Hours
Project Management for Manufacturing II12 Hours
Introduction to Lean-Six Sigma12 Hours
Smart Manufacturing: Industry 4.0 for Managers12 Hours
Data Science for Managers12 Hours
Fusion 360: CAD, CAM & CAE for Managers18 Hours
Generative Design for Additive Manufacturing for Managers18 Hours
Strategic Supply Chain Management for Managers12 Hours
Managing Supplier Contracts for Managers12 Hours
Capstone Project18 Hours

Pre-Requisites

Pre Requisite
Minimum a diploma holder
Pre-Requisite
Experience as a manager
Advanced manufacturing
Interest in the industry and project management track