Generally, students will be allocated by the school to the SIP organisation. For some diplomas, students are required to source for their own internship and they could be provided with a list of school partners to work on. To simulate real-life job searching experience, students would need to submit their resume to potential employers and attend interview(s) to secure the internship placement. Please check with your lecturer for more information on your school/diploma’s practice.
Yes, interns generally get a monthly allowance ranging from S$450 to S$650 or more (inclusive of public holidays) depending on the industry sector you are interning in. However, there would be no contribution to Central Provident Fund (CPF) and Skills Development Fund (SDF) for tertiary students on full-time industrial attachment. You should also note that the monthly allowance is pre-determined and students have no jurisdiction to renegotiate the rate and the terms of payment with the organisation or school.
As working hours vary across different organisations, you are expected to follow the operating hours of the organisation that you are attached to. If shift work is required, it will be made known to you before the internship commences. Of note, the total number of working hours for each intern should not exceed 12 hours (including overtime) in a day or more than 44 hours in a work-week. You should also be given a reasonable break time for meals.
Students are not allowed to be absent from work and must keep a record of their daily attendance. Students are only permitted to be absent from work with official leaves such as Medical or Compassionate, and scheduled return to TP for SIP-related activities or events. Please seek approval from your Organisation Supervisor and LO for all absence from work.
Yes, there is a possibility that a student could fail SIP should any of the scenarios below happen (but not limited to):
- Feedback on unsatisfactory performance by the company (e.g. student is always late for work; absent from work without valid and official reason; insubordination or refusal to follow instructions).
- Failure to submit all the required documents and report for assessment within the stipulated time frame.
- Students with serious disciplinary offences. Please refer to the SIP Student Handbook for more information.
For overseas exposure, you may consider the Overseas SIP (OSIP) to gain an international outlook and global mindset, as well as practical experience and life skills in a real work environment. Alternatively, some SIP organisations may also assign students on local SIP for overseas assignment(s) during the internship period, subject to TP’s approval.
All full-time students are covered under the polytechnic’s Group Personal Accident (GPA) insurance policy and students on internship/attachment are additionally covered under the Work Injury Compensation (WIC) Insurance. Please refer to this link for more information on the insurances.
You should immediately inform and seek assistance from your Liaison Officer. If you require support for any work challenges, feel free to raise it to your Liaison Officer and/or book a counselling appointment at bit.ly/booktpcs.
