This module is designed to equip trainees with the basic knowledge and skills to follow standard operating procedures and contamination control procedures, report and record abnormalities when carrying out their tasks in a manufacturing or process environment.
Career Conversion Programme for (Train-and Place) Advanced Biopharmaceuticals Manufacturing Executives/Professionals
Duration
3 Months
Frequency
Twice a year
Course Overview
Career Conversion Programme for (Train-and Place with commitment to hire) Advanced Biopharmaceuticals Manufacturing Executives/Professionals is a manpower development programme jointly supported by Workforce Singapore (WSG) and Temasek Polytechnic (TP). It aims to build a pipeline of skilled specialists for Singapore’s biopharmaceuticals manufacturing and cell & gene therapy industry in anticipation of future needs through a 3-month structured facilitated training conducted by TP, followed by 15 months of local attachment with top biologics companies.
Interested individuals may refer to the Skills Framework for Biopharmaceuticals Manufacturing and occupational insights for information on the industry, occupation and job roles, existing skills and competencies and career pathways in the Biopharmaceuticals manufacturing industry.
Skills Framework for Biopharmaceuticals Manufacturing: Click here for more information.
Funding Support*: Candidates under the CCP will be supported with course fee funding and training allowances# for the training duration. Candidates will receive a minimum training allowance of $2560 per month.
Bond: Candidates are NOT required to serve bond upon completion of programme.
*Terms and Conditions apply.
#Training Allowances do not attract CPF contributions.
Supported by
Entry Requirements
Candidate must meet the following eligibility requirements:
- Singapore Citizen or Singapore Permanent Resident;
- Fulfilled National Service obligation (for Males);
- New entrants to biopharmaceutical industry and should not be holding a bond obligation with any organisation
- Possess at least a NITEC/Higher NITEC/Diploma/Degree from any disciplines
Candidates will assume different positions that commensurate with their qualification and working experience in the hosting company.
Selection of candidates is at the discretion of the participating companies and participating companies will contact their shortlisted candidates for interview.
Shortlisted candidates are required to undergo and clear medical check-up.
Candidates who are enrolled into programme successfully are to sign a training agreement with TP.
Core Subjects
This module is designed to equip trainees with the basic knowledge and skills in applying continuous process improvement techniques and be able to put it into practice at their workplaces.
This module is designed to equip trainees with the basic knowledge and skills to control the quality of materials and services in a process plant environment. Personnel are required to prepare, to examine and assess quality; monitor and control quality; report on status of quality and perform quality housekeeping.
This module covers the skills and knowledge required by the trainee to be able to accurately identify process occupational health and safety hazards, and assess risk in a process environment, as well as follow instructions and procedures in the plant with minimal supervision.
This module is designed to equip trainees with the knowledge and skills to operate in a clean room environment to initially prepare for work activity, to maintain the clean room environment in operation, and reinstate the clean room environment post operations.
Trainees will get to understand the importance of Analytics, to get hands-on experience to handle data, as well as to create interactive dashboards. This workshop will also show case the potential and possibilities of doing more with advance business analytics.
Elective Modules (Depending on specialisation)
- Biologics
- Pharmaceuticals
- Cell & Gene Therapy
This module is designed to equip trainees with the basic knowledge and skills to prepare, perform fermenter setup, fermentation medium sterialization, fermentation inoculation, fermentation monitoring and control, cell harvesting, biohazard waste treatment for disposal and fermenter cleaning.
| Intake Info | Application Closing Date | Course Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
To be advised |
NA | 3 months |
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Application Procedures:
- Submit online application through this link. Please note that you will be led to mycareersfuture.sg.
- Upload ALL documents required to complete application:
a) Resume
b) Highest Academic Qualification Certificate & Transcript (please submit unofficial transcript if you are waiting for the final certificate & transcript)
Applications without ALL of the above required supporting documents will be considered incomplete and rejected.
Shortlisted candidates are required to undergo and clear medical check-up.
Candidates who are enrolled into programme successfully are to sign a training agreement with TP.
Interested applicants may register their interest and a notification email will be sent once the application is open. Please click here to register your interest.
| Fees Type | Course Fees (w GST) |
|---|---|
| *Full Course Fee | S$19,049.90 |
| Singapore Citizens & Singapore Permanent Residents age 29 years and below | S$19,049.90 |
| Singapore Citizens aged 40 & above / SME-Compnay Sposored Singapore Citizen & Singapore Permanent Residents | S$19,049.90 |
* Will be funded by company
* Include 8 core mudules, 3 modules in Biologics Track Elective & 1 optional module
* For other Electives, please contact us.
Note:
Course fees will be reviewed by WSG on an annual basis and adjusted accordingly.
WSG subsidy will not be applicable for students who repeat a module.
Trainees must achieve a minimum of 75% attendance rating and pass all assessments.
Course Contact
- Vincent Ng
- Vincent_NG@tp.edu.sg
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9:00am – 5:00pm (Mon, Tue and Thu)
Closed during lunchtime 12:00 to 1:00pm and on Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun & Public Holidays -
Temasek SkillsFuture Academy
Temasek Polytechnic
East Wing Block 1A,
Level 3, Unit 81,
21 Tampines Ave 1
Singapore 529757
Temasek Polytechnic reserves the right to alter the course, modify the scale of fee, amend any other information or cancel course with low enrolment.
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