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SCDF Work-Study Diploma (Direct-Entry Sergeant)

SCDF
Employment Type:  Full Time
Timing/Shift:  5 Day Week
Qualification:  Professional Certificate/NITEC
SGD $2450 - $3550  Monthly

CC11 Tai Seng

Non-Executive

0 Year experience

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Employment Type: Full Time

Timing/Shift: 5 Day Week

Qualification: Professional Certificate/NITEC

Experience: 0 Year

SGD $2450 - $3550 Monthly
Job Description

Join the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) - The Life-Saving Force

 

We are a team of elite emergency response professionals from the Fire and Rescue Service (FRS) and the Emergency Medical Service (EMS), that are dedicated to saving lives and protecting property. Join us to be part of a family that strives to safeguard and make a difference in the lives of our citizens, in both peacetime and emergency.

 

Lifesaving. It's Life Changing!

 

What the role is

 

The Work-Study Diploma (“WSDip”) programme by SCDF offers an excellent option for individuals navigating the post-ITE graduation phase, providing a blend of academic pursuit and practical work experience, thus offering the benefits of both realms. It enables them to advance their studies without financial worries and receive a monthly salary.

 

Those holding NITEC or Higher NITEC qualifications and eager to join the Lifesaving Force upon graduation may find enrolling in a WSDip program appealing. This pathway allows them to simultaneously work, earn a salary, and pursue a diploma.

 

Upon joining SCDF, officers can look forward to securing stable full-time employment with an enticing remuneration package. They can also stand to earn between $2,450 to $3,550 , inclusive of monthly frontline allowances.

 

What We Are Looking For:

The WSDip program is a workplace training initiative available for individual who are ITE graduates.

  • NITEC Certification with a minimum GPA score of 2.0; or any Higher NITEC Certification.
  • Full colour vision
  • Male applicants must be PES B2 and above;
  • Minimum pass standard for IPPT;
  • For Pre-enlistees, there will be a 5-year Minimum Term of Engagement (MTE) bond in lieu of the National Service’s obligation.

 

Sign On Bonus

 

Newly recruited trainees will receive a sign-on bonus of $30,000. This sum will be disbursed in two tranches: $12,000 upon signing the contract and $18,000 upon confirmation.

 

As valued members of SCDF, employees stand to benefit from a range of perks and privileges, including:

 

  • Annual increments
  • Performance bonuses
  • 14 to 18 days’ vacation leave (inclusive of other leave types)
  • Medical and Dental Subsidies
  • Employee welfare benefits
  • Yearly $700 learning and development subsidies to better support MHA’s officers’ professional and personal growth, health and well-being.
  • Strategic Payment Scheme e.g. cash payouts of three months (Lieutenant and below) quantum upon reaching their 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 20, and 25 years in service.
  • Invest Retirement Package - A contribution equivalent to 7.75% of your gross salary will be credited monthly into your retirement account.
  • Group insurance
  • Obtain a Fire Safety Manager Certification
  • Obtain an Emergency Medical Technician Certification
  • Obtain Class 3, 4 and/or 5 Driving Licenses

 

Upon completing the WSDip, trainees will continue to progress in the SCDF with more exciting career opportunities, as they are deployed to specialised roles with higher rank(s).

 

What you will be working on

Trainees under the course will join SCDF and become Fire and Rescue Specialists tasked with safeguarding lives and property in various emergency situations. As part of their duties, they will utilise their training to respond to fires, medical emergencies, and other rescue missions. Responsibilities include deploying firefighting techniques, conducting rescue operations, and providing medical assistance to those in need.

 

The hands-on training will comprise 80% of the course, allowing trainees to gain practical experience in real-world scenarios. The remaining 20% will consist of off-the-job training on campus, providing theoretical knowledge and enhancing skill development. Joining SCDF offers not only the opportunity to serve the community but also the chance to make a significant impact by safeguarding lives and property during emergencies.

 

As a WSDip Programme trainee, you can expect a comprehensive career pathway that includes the Fire and Rescue Section Commander course and Emergency Medical Technical training. After completing the relevant training, trainees will undergo the 2.5-year WSDip Programme while being stationed at a Fire Station. Frontline officers are eligible for allowances of up to $300

 

For more information, please visit the following links

 

SCDF Fire and Rescue Specialist
https://www.scdf.gov.sg/home/join-us/uniformed-positions/scdfwsdip
Career Microsite (Interactive Experience on Career Journey) - scdfcareers.sg

 

Benefits
Sign-up Bonus
Invest Retirement Package
Skills
Frontliner
Public Service
Healthcare
Caring