20 February 2021
The Chartered Engineering Technologist and Technician Certification Scheme was launched last month.
The scheme will make it easier for technicians and technologists who are aspiring to become engineers to gain recognition for their competencies.
Previously, under each level of certification, meeting the academic qualifications requirement is mandatory, even if the technician, technologist or engineer has extensive experience in the industry. With the updated scheme, experienced technicians, technologists and engineers who meet the eligibility criteria can register for the respective certifications.
Minister of State for Education and Manpower Gan Siow Huang said that engineers, technologists and technicians play an important role in improving people’s daily lives and have been contributing greatly to Singapore’s nation-building in various sectors.