Training Programme for Persons with Disabilities
Overview
We are the only Environmental Services Training Provider awarded by SG Enable to conduct cleaning course with 95% funding from SG Enable.
This initiative serves to provide training to prepare and enhance the employment opportunities of persons with disabilities (PWDs) in the Cleaning sector.
With 95% funding, Employer can save $88.16 and Trainee receives $100
Training Course
The course is designed to equip the trainees with the skills and knowledge to embark on a career as a cleaning worker.
| COURSE | OBJECTIVES | DESCRIPTION |
| SG Enable: Horizontal Surface Maintenance – Perform Basic Cleaning of Hard Floor Surfaces | Understanding and cleaning the various type of hard floor surfaces Skills to handle cleaning of hard floor surfaces Safety aspects and approach for both yourself and public | The learner will be able to: Understand the basics of cleaning of Hard Floor Surfaces Know the different types of Hard Floor Surfaces Make the necessary preparations to clean Hard Floor Perform cleaning of Hard Floor Surface Reinstate the work area |
SG Enable Funding and Costs
The Programme has its own funding model, to reduce the training costs and provide training incentives. To qualify for the ‘Course Fee Funding’, ‘Training Allowance Funding’, ‘Absentee Payroll Funding’ and ‘Training Commitment Award Funding’, the trainees have to achieve at least 75% attendance per programme and successful completion.
Course Fee Funding
- 95% funding per trainee
For Trainee
- Training Allowance: $6 per training hour, capped at $132 per trainee
- Training Commitment Award: $100 per completed training course
For Employer
- Absentee Payroll Funding: $4.50 per actual training hour, capped at $99 per trainee
Actual Fees Breakdown for Class with Deaf Access Services (sign language interpreter)
Fees and Funding
Course Fee: $538.88
less
95% funding of Course Fee without GST, provided by SG Enable: $511.94
Total: $26.94
Self-registered Trainee
Pays $26.94
Pays 9% GST on Course Fee: $48.50
There are 3 payment options
- Post-Secondary Education Account (PSEA) (please refer to this link for eligibility criteria)
- SkillsFuture Credit (please refer to this link for eligibility criteria)
- Cash payment by bank transfer to Adepco Consultants Pte Ltd
Receives Trainee Training Allowance: $132 and Training Commitment Award Funding: $100, within 15 days from end of Programme
Receives a Certificate of Completion by us
Company-sponsored Trainee
Employer pays $26.94
Employer pays 9% GST on Course Fee: $48.50
Employer receives Absentee Payroll Funding by SG Enable: $99
Trainee receives Training Commitment Award Funding: $100, within 15 days from end of Programme
Actual Fees Breakdown for Class without Deaf Access Services
Fees and Funding
Course Fee: $428.88
less
95% funding of Course Fee without GST, provided by SG Enable: $407.44
Total: $21.44
Self-registered Trainee
Pays Course Fee $21.44
Pays 9% GST on Course Fee: $38.60
There are 3 payment options
- Post-Secondary Education Account (PSEA) (please refer to this link for eligibility criteria)
- SkillsFuture Credit (please refer to this link for eligibility criteria)
- Cash payment by bank transfer to Adepco Consultants Pte Ltd
Receives Trainee Training Allowance: $132 and Training Commitment Award Funding: $100, within 15 days from end of Programme
Receives a Certificate of Completion by us
Company-sponsored Trainee
Employer pays Course Fee $21.44
Employer pays 9% GST on Course Fee: $38.60
Employer receives Absentee Payroll Funding by SG Enable: $99
Trainee receives Training Commitment Award Funding: $100, within 15 days from end of Programme
OPTIONAL COURSE: Actual Fees Breakdown for Cleaning Of Hard Floor (AOP)-Level 1
Fees and Funding
Course Fee: $125.00
less
70% funding of Course Fee without GST, provided by SkillsFuture if individual is >= 40 years old or sponsored by company: $87.50
OR
50% funding of Course Fee without GST, provided by SkillsFuture if individual is >= 21 years old: $62.50
Total: $37.50 if individual is >= 40 years old or sponsored by company, OR $62.50 if individual is >= 21 years old
Self-registered Trainee
Pays $37.50 or $62.50
Pays 9% GST on Course Fee: $11.25
There are 3 payment options
- Post-Secondary Education Account (PSEA) (please refer to this link for eligibility criteria)
- SkillsFuture Credit (please refer to this link for eligibility criteria)
- Cash payment by bank transfer to Adepco Consultants Pte Ltd
Receives a WSQ Statement of Attainment
Company-sponsored Trainee
Employer pays $37.50
Employer pays 9% GST on Course Fee: $11.25
Trainee receives a WSQ Statement of Attainment
Benefit for Employers
The additional funding by SG Enable will yield extra savings, to encourage your employment of PWDs to join the Cleaning workforce. The following table depicts the differences of a SSG-funded course and this SG Enable-funded course.
SSG-funded
Employer pays Course Fee $114.00
Employer pays 9% GST on Course Fee: $34.20
Employer receives Absentee Payroll Funding: $99
SG Enable-funded
Employer pays Course Fee $21.44
Employer pays 9% GST on Course Fee: $38.60
Employer receives Absentee Payroll Funding by SG Enable: $99
Trainee receives Training Commitment Award Funding: $100, within 15 days from end of Programme
Employer saves $88.16. Trainee receives $100.
Course Schedule
| DAY 1 (Training only) | DAY 2 (Training only) | DAY 3 (Training and Assessment) |
| 9am to 1230pm (15 mins break in between) | 9am to 1230pm (15mins break in between) | 9am to 1230pm (15 mins break in between) |
| Lunch time 1230pm to 1330pm | Lunch time 1230pm to 1330pm | Lunch time 1230pm to 1330pm |
| 1330pm to 1830pm (2 times of 15 mins break in between) | 1330pm to 1830pm (2 times of 15 mins break in between) | 1330pm to 1530pm |
| Individual demonstration: 30 mins to 1 hours Individual oral questions: 15 minutes to 30 minutes | ||
| Total time: 8.5 hours | Total time: 8.5 hours | Total time: ~6 hours |
Duration: 3 days
Venue will be either at (1) Halcyon Building or (2) SG Enabling Village
Class schedule: 2024 TBC
Course Outcome
Trainee will receive a Certificate of Completion by us (Adepco Consultants Pte Ltd), upon successful completion of the course and achieves a minimum 75% attendance.
Optional
To further improve their marketability to licensed cleaning companies, trainees may consider an optional SSG-funded course: Cleaning Of Hard Floor (AOP)-Level 1. This course is 1-hour assessment-only per trainee. Trainee may enrol at any time and we will schedule it later. Trainee will receive a Singapore Workforce Skills Qualifications (WSQ) Statement of Attainment (SOA) from SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) upon successful assessment and demonstration. Trainee will receive both Certificate of Completion by Adepco Consultants and WSQ SOA.
Employment Opportunity
These courses are in line with the Cleaning PWM. Trainee can embark on a career in the Cleaning industry. The courses are appropriate for General Cleaner / Indoor Cleaner / Outdoor Cleaner / Healthcare Cleaner / Restroom Cleaner / Table-Top Cleaner / Dishwasher / Refuse Collector.
Trainee’s Eligibility Criteria
The Programme serves Trainees who meet the following eligibility criteria:
(a) Singapore Citizen or Singapore Permanent Resident, regardless of race, language or religion;
(b) aged 16 years old and above;
(c) is currently not pursuing full-time education or enrolled in any government or Special Education schools;
(d) has a permanent disability of any one of the following: Physical Disability, Sensory Disability, Developmental Disability and Intellectual Disability, or a combination of the above mentioned;
(e) assessed to have the potential and commitment to be placed into open, supported or customised employment in related job positions if put through the Programme;
(f) assessed to be resolved and committed to undergo and complete the Programme to the best of their abilities;
(g) approved by SG Enable for funding support before commencement of the Programme; and
(h) Trainees must commence training on or before 31st March 2025 to be eligible for funding.
All Trainees must be registered and interviewed or assessed by us to ascertain their suitability for the Programme.
Trainee should have mobility to be employed as a cleaner (e.g. deaf/ mute disability are welcomed)