What’s Next?
If you’ve got the attributes for a career in the Built Environment (BE) industry, and you’d like to make a start, here’s how you can train and acquire the specific skills and industry knowledge you need!
Step 1: Build your BE Industry Knowledge
If you’d like to find out more about the BE industry before taking the plunge, the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) has plenty of resources that you can visit to get a clearer picture of our Built Environment, its role in sustainability, and the potential contribution fromwhich BE professionals like yourself.
If interested, you can
- Find out more about the Singapore Green Building Masterplan (SGBMP)
- Visit the Super Low Energy Building (SLEB) Smart Hub to find out more about green buildings.
- Find out more about the Green Building Innovation Cluster (GBIC).
- Learn more about the Facilities Management (FM) sector and its development in Design for Maintainability (DfM) and Smart Facilities Management.
Step 2: Find Out What Skills You Lack
If you feel the challenges and demands of the BE industry are what you want for your career, then it’s time to take concrete steps to find and acquire the skills and qualifications that will open doors for you.
- Find out what your career skills gap is from the Skills Framework for Built Environment.
Step 3: Acquire the Skills You Need
Once you know what skills and qualifications you need for your ideal career track in the BE industry, it’s time to acquire them. Training and qualification is available from a wide variety of quality institutions in Singapore.
You can select from:
- SGUnited Skills (SGUS) programme
- SkillsFuture Series industry courses (check out the Urban Solutions courses especially, for BE-related skills and knowledge!)
- BCA Academy’s BE industry courses
Explore the links and find all the courses you need today!
If you’re interested to find out more about SGUS and SkillsFuture Series courses, log into your personal MySkillsFuture portal to start!
If you’re unsure about your skills gap, or want to talk to someone about how to maximise your employability in the industry, get a one-on-one Skills and Training Advisory consultation from SkillsFuture Singapore to help you figure out your next steps.
