Class 4 Licence Driving Courses under SkillsFuture Framework to Facilitate Mid-career Transfers into Public Transport Driver Roles

Debated in Parliament on 1 Nov 2021.

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Mr Kwek Hian Chuan Henry proposed incorporating Class 4 licence driving courses into SkillsFuture to help mid-career Singaporeans transition into transport driver roles amid labour shortages.
Minister Chan Chun Sing acknowledged the regulatory importance of Class 4 licences for certain heavy vehicle driving jobs.
SkillsFuture Singapore indicated readiness to support such courses given their direct employment-related outcomes.
The proposal aims to address labour gaps in public transport by enabling career shifts for mid-career individuals.
The response confirms alignment between SkillsFuture and the need for driver training to meet industry demands.

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Kwek Hian Chuan Henry

Mr Kwek Hian Chuan Henry asked the Minister for Education whether the Ministry will consider incorporating the Class 4 licence driving courses under the SkillsFuture framework which will facilitate mid-career Singaporeans to transit into transportation drivers amidst the current labour shortage due to border restrictions.

Chan Chun Sing

We recognise that Class 4 driving licences are a regulatory requirement before individuals can take on jobs that involve the driving of certain heavy motor vehicles. Given this clear employment-related outcome, SkillsFuture Singapore would be prepared to support courses related to attaining Class 4 driving licences.

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Mr Kwek Hian Chuan Henry proposed incorporating Class 4 licence driving courses into SkillsFuture to help mid-career Singaporeans transition into transport driver roles amid labour shortages.
Minister Chan Chun Sing acknowledged the regulatory importance of Class 4 licences for certain heavy vehicle driving jobs.
SkillsFuture Singapore indicated readiness to support such courses given their direct employment-related outcomes.
The proposal aims to address labour gaps in public transport by enabling career shifts for mid-career individuals.
The response confirms alignment between SkillsFuture and the need for driver training to meet industry demands.

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Class 4 Licence Driving Courses under SkillsFuture Framework to Facilitate Mid-career Transfers into Public Transport Driver Roles

Debated in Parliament on 1 Nov 2021.

Summary written by AI (learn more)

Mr Kwek Hian Chuan Henry proposed incorporating Class 4 licence driving courses into SkillsFuture to help mid-career Singaporeans transition into transport driver roles amid labour shortages.
Minister Chan Chun Sing acknowledged the regulatory importance of Class 4 licences for certain heavy vehicle driving jobs.
SkillsFuture Singapore indicated readiness to support such courses given their direct employment-related outcomes.
The proposal aims to address labour gaps in public transport by enabling career shifts for mid-career individuals.
The response confirms alignment between SkillsFuture and the need for driver training to meet industry demands.

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Kwek Hian Chuan Henry

Chan Chun Sing

Summary written by AI (learn more)

Mr Kwek Hian Chuan Henry proposed incorporating Class 4 licence driving courses into SkillsFuture to help mid-career Singaporeans transition into transport driver roles amid labour shortages.
Minister Chan Chun Sing acknowledged the regulatory importance of Class 4 licences for certain heavy vehicle driving jobs.
SkillsFuture Singapore indicated readiness to support such courses given their direct employment-related outcomes.
The proposal aims to address labour gaps in public transport by enabling career shifts for mid-career individuals.
The response confirms alignment between SkillsFuture and the need for driver training to meet industry demands.

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Class 4 Licence Driving Courses under SkillsFuture Framework to Facilitate Mid-career Transfers into Public Transport Driver Roles

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Kwek Hian Chuan Henry

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Class 4 Licence Driving Courses under SkillsFuture Framework to Facilitate Mid-career Transfers into Public Transport Driver Roles

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Kwek Hian Chuan Henry

Chan Chun Sing

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