To get the R1 levy rate, existing workers in the process sector must meet one of these criteria by 31 December 2025:
- Skills qualifications and salary
- Skills qualifications and experience
- Skills qualifications and working in a company with Productivity Certification Framework (PCF) rating of at least Bronze
For more details on the PCF certification process, you can contact
Singapore Chemical Industry Council Limited (SCIC).
Skills qualifications and salaryShow
| Skills qualifications |
Completed all the following:
- 2 WSQ courses
- 1 Level 2 deep-skilling course
- 1 safety course
Note:
- R1 workers are required to complete Proficiency Test & Refresher (PT&R) every 2 years to retain their R1 status.
- Safety course is only taken once and does not require a refresher.
|
| Minimum fixed monthly salary |
$1,200 |
| Minimum years of experience |
No minimum |
| Company’s PCF rating |
Not required |
Skills qualifications and experienceShow
| Skills qualifications |
Completed all the following:
- 2 WSQ courses
- 1 Level 2 deep-skilling course
- 1 safety course
Note:
- R1 workers are required to complete Proficiency Test & Refresher (PT&R) every 2 years to retain their R1 status.
- Safety course is only taken once and does not require a refresher.
|
| Minimum years of experience |
4 |
| Minimum fixed monthly salary |
No minimum |
| Company’s PCF rating |
Not required |
Skills qualifications and working in a company with at least a ’Bronze’ in PCFShow
| Skills qualifications |
Completed all the following:
- 2 WSQ courses
- 1 Level 2 deep-skilling course
- 1 safety course
Note:
- R1 workers are required to complete Proficiency Test & Refresher (PT&R) every 2 years to retain their R1 status.
- Safety course is only taken once and does not require a refresher.
|
| Company’s PCF rating |
At least a Bronze
Note: Companies need to renew their PCF certification every 2 years. This is to ensure they improve in their productivity and stay up-to-date with current industry standards and practices.
|
| Minimum years of experience |
No minimum |
| Minimum fixed monthly salary |
No minimum |
Existing workers with R1 status will be automatically adjusted to the R2 (basic-skilled) levy tier if they cannot meet the Enhanced R1 framework requirements by 31 December 2025. Depending on the nationality of your affected workers, the difference in levy rate is between $250 and $350 per worker per month. You may refer to the current levy rates in the Process sector.
To maintain or get R1 status, you should take the following steps promptly to increase productivity and competitiveness:
- Visit the Association of Process Industry (ASPRI) Enhanced R1 framework website to view the requirements, including the courses available, training providers, and incentives for early adopters.
- Decide which courses will meet the training needs of your current workers on R1 status, and register for the courses at ITE Workplace Training Centres and the SkillsFuture Singapore portal.
- Track these workers’ training records closely and ensure that they complete the required training courses by 31 Dec 2025.
As it takes time for the course completion data to be transmitted to MOM, you are strongly encouraged to send workers for training as soon as possible, to ensure that your workers retain their R1 status.
If you have further queries, refer to the frequently asked questions, or contact ASPRI