Construction Sector

Official Singapore Ministry of Manpower (MOM) Construction recruitment framework. Explore certified trade specializations, qualification criteria, and deployment steps.

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About Construction Sector

Singapore's construction sector plays an important role in developing residential buildings, commercial properties, industrial facilities, and civil engineering projects. The industry covers building construction, concrete works, structural steel fabrication, road development, and general site activities. Construction companies require skilled and semi-skilled workers to support projects across Singapore. The sector offers a wide range of employment opportunities for workers with different trade skills and experience levels. Common job roles include welders, steel fixers, carpenters, scaffolders, electricians, plumbers, construction workers, and site supervisors. Each role contributes to the successful completion of construction and building projects. Construction workers are responsible for performing installation, fabrication, material handling, structural work, and other site-related activities. Employers generally look for candidates with practical experience, relevant trade skills, safety awareness, and the ability to work in different construction environments. Good teamwork and following site procedures are important for maintaining productivity and safety.

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Work Permit Qualifications

1. Trade Certification (BCA SEC/SEC-K)Candidates must possess recognized trade test certificates or overseas BCA evaluation diplomas.
2. Safety Orientation Course (CSOC/SOC)Mandatory passing of MOM safety induction courses prior to active job site entry.
3. MOM Employment Contract & RegulationsContracts comply with official MOM pass criteria, medical coverage, and employer Levy contributions.

Official MOM Trade Directory (54)

Construction Trade Categories & Specializations

Search certified MOM trade categories below to view specific qualifications, duties, and available job positions.

#	MOM Code	Trade Specialization
1	72325	Refrigeration & Air-conditioning Plant Installer Key Responsibilities - Execute refrigeration & air-conditioning plant installer tasks efficiently on designated Construc...
2	72412A	Lift & Escalator Installer Key Responsibilities - Execute lift & escalator installer tasks efficiently on designated Construction sites. - Adhere s...
3	72411A	Electrical Fitter Key Responsibilities - Execute electrical fitter tasks efficiently on designated Construction sites. - Adhere strictly t...
4	72163	Hoisting Equipment Rigger (construction) Key Responsibilities - Execute hoisting equipment rigger (construction) tasks efficiently on designated Construction sit...
5	83311	Excavating Machine Operator Key Responsibilities - Execute excavating machine operator tasks efficiently on designated Construction sites. - Adhere ...
6	83312	Trench Digging Machine Operator Key Responsibilities - Execute trench digging machine operator tasks efficiently on designated Construction sites. - Adh...
7	83313	Bulldozer Operator Key Responsibilities - Execute bulldozer operator tasks efficiently on designated Construction sites. - Adhere strictly ...
8	83314	Dredge Operator Key Responsibilities - Execute dredge operator tasks efficiently on designated Construction sites. - Adhere strictly to ...
9	83315	Pile Driver Operator Key Responsibilities - Execute pile driver operator tasks efficiently on designated Construction sites. - Adhere strictl...
10	93300C	Piling Worker Key Responsibilities - Execute piling worker tasks efficiently on designated Construction sites. - Adhere strictly to Wo...
11	83316	Road Making Machine Operator Key Responsibilities - Execute road making machine operator tasks efficiently on designated Construction sites. - Adhere...
12	83319A	Earth Moving Machinery Operator Key Responsibilities - Execute earth moving machinery operator tasks efficiently on designated Construction sites. - Adh...
13	82121	Structural Cast Concrete Product Maker Key Responsibilities - Execute structural cast concrete product maker tasks efficiently on designated Construction sites...
14	71111	Bricklayer Key Responsibilities - Execute bricklayer tasks efficiently on designated Construction sites. - Adhere strictly to Workp...
15	71119A	Stonemason Key Responsibilities - Execute stonemason tasks efficiently on designated Construction sites. - Adhere strictly to Workp...
16	71112	Floor & Wall Tile Setter Key Responsibilities - Execute floor & wall tile setter tasks efficiently on designated Construction sites. - Adhere str...
17	71121A	Reinforced Concreter Key Responsibilities - Execute reinforced concreter tasks efficiently on designated Construction sites. - Adhere strictl...
18	71122	Concrete Form Worker Key Responsibilities - Execute concrete form worker tasks efficiently on designated Construction sites. - Adhere strictl...
19	71123	Reinforcing Iron Worker Key Responsibilities - Execute reinforcing iron worker tasks efficiently on designated Construction sites. - Adhere stri...
20	71124	Cement Finisher Key Responsibilities - Execute cement finisher tasks efficiently on designated Construction sites. - Adhere strictly to ...
21	71129A	Concrete Placer/ Concrete Finisher Key Responsibilities - Execute concrete placer/ concrete finisher tasks efficiently on designated Construction sites. - ...
22	71130	Roofer Key Responsibilities - Execute roofer tasks efficiently on designated Construction sites. - Adhere strictly to Workplace...
23	71141	Carpenter Key Responsibilities - Execute carpenter tasks efficiently on designated Construction sites. - Adhere strictly to Workpl...
24	71142	Joiner Key Responsibilities - Execute joiner tasks efficiently on designated Construction sites. - Adhere strictly to Workplace...
25	71143	Parquetry Worker Key Responsibilities - Execute parquetry worker tasks efficiently on designated Construction sites. - Adhere strictly to...
26	71150	Plasterer Key Responsibilities - Execute plasterer tasks efficiently on designated Construction sites. - Adhere strictly to Workpl...
27	71161	Building Insulator Key Responsibilities - Execute building insulator tasks efficiently on designated Construction sites. - Adhere strictly ...
28	71162	Boiler & Pipe Insulator Key Responsibilities - Execute boiler & pipe insulator tasks efficiently on designated Construction sites. - Adhere stri...
29	71163	Refrigeration & Air-conditioning Equipment Insulator Key Responsibilities - Execute refrigeration & air-conditioning equipment insulator tasks efficiently on designated Cons...
30	71169A	Insulation Worker Key Responsibilities - Execute insulation worker tasks efficiently on designated Construction sites. - Adhere strictly t...
31	71164	Refractory Worker Key Responsibilities - Execute refractory worker tasks efficiently on designated Construction sites. - Adhere strictly t...
32	72120A	Plumber & Pipe Fitter Key Responsibilities - Execute plumber & pipe fitter tasks efficiently on designated Construction sites. - Adhere strict...
33	72130A	Welder & Flame Cutter Key Responsibilities - Execute welder & flame cutter tasks efficiently on designated Construction sites. - Adhere strict...
34	72152	Construction Steel Erector Key Responsibilities - Execute construction steel erector tasks efficiently on designated Construction sites. - Adhere s...
35	72159B	Door, Window Frame, Grill & Dry-wall Installer Key Responsibilities - Execute door, window frame, grill & dry-wall installer tasks efficiently on designated Constructi...
36	71196	Cladding & Curtain Wall Erector Key Responsibilities - Execute cladding & curtain wall erector tasks efficiently on designated Construction sites. - Adh...
37	71193	Scaffolder Key Responsibilities - Execute scaffolder tasks efficiently on designated Construction sites. - Adhere strictly to Workp...
38	71194	Demolition Worker Key Responsibilities - Execute demolition worker tasks efficiently on designated Construction sites. - Adhere strictly t...
39	71195	Pipe & Drain Layer Key Responsibilities - Execute pipe & drain layer tasks efficiently on designated Construction sites. - Adhere strictly ...
40	93300A	Construction Worker Key Responsibilities - Execute construction worker tasks efficiently on designated Construction sites. - Adhere strictly...
41	71186A	Wall/ Ceiling Paper Installer Key Responsibilities - Execute wall/ ceiling paper installer tasks efficiently on designated Construction sites. - Adher...
42	71199A	Building Trades Worker Key Responsibilities - Execute building trades worker tasks efficiently on designated Construction sites. - Adhere stric...
43	71181	Building Painter Key Responsibilities - Execute building painter tasks efficiently on designated Construction sites. - Adhere strictly to...
44	72413	Electrician Key Responsibilities - Execute electrician tasks efficiently on designated Construction sites. - Adhere strictly to Work...
45	72462	Telecommunications Lineman Key Responsibilities - Execute telecommunications lineman tasks efficiently on designated Construction sites. - Adhere s...
46	72463	Electric Cable Jointer Key Responsibilities - Execute electric cable jointer tasks efficiently on designated Construction sites. - Adhere stric...
47	72461	Electrical Line Installer Key Responsibilities - Execute electrical line installer tasks efficiently on designated Construction sites. - Adhere st...
48	71000A	Supervisor & General Foremen (construction Trade) Key Responsibilities - Execute supervisor & general foremen (construction trade) tasks efficiently on designated Constru...
49	71000B	Assistant Supervisor (construction Trade) Key Responsibilities - Execute assistant supervisor (construction trade) tasks efficiently on designated Construction si...
50	81113	Deep-boring Machine Operator Key Responsibilities - Execute deep-boring machine operator tasks efficiently on designated Construction sites. - Adhere...
51	71199C	Construction Worker-cum-driver Key Responsibilities - Execute construction worker-cum-driver tasks efficiently on designated Construction sites. - Adhe...
52	83241B	Construction Lorry Driver Key Responsibilities - Execute construction lorry driver tasks efficiently on designated Construction sites. - Adhere st...
53	83242A	Construction Trailer-truck Driver Key Responsibilities - Execute construction trailer-truck driver tasks efficiently on designated Construction sites. - A...
54	83249A	Construction Heavy Truck Driver Key Responsibilities - Execute construction heavy truck driver tasks efficiently on designated Construction sites. - Adh...

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