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Year-in-Review for AGM 2019
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President’s Message 2
ASPRI 12th Executive Counci 3
ASPRI Organisation Chart 4-5
Quick Facts 6-9
Keeping abreast of the evolving HR space 10
ASPRI Starts its Digitalisation Journey 10
Planning Projects Ahead with the End in Mind 11
As One Chapter Closes, Another Begins 12
Election of ASPRI 12th Executive Council 13
Chilling Out at the Trade Association Hub 13
Continuing the 7th Lunar Month Traditions 14
Staying Relevant through Business Digital Transformation 15
Exploring Alternative Financing and Unlock Working Capital 16
Launch of Jurong Island Vision Zero Cluster 16
Process Industry Prosperity Lohei Dinner 2019 17
Changes to the Employment Act 17
Snapshot of Events Organised and Supported by ASPRI 18-19
ASPRI-IPI 20-21
4-in-1 Training Skid 22-23
ASPRI Year-in-Review for AGM 2019 • 1
President’s Message
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
2019 was a hectic and fruitful year for the Association. Our secretariat organised and supported over 50 events
which was attended by more than half of our members.
Last August, the newly minted ASPRI 12th Executive Council (EC) has identified four strategic thrusts for the
association to focus on in the next two years.
4 Strategic Thrusts
1. Education, Experience & Networking
First, we will be incorporating learning and education elements in our networking sessions to share with our members the latest in
technology, tools and ideas. We aim to build a fun and experiential platform to share and transfer knowledge.
2. Digitalisation & Innovation
Next, to support the Energy and Chemicals Industry Transformation Map (ITM), we will be channeling more resources to promote
digitalisation and technology adoption. We have been working with partners including Singapore Polytechnic (SP), Singapore Chemical
Industry Council (SCIC), and Association of Singapore Marine Industries (ASMI) to explore collaborations.
3. Productivity
Last July, ASPRI, together with the Productivity Council embarked on the second phase of the 3-year Productivity Program for the Process
Industry. We will be working closely with SCIC to propagate use of mechanised equipment and drive adoption of the tools (Activity
Analysis, Best Productivity Practices Implementation Index (BPPII) to our members.
4. Government Advocacy
ASPRI will strive to be an effective voice to advocate the interests of our members. Our continued representation across various auspices of
the Process Construction and Maintenance Management Committee (PCMMC) serves as an anchor for ASPRI to foster close relationships
directly with policy makers at EDB, ESG, MOM, JTC, WSG and SSG.
Training Milestones
In 2018 ASPRI-IPI saw phenomenal growth in terms of training head counts and total training hours. Compared to 2017, ASPRI-IPI managed
to increase both the headcounts and training hours by almost 3 folds.
As for the residents staying at the dormitory, we have also managed to achieve a resident outreach penetration rate of 62% (4,300 unique
residents), delivering more than 100,000 training hours to the residents. Today, ASPRI-IPI is training on average 2,000 workers and delivering
more than 20,000 training hours every month for the Process industry.
Completion of WSQ Process Skill and 4-in-1 Training Skid
To strengthen and support the growth of Singapore’s Energy and Chemical sector, ASPRI-IPI has invested more than a million dollars, over a
period of 2.5 years, to develop curriculum and build training infrastructure to roll-out all 13 WSQ Process skill sets.
A critical element in the enhanced R1 criteria for the Process Industry; the 13 WSQ Process skill sets aims to be a skill recognition framework
that is reflective of market-relevant skills and experience, allowing our members to enjoy a lower levy for R1 WPHs.
Through the unified support of Plant Owners, Government Agencies and ASPRI members, I am glad to share that ASPRI-IPI has completed and
rolled out all 13 WSQ Process skill sets as of June 2019.
Previously, every one of the 13 skillsets were trained and tested independently. ASPRI-IPI have put together a 4-in-1 Training Skid which aims
to provide workers with a more realistic plant environment and allow for better appreciation of the interdependencies and interference
between different skillsets. We believe this will greatly enhance safety and improve productivity.
On behalf of ASPRI, I would like to take this opportunity to thank our industry partners for their contributions in co-developing the curriculum
and building the training infrastructure for all 13 skillsets and the 4-in-1 Training skid. This is another successful example of how Singapore
government agencies, plant owners and contractors can cooperate, collaborate and co-create solutions to improve the Industry.
My heartfelt thanks and appreciation to all my colleagues in ASPRI and ASPRI-IPI for your great efforts and sacrifices on delivering such
excellent results.
I look forward to another successful year together with you.
Charles Quek
President
ASPRI 12th Executive Council
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ASPRI’s 12th Executive Council
ASPRI 12th Executive Council (1 August 2018 - 31 July 2020)
PRESIDENT IMMEDIATE PAST
MR CHARLES QUEK PRESIDENT
Chief Executive Officer, MR JAMES GOH
HSL Constructor Pte Ltd Chief Executive Officer,
FRP Products Co. Pte Ltd
VICE PRESIDENT SECRETARY
MR FRANCIS TAY MR TSUTOMU TERASHIMA
Managing Director, Managing Director & CEO,
Kaoson Integrated Engineering JGC Singapore Pte Ltd
Pte Ltd
TREASURER ASSISTANT SECRETARY
MR DANNY CHUA MR STEVEN NAH
Managing Director, Managing Director,
CYC International Pte Ltd Shing Leck Engineering Service
Pte Ltd
ASSISTANT TREASURER COMMITTEE MEMBER
MR MELVIN TAN MS HUANG WEN JIA
Managing Director, General Manager,
Cyclect Electrical Engineering Cuestar Industry (S) Pte Ltd
Pte Ltd
COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMITTEE MEMBER
MR JIMMY CHUA MR DANIEL ONG
Chief Executive Officer, General Manager,
Huationg (Asia) Pte Ltd Mighty Engineering &
Construction Pte Ltd
*Information is accurate as at 19 June 2019
ASPRI Year-in-Review for AGM 2019 • 3
ASPRI Organisation Chart ASPRI Organisation Chart
ASPRI Organisation Chart
ASPRI 12th Executive Council
MR WAYNE YAP
Executive Director
Finance ASPRI Secretariat ASPRI-IPI
MS CHANTAL QUEK MS CAPHINE LEE
General Manager, General Manager,
ASPRI Secretariat ASPRI-IPI
MR LUNG SZE WYNN MS LIM KAH BOON MR BEN TAY MR ALVIN TAN
MR CHRIS LIM MR CAI HONG WEI (MAC)
Finance Manager Manager, Manager,
Chief Trainer Centre Manager Administration & Quality Assistant Manager,
Membership
Facilities & Project
MR MUHAMAD HAFIZ
MS KARIN CHOONG MR DENNIS CHEOK MR PETER HO MR DAVID NG BIN HAZAHAL
Assistant Manager, Trainer Executive,
Assistant Manager Senior Executive,
Accounts Training & Operations Administration & Quality
MR PANDIAN
PALANIYANDI MS ANIZAH BINTE
MR LEE KWOK FAI Trainer
MS PAMELA LIM
MR LIM BING SHUN Executive, AHMAD
Assistant Manager, Senior Executive,
Senior Executive Training & Operations
Accounts Administration & Quality
MR PRASAD BOKKA
Trainer
MR LEE WEI HAO MR ONG KWANG WEI
MR ANDY YEO MS OUVAI Executive,
Program Scheduler
Executive, KUMBALINGAM MR JEFFERSON TAN Training & Operations
Accounts Senior Executive, Trainer
Membership & Projects
MR LEE KAH BEE MR TIMOTHY KOH
Executive,
Trainer (Contract)
Training & Operations
MR MELVIN PANG
Senior Executive
MR LOW HONG KENG
Trainer (Contract) *Information is accurate as at 19 June 2019
MR NEO CHEOW LANG
Trainer (Contract)
MR THAM KOK CHEONG
Trainer (Contract)
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Quick Facts 6 • ASPRI Year-in-Review for AGM 2019
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Calendar of Events Organised by ASPRI
Keeping Abreast of the Evolving HR Space (6 April 2018)
In collaboration with partners from Government,
Professional bodies and Digital Service providers, ASPRI’s
Human Resource Working Committee (HRWC) organised a
half-day Human Capital Seminar focused on key aspects
of people development & management, hiring, talent
retention and an overview of the government grants
available.
The seminar was attended by almost 50 participants from 30 companies, with majority being SMEs. Binder Dijker Otte (BDO), a member of
the world’s 5th largest accounting and consulting network, began the session by sharing about best practices in employee retention and
tips on attracting employees.
Participants learned that it is not enough to solely recruit top talent; as the real return in recruitment comes when business owners manage
to retain top performers in the organisation. High employee turnover could seriously disrupt an organisation’s operation and employee’s
morale.
Interactive and insightful sessions followed when SHRICORP, the training and consultancy arm of Singapore Human Resources Institute
(SHRI) gave a comprehensive update on the HR Industry Manpower Plan by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM), which aimed to strengthen
the HR Profession in Singapore.
Workforce Singapore (WSG) also shared on available government schemes and grants that would benefit business owners when hiring
PMETs who are either Singaporeans or Singapore Permanent Residents.
The participants have positively responded that the seminar was very informative and helpful to them. One of the key take-away after the
event, representative from Harveen Enterprise Pte Ltd said, “Informative. Giving us a full idea what are available for SME to tap on so that
we could still survive in this low economic situation”.
ASPRI Starts its Digitalisation Journey (12 April 2018)
To bring more value-added benefits to its members
through automation of work processes, ASPRI joined four
other tenants in the Trade Association Hub to participate
in a Digitalisation Project. On 12 April 18, ASPRI’s Vice
President, Mr. Francis Tay, signed the Letter of Undertaking
on behalf of the association after a Dialogue Session for
trade associations with Enterprise Singapore (ESG) at the
SCCCI Conference Room.
The Letter of Undertaking made provision for the
Digitalisation Project to be funded under SCCCI’s TA Hub
LEAD grant from ESG, to develop the Membership & Event
Management System and is made available to ASPRI at a
heavily subsidised rate.
Moving forward, with the
developed Membership &
Event Management System and
a brand-new website interface
that promises improved
communication, existing and
prospective members could
look forward to:
• An efficient online application process for ASPRI membership
• Convenience of registering for events online and credit card payment would be made available
These enhanced features are projected to be fully operational by the end of 2019.
10 • ASPRI Year-in-Review for AGM 2019Calendar of Events Organised by ASPRI
Planning Projects Ahead with the End in Mind
(28 May 2018 / 10 July 2018)
Activity Analysis (AA) findings have indicated that a significant amount of time is spent
on tools activities such as Preparatory Work, Material Handling, Travel and Waiting for
instructions. Therefore, precise planning is necessary to send the right things to the right
people at the right place and the right time
to cut down non-productive time.
Workface Planning (WFP) is the process of
organising and delivering all elements before
work is started, to enable craft persons to
perform quality work in a safe, effective and
efficient manner.
As one of the productivity initiatives
under the Productivity Council (PC), ASPRI,
together with Singapore Chemical Industry Council (SCIC) organised
the two WFP workshops on 28 May 2018 and 10 July 2018 for both
ASPRI members and plant owners. Facilitated by Dr Carlos H Caldas,
Associate Professor from Construction Industry Institute (CII) and
Professor Hwang BG from National University of Singapore (NUS),
the workshop concluded with a robust Question & Answer session to
build understanding how WFP could help organisations to do things
right the first time, thus improving productivity at both company and
industry levels.
Representatives from member companies who attended the WFP
workshops, generally found it to be beneficial and are open to
adopting it into their
operations. Through the
workshops conducted, it
was observed that there
was growing interest for
mechanisation tools and
this aspect was raised to the
PC for consideration.
ASPRI Year-in-Review for AGM 2019 • 11Calendar of Events Organised by ASPRI
As One Chapter Closes, Another Begins (11 July 2018)
The 3-year productivity improvement initiative with the Texas-based Construction Industry
Institute (CII) was wrapped up at a forum held at Matrix @ Biopolis on 11 July 2018. Close to
120 participants attended the Productivity Improvement Forum (PIF), including representatives
from Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), Enterprise Singapore (ESG), ASPRI and its
members and SCIC and its members.
Mr. Lawrence Koh, former Head of Energy and Chemicals
from EDB, was the first presenter who shared on the
economic outlook of Singapore’s Energy and Chemicals,
citing examples of the expansion plans for both ExxonMobil
and Neste. He reiterated the government’s stance on
continuous productivity improvements in the PCM industry.
The heads of the various Workgroups under the Productivity
Council (PC) also took to the stage to update the participants
on their findings and path forward:
Certification Workgroup Co-Lead: Mr. Wayne Yap from ASPRI shared on the overview of a
Certification framework that the industry would be adopting in the near future, and that the
pilot phase was still ongoing.
Mechanisation Workgroup Lead: Ms. Liew Bee Ling from Shell updated that the workgroup had
identified 59 tools and shared in greater detail on three tools that the industry
could easily adopt, namely Automated Radiographic Testing (ART) Crawler for CUI
Inspection, Torque Multipliers and Powered Exoskeletons.
Pilot Project Workgroup Lead: Mr. Smith Ang from ExxonMobil summarised of
the results from the Best Productivity Practices Implementation Index (BPPII)
session. He noted that Singapore’s process industry missed the mark for the
second quartile, and much efforts were needed to improve the productivity levels
collectively. Thereafter, Mr. Tony Fam from Rotary Engineering Pte Ltd shared
briefly on how the productivity initiatives had helped the organisation to relook
at its work processes and find ways to improve them.
Productivity Practices Workgroup: Mr. Hoo Chek from PEC Ltd shared that the
workgroup had identified low hanging fruits through the Activity Analysis and
efforts have been positive in overcoming bottleneck issues on permitting to
work, tack welding and equipment mobilisation. Mr. Mock Siew Fai from Mitsui
Phenols (Singapore) also shared how implementing the recommended changes
had helped increase organisation’s productivity
There were also two vibrant panellist discussions in which the panellist
deliberated and had informative exchanges with participants on the floor.
Mr. Stephen Mulva, Director at CII, commended that it was a rarity for such close-
knitted relationship to exist among the government agencies, plant owners and
contractors; what has been accomplished over the last three years was only the
beginning for the PCM sector in its productivity improvement journey.
Mr. Koh Yak Boo, Chairman of the PC, concurred that it was indeed a beginning
of a “marathon” for the process industry
to continuously engage the various
stakeholders to increase their adoption
of the productivity tools and practices.
By doing that the sector can help to make
Singapore a more attractive place for
future foreign investment in our energy
and chemicals clusters.
The session concluded with tokens of
appreciation presented to all those
who have contributed to PC’s success
and ASPRI was proud to be one of the
recipients.
12 • ASPRI Year-in-Review for AGM 2019Calendar of Events Organised by ASPRI
Election of ASPRI 12th Executive Council (12 July 2018)
The ASPRI Annual General Meeting
(AGM) convened at the Trade Association
Hub on 12 July 2018, saw more than 100
members in attendance.
Treasurer of ASPRI 11th Executive Council
(EC), Mr. Steven Nah, presented the
financial status of the association as a
Group during this AGM. The presentation
of the consolidated finances of ASPRI and its Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) – ASPRI
Dormitory Pte Ltd (ADPL), gave members a more holistic and clearer report on our
financial status.
Ms. Chantal Quek, General Manager of ASPRI Secretariat, facilitated the adoption of 13 resolutions. The six office bearer positions were
uncontested. Seven nominees however stepped forward to contest for the three positions of Committee Members in the EC.
Two Corporate Member’s representatives, Mr Babu Sajeesh and Mr Tony Fam were invited as witnesses during the counting of votes and
after a tense period of counting, three contestants with the highest number of votes emerged:
Mr. Jimmy Chua, CEO of Huationg (Asia) Pte Ltd
Ms. Huang Wen Jia, General Manager of Cuestar Industry (S) Pte Ltd
Mr. Daniel Ong, General Manager of Mighty Engineering & Construction Pte Ltd
Chilling Out at the Trade Association Hub (12 July 2018)
The much-anticipated Process Industry Chillout Night held on 12 July 2018 was attended by
close to 120 stakeholders including many plant owner senior representatives, industry veterans,
officials from government agencies, members of ASPRI, and other industry partners. It was also
the very first time that the association held its networking night at the Trade Association (TA)
Hub where the secretariat office is currently housed.
It was heartening to see the various groups come together discussing on industry issues and
sharing tacit knowledge in a mellow setting, paving the way for new business relationships and
potential partnerships.
ASPRI Year-in-Review for AGM 2019 • 13Calendar of Events Organised by ASPRI
Continuing the 7th Lunar Month Traditions (17 August 2018)
ASPRI continued the tradition of
organising the Process Industry 7th Lunar
Month Celebration with another successful
observance and prayer ceremony on
17 August 2018. It seems the heavens
heeded the expectations of the faithful,
as the early morning downpour cleared
up in time for morning prayers to begin.
Members who came together to pray for
the industry’s safety and prosperity saw it
as a sign that the industry should have a safe and prosperous business year ahead!
Almost 500 staff from member companies attended the dinner held at Joy Garden
Restaurant at Jurong SAFRA. It was graced by Guest-of-Honour, Mr. Cedric Foo, Member of
Parliament, Pioneer Single Member Constituency.
We appreciate the generous bidding from ASPRI members during the auction to help raise
funds for charity, which includes this year’s beneficiary, Kidney Dialysis Foundation (KDF).
The highest bid of the night was $13,000 from Mr. Kelvin Teo of Centurion Corporation Limited, the ASPRI - Westlite Dormitory - Papan
Partner. The amount was dedicated to the Taman Jurong CCC Community Development & Welfare Fund.
This was followed by HSL Constructor Pte Ltd, who successfully bidded $10,000 as contribution to the Pioneer CCC Community Development
& Welfare Fund.
Guests were treated to an intense programme that included a special juggling performance and singing by invited artistes, which made
the evening joyous and memorable for many.
14 • ASPRI Year-in-Review for AGM 2019Calendar of Events Organised by ASPRI
Staying Relevant through Business Digital Transformation
(28 September 2018)
As an advocate and driver for Digital Transformation in this evolving economy,
ASPRI organised a half-day seminar on “Transform and Grow Your Business
through Innovation and Digitalisation within Legal Boundaries” exclusively for
all our members which had attracted close to 70 attendees from 49 companies
to broaden their knowledge from the subject matter experts.
We have invited close industry partners such as Employment and Employability
Institute (e2i), Liberty Insurance Pte Ltd, SME Centre @ Singapore Chinese
Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCCI) and WongPartnership LLP.
Mr. Jeffrey Lim, former Partner from
WongPartnership LLP, shared with
the members on the legal aspects
of innovation and regulatory impact
on Data Protection & Cyber Security.
Examples were quoted to share
with members on the importance
of safeguarding Personal Data and
also intellect properties from each
company.
Using the “Business Excellence
Framework”, Ms. Lee Lay See, Principal
Business Advisor from SME Centre
@ SCCCI, had an interactive session
which shared on how companies can
identify gaps and areas for growth in
the organisation.
Professional HR Leader from Align
Group, Mr Low Boon Seong also took
time to share with the participants
on how Digital Leadership could
grow their businesses. The role of
top management was crucial to
drive digital transformation in the
workplace which in turn could help
drive up productivity and profits in
the organisation.
Mr. Derek Low, Executive Vice
President from Liberty Insurance
Pte Ltd, introduced to members
“Fleet Telematics”; which is newly
introduced to the Singapore’s market
and has the capability to monitor and provide feedback on the driving behaviour of their
company’s vehicle.
Principal Specialist from e2i, Mr. Derek Pang, did a short sharing with the participants on
the grants available in which member companies could tap on to drive digital innovation
and productivity.
The seminar closed off with a personal light-hearted sharing from Mr. Danny Chua,
Treasurer from ASPRI 12th Executive Council and Managing Director of CYC International
Pte Ltd. Mr. Chua shared how businesses need to transform to keep up with the pace of
this evolving economy, and change was imperative to ensure that businesses remain
relevant and sustainable in the long haul.
Many attendees felt that the event was useful especially Mr. Teo Jia Jing, Director of
Omega Construction & Engineering Pte Ltd who commented, “I find the event very
useful. There is so much information shared yet the event is not draggy. Definitely a lot
to take home and food for thought on how to develop my company via digitalisation.”.
ASPRI Year-in-Review for AGM 2019 • 15Calendar of Events Organised by ASPRI
Exploring Alternative Financing and Unlock Working Capital
(9 November 2018)
Recognising the financial difficulties that members face from time to time, ASPRI took the lead in organising a seminar on alternative
financing with partners from Minterest, Nufin Data, SMECentre@NorthWest and Singapore National Employers Federation (SNEF). This
event was also supported by the Employment and Employability Institute (e2i).
The seminar was over-subscribed with many members showing interest in the
topic of available alternative funding and relevant SME grants.
Other notable topics include:
• Strategies to Optimise Your Business
Cash-flow
• Strategies to Unlock Working Capital
• Leveraging on Technology
• How to Formulate Strategies and
Actions Plans for Financial Stability
The seminar was greeted with
knowledgeable and engaging speakers
that made the entire session interactive
and relevant. Participants noted many
relatable points and were able to
visualise actual applications in their daily
operations.
We were encouraged to hear a Director
of CIS Automation Pte Ltd find, “This
seminar is really informative for start-up
companies in-terms of financial planning
and manpower planning.”.
Launch of Jurong Island Vision Zero Cluster (23 November 2018)
ASPRI being part of the steering committee
for the Jurong Island Vision Zero Cluster
is proud to launch this initiative together
with the community from Jurong Island on
23 November 2018 at Jurong Town Hall.
The first of such a collective, it was
attended by more than 100 representatives
from like-minded companies that share
a common belief that every workplace injury and ill health is preventable
and graced by Minister of State for National Development and Manpower,
Mr Zaqy Mohamad.
ASPRI firmly believes that the cluster approach will present additional benefits to the companies involved, as members are able to learn
from each other’s experiences as well as
share best practices or innovations to
heighten Workplace Safety and Health
standards.
ASPRI members can look forward to
more of such related content to be
shared in the foreseeable future.
16 • ASPRI Year-in-Review for AGM 2019Calendar of Events Organised by ASPRI
Process Industry Prosperity Lohei Dinner 2019
(12 February 2019)
ASPRI organised the Process Industry Prosperity Lohei Dinner as we enter into a brand new Lunar New Year
and it was a resounding success with the presence of 166 member companies of the association and the
support of 37 representatives from government agencies, plant owners and industry partners It was also
the first time that ASPRI hosted more than 600 over guests for this event. The
Guest-of-Honour was Dr. Koh Poh Koon, Senior Minister of State, Ministry of
Trade and Industry.
SMS Koh commended ASPRI for being one of the more proactive trade
associations and chambers (TACs) to play an important role in catalysing
the transformation of the industry by undertaking notable initiatives in the
past year to improve worker safety and productivity, and build capability for
businesses and workers in the industry. SMS Koh also applauded ASPRI-IPI,
training division of the association, for achieving a record number of more than 260,000 training hours
provided to 27,000 PCM workers in 2018.
Mr. Charles Quek, ASPRI President, also
highlighted that the association would be
completing the development of the WSQ
courses for the 13 Skillset by June 2019 – 6
had been rolled out with the remaining 7 in
the pipeline. Mr. Quek added that the training
centre is developing a 4-in-1 training skid,
investing more than a million dollar in this
project.
Witnessed by SMS Koh, the Singapore Welding
Society (SWS) signed a Memorandum of
Collaboration (MOC) with ASPRI to introduce
Augmented Reality Welding, which would allow graduates of the WSQ Perform Welding course to attain two certificates by only taking
one test.
True to ASPRI’s objective of Connect, Engage and Grow, the annual affair was an enjoyable night with our friends and partners. Some
of the highlights of the night were an entrancing performance from a mentalist, that left the audience in awe, the humorous host that
gave lottery digits and made everyone go into fits of laughter during the stage games and the ever-exciting lucky draw that saw six lucky
winners walk home with terrific prizes.
Changes to the Employment Act (6 March 2019)
With regard to the amendments to the Employment Act (EA) which took effect on
1 April 2019 for member companies, ASPRI collaborated
with Singapore Human Resources Institute (SHRI)
and Mr. Jeffrey Lim from Joyce A. Tan & Partners LLP
to organise a seminar supported by the Employment
and Employability Institute (e2i) to understand these
changes and how to mitigate legal disputes.
The seminar was conducted in a manner that was
interactive and relatable, leaving the audience informed. Members who attended had
their concerns and queries addressed by speakers, who are known experts in their
respective fields.
The event was filled with lots of goodies as well. Members were introduced to valuable HR related grants and programmes such as P-MAX
and Place-and-Train from e2i. They also received an attractive SHRI discount code for related courses aligned with the theme of the seminar.
ASPRI Year-in-Review for AGM 2019 • 17Snapshot of Events Organised and Supported by ASPRI
Snapshot of Events Organised and Supported by ASPRI
(Apr 18 – Mar 19)
S/N Name of Event Date
1 WSH Innovation Awards 2018 2 Apr 18
2 Human Capital Seminar; Hiring, Managing and Retaining Talent 6 Apr 18
Trade Association Digitalisation Project Signing Ceremony with Enterprise Singapore (ESG)
3 12 Apr 18
and SCCCI
4 HR Summit & Expo Asia 2018 9 - 10 May 18
Stakeholders’ Dialogue on Draft of New Singapore Standard on Code of Practice for Fire
5 11 May 18
Safety for Open Plant Processing Facilities in Oil, Chemical and Process Industries
6 SME Technology & Innovation Day 2018 15 May 18
7 Employers’ Visit to Armour Battalion 474 SAR on NS In-Camp-Training 17 May 18
8 Workface Planning Training Workshop 28 May 18
9 Process Safety Management (PSM) Seminar 30 May 18
10 Business Mission to Bangkok, Thailand 24 – 27 Jun 18
11 Refining & Petrochemicals World (RPW), Vietnam 2018 26 – 27 Jun 18
12 Second Workface Planning Training Workshop 10 Jul 18
13 Productivity Improvement Forum (PIF) 2018 11 Jul 18
14 ASPRI Annual General Meeting 2018 12 Jul 18
15 Process Industry Chillout Night 12 Jul 18
16 Blockchain Discovery Day 3 Aug 18
17 Annual SME Conference, Infocomm Commerce Conference and SME Expo (SMEICC) 2018 15 – 16 Aug 18
18 7th Lunar Month Celebration 2018 17 Aug 18
19 Industry Sharing Session on Scaffold Coupler Servicing Solution 23 Aug 18
20 The Singapore WSH Conference 2018 29 Aug 18
21 18th ISPE Singapore Conference and Exhibition 29 – 31 Aug 18
22 SCIC-ASPRI Golf Tournament 2018 7 Sep 18
23 ASPRI Mid-Autumn Festival Celebration @ TA Hub 21 Sep 18
24 Tank Storage Asia 2018 26 – 27 Sep 18
25 HR Business Partner Forum 2018 27 Sep 18
Transform and Grow Your Business Through Innovation and Digitalisation Within Legal
26 28 Sep 18
Boundaries
27 High Level Dialogue Session with Minister of Education Ong Ye Kung 4 Oct 18
28 MPTC Annual Conference 2018: Digital Transformation and Innovation 5 Oct 18
29 #infoHR series: Learning & Development 12 Oct 18
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S/N Name of Event Date
30 Singapore Standards for Public Comment - 2018 15 Oct 18
SCIC Sharing Forum: Industrial 4.0 Revolution – What’s in it for the Energy & Chemicals
31 16 Oct 18
Industry?
Engagement Session with SPS Low Yen Ling on MOM’s initiative to promote Flexible Work
32 16 Oct 18
Arrangements (FWAs)
33 Invitation to Experiential Visits at SAF Army Camp (1) 30 Oct 18
31 Oct 18 –
34 Asian Downstream Summit 2018
1 Nov 18
35 6th Trade Association (TA) Congress & TA Hub Carnival 2 Nov 18
36 Turbocharge your business with Alternative Financing and Unlock Working Capital 9 Nov 18
37 ASEAN Business Awards, and ASEAN Business and Investment Summit 12 – 13 Nov 18
38 Invitation to Experiential Visits at SAF Army Camp (2) 15 Nov 18
39 HR Leadership Moving from Compliance to Commitment 22 Nov 18
40 Launch of Jurong Island Vision Zero Cluster 23 Nov 18
41 The Singapore HR Awards 2019 Curtain Raiser 29 Nov 18
SME Workshop on Digitalisation for Business Growth and Government Support Programmes
42 19 Dec 18
for Talent Management
43 WSH Innovation Awards 2019 Public Briefing 15 Jan 19
44 SHRI Outlook 2019 16 Jan 19
CEO Breakfast Talk on Enhancing Business Values through Productivity Improvement and
45 22 Jan 19
Operational Excellence
SCCCI Annual Business Outlook Forum 2019 – Rising to the Challenges of a World in
46 22 Jan 19
Transition
47 Process Industry Prosperity Lohei Dinner 2019 12 Feb 19
48 ITE’s Celebration on 25 years of COJTC Scheme 14 Feb 19
49 Disruption and Transformation 1 Mar 19
50 Changes to the Employment Act (EA) and what it means for YOU! 6 Mar 19
51 Chemical Standards Exchange – Safety Standards in Chemical Industry 8 Mar 19
52 Training on Activity Analysis (AA) Level-1 (Introductory) 15 Mar 19
53 Digital Transformation to Enhance Business Values and Gain Competitive Advantage 21 Mar 19
54 Singularity University’s Exponential: Strategy Development 25 – 26 Mar 19
55 iAdvisory Seminars – Know More About Opportunities At Country Level 26 Mar 19
ASPRI Organised Events ASPRI Supported Events
ASPRI Year-in-Review for AGM 2019 • 19ASPRI-IPI
ASPRI-IPI
ASPRI-IPI moved into the ASPRI Integrated Training Centre (AITC) in August 2016 and in 2.5 years, our training arm has managed to
bring the number of training headcounts from 3,000 to 27,000 and the annual total training hours from 30,000 to more than 250,000.
This is a 9-fold increase in less than 3 years!
2013-2018 Statistic ( 000)
TRAINING HOURS
Achieved more than
Increased more than 50% training hrs to industry
250,000
in 2018
With average non-resident 10.5 training hrs, resident 22 training hrs
(More than Doubled from 2017)
25,000
Increased 4x training hrs to industry
Delivered more than
training places for the Process
Industry
13 WSQ Process Skill Sets
ASPRI-IPI has invested more than a million dollars, over a period of 2.5 years, to develop the curriculum and build training infrastructure to
roll-out all 13 WSQ Process skill sets. Through the unified support of Plant Owners, Government Agencies and ASPRI Members, ASPRI-IPI has
completed and rolled out all 13 WSQ Process skill sets as of June 2019.
1. Perform Fitting works in workshop
2. Perform Process Pipe Fitting Work
3. Perform Rotating Equipment Fitting work
4. Perform Metal Scaffolding Work
5. Perform Rigger and Signalman Tasks
6. Perform Blasting and Painting Work
7. Perform Plant Equipment Fitting Work
8. Perform Electrical Fitting Work
9. Perform instrumentation Fitting Work
10. Perform Thermal Insulation Work
11. Perform Welding
12. Perform Plant Civil Work
13. Perform Refractory Work
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Workshop of Rotating Equipment Fitting Work & Integrated Dedicated Trainers to guide Trainees during a Workshop session
Assessment Plan
Trainees learning to use tools
and equipment in preparation
for on-site work
Painting and Blasting Workshop
Augmented Reality (AR) Welding Lab Enhancing the welding experience to prepare trainees
ASPRI Year-in-Review for AGM 2019 • 214-in-1 Training Skid
Key Benefits of 4-in-1 Training Skid:
Quality Training: Provides realistic training environment
Instill confidence
Behavioral safety
Interdependencies - integration with other WSQ skillsets
Deep Skilling:
Cater for (future) deep skilling curriculum
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