IT Apprenticeship Programme (ITAP)
The IT Apprenticeship Programme focuses on bridging the gap between IT training and employment for people with disabilities. ITAP develops each trainee’s competency and portfolio through modular IT and work training curriculum, participation in commercial projects and internships. ITAP trainees seeking employment can choose to train under the various apprenticeship tracks.
| Tracks | Specialisations | Training Period (months) | Possible Job Positions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corporate Services | Administration Support | 3 – 4 | Administrator/Customer Service Officer |
| Management Support | 6 – 9 | Management Support Officer | |
| Book Keeping | 6 – 9 | Accounts Assistant | |
| Multimedia Design | Visual Communications | 6 – 9 | Visual Communications Designer |
| Web Design | 6 – 9 | Web Designer | |
| Video Editing | 9 - 12 | Video Editor |
Flexible Training Plan
ITAP’s flexible training plan allows trainees to pace their learning according to their comfort level. Our training sessions are Mondays to Fridays at the following timings-
- Half day (am) 8.30am to 12.30pm
- Half day (pm) 1.30pm to 5.30pm
- Full day 8.30am to 5.30pm
Training Allowance
During competency training, no allowance will be paid to trainees. However, trainees who demonstrate competencies will get opportunities to work on commercial projects and they will in turn receive an allowance for their participation.
Internships
ITAP trainees will be assigned to internship placements where available. An internship provides the trainee with valuable work experience and the chance for the employer to realise the skills of the intern. Some of our trainees have also found open employment after performing well in their internship.
The recommended minimum monthly allowance for internship is $350. The internship period ranges between 1 to 6 months and trainees are encouraged to work at the premises of the employer whenever possible.
Admission Criteria
To qualify for the Vocational Training Programme, applicants must
- be a Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident
- have a permanent disability (including physical/developmental/visual/hearing impairment)
- be 16 years of age or above
- be able to attend to individual’s basic activities of daily living
- have received primary education*
- be conversant in English with basic literacy*
* Required for admission into ITAP only
Eligible applicants will be assessed for suitability to attend vocational training. The Vocational Training Programme is free for all eligible applicants.
Transport
We provide free shuttle from Tiong Bahru MRT, and subsidised door-to-door transport subject to availability.
To Apply
Interested applicants are required to complete the SPD Referral Form and send it to us via fax 6236 6378 or by mail to:
IT Apprenticeship Programme Society for the Physically Disabled No.2 Peng Nguan Street Singapore 168955ITAP will be offered to eligible applicants free of charge.
Upon receiving your referral form, a social worker will contact you and arrange for a pre-assessment to be conducted. After which, a meeting will be arranged for you to meet our ITAP trainers at SPD.
For enquiries and more information, please contact:
- Mr Raymond Lee 6579 0720 itap@spd.org.sg