Course Information
This Work-Study Post-Diploma (WSP) is designed to give fresh graduates of a full-time Polytechnic Diploma* a career head-start in Community Optometric Practice.
This 12-month programme consists of 2 Post-Diploma Certificates (PDC), including on-the-job training with eye centres.
Successful graduates may be eligible for 40 CPE points.
For more information about SkillsFuture Work-Study Programme, you can refer to the link here.
Learning Outcomes
Secure Your Future
- For Optometrists who wish to enhance their career and improve eye care in the community
- Earn a competitive starting salary
- Enjoy full company sponsorship of course fees
- Receive a $5,000 sign-on incentive*
*Terms & Conditions Apply
Strengthen Your Skill
- Deepen professional knowledge & skills in optometry through structured on-the-job training in clinical practice
- Receive career guidance & workplace support with a company mentor
- Attain industry-recognised certification through facilitated training
Enhance Your Worth
- Acquire relevant work experience & skills valued by the Optometry sector
- Enjoy wage increments & meaningful career advancement
Course
Schedule
Course Date: 16 Oct 2023 – 11 Oct 2024
Application Period: Application has closed
Days: Tue and Wed*
*(Note: Clinical attachments are dependent on hospital availability, hence some classes would be outside Tue/Wed).
Time: 8am to 1pm
Delivery Mode: Face-to-face & Home-based Learning (Async & Sync)
Venue: Ngee Ann Polytechnic/Online
For more information about application, please refer to the application guide here. Download application checklist here.
Ngee Ann Polytechnic reserves the right to reschedule / cancel any programme, modify the fees and amend information without prior notice.
Lesson Plan
Certification
Entry Requirements
(a)Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents
(b) Has graduated within the 3 yrs (or ORD for those who served NS after graduation) of the following full-time Polytechnic Diplomas*:
– Diploma in Optometry, Ngee Ann Polytechnic
– Diploma in Optometry, Singapore Polytechnic
The SkillsFuture Work-Study Post-Diploma (WSPostDip) is for Singaporeans and Singapore Permanent Residents who are within three years of (i) graduation from the Polytechnics or the (ii) Operationally Ready Date for full-time National Servicemen.
Course Fees
Funding period for this course is from 1 Oct 2021 to 30 Sep 2024.
Note:
- As the WSP is a company-sponsored programme, the course fees will be fully borne by the company.
- The fees below are inclusive of GST. Please note that the GST rate will be revised to 8% with effect from 1 Jan 2023, as such any payable course fees will be subjected to the new GST rate adjustments in 2023. Please refer to our FAQs for more information.
- For full course fees throughout the semesters, refer here.
- The fees below are determined based on prevailing funding policies and subject to review and revision.
Ngee Ann Polytechnic reserves the right to reschedule/cancel any programme, modify the fees and amend information without prior notice.
| Applicants / Eligibility | Fees |
|---|---|
| Singapore Citizens aged below 40 | $2374.05 |
| Singapore Citizens sponsored by SME | $1634.47 |
| Singapore PRs | $6488.41 |
| Singapore PRs sponsored by SME | $1682.17 |
| Full course fee for SC (for repeat, deferred modules) | $15826.91 |
| Full course fee (for repeat, deferred modules) | $16221.06 |