Construction Registration of Tradesman (CoreTrade)

The Construction Registration of Tradesman (CoreTrade) is a registration scheme administrated by Building & Construction Authority (BCA) for skilled and experience workers specializing in specific construction trades.
This scheme was introduced to allow construction sector to build up its core group of competent & experienced workers in key construction trades to anchor and lead the construction trades, and raise its quality and productivity levels
There are 3 classes of CoreTrade personnel:
·         Construction Tradesman: A worker who is skilled and engaged in a particular trade.
·         Construction Foreman: A worker who supervises and co-ordinates a group of tradesmen in a particular trade.
·         Construction Supervisor: A worker who oversees a particular class of construction works.
CoreTrade registration is valid for 2 years. To continuously upgrade the construction workforce to support improvement in productivity, quality and safety, all personnel registered under CoreTrade are required to attend Continuing Education and Training (CET) under their respective registered trade category to renew their registration.
The CET will be a half-day to 1 day course covering the latest codes and regulations, good practices, and demonstration of new methods, materials, tools and equipment relevant to the specific construction trades and/or areas of responsibility of the registered personnel.

Registration Requirements

Type of Personnel
Construction Working Experience
In Singapore
Skills Assessment
Renewal

CoreTrade Trademan

4 Years

Mandatory Training & Pass the Related Skills Assessment

Every 2 Years

CoreTrade Foreman

6 Years

Mandatory Training & Pass the Related Skills Assessment + Written Test

Every 2 Years

CoreTrade Supervisor

8 Years

Complete a 34 -hour course and verified through a theory test

Every 2 Years

Submission Guideline to BCA for CoreTrade Application

A) Required Documents (PDF Format)
  1. Copy of the NRIC/Work Permit in PDF (Front & Back In Single Page)
  2. Copy of the Skills Evaluation Certificate [SEC / SEC(K)] or Approved Technical / Academic Qualification  in PDF
  3. Copy of the Valid Crane Operation Licence issued by the Ministry of Manpower (Front and Back in a Single Page).
  4. Copy of the Valid Plumber or Electrician Licence
  5. Worker’s Employment Details from Ministry of Manpower Website to verify Worker year of local working experience in Construction

         (Steps for obtaining Worker Employment Detail from MOM Portal)

  • Login to : www.mom.gov.sg
  • Under the “Popular Services”, Click “Work Permit Online(WPOL) for Business and Employment Agencies”
  • Login to WP Online using SingPass ID & Password (By Authorised Holder Only)
  • Click Enquiry, Foreign Worker’s Details & Key in Worker’s Fin No.
  • Click on “Go” button to retrieve years of Employment Period in Construction Sector)
  • Print or save document in PDF
B) Online BCA Submission Guide
  1. Log-In to BCA Website : https://www.bca.gov.sg/cwrs/
  2. Click on : Coretrade
  3. Click on : New Registration
  4. Click on : Company
  5. Key In Company Registration No (UEN No) & Click “Search UEN”
  6. Confirm Email Address & Click “Next”
  7. Input Worker’s Particular
  8. Click *Browse* to attach Worker’s copy of the Work Permit & Clink *Upload*
  9. Clink “Next”
  10. Select type of category which Worker is applying and Click Next
  11. Click *Browse* to attach Worker MOM Online Detail and Click *Upload*
  12. Input Year & Month of the Worker Working Experience as per MOM Online Detail and Click Next
  13. Input Worker Wages & Allowances and Click “Next”
  14. System Auto Eligibility Check and Click “Next”
  15. “Tick” Declaration box and submit
  16. Make Payment for Non Refundable Administrative Fee of S$10.00 by using e-Nets Debit or Credit Card
  17. Print Acknowledgement

A Submission Number appears after each successful registration. Please print or note down this number. The "Check Status" function on the menu bar allows user to view the status of their registration with this Submission Number.