“Master Craftsman” is the highest professional qualification accorded to highly skilled craftsmen in Singapore and is a representation of superior technical expertise and exceptional craftsmanship. The Master Craftsman performs a range of critical roles within the company, including:

Shop floor leader – leads, manages, and guides a team of production craftsmen

Technical expert – conceptualizes, plans, and executes production methods, workflows and operations in the latest technology

Trainer – institutes structured on-the-job training systems and trains the next generations of production craftsmen

SECTION I: PERSONAL PARTICULARS (to be filled by applicant)

Name of Applicant:	NRIC/FIN No:
Mailing Address:	PeMC Program at NYP (year commenced): PeMC Program at NYP (year graduated):
Company:	Designation:
Brief Description of Job Responsibilities:	Years of Prior Working Experience:
Prior Working Experience: state from most recent Start date End date Company Designation

SECTION II: SELF ASSESSMENT OF PERFORMANCE (to be filled by applicant)

Performance Self-Assessment (Please choose only ONE appropriate number.)

Performance Level Definition

1 – Always	2 – Usually 3 – Sometimes	4 – Occasionally 5 - Rarely

Leadership Skills

1.	Organise and lead a team to solve problems. For examples: Provides a clear plan, assigns roles within team, able to define and identify root cause of problem, able to drive positive outcomes. Helps generate innovative ideas to provide practical solutions.	1 2 3 4 5
2.	Provide guidance/consultation to team members. For examples: Mentors and coaches team members. Able to influence, motivate and inspire team members to achieve desired outcomes of the company. Incorporates new technologies to improve company’s capabilities.	1 2 3 4 5
3.	Plan & manage resources effectively. For example: Creates the conditions to enable the team to perform its best.	1 2 3 4 5

Trainer Competency

4.	Develop on-the-job (OJT) programme for the company and to seek feedback for improvements. For examples: Establishes on-the-job training programme to meet the needs of the company. Seeks feedback and fine tunes training programmes to achieve desired results. Executes the OJT program to achieve training objectives including achievement of productivity & optimal outcomes.	1 2 3 4 5
5.	Provide technical guidance & consultation to team members. For examples: Provides hands-on demonstration on workshop technology skills and technical troubleshooting. Shares best practices and lessons learned. Identifies technical requirements/ training needs and assists in re-skilling of team members.	1 2 3 4 5

Technical Competencies, Responsibilities & Reliability

6.	Recognise when action must be taken and respond independently. For example: Monitors progress of work and steps in when required to ensure quality and timelines of outcomes.	1 2 3 4 5
7.	Manage project/task preparation effectively. For example: Has appropriate knowledge and skillsets for the job, sets reasonable goals and standards on own work and ability to achieve a high standard of performance.	1 2 3 4 5
8.	Adopt or innovate & introduce new technologies and processes to drive productivity in the company. For example: Anticipates future requirements and opportunities and initiates actions to address potential concerns.	1 2 3 4 5

Attitude and Contribution

10.	Demonstrate commitment, dedication and enthusiasm in performing the job. For examples: Demonstrates a personal commitment to achieving company’s vision and mission through delivering high quality of work. Fosters and encourages a positive culture of sharing and learning	1 2 3 4 5
11.	Work with others to accomplish common objectives. For example: Good team player, participates effectively.	1 2 3 4 5
12.	Make useful contributions, add value to work areas and implement cost reduction measures. For example: Initiates improvements and ideas, garners suggestions from team members.	1 2 3 4 5

Qualitative Self-Assessment

Applicant to indicate tasks and projects undertaken in terms of performance to substantiate Section 2. (Please use separate sheet of paper if space provided is insufficient)

SECTION III: PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT BY COMPANY (to be filled by reporting officer of applicant)

Performance Assessment (Please choose only ONE appropriate number.)

Performance Level Endorsement

1 –Totally Agree	2 –Strongly Agree 3 –Agree 4 –Disagree	5 –Strongly Disagree

Leadership Skills

1.	Organise and lead a team to solve problems.	1 2 3 4 5
2.	Provide guidance/consultation to team members.	1 2 3 4 5
3.	Plan & manage resources effectively.	1 2 3 4 5

Trainer Competency

4.	Develop on-the-job (OJT) programme for the company and to seek feedback for improvements.	1 2 3 4 5
5.	Provide technical guidance & consultation to team members.	1 2 3 4 5

Technical Competencies, Responsibilities & Reliability

6.	Recognise when action must be taken and respond independently.	1 2 3 4 5
7.	Manage project/task preparation effectively.	1 2 3 4 5
8.	Adopt or innovate & introduce new technologies and processes to drive productivity in the company.	1 2 3 4 5

Attitude and Contribution

9.	Demonstrate commitment, dedication and enthusiasm in performing the job.	1 2 3 4 5
10.	Work with others to accomplish common objectives.	1 2 3 4 5
11.	Make useful contributions, add value to work areas and implement cost reduction measures.	1 2 3 4 5

3.2: Qualitative Assessment by Reporting Officer

Comments by reporting officer on tasks and projects indicated by applicant. (Please use separate sheet of paper if space provided is insufficient)

Leadership Skills

Trainer Competency

Technical Competencies, Responsibilities & Reliability

Attitude and Contribution

SECTION IV: DECLARATION

PART I – APPLICANT

I hereby declare that the facts and the accompanying information stated herein are true and correct to the best of my belief and knowledge, and that I have not wilfully suppressed any material fact.

If it is discovered that the statements or significant information have been omitted from the application, the PeMC Committee and the Board reserves the right to withdraw or reject the Certification if it is awarded.

Name of Applicant:	Designation:
Signature	__________________________________________	Contact No:
Date:	Email Address:

PART II – REPORTING OFFICER

I hereby declare that:

The facts and the accompanying information stated in Section II are true and correct to the best of my belief and knowledge, and that I have not wilfully suppressed any material fact.

I recommend the applicant to receive a minimum fixed monthly salary of S$3,500 upon certification.

Name of Reporting Officer:	Designation:
Signature:	________________________________	Contact No:
Date:	Email Address:

Part III – Counter –signing Officer

I agree the applicant shall receive a minimum fixed monthly salary of S$3,500 upon certification

Comments by counter-signing officer: (Please use separate sheet of paper if space provided is insufficient)

Name of Counter-signing Officer:	Designation:
Signature:	_________________________________	Contact No:
Company stamp:	____________________________________	Email Address:
Date:

Fixed monthly salary refers to the total regular monthly payment to an employee, including basic salary. It must not vary in quantum from month to month and must be paid to the employee on a monthly basis, regardless of his performance.

The counter-signing officer (CO) should be the CEO, MD, Director of Human Resources or the equivalent position in the Company.

Fixed monthly salary refers to the total regular monthly payment to an employee, including basic salary. It must not vary in quantum from month to month and must be paid to the employee on a monthly basis, regardless of his performance.