Frequently Asked Questions – Enhanced Training Requirements for Security Officers

Enhanced Training Requirements for Security Officers (SO) under the Progressive Wage Model (PWM) Skills Ladder (Updated July 2023) New Entrants SOs Existing SOs Information from PLRD (12 July 2023) New License Renewal Requirement for ALL Licensed Officers Licensing and Regulatory Requirements Security Officers whose licenses are expiring on or after 1 January 2024 will be … Read more

Information for Food Handlers

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SFA Information for Food Handlers According to the Singapore Food Agency (SFA), a food handler is defined as any individual who handles and prepares food and drinks in licensed food establishments. This includes chefs, sous chefs, cooks, kitchen assistants, food stall assistants, and food manufacturing workers, who are primarily involved in food manufacturing and preparation … Read more

Wearing of Masks or Spit Guards by Food Handlers

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Wearing of Masks or Spit Guards by Food Handlers Food handlers in licensed food establishments are required to wear masks or spit guards to prevent contamination of food during preparation and handling. This requirement applies to personnel engaged in the preparation of ingredients and/or cooking of food, packing of cooked and/or Ready-to-Eat food, dishing of … Read more

Progressive Wage Model For Food Services

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What is Progressive Wage Model? The Progressive Wage Model (PWM) helps to increase the wages of workers by upgrading skills and improving productivity. It is implemented via government levers in the cleaning, security, and landscape sectors. The Progressive Wage Model (PWM) for food services workers was developed by the Tripartite Cluster for Food Services Industry (TCF). From 1 March … Read more