EMA launches framework to meet Singapore power sector's manpower needs

Singapore

A NEW framework that seeks to boost manpower capabilities in Singapore's power sector was launched by the Energy Market Authority (EMA) at its annual Energy Forum on Thursday.

The National Energy Competency Framework (NECF) will be a reference for the power sector to guide its human resource (HR) policies in talent attraction and retention, and staff development, said EMA, Singapore's electricity industry regulator.

Institutions of higher learning and training providers can also use the framework to align their curriculum for both pre-employment training and continuing education training to benefit mid-career professionals and students who are interested to join the power sector…