Autonomous Vehicle (AV) technology is a key component of Singapore's land transport transformation, opening up new mobility options in areas of commuting, logistics and utilities. With AV trials having commenced since early 2026 to augment the public transport network, the demand for AV roles is expected to grow in tandem with the expansion of AV across Singapore.

To support this growing industry, the Career Conversion Programme (CCP) for AV Specialists is a Place-and-Train programme administered by the Singapore National Employers Federation (SNEF). Designed for mid-career individuals, the programme equips participants with the necessary competencies to embark on a career in the public transport industry across the following roles:

• Safety Operator
• Remote Operator
• Autonomous Vehicle Technician
• Autonomous Vehicle Engineer

Individuals

Individuals who meet the following criteria may apply for the programme:

• Singapore Citizen or Singapore Permanent Resident;
• Minimum 21 years old;
• Graduated or completed National Service for at least 2 years prior to the point of application;
• The new job role, for which the individual will be trained under the CCP, should be substantially different* from the individual’s previous job role, requiring reskilling for the career switch;
• Individual should also not be:
  • Shareholders of the participating company or its related entities
  • Immediate ex-staff of the participating company or its related entities
  • Related to the owners of the participating company

Employers

• Companies registered or incorporated in Singapore;
• Must be able to offer an employment contract^ on permanent terms or on contract terms that are no less than one (1) year, with a fixed basic monthly salary of at least $3,500;
• Be committed to the CCP arrangements for the mid-career individuals that they have selected;
• Be committed to work with SWDA or its appointed partner on the necessary administrative matters related to the programme.

* CCPs are geared towards helping mid-career individuals acquire skills to change career paths. Hence, career conversion is required when mid-career individuals undergo the CCPs. However, individuals who have a continuous employment gap of at least 2 years prior to CCP commencement will be allowed to apply for CCP job roles similar to their previous jobs.

^ With effect from 1 April 2025, participating companies in CCPs may offer either full-time or flexi-load working arrangements (e.g. part-time employment) and qualify for CCP support.

Successful candidates will undergo training between two and three months, depending on the specific job role offered to the candidate. The training will equip candidates with the knowledge and necessary skill sets required to perform their jobs effectively.