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In June 2020, NYP began introducing Competency-Based Learning (CBL) in its curricula, moving away from traditional subject-based teaching. Launched as the NYP Professional Competency Model (NYP-PCM), this initiative focuses on building knowledge, skills, and attitudes through practical work tasks.
This unique approach of operationalising CBL will be implemented across all NYP diploma programmes.
NYP-PCM reflects workplace practices and supports the lifelong learning continuum. It benefits learners by enabling them to develop competencies for both work and life more effectively, while also maximising each learner’s potential through flexible learning pathways. In May 2024, NYP celebrate the graduation of its inaugural cohort of learners under the Professional Competency Model (PCM).
As NYP continues to expand CBL across its programmes, it positions itself at the forefront of education, empowering learners to thrive in a rapidly changing world.
Designed with close collaboration with leading industry professionals, NYP-PCM courses bridge the gap between education and workforce needs. By integrating industry-relevant competencies, our curriculum fosters an environment where academic institutions and companies can work together to advance skill development. We welcome academic and industry partners to join NYP in shaping future-ready professionals through a forward-thinking, competency-based learning approach.
A seamless integration of disciplines, coupled with the development of essential life skills, equips learners to address complex, real-world challenges in a comprehensive manner. Through a competency-based approach, learners acquire the expertise and competencies aligned with industry demands, ensuring learners are well-prepared to make impactful contributions from the outset.
Our industry partners provide access to proprietary systems and learning materials. Learners will experience unparalleled learning and be taught by the best in the field.
We invite esteemed industry partners and academic researchers to collaborate with us in shaping the future of the talent in the field.
The world changes – quickly – and our curriculum keeps up. With our close industry connections, learners will be equipped with the most relevant skills and knowledge to stay ahead of the curve.
Beyond acquiring industry-relevant skills, learners may have the opportunities to obtain relevant industry certifications.
During the launch of NYP-PCM, then-Minister for Education Mr Ong Ye Kung called the PCM “a bold and unprecedented approach to course design and delivery”.
Mr Ong also made the following remarks in his Facebook post, “The starting point is to identify the competencies needed in a job role. Then pull together multi-disciplinary modules from various schools, integrate and teach them concurrently. Increasingly, this is how industries work. You need different skills, and will contribute in different ways.”
Mr Russell Chan, Principal and CEO of Nanyang Polytechnic, said, “We’re proud of these students. Their journey and the validation from employers reconfirm the value of our Professional Competency Model (PCM). The PCM epitomises our innovative spirit. We set out to rethink what a polytechnic education can be, how to better tap on NYP’s strength in our close ties with industry majors, and our students have emerged with flying colours.”
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In a strategic partnership, Nanyang Polytechnic (NYP) and SMRT Trains have co-developed two diplomas in 2024 —the Diploma in Engineering (Public Transport Operations) and the WSQ Diploma in Retail (Retail Operations) with a Certificate in Transport Service—to power the next generation of talent for Singapore’s transport and rail sectors. Leveraging NYP’s Professional Competency Model, with over 40% of the curricula co-designed by SMRT, these industry-first programs blend classroom learning with immersive, hands-on training. Designed for both upskilling and career transition, these diplomas empower learners with the highly sought-after skills and real-world competencies they need to thrive in a dynamic, industry-ready workforce.
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