As a learning institution devoted to the education of its students, the Polytechnic strives to ensure that its human capital is properly prepared and its employees are given ample opportunities to learn and upgrade their skill sets so as to keep abreast with advances in the industry. Learning is an important component of staff development for RP staff. It not only prepares staff to handle the current job well, it also equips us with the necessary expertise for advancement in RP. As an organization, Learning and Development would also help us to achieve our vision to be a learning organization as well as an institution of excellence. As we are confronted with competition and continuous changes, the importance of continuous education and skills upgrading to stay relevant and employable become evident and of utmost importance. Hence, the need for structured learning and development planning for all RP staff.
In recognition of its investment in people and commitment to systematic staff development, Republic Polytechnic was awarded the People Developer Standard by SPRING in Oct 2003 and recertified in 2006.
New Staff assimilation
As a new staff, you will be assigned a buddy who will bring you around the department and campus on your 1st day. A 1-day Induction Programme is held within a month of your 1st day covering RP’s Mission, Vision and Core values, PBL Pedagogy, RP electronic philosophy, Estate matters, department targets and directions, staff portal, importance of staff learning and career development and other HR matters. This is an opportunity to meet our management team over tea. An off-site 2.5-day orientation cum team building programme is held during the term break to instill the RP spirit and promote camaraderie.
To help equip you with the necessary knowledge, the following in-house staff training programmes are held regularly:
- PBL Foundation Course
- PBL Development Course
- Basic Counseling Workshop
- Advanced Counseling Workshop
- RP IT Tools and Application
- Standard First Aid Course
- Short Management Learning Course
- Teams in the Republic
- Public Service Induction
