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The objectives of the internships are
  • Facilitate interested students to gain work experience
  • Allow students to have another avenue to interact with employees and employer of the participating company and acquaint themselves with their possible future roles in the company.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS


Q: What is the duration of internships in Republic Polytechnic?
Ans: The duration for internships ranges between 4-24 weeks.

Q: When does Republic Polytechnic usually conduct internships?
Ans: The period of internship varies for different school/centre.Some internships are conducted during the Semester 1 vacation break: Aug-Oct or Semester 2 vacation break: Feb-Apr time period while some internships are conducted during the school term.

Q: What are the diplomas that are available in Republic Polytechnic?
Ans: Republic Polytechnic’s full time diploma list is available at http://www.rp.sg/courses/


Q: What are the general guidelines for insurance coverage?
Ans: All full-time matriculated or registered students of RP are required to subscribe to Group Personal Accident Insurance Scheme (for ALL students) and Group Hospitalisation & Surgical Insurance (for International Students). The coverage includes:
  • 24 hours worldwide
  • Accidental Death & Permanent Disability
  • Medical Expenses related to accidents
  • Fracture Benefit – Compensation up to S$3000
  • Mobility aid extension – up to S$1000 for costs of equipment

In the event of an accident, students who seek medical attention may claim the medical expenses from the insurance company through RP, subject to approval. Students will not be covered during the period of deferment of their studies. Please note that students (especially Year 3 students) are required to submit the claims before their graduation. In addition, employers may wish to cover the students under their organisation’s insurance schemes, such as medical or workmen’s compensation.


Q: Do participating companies need to make CPF contribution for Republic Polytechnic's intern?
Ans: All matriculated or registered students of Republic Polytechnic (RP) who are employed for training approved by RP have been exempted from CPF contributions. The exemption order is effective from 1 January 2009.

Q: How do I manage issues on misconduct?
Ans: All issues on misconduct are to be referred to RP for the appropriate set of actions.

Q: What can Republic Polytechnic's internship programme offer to the participating company?
Ans: As a participating company, you stand to benefit in the following ways:
  • Access to a pool of manpower with relevant skill set.
  • Identify prospective employees among the students attached to your company.
  • Provide skilled support for projects that demand valuable alternative resources for its successful completion.
  • Provide inputs to our curriculum to better reflect the changing demands of your industry.
  • Engage in collaborative research with us.
Q: Do foreign students need work permit?
Ans: Students who are non-Singapore citizens are exempted from work permit applications.
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