How Chinese Vocational Graduates Can Work in Singapore 中国职校生如何到新加坡工作

Why Singapore Needs Chinese Vocational Workers 为什么新加坡需要中国职校生

Singapore has one of the tightest labor markets in Asia. With a population of under 6 million and a rapidly aging workforce, the city-state constantly relies on foreign workers — especially in hands-on trades. Sectors like food and beverage, manufacturing, construction, and personal services have chronic labor shortages that local workers alone cannot fill.

新加坡是亚洲劳动力最紧张的市场之一。人口不到600万，劳动力快速老龄化，因此持续依赖外籍工人——尤其是一线技术工种。餐饮、制造、建筑和个人服务等行业长期面临本地劳动力不足的问题。

Chinese vocational graduates are well-positioned for these roles. China's vocational education system produces millions of graduates each year with practical, job-ready skills in cooking, welding, CNC machining, automotive repair, pet grooming, and more. The combination of hands-on training, strong work ethic, and competitive cost makes Chinese talent highly attractive to Singapore employers.

中国职校毕业生在这些岗位上有天然优势。中国职业教育体系每年培养数百万具备实操能力的毕业生，涵盖烹饪、焊接、数控加工、汽修、宠物美容等领域。扎实的实训基础、吃苦耐劳的品质和合理的薪资期望，使中国技术人才深受新加坡雇主欢迎。

Types of Jobs Available 可选岗位类型

Singapore's Work Permit (WP) system covers a wide range of non-skilled and semi-skilled occupations. Here are the main categories open to Chinese vocational graduates, with typical monthly salary ranges:

新加坡的Work Permit（WP准证）涵盖大量非技能和半技能岗位。以下是中国职校毕业生可以应聘的主要岗位类别及月薪范围：

Job Type岗位类型	Examples具体工种	Monthly Salary (SGD)月薪（新币）
Kitchen / Cooking厨房/烹饪	Chinese chef, noodle cook, BBQ chef, kitchen helper中餐厨师、面点师、烧腊师傅、帮厨	1,800 – 3,500
Pet Services宠物服务	Pet groomer, pet care assistant宠物美容师、宠物护理助理	2,000 – 2,500
Retail / Service零售/服务	Grocery assistant, store clerk, F&B service staff杂货店员、商店助理、餐饮服务	1,400 – 2,000
Manufacturing制造业	CNC operator, assembler, warehouse worker数控操作工、装配工、仓库员	1,600 – 2,500
Construction建筑业	Welder, carpenter, scaffolder, painter焊工、木工、架子工、油漆工	1,600 – 2,800
Driving驾驶	Delivery driver, truck driver送货司机、卡车司机	1,800 – 2,500

Many positions also include overtime pay, commission, meals, and housing allowances on top of the base salary — significantly increasing total monthly income.

许多岗位还提供加班费、提成、工作餐和住房补贴，实际到手收入远高于基本工资。

Salary & Benefits Overview 薪资与福利概览

Singapore pays in Singapore Dollars (SGD). As of mid-2026, 1 SGD ≈ 5.3 RMB. Here's what a typical package looks like for a Chinese worker:

新加坡以新币（SGD）结算薪资。截至2026年中，1新币约合5.3元人民币。以下是中国工人典型的薪资构成：

Beyond salary, most employers provide annual leave (7–14 days), medical insurance coverage, and a return flight allowance at the end of the contract. Some roles offer commission structures — pet groomers, for example, can earn 10–15% commission on grooming sales above a threshold.

除薪资外，大多数雇主还提供年假（7–14天）、医疗保险和合同期满回国机票。部分岗位设有提成机制——例如宠物美容师，超过一定营业额后可获得10%–15%的销售提成。

Work Permit (WP) — What It Is Work Permit（WP准证）——入门科普

The Work Permit (WP) is the most common work visa for foreign workers in Singapore's service, construction, and manufacturing sectors. Here's what you need to know:

Work Permit（WP准证）是新加坡服务业、建筑业和制造业外籍工人最常见的工作签证。以下是关键信息：

• Employer applies — you do not apply for the WP yourself. Your Singapore employer (or their appointed agency) handles the entire process through MOM (Ministry of Manpower).
• 由雇主申请 ——WP准证不需要个人申请，由新加坡雇主（或其指定中介）通过人力部（MOM）完成办理。
• Duration: Typically valid for 2 years, renewable as long as you remain employed.
• 有效期：一般为2年，只要保持在职即可续签。
• Levy: The employer pays a monthly foreign worker levy (SGD 300–450/month depending on the sector) — this is not deducted from your salary.
• 外劳税：雇主每月需缴纳外劳税（SGD 300–450，视行业而定），这笔费用不会从你的工资中扣除。
• Restrictions: WP holders cannot change employers freely — you work for the specific employer named on your permit.
• 限制条件：WP持有者不能随意更换雇主——只能为准证上指定的雇主工作。
• Dependants: WP holders generally cannot bring family members to Singapore on dependent passes.
• 家属：WP持有者一般不能为家属申请家属准证。

Requirements 申请条件

To qualify for a Singapore Work Permit, you generally need to meet the following criteria:

申请新加坡WP准证，通常需要满足以下条件：

• Age年龄: Under 45 years old (some roles accept up to 50)45周岁以下（部分岗位可放宽至50岁）
• Experience工作经验: Relevant work experience in your trade (1–2 years preferred, fresh graduates from good vocational schools may qualify)具备相关工种的工作经验（1–2年为佳，优秀职校毕业生也可）
• Education学历: Vocational school diploma or equivalent职校毕业证书或同等学历
• English英语: Basic English is sufficient for most roles (kitchen, construction, factory). No IELTS or TOEFL required.大多数岗位只需基础英语（厨房、建筑、工厂类）。不需要雅思或托福成绩。
• Health健康: Physically fit, pass medical examination, no communicable diseases身体健康，通过体检，无传染性疾病
• Documents材料: Valid passport (6+ months remaining), ID card, education certificates, work reference letters有效护照（剩余有效期6个月以上）、身份证、学历证书、工作经历证明

The Recruitment Process 招聘流程

Here is the step-by-step process from initial contact to arriving in Singapore:

从初次接触到抵达新加坡，完整流程如下：

Why Choose Qihang? 为什么选择启航？

Qihang Enterprise Consulting is not a traditional labor dispatch company. We are a cross-border talent mobility consultancy based in Shanghai, with deep roots in China's vocational education system — particularly in Jiangxi province, one of China's largest vocational training hubs.

启航企业咨询不是传统的劳务派遣公司。我们是一家总部位于上海的跨境人才流动咨询机构，深耕中国职业教育体系——尤其在江西省，中国最大的职教基地之一。

• Domestic service fee. Like all reputable overseas employment agencies in China, Qihang charges a transparent service fee for recruitment, screening, and coordination. The fee is communicated upfront — no hidden costs. We do not handle visas or sign dispatch contracts.
• 国内正规服务费。与国内正规出国劳务机构一样，启航收取透明的服务费，用于招聘、筛选和协调。费用在签约前明确告知，无任何隐藏收费。我们不代办签证、不签劳务派遣合同。
• Licensed Singapore partner. We work with a MOM-licensed employment agency in Singapore with a proven track record of placing foreign workers.
• 持牌新加坡合作方。我们与一家新加坡人力部（MOM）持牌就业中介合作，有丰富的外籍工人安置经验。
• School network. We have established relationships with 10+ vocational institutions, giving us access to 7,000+ trained candidates across 40+ trade programs.
• 院校网络。我们与10余所职业院校建立合作关系，拥有覆盖40多个专业的7,000+人才储备。
• Full transparency. Every job order, salary detail, and cost is disclosed upfront. We believe in honest, long-term partnerships — not one-time transactions.
• 全程透明。每个岗位需求、薪资细节和费用在一开始就说清楚。我们追求诚实、长期的合作关系——而不是一锤子买卖。

Frequently Asked Questions 常见问题