Originally Posted by cadman (Post 71488657)

that's right, and to be fair aceplp cant possibly teach us everything. practically speaking thats what the working world is like, to survive you just have to keep learning new things. i find whats best about this training program is that it increases our exposure to the industry. just keep up strong learning spirit and be resourceful when it comes to challenges. i also google and look at other cad forums just like you! thats the way to go.

Originally Posted by theking_smen (Post 70970056)

Hi everyone, I'm currently still contracted to aceplp. Didn't expected to find a thread on this... But my contract is almost finishing... Dunnoe weather to continure in this line of work? Anybody care to advise?

Originally Posted by cadman (Post 71488407)

we also do Building Information Modelling for clients, constructing 3d model of building and database using revit (BIM software by autodesk). on assignment we are embedded in client design teams to provide services under aceplp. its a common working model for professional service companies actually. as an employee you will learnt quite a bit when going around on assignments.

Originally Posted by FerreroForte (Post 71489283)

gd career prospects, constructin industy is immune to recession! of cuz stay on lah, dun waste de time u spend in this trainee prog... use de contacts tt u have build to look 4 a gd job next.. trust me wif de tech skills u learn frm dis prog, u r surely a gd catch to other coys. many diff career path u can choose in engineering, e.g. planner, engineer, bim specialist, etc....

i suggst chk wif de aceplp hr on de salary u shld aim to get or ask them help u find ur next job thru their client network, they r willing to help! i did tt so i knw... in fact they will also help u negotiate salary matters with next coy...

Originally Posted by GrimaH (Post 71498874)

If you're lucky enough to be attached for BIM. It'll get better, admittedly, but there are few of such assignments at the moment. It's luck of the draw.

Either way, I don't see why anyone should be genuinely aggrieved by what the company offers (except maybe for the totally sugoi awesome starting pay for some). For anyone who's not simply looking for a short-term job it's a great starter. Unless you're stuck in a long term assignment drawing schematics, in which case my sympathies.

Originally Posted by theking_smen (Post 71798563)

BIM is really quite interesting... My attachment company just starting to look in BIM... Just sat through the BIM product demo a month back...

Originally Posted by qqweeman (Post 69874347)

This is definitely like a job if u ask me. The trainee’s CPF are paid by aceplp – a recruitment agency will never do that.

The company is willing to provide FREE training with basic salary. Trainees will have 2 months indoor training with good support from the trainers before going out to other company clients. The 2 years of job posting is another great way to gain work experience for their future. If they want to be successful in this line of career, this training is a good way to start.

Free Training of course does not come free. Their contracts will have a bond for 2 years with training included. Similar with almost every other jobs out with Free Training such as being an SIA air stewardess. Air stewardesses also are bonded for 2 years after their Training in make-up, food service etc. My friend had to pay the full training fees when she decided to quit before the bond ends.

As for the Trainers, they are professionals in the field. Like teachers from schools, they are authorized to teach. They are qualified through various professional certifications and Trainer’s courses, which are required for the company to be authorized to train by Autodesk. I also know they are a training partner of Bentley. Not anyhow licensed like what you mean.

I feel like aceplp are already very kind to give such training/ opportunity. So please don’t talk bad about them.

There are tons of drafting jobs but how are you going to get into one these days without experience? I consider myself very lucky to have been trained by aceplp, otherwise I would never get a drafting job.

Originally Posted by greythorne (Post 72123247)

You are wrong. Aceplp deducts those CPF contribution (employer & employee) from your pay that the client you are working pays to Aceplp! get it!

They will deduct everything that includes your base pay as well.

Originally Posted by iceberserker (Post 73518224)

For degree holders and diploma holders who went through aceplp, are you both doing the same work? Drawing the same basic salary?