Multiskill: Expiry

The most effective way to prevent skill expiry is to use the skills regularly. Instead of keeping cross-trained employees in their primary roles indefinitely, build structured rotation schedules.

The failure lies in . Most companies train once and check a box. They do not set an "expiry date" on the certification. If you treat a multiskill like a driver's license—valid for years without a test—you are inviting disaster. Multiskills should be treated more like CPR certifications: if you don't practice it every few months, you lose the license. multiskill expiry

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In Singapore, . To check the expiry date and status of a worker’s registration, you can generate a status report using the BCA Multi-Skilling Portal . How to Check Expiry Status Most companies train once and check a box

If your organization relies on a multiskilled workforce, you must move from "Training" to "Maintenance."

If registration expires, the worker automatically reverts to "Basic-Skilled" status, which may lead to higher foreign worker levy rates for the employer.