If you are hiring construction workers for Singapore, it is important to check the approved Overseas Testing Centres (OTCs). These centres are authorized by Singapore’s Building and Construction Authority (BCA) to conduct skill assessments such as SEC(K), Multi-Skill and CSOC before workers arrive in Singapore.
OTCs help ensure workers meet the required safety and skill standards, allowing employers to deploy them faster and maintain compliance with Singapore’s construction regulations.
What is an Overseas Testing Centre (OTC)?
An OTC is a BCA-approved training and testing centre that conducts:
• Skills Evaluation Certificate (Knowledge) – SEC(K)
• Multi-Skill tests
• Construction Safety Orientation Course (CSOC)
Workers can complete these tests in their home country before arriving in Singapore, helping employers reduce deployment time.
BCA Approved OTC Centres (Updated 25 Sept 2025)
Bangladesh
Some major centres include:
• Fonda Global SBS Test Centre – Ashulia, Dhaka
• Santarli’s STL Test Centre – Gazipur
• South Point Skills Centre – Savar, Dhaka
• ComfortDelgro-Setsco Test Centre – Dhaka
• Lian Beng Training & Testing Centre – Dhaka
Bangladesh has several OTC centres due to the large number of workers joining Singapore’s construction sector.
Myanmar
• ComfortDelgro-Setsco Test Centre – Hlaing Thar Yar, Yangon
• Kabar – Tiong Seng Test Centre – Mingalardon, Yangon
These centres provide SEC(K) and Multi-Skill testing for construction trades.
Thailand
• Chiang Mai Testing Centre – Chiang Mai Province
This centre conducts SEC(K) and other skill assessments for workers heading to Singapore.
India & PRC (China)
Both India and PRC also have BCA-approved OTC centres that conduct:
• SEC(K) assessments
• Trade skill tests
• Skills upgrading programmes
These centres support the supply of skilled construction workers for Singapore projects.
How to Check OTC Test Slot Availability
To book a testing slot:
1️⃣ Contact the Singapore office of the OTC centre
2️⃣ Submit required documents (RA, registration details, etc.)
3️⃣ The OTC will confirm available training and test dates
4️⃣ Register workers through BCA’s Overseas Testing Management System (OTMS)
Official BCA References
BCA Overseas Testing Information
https://www1.bca.gov.sg/buildsg/manpower/overseas-trade-testing-and-upgrading-for-foreign-workers
Latest OTC Contact List (Updated 25 Sept 2025)
https://www1.bca.gov.sg/docs/default-source/docs-corp-buildsg/manpower/otc-contact-list.pdf
To manage the registration https://otms.bca.gov.sg/PublicClosingDate.aspx
Always refer to the official BCA list to ensure the testing centre is authorized.
Tips for Employers
✔ Verify OTC centres through the official BCA list
✔ Check slot availability early before worker deployment
✔ Ensure workers complete SEC(K) and CSOC requirements
✔ Use authorised centres to avoid invalid certification
Using approved OTC centres helps employers maintain compliance and deploy workers faster.