Q13_Individual Schedule Quiz

Amy is working part-time as an accountant. On some evenings, she does part-time Masters in Accountancy. What is the most appropriate current activity status for Amy?

• Fully Engaged in Work (Includes serving NS)

• Schooling but currently working in a vacation job or undergoing paid internship

• Engaged in work while schooling

• None of the above

Answer explanation

Persons working and doing part-time studies have CAS of “Fully Engaged in Work”.

CAS “Engaged in work while schooling” are for full-time students doing part-time work.

Benson is currently attending SkillsFuture baking courses, while doing a Part-Time degree in business administration and is not working.

• Not working but actively looking for work and is available for work

• Full-Time Student

• None of the above

Answer explanation

Persons pursuing part-time diploma/degree courses or other certification courses and not working have CAS of “None of the above”.

CAS “Full-Time Student” is only for persons pursuing full-time courses.

Carrie just graduated and has already secured a permanent job 3 months back and will start work next week. She is currently not working and did not take action to search for work in the past month.

• Not working but actively looking for work and is available for work

• Full-Time Student

• None of the above

Answer explanation

CAS “Not working but actively looking for work and is available for work” includes those not actively looking for work, but taking up a new job within 3 months after the reference period

Darren is on 6-month long no pay-leave from his job as an account auditor to help his daughter study for PSLE. He is unsure if he will return to work after or extend his leave.

• Fully Engaged in Work (Includes serving NS)

• Not working but actively looking for work and is available for work

• None of the Above

Answer explanation

Persons on no-pay leave exceeding 3 months are not considered working.

Emily is studying in the polytechnic and currently on internship for her modular credits and receives allowance.

• Fully Engaged in Work (Includes serving NS)

• Schooling but currently working in a vacation job or undergoing paid internship

• Engaged in work while schooling

• Full-time student

• None of the Above

Answer explanation

Students on paid (incl. those receiving allowance) internships have CAS of “Schooling but currently working in a vacation job/attachment”.

Students on unpaid internships have CAS of “Full-Time Student”.

Frankie has just completed his year-end examinations for his 2nd year in university. He is currently working as a tutor while awaiting his results during semester break.

• Fully Engaged in Work (Includes serving NS)

• Schooling but currently working in a vacation job or undergoing paid internship

• Engaged in work while schooling

• Full-time student

• Working while awaiting examination results or NS call-up

Answer explanation

Full-time students working vacation jobs (even while awaiting results) have CAS “Schooling but currently working in a vacation job/attachment”.

CAS “Working while awaiting examination results/NS-call up” are for those who have completed final examination of the academic program (e.g. N/O/A levels)

Kenny obtained a Polytechnic Diploma in Chemistry in Malaysia. What is his highest qualification attained?

• Polytechnic Diploma

• Professional Qualification or Other Diploma e.g. ITE Diploma, ACCA, CFA, SIM Diploma, NIE Diploma

• Postgraduate Diploma/Certificate (excluding Master’s and Doctorate)

Answer explanation

Only polytechnic diplomas obtained from local polytechnics are considered under “Polytechnic Diploma” Diplomas awarded by other polytechnics/institutions are considered under “Professional Qualification or Other Diploma”

During her school holidays, Jenny works full-time (Mon – Fri, 9am to 5pm) as an accounts clerk intern at her father’s company, and receives $1,500 monthly wages. On weekends, she teaches tuition and earns $2,000 a month. What should Jenny report for her employment status and job title?

• Employment Status: Contributing Family Worker, Job Title: Accounts Clerk

• Employment Status: Employee, Job Title: Accounts Clerk

• Employment Status: Own Account Worker, Job Title: Tuition Teacher

• Employment Status: Employee, Job Title: Tuition Teacher

Answer explanation

Employment Information should be reported based on the main job worked (i.e. longer hours). For those working in family-run business and receiving regular salary, employment status is to be reported as “Employee”.

Leon reported a job title of “Safety Inspector”. When you type this into the dropdown list, you get the following results, what should you do?

SAFETY INSPECTOR (VEHICLES, PROCESSES AND PRODUCTS)

FIRE AND SAFETY INSPECTOR

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY INSPECTOR

• Select the first option in the dropdown

• Ask Leon on which type of safety inspector is he using the dropdown

• Leave response as free-text and proceed to the question on main tasks and duties

Answer explanation

Use the results as a guide on the possible probing questions to the respondent for the full job title and/or main tasks performed. If unsure, do not select any response from the dropdown and proceed to the question on main tasks.