Mr Rusydi Maswan finds his skill set in high demand after acquiring competencies in electric and hybrid vehicle charging, maintenance and battery management. Photos: NTUC LearningHub
To facilitate his career transition, Mr Rusydi knew he had to build on his existing Nitec in Automotive Technology by picking up new skills. He decided to enrol in the National Electric Vehicle Safety Specialist course at Now an automotive technician, Mr Rusydi applies his learning daily, from knowing which tools to use to adhering to safety precautions. “I’ve benefited from being certified to handle electric vehicles, and in this industry, there are currently not many who are certified to handle them safely and effectively,” he shared.
“My first thought was to look into something I was passionate about, which led me to areas such as sustainability, energy management and urban farming,” he said. After completing the course, Mr Ferry took on a role in a sustainable investment firm before joining his current workplace, a company specialising in developing farm walls that grow leafy greens and herbs. Starting as a part-time employee, he eventually transitioned to a full-time role managing the daily operations of the plant nursery and is now the company’s office manager.