Course Date:
- 26 Mar 2021
- 30 Apr 2021
- 28 May 2021
Duration:
8 hour / 1 day
Time:
8:30am to 6pm
Mode of Training:
Classroom
Venue:
Singapore Polytechnic
Course Introduction
This course aims to provide participants involved in fire safety duties at workplaces with updated information on the provisions of the fire safety legislations in Singapore, recap on the fundamentals and principles of fire safety design, roles and responsibilities
of appointment holders and the operations of fire protection system and firefighting facilities.
Course Objective
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
• Interpret Fire Safety Legislations in Singapore
• Apply the Principles of Fire Safety Design
• Determine and Plan appropriate Fire Protection System and Firefighting facilities for different types of buildings
• Describe
and recognise the Roles and Responsibilities of Appointed Holders related to Fire Safety
Course Outline
| Topic | No. of Hours |
| Overview of Fire Safety and Related Regulations | 0.5 |
| SCDF (Singapore Civil Defence Force) Tier-level for Premise with Petroleum and Flammable Materials | 0.5 |
| MOM (Ministry of Manpower) Safety Case and QRA (Quantitative Risk Assessment) Requirements | 0.5 |
Fire Safety Permit and Certification Scheme
• Lodgement of Minor Addition/Alteration Works
• Submission Requirements for Change of Use | 1 |
Group Activity 1 on Plan Submission Requirements (together with 2 Trainers)
• Erection of new walls and doors in approved fire compartment
• Selection and siting of portable fire extinguisher
• Siting and relocation of fire hose reel | 1 |
Group Activity 2 on Plan Submission Requirements (together with 2 Trainers)
• Selection of fire detectors and its layout
• Fire sprinkler layout and its relocation
• Siting of cabinets for storage of flammable and combustible materials | 1 |
Fire Safety Provisions for Institutional & Industrial Building
• Means of Escape, Travel Distance, Compartmentation
• Storage of Petroleum and Flammable Materials (PFM)
• Company Emergency Response Team (CERT) Requirements
• Consultation Process with SCDF | 1.5 |
| Key Changes in Fire Code 2018 | 1 |
| Assessment | 0.5 |
| Total Hours | 7.5 |
Suitable for
Participants in the Building Facilities Management and Construction Industry.
Minimum Entry Requirements / Assumed Skills and Knowledge
1. 5 GCE ‘O’ Level Examination passes including attaining the following grades in:
• English Language - Minimum Grade D7
• Mathematics - Minimum
Grade C6
• Physics/Physical Science/General Science - Minimum Grade C6
OR
2. ITE Higher NITEC or Industrial Technician Certificate (ITC)
OR
3. Full GCE ‘A’ Level Certificate (minimum of 2 ‘H2’ and
2 ‘H1’ Level passes including General Paper)
OR
4. Diploma (excluding Specialist Diploma) from local a polytechnic (SP/NP/NYP/RP/TP)
OR
5. SIM Diploma in Management Studies
OR
6. Degree from a local university
OR
7. MOM Registered Workplace Safety Health Officer Certificate
OR
8. FSMAS Certificate in Fire Safety Emergency Management Course (plus 5 GCE ‘O’ level passes in ANY subject)
OR
9. 5 GCE ‘O’ Level Examination
passes (including English and Mathematics) and passed the Pre-Enrolment Test in Science
OR
10. 5 GCE ‘O’ Level Examination passes (including English and Science) and passed the Pre-Enrolment Test in Mathematics
OR
11. 5
GCE ‘O’ Level Examination passes (including Mathematics and Science) and passed the British Council’s International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with a minimum band score of 5.5 or proficiency level 6 for all modules under
the Workplace Literacy and Numeracy (WPLN) prescribed by Workforce Development Agency (WDA)
Award / Certification / Accreditation
• Certificate of Attendance (electronic Certificate will be issued)
A Certificate of Attendance will be awarded to participants who meet at least 75% attendance rate
• Certificate of Performance (electronic Certificate will be
issued)
A Certificate of Performance will be awarded to participants who pass the assessment and meet at least 75% attendance rate
• 5 FSM CPD points will be awarded.
Registration may be closed once seats are filled up.
Application Procedure
1. All applications must be made via Online Registration at www.pace.sp.edu.sg
Course fees can be paid by the following payment modes:
a) Credit Cards, Internet Banking, NETS (Not Applicable for company sponsored)
For e-payment using Visa/Master cards and Internet Banking, please click on the ‘Make e-Payment’ button on the acknowledgement page to proceed.
b) For NETS payment, you can pay at:
Singapore Polytechnic
PACE Academy
c) Cheques
Please make cheques payable to “Singapore Polytechnic”. Do cross the cheque and write the Registration Reference ID, Applicant Name and NRIC/FIN number at the back of the cheque. When you have completed required
details, you may mail the cheque here.
Please note that an administrative charge of $15 will be imposed for any returned cheques from the bank or financial institution.
2. All successful applicants will be notified with a letter of confirmation via email.
