Fundamental Course On Vector Management And Control

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Fundamental Course On Vector Management And Control

Overview

Course Date:
21 Sep 2015 to 24 Sep 2015
Registration Period:
17 Jun 2015 to 31 Aug 2015
Time:
08:00 AM to 08:00 AM
Mode of Training:
Classroom
Venue:
-
Funding:
-

Course Objective

To train personnel on the vector management and control

Course Outline

A. Introduction to Vectors & Overall Vector Situation in Singapore
• Definition of Vector
• Important public health vectors
• Understanding vector-borne diseases
• Methods of disease transmission

B. General Morphology & Biology of Mosquitoes
• aedes aegypti
• aedes albopictus
• anopheles malculatus
• anopheles sundaicus
• culex quinquefasciatus
• culex gelidus
• culex tritaeniorhynchus

C. Introduction to Commonly-Used Pesticides and Equipment
• Commonly-used pesticides
• Commonly-used vector control equipment
• Safety on handling of pesticides
• Personal protective equipment for vector control

D. Integrated Pest Management for Mosquito Control
• Environmental Control
• Chemical Control
• Biological Control
• Genetic Control
• Mosquito Surveillance
• Education

E. General Morphology & Control of Rodents
• Species of rodents in Singapore
• Rodent-borne diseases
• Rodent Surveillance
• Signs of Rodent Infestation
• Rodent Control Techniques

F. General Morphology & Control of:
• Flies
• Cockroaches
• Fleas
• Hornets & Bees

G. Implementing a Vector Management Plan
• Establishing a baseline survey
• Resources required
• Zoning Method
• Management of PCO
• Performance Evaluation

H. Field Practical Sessions
• Practical sessions on identification of potential breeding habitats
• Practical sessions on recognising signs of rodent infestation

Minimum Requirements

Environmental control personnel

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 Completion (electronic Certificate will be issued)
A Certificate of Completion will be awarded to participants who pass the assessment and meet at least 75% attendance rate

Suitable for

Environmental control personnel

Course Fees

The course fees payable above are inclusive of prevailing GST rate.

Applicants/Eligibility	SkillsFuture Funding	GST	Subsidised Fee (after GST)
Singapore Citizens aged 40 and above¹	$585.00	$17.55	$82.55
Singapore Citizens aged below 40	$455.00	$17.55	$212.55
Singapore Permanent Residents and LTVP+ Holders	$455.00	$17.55	$212.55
SME-sponsored Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents and LTVP+ Holders²	$585.00	$17.55	$82.55
Others (Full fees payable)	$0.00	$58.50	$708.50

As per SSG’s policy, the GST payable for all funding-eligible applicants is calculated based on prevailing GST rate after baseline funding subsidy of 70%

Singaporeans aged 25 years and above may use **SkillsFuture Credit balance to offset respective course fees.

¹ Under the SkillsFuture Mid-career Enhanced Subsidy. For more information, visit the SkillsFuture website here.
² Under the Enhanced Training Support for Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs) Scheme. For more information of the scheme, click here. To view SP’s list of similar funded courses, click here. Please submit the attached “Declaration Form for Enhanced Training Support Scheme for SME” together with your online application.

Funding Incentives

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