WSQ Respond to Fire Emergency in Buildings (2 Days) [20 CPD Points]
Course Overview [Recommended Emergency Response Course by SCDF for Tier 2 (P&FM licence < 5 MT) & Tier 1 HRI Premises for RT and SIC]
On completion of this unit, the learner will have the knowledge and be equipped with the application skills to function as a member of an emergency response team in order to implement the emergency response skills during an emergency incident in buildings. This includes:
- Interpret emergency response legislations and guidelines
- Identify fire hazard scenarios and usage of fire protection system in buildings
- Demonstrate use of breathing apparatus according to BA wearer guidelines and entrapment procedures
- Assess the emergency situation and conduct firefighting to contain fire in high rise buildings
- Participate in rescue and evacuation exercise
- Handover incident and provide operational assistance to the appropriate body
Target Audience
This course aims to provide Company Emergency Response Teams (CERT) from commercial, industrial buildings who are the first responders for incidents in their respective premises. Persons who wants to be recognised as the competent person applying the emergency response skills during an emergency incident in buildings
Course Duration: 2 Day (16 hours)
Course Assessment: Practical Performance and Written Test
Certification:
- WSQ Statement of Attainment from SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) upon completion course completion and assessment
- 20 CPD points awarded by SCDF & 9 PDU points by PEB
Course Fees:S$480 per pax (all inclusive).
(Singaporeans & PRs are eligible for course fees and absentee payroll grants)Course Fees Funding:
This funding table applies from 01 January 2022 onwards
| Singapore Citizens | Singapore PRs | Enhanced Training Support for SMEs | Foreigners | ||
| 39 years old or younger | 40 years old or older | ||||
| Full Course Fee | $480 | $480 | $480 | $480 | $480 |
| Less: SSG Grant Amount (Baseline Funding) (up to 50%) | $240 | $240 | $240 | $240 | $0 |
| Nett Course Fee after funding | $240 | $240 | $240 | $240 | $480 |
| Less Additional Funding if Eligible under SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES) or Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS) (up to 20%) | $0 | $96 | $0 | $96 | $0 |
| Total Nett Course Fee Payable after additional funding from the various funding schemes | $240 | $144 | $240 | $144 | $480 |
Funding may vary, please refer to www.ssg-wsg.gov.sg for more details.
Pre-requisites:
Participants must be medically fit before attending this course due to the physical nature of this course. Please download and refer to the following medical fitness declaration and screening forms:
CERT Course Medical Form A – Self Assessment Checklist & Fitness Declaration Form (PARQ)
CERT Course Medical Form B – Information for Doctors
CERT Course Medical Form C – Certificate of Fitness
CERT Medical Screening Requirement
Course Dates: Respond to Fire Emergency in Building (2 Days)
Schedule for Year 2024 / 2025
Refer to www.certcg.com for the list of training dates and venues available. For conduct of this course for your organisation, email us at admin@certcg.com for more details.
