Perform Work In Confined Space Operation
Course Overview
The Workplace Safety and Health Sect. 12 (3) stipulates that “It shall be the duty of every employer to ensure that those person at any work have received adequate instruction, information, training and supervision as is necessary unless he has undergone a safety and health training course approved by the commissioner for Workplace Safety and Health”.
Participants are expected to be self-directed, with a mind to acquire skills and knowledge. They should be able to apply the acquired skill & knowledge to perform the duties of an entrant and attendant when working in a confined space, use gas detection instruments and participate in an emergency situation.
Who Should Attend
The job roles / occupations that this unit would be relevant to may include but not limited to the following parties related to / in the industry:
Workers performing the duties:
• Confined Space Entrant
• Confined Space Attendant
Course Objectives
CE1 – Identify duties and responsibilities of all personnel involved in confined space work under the WSH Legislations and Code of Practice
CE2 – Identify confined space hazards
CE3 – Use Gas Detection Instruments for atmospheric monitoring
CE4 – Comply with Permit-to-Work system and safe work procedures when working in confined space
CE5 – Participate in an Emergency for confined space
Pre-Requisites
- Ability to listen, read, speak, and write English at a proficiency level equivalent to ESS Level 2 (Employability Skills System).
- Ability to manipulate numbers at a level equivalent to ESS Level 2 (Employability Skills System).
Training Methodology
Blended learning, Slides presentation, sharing of best practice and incident. Hands on practical session.
Trainer to Trainee Ratio
1: 20
Attendance Requirements
100% classroom session
Assessment
MCQ - 60%
Practical - 100%
Learners must achieve MCQ & Practical Competent results
Certifications
Upon successful completion of the course a Statement of Attainment (SOA) will be awarded by SkillsFuture Singapore Agency (SSG)
Funding & Claims
| Type | Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents |
Employer-Sponsored and Self-Sponsored Singapore Citizens (Aged 40 years old and above) |
SME-Sponsored Local Employees (i.e. Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents) |
| Funding Source | |||
| SkillsFuture Funding (Baseline) | SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy | SkillsFuture Enhanced Training Support for SMEs | |
| Course Fee | $120 | $120 | $120 |
| SkillsFuture Funding | $60 | $84 | $84 |
| Total Nett Fee | $60 | $36 | $36 |
| GST (9% x $120) | $10.80 | $10.80 | $10.80 |
| Total Fee Payable to EFG Training Services Pte Ltd | $70.80 | $46.80 | $46.80 |
| Payment Mode | Bank Transfer, PayNow, Cheque, SkillsFuture Credit | ||
- Skills Future credit/funding available
SFC: All Singaporeans aged 25 and above can use their $500 SkillsFuture Credit from the government to pay for a wide range of approved skills-related courses. Visit the SkillsFuture Credit website (www.skillsfuture.sg/credit) to choose from the courses available on the Training Exchange course directory.
Mandatory adoption of e-attendance via SingPass from 1 October 2023: As per the SSG regulation we are introducing "e-attendance via SingPass" for participants applying for funding. To ensure a smooth process, please verify your SingPass app access before attending the course. Kindly note that manual attendance submissions will not be accepted for funding invoices. Thank you for your cooperation.
SkillsFuture Singapore Hotline: For enquiries relating to skills, training and portal issues, please contact SkillsFuture Singapore at 6785 5785.
Grant Disbursement Criteria
To qualify for grant disbursement, the following conditions must be met:
- Training Grant Criteria: To qualify for SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG), the trainee must be receiving at least 3 months of CPF contributions from the sponsoring company. Otherwise, funding will likely be rejected, and we will have to back charge the fees to you. Thank you for your understanding.
- Attendance Requirement: The Trainee must achieve 100% attendance.
- Assessment: The Trainee must pass all prescribed examinations or assessments.
- Payment: All course fees must be paid in full on or before course date.