This is a mandatory training course for Occupational First Aiders. The aim of this first aid course is to train individuals to render first aid treatment to the casualty during an emergency or accident at the workplace.
Workplace Safety and Health (First Aid) Regulations 2006 Reg. 5 (2) stipulates that “every person appointed as a First Aider shall have undergone and successfully completed such training in first-aid treatment as the Commissioner may approve”.
This course is accredited by the Learning Service Providers (LSP). The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) has requires learning service providers to attain the ISO 29990:2010 Learning Service Provider (LSP) certification as part of the Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) training.
The ISO 29990:2010 LSP certification is administered by the Singapore Accreditation Council (SAC) through its Certification Bodies (CBs) and will replace the MOM Accredited Training Provider (ATP) Scheme.
Upon successful completion of course, a certification with 2 years validity will be issued.
Course Duration23.5 hours (including 2 hours 40 minutes of assessment)
Attendance Criteria
Trainee must achieve 75% attendance for entire course and achieve 100% attendance for CPR + AED.
Course Structure
1. Duties and Responsibilities of First Aider
2. Handling and Transportation of the Injured
3. Management of Medical Emergencies
4. Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) & use of AED
5. Circulatory System & Management of Bleeding
6. Skeletal System, Fractures and Dislocations
7. Occupational Eye Injuries
8. Skin and Burn Injuries
9. Respiratory System and Breathing Difficulties
10. Legal Requirements from MOM
11. Chemicals in the Workplace
12. Accident Prevention
Mode of Assessment1. Written Assessment for 20 OFAC MCQ: 70% to Pass
2. Written Assessment for 20 CPR + AED MCQ: 80% to Pass
3. Practical Assessment: Obtain ‘C’ (Competent)
Entry Qualification• ESS Workplace literacy and numeracy Level 5 and above.
• Medical Fitness
o Does not have any history or underlying medical heart and lung conditions or any physical disabilities/problems such as knee, spinal or joints injury (please consult your doctor to get the necessary clearance to undertake the CPR practice and assessment).
o Pregnant ladies are highly discouraged from undertaking the CPR practice due to safety reasons
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Participant Declaration
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Am I eligible for the WTS (Workfare Training Support) scheme? |
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Am I eligible for the MCES (Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy) scheme? |
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Am I using my SkillsFuture Credit to pay for this approved course? |
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I am aware that my registration is only confirmed upon full payment of the course fees before the commencement of the course. Avanta reserves the right to decline me from attending the class at its sole discretion. |
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I give consent to the Avanta Academy (Avanta), and/or SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) or its appointed agent to contact me for the purpose of sending course/upskilling information and obtaining feedback on the effectiveness of training and its application to the workplace, including details of my employment.
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I agree that should I fail to meet the 75% attendance requirement and / or fail to sit for all required assessments and / or fail to pass all required assessments, I will be liable for the total course fee without SDF funding.
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SkillsFuture Credit: I am fully aware that if I am paying fees using the Skillsfuture Credit, I am to submit the claim in the SkillsFuture Portal to Avanta at least 3 working days before the course commencement date. If the claim application is not approved on the first day of the course, I am to pay Avanta the full course fee in cash and later disburse the claim to myself. Otherwise, Avanta reserves the right to remove me from the course. I am also aware that any cancellation of the SkillsFuture Credit claims used for the application will be deem as withdrawal from the course, and the training place will be released to other applicants.
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I declare that I am aware that the funding including the SkillsFuture Credit claim is subjected to approval by SSG.
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I declare that all the information and particulars provided in this form and the attached sheets are true, complete and accurate and that I have not withheld or distorted any information or particulars required under this form, and acknowledged and accepted the terms and conditions stated here and in the overleaf.
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I agree to comply and abide by the decision of Avanta concerning this application.
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I declare that I have read and understood the applicable Terms and Conditions for the “Course Registration and Procedures” stated overleaf, and agree to be bound by them.
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SkillsFuture Credit Payment
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COURSE REGISTRATION AND PROCEDURES
Below refund policies are made available to trainees via Avanta’s website, online registration forms and hard/soft copy registration forms.
- Course registration shall be applied at least 3 days in advance. Registration is based on a first-come-first-served basis. To confirm the registration, payment of the course fees must be made before the commencement date. Avanta Academy Pte Ltd (Avanta) reserves the right to decline a trainee from attending the class at its sole discretion.
- WSQ SOA certificate shall be issued within 1 month from the course completion date. No certificate/card will be issued unless full payment is received by Avanta before the course ends. An email notification will be sent once the certificate/card is ready for collection. Uncollected certificate within 3 months from the date of email notification will be destroyed. An administrative charge apply to re-printing of replacement certificate/card at $20/-. (Police report is required for lost certificate/card case.)
- Trainee is reminded to attend class punctually. Full course fees will still be imposed if the trainee does not attend the class without prior notice.
- If trainee is found cheating, trainee will be barred from the examination/assessment. Avanta reserves the right to take necessary actions.
- Notice of replacement or withdrawal must be made in writing to Avanta subjected to the following:
- No *administrative charge if notice of replacement reaches Avanta at least 3 working days before the course commencement date. Replacement of trainee is allowed only once.
- No refund of course fees if notice of withdrawal reaches Avanta5 working days or less before the course commencement date.
- All requests are subjected to the discretion and approval of Avanta.
- Reschedule or change of course is allowed once only and is subjected to the availability of the course. An administrative charge of $25.00 is applicable if the request is made 2 working days or less before the course commencement date.
- Reschedule of assessment date is subjected to the availability of the assessor and an administrative charge.
- Avanta reserves the rights to cancel the course or change the course dates. Refund of full course fees is applicable if the class is cancelled by Avanta.
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