A-CERTS Training: WSQ Response to Fire and Hazmat Emergency (3 Day) Run 100

Date:15-17 May, Wednesday to Friday

Time: 8.30am to 5.30pm

Duration: 3 Days

Training Fees: S$960 per pax (A-CERTS Members only); S$1065 per pax (non-A-CERTS members) (WSQ funding available for this course)

Accreditation: WSQ Advanced Certificate Module / SCDF: 30 CPD points /

Overview

Fires often cause explosions in vessels, particularly those containing liquids common in Process plants. Fire fighting in the petrochemical, pharmaceutical and chemical process industries may be particularly complex, where, potentially every fire is a Hazmat incident. Large quantities of toxic fumes are frequently involved and may lead Company Emergency Response Team (CERT) members to undertake rash actions which constitute hazards to personnel.

This is also a WSQ module accreditated by WDA.

Aim of This Course

This course is designed to enable a person to function as a member of an emergency response team in order to meet and respond to fire and Hazmat emergencies, such as prepare for fire and Hazmat emergencies, participate to contain fire and hazmat emergencies and assist insearch and rescue operations.

Who Should Attend?

RT and SIC from CERT Team of Tier 1 Premises:

• PIB (High Risk Installations Buildings)
• Petroleum & flammable material (> 5 matrix tonnes)

It is targeted at individuals with operational responsibilities from all sectors such as:

• Chemical Production • Plant Construction• Plant Equipment Maintenance • Water Management• Waste Management • Building Management• Energy Management

Course Content

Identifying HazardsUse of PPE- Chemical suits- breathing apparatusUse of mitigation equipment-Detectors-Plugging / Sealing equipment, absorbent and overpack drumsDecontamination & Containment MeasuresUsage of Fire Protection Systems in Buildings / Process PlantsFirefighting using various extinguishing mediums (e.g. foam, dry powder, CO2 extinguishers)

What Will You Get Upon Completion?

A downloadable electronic copy of Statement of Attainment (SOA) issued by WDA upon passing of assessment tests.

Do You Need Any Pre-requisite(s) to Attend This?

• Trainee recommended to be medically fit due to the physical requirement of the training.

• Compulsory declaration of health using Medical Form A (form to be submitted prior to training). Please email the administrator at enquiry@acerts.org.sg for the Medical Form A, or download here.

FAQs

How much is the training fees?

S$960 per pax (A-CERTS Members only); S$1065 per pax (non-A-CERTS members). (WSQ funding available for this course)

Is this course subsidized?

Company sponsored participants (Singaporeans & PRs) can apply for subsidies under the WSQ funding scheme. For more details of the subsidies, please refer to www.skillsconnect.gov.sg

What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?

The directional details will be sent to participants upon registration of this training.

Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?

You can contact the administrator at enquiry@acerts.org.sg

Is my registration transferrable?

Your registration can be transferred but you will have to inform the A-CERTS Administrator at enquiry@acerts.org.sg at least 10 working days in advance.

How do I pay for the training?

Via cheque or online credit card payment.

What is the cancellation policy?

A-CERTS does not accept late notice of deferment or cancellation by participants, except for cases that can be waive based on compassionate or medical grounds.

• Request for cancellation must be made in writing 7 days before the course commencement

• Less than 7 days’ notice or no show at training venue will result in full course fees

• However, replacement is allowed at no additional charge.

A-CERTS reserves the right to cancel a course if number of delegates have not reached the minimum required to run the course. A-CERTS reserves the right to cancel in the event of an unforeseen circumstance which restrict a safe training environment. In the event of a cancellation, A-CERTS will either arrange for an alternative course date or offer a full refund of the fee paid.

The name on the registration doesn't match the attendee. Is that okay?

As certificate will be issued upon completion of this training, please ensure that your details are correct.

A-CERTS Terms and Conditions

- By participating in the above programme, you certify that the information provided is correct. You will not hold the organizer responsbile for any mishap occur during my participation.

- All decisions made by the organizer shall be final.

- By attending this event, you agree to be photographed (if photos are taken by organizer). You hereby grant the organizer a royalty-free right to use photos and information in media press and materials and marketing materials connected to the event.

- For SSG-approved/funded courses, personal/office email address and mobile number are required for submission to SSG for generation of electronic Statement of Attainment and for survey purposes.

- Information provided will be treated with confidentiality and is collected for the purposes to be submitted to the governing bodies, third party service providers, agents and other organisations for, and if applies: a) accreditation of CPD points, b) accreditation of SDU point, c) assessment result submission to SSG,d) generation of electronic certificates/Statement of Attainment, e) notification to trainees from SSG,f) Submission of Info to SSG for TRAQOM surveys (Training Quality and Outcomes Measurement), andg) for performing obligations in the course of or in connection with our provision of the goods and/or services requested by you;

*Trainee must attend full training, sit for and pass all required tests/assessments.

*Training must not have applied for SSG (previously known as WDA) course fee subsidy for this particular training course.

Upon failing the above, trainee is required to pay full fees.

- Please note that event confirmation is only confirmed with full payment.

- Registration is on First-Come-First-Served basis. We regret to inform that reservation of seats will not be entertained.

- Email confirmation generated by Eventbrite will be official.