- Written Assessment
Course Code: TGS-2022016842
Funding Validity Period: 04/11/2022-05/04/2026
This unit covers basic principles in working within/around confined space. It includes the knowledge and skills for the use of appropriate gas testing equipment and methods to obtain representative results for the assessment of atmospheric condition in confined space for safe entry and work. The skill and knowledge covered will enable the learners to be appointed as confined space safety assessor under the relevant regulations.
Teaching Method
Classroom Facilitated Training
Class Size
20
Course Attendance
75% for Classroom Facilitated Training and Practical Training (Work-Based/Workplace Learning)
At the end of the programme, you will be able to:
- prepare for confined space assessment with persons involved in confined space safety management in accordance with the applicable legal and other requirements
- identify hazards and take measures to prevent harm to safety and health when entering and working in confined space
- conduct gas testing to ascertain the atmospheric condition in the confined space is safe for entry in accordance with the applicable legal and other requirements; organisational confined space programme and entry permit system
- participate in risk control and emergency response in accordance with legal and other requirements
- monitor the confined space conditions and control measures for safe working
Learners must be above 18 years of age and are assumed to:
- complete the WSQ Supervise Work in Confined Space Operation course (Recommened)
- have foundational knowledge and understanding of the relevant work sector in Singapore
- be able to communicate using English proficiently at a level that is the equivalent of Employability Skills (ES) level 4
- be able to legibly write and read English proficiently at a level that is the equivalent of ES level 4
- be able to handle numbers and work around them proficiently at a level that is the equivalent of ES level 4
- be physically and mentally fit for the task
- Prepare for confined space assessment with persons involved in confined space safety management in accordance with the applicable legal and other requirements
- Identify hazards and take measures to prevent harm to safety and health when entering and working in confined space
- Conduct gas testing to ascertain the atmospheric condition in the confined space is safe for entry in accordance with the applicable legal and other requirements; organisational confined space programme and entry permit system
- Participate in risk control and emergency response in accordance with legal and other requirements
- Monitor the confined space conditions and control measures for safe working
This course is applicable for SkillsFuture Funding up to 70%..
*From 1 Jan 2022, SkillsFuture course funding will be revised to a baseline of 50% subsidy, with an additional 20% subsidy (up to 70% subsidy) for SMEs and Mid-career individuals (Singapore citizens above 40 years old). Do note that the funding amount advised is not final and is subject to changes.
If you are a Singaporean aged 25 and above, you can choose to use your SkillsFuture Credit to offset the payment for this course. Visit the SkillsFuture Credit website www.skillsfuture.sg/credit to choose from the wide range of approved skills-related courses available on the SkillsFuture Credit course directory.
Based on the successful completion of the course and assessment, a Statement of Attainment (SOA) from the Skillfuture Singapore (SSG) and a Safety Pass from Wong Fong Academy Pte Ltd will be awarded to the trainee.
