- Written Assessment
- Practical Assessment
Course Code: TGS-2022017085
Funding Validity Period: 16/11/2022 to 05/04/2026
A mandatory course for personnel who will be appointed as a workplace first aider. The course equips you with the relevant knowledge and skills in providing first aid and using CPR+AED. This course is also recognised as the CERT First Aider Course with CPR + AED.
Teaching Method
Classroom Facilitated Training and Practical Training (Work-Based/Workplace Learning)
Class Size
18
Course Attendance
75% attendance for the entire course and achieve 100% attendance for the CPR + AED topic
At the end of the programme, you will be able to:
- explain the duties and responsibilities of First Aider
- list the legal requirements under Workplace Safety and Health (First Aid) Regulations for the workplace
- check and pack contents of First Aid Box
- apply first aid to accident victims in the workplace
- manage a medical emergency at the workplace
- manage victims of *hazardous chemicals exposure
- identify common workplace accidents requiring first aid treatment
Learners must be above 18 years of age and are assumed to:
- have at least ES WPLN Level 5 & above or equivalent as otherwise
- be physically able to perform CPR skills while kneeling on the floor
- be physically/medically fit and able to render help to another individual during an emergency
Pregnant or with any medical history such as heart and joint issues should seek advice from their doctors prior to enrolling.
This is a mandatory training course for Occupational First Aiders. The aim of the 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 stipulates that “every person appointed as a first-aider shall (a) have successfully completed a training course acceptable to the Commissioner; and (b) undergo such subsequent re-training in first-aid treatment as the Commissioner may require”.
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.
Wong Fong Academy will issue safety passes & In house certificate(digital copy only) to every candidate who has attended and passed the assessment.
