Refresher Occupational First Aid Course (OFAC-R)
Overview
Overview
The OFAC 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 (Cap. 354A, Rg 4) Reg. 5 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.
Participants who are Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents (SPR) sponsored by Company or Individuals are eligible for the Skills Development Fund (SDF) Funding administrated by the SkillsFuture Singapore Agency (SSG). Individuals can however apply for SkillsFuture Credits to pay for their training (only applicable for Singaporeans aged 25 and above). For further informations, log on to myskillsfuture.gov.sg.
Course Content
Theory:
- Basic Principles & Practice of First Aid.
- First aid requirements in factories and other workplaces
- Wounds, Bleeding & Shock
- The Unconscious patient
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and use of AED
- Fractures and soft tissue injuries
- Immobilization & splinting Transportation of wounded
- Occupational Eye Injuries
- Burns and Scalding1. Bandaging 2. CPR+AED
Course Objective
By the end of the course, the participants will have the relevant knowledge and application skills in demonstrating first aid/CPR skills to apply them in their workplace.
For Whom
Any individuals with interest in first aid or has been assigned a WSH-related role in the company. Must be physically fit and able to render help to another individual during an emergency
Entry Requirement
Singapore citizen, Permanent Resident or Holder of valid employment pass/work permit. Must be over 18 years of age. Must be physically and mentally fit for the training. ESS Workplace literacy and numeracy Level 5 and above.
Document Submission
Valid Work Permit / S Pass / Employment Pass / NRIC copy / Valid Passport copy
Certification
Written Assessment for – 20 OFAC MCQ: 70%
Written Assessment for – 20 CPR + AED MCQ: 80%
Practical Assessment Obtain ‘C’ (Competent)
Course attendance: 75% (for entire course)
Course attendance : 100% (CPR + AED)
Late comers will not be allowed to sit for the test.
Upon successful completion of the course, a Certificate /Card endorsed by Global Training Services will be issued to all participants
Refresher course required every 2 years
REFRESHER OCCUPATIONAL FIRST AID COURSE (OFAC-R)
Course Duration: 17.5 hours / 2 days (inc. 2 hours 40 mins of assessment)
Medium of Instruction: English
Course Content:
1. Explain the duties and responsibilities of First Aider
2. List the legal requirements under Workplace Safety and Health (First Aid) Regulations for the workplace
3. Check and pack contents of First Aid Box
4. Apply first aid to accident victims in the workplace
5. Manage a medical emergency at the workplace
6. Manage victims of hazardous chemicals exposure
7. Identify common workplace accidents requiring first aid treatment
FAQ
Multiskill
Worker able to attend 2 cert with different trade
Coretrade
Construction Registration of Tradesmen, or CoreTrade, is a registration scheme administered by the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) for skilled and experienced construction personnel in the various key construction trades.
Worker able to attend 2 cert with different trade
Coretrade
Construction Registration of Tradesmen, or CoreTrade, is a registration scheme administered by the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) for skilled and experienced construction personnel in the various key construction trades.
As MOM require, all construction firms must have at least 10% of their work permit holders (WPHs) to be qualified as “Higher Skilled” R1 workers. Construction personnel registered under the Multi-skilling Scheme are qualified as “Higher Skilled” R1 workers under the Ministry of Manpower (MOM)’s Foreign Worker Levy Scheme.
Worker’s NRIC (for Singaporean and Singapore PR) or valid work permit/employment pass (for foreigner)(front and back in a single page)
Multiskill
– Worker’s NRIC (for Singaporean and Singapore PR) or valid work permit/employment pass (for foreigner)(front and back in a single page)
– Min 4 years experience in construction sector in Singapore
1) Have two (2) recognised Skills Evaluation Certiifcate [ SEC/SEC(K) ] of different trades
2) Have a minimum of four (4) years of construction experience in Singapore
Or
1) One (1) Skills Evaluation Certificate [ SEC/SEC(K) ]
2) Have a minimum of six (6) years of construction experience in Singapore;
3) Completed 120 hours of training in approved safety-related courses.
Or
1) One (1) Skills Evaluation Certificate [ SEC/SEC(K) ]
2) Have a minimum of six (6) years of construction experience in Singapore.
3) Obtained WSQ Advanced Certificate in Workplace Safety and Health.
Coretrade
1. Worker’s NRIC (for Singaporean and Singapore PR) or valid work permit/employment pass (for foreigner)(front and back in a single page)
2. Min 4 years experience in construction sector in Singapore
3. Apply Acknowledgement Notice (AN)
– Worker’s NRIC (for Singaporean and Singapore PR) or valid work permit/employment pass (for foreigner)(front and back in a single page)
– Min 4 years experience in construction sector in Singapore
1) Have two (2) recognised Skills Evaluation Certiifcate [ SEC/SEC(K) ] of different trades
2) Have a minimum of four (4) years of construction experience in Singapore
Or
1) One (1) Skills Evaluation Certificate [ SEC/SEC(K) ]
2) Have a minimum of six (6) years of construction experience in Singapore;
3) Completed 120 hours of training in approved safety-related courses.
Or
1) One (1) Skills Evaluation Certificate [ SEC/SEC(K) ]
2) Have a minimum of six (6) years of construction experience in Singapore.
3) Obtained WSQ Advanced Certificate in Workplace Safety and Health.
Coretrade
1. Worker’s NRIC (for Singaporean and Singapore PR) or valid work permit/employment pass (for foreigner)(front and back in a single page)
2. Min 4 years experience in construction sector in Singapore
3. Apply Acknowledgement Notice (AN)
For the construction sector, the maximum number of years a worker can work in Singapore on a Work Permit is as follows:
NTS (India, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Philippines), PRC (China) in Basic Skilled – 14 years
NTS (India, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Philippines), PRC (China) in Higer Skilled – 26 years
NTS (India, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Philippines), PRC (China) in Basic Skilled – 14 years
NTS (India, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Philippines), PRC (China) in Higer Skilled – 26 years
Multiskill
1. Valid Work Pass
2. Valid Passport
3. WP Online (Download form MOM Website)
4. SEC(K) Certificate 5. Acknowledgement Notice (AN) *Can apply after course
Coretrade
1. Valid Work Pass
2. Valid Passport
3. WP Online (Download form MOM Website)
4. Acknowledgement Notice (AN)
1. Valid Work Pass
2. Valid Passport
3. WP Online (Download form MOM Website)
4. SEC(K) Certificate 5. Acknowledgement Notice (AN) *Can apply after course
Coretrade
1. Valid Work Pass
2. Valid Passport
3. WP Online (Download form MOM Website)
4. Acknowledgement Notice (AN)
Multiskill
Yes, as long as the candidates is holding NRIC (for Singaporean and Singapore PR) or valid work permit/employment pass (for foreigner)
Coretrade
No, it is only available for construction worker and over 4 years constryction experience in Singapore
Yes, as long as the candidates is holding NRIC (for Singaporean and Singapore PR) or valid work permit/employment pass (for foreigner)
Coretrade
No, it is only available for construction worker and over 4 years constryction experience in Singapore
The Direct R1 Scheme was implemented, on 1 Sep 2015, to provide another alternative pathway for the industry to upgrade their construction workers. It allows those who pass the Skills Evaluation Certificate (Knowledge), SEC(K), test at higher skill level and draw a fixed monthly salary of $1,600 or more, to be considered as R1 (Higher Skilled) workers; under the Ministry of Manpower Tiered-Levy Scheme.
Multiskill
Yes, you may proceed to request statement (SEC(K)). Its is cost $24 nett and 10 working days processing time.
Coretrade
Yes, there is NO upload require SEC(K) cert for coretrade registration
Yes, you may proceed to request statement (SEC(K)). Its is cost $24 nett and 10 working days processing time.
Coretrade
Yes, there is NO upload require SEC(K) cert for coretrade registration
Multiskill
1. Valid Work Pass
2. Valid Passport
3. WP Online (Download form MOM Website)
4. SEC(K) Certificate 5. Acknowledgement Notice (AN) *Can apply after course
Coretrade
1. Valid Work Pass
2. Valid Passport
3. WP Online (Download form MOM Website)
4. Acknowledgement Notice (AN)
1. Valid Work Pass
2. Valid Passport
3. WP Online (Download form MOM Website)
4. SEC(K) Certificate 5. Acknowledgement Notice (AN) *Can apply after course
Coretrade
1. Valid Work Pass
2. Valid Passport
3. WP Online (Download form MOM Website)
4. Acknowledgement Notice (AN)
Once the test end, BCA will release the result to ATTC after 10 working days, and the certificate will be take around 1 month to receieved.
After received the cert, HR may proceed to apply the acknowledgement notice (AN) for upgrading. Its take 14 to 28 working days.
When AN is ready, company may monitor the levy rate as it is auto lower the levy.
Every 2 years
A notice to notify MOM to upgrade the worker from R2 to R1
Course Content
Theory:
- Basic Principles & Practice of First Aid.
- First aid requirements in factories and other workplaces
- Wounds, Bleeding & Shock
- The Unconscious patient
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and use of AED
- Fractures and soft tissue injuries
- Immobilization & splinting Transportation of wounded
- Occupational Eye Injuries
- Burns and Scalding 1. Bandaging 2. CPR+AED
Course Objective
By the end of the course, the participants will have the relevant knowledge and application skills in demonstrating first aid/CPR skills to apply them in their workplace.
For Whom
Any individuals with interest in first aid
or has been assigned a WSH-related
role in the company. Must be physically
fit and able to render help to another
individual during an emergency
Entry Requirement
Singapore citizen, Permanent Resident or Holder of valid employment pass/work permit. Must be over 18 years of age. Must be physically and mentally fit for the training. ESS Workplace literacy and numeracy Level 5 and above.
Document Submission
Valid Work Permit / S Pass /
Employment Pass / NRIC copy / Valid Passport copy
Certification
Written Assessment for
– 20 OFAC MCQ: 70%
Written Assessment for
– 20 CPR + AED MCQ: 80%
Practical Assessment
Obtain ‘C’ (Competent)
Course attendance: 75% (for entire course)
Course attendance : 100% (CPR + AED)
Late comers will not be allowed to
sit for the test.
Upon successful completion of the course, a Certificate /Card endorsed by Global Training Services will be issued to all participants
Refresher course required every 2 years.
REFRESHER OCCUPATIONAL
FIRST AID COURSE (OFAC-R)
Course Duration:
17.5 hours / 2 days
(inc. 2 hours 40 mins of assessment)
Medium of Instruction: English
Course Content:
1. Explain the duties and responsibilities of
First Aider
2. List the legal requirements under
Workplace Safety and Health (First Aid)
Regulations for the workplace
3. Check and pack contents of First Aid Box
4. Apply first aid to accident victims in the
workplace
5. Manage a medical emergency at the workplace
6. Manage victims of hazardous chemicals exposure
7. Identify common workplace accidents requiring first aid treatment
