About this Course

Duration: 40 hours (5 days – incl. 3 assessment hours)

Attendance: 75%

Graded Assessment: Written Questioning, Written Assessment and / or Practical Assessment

Certification: Statement of Attainment (SOA) by Workforce Development Agency (WDA)

Course Medium: English

Course Overview

This course is aimed to provide the learners with the knowledge and skills for management of hazardous substances at the workplace. This includes identifying the sources of hazardous substances, implementing control measures to manage the associated risks.

Persons who successfully completed this unit of competency will be recognized as the ‘competent persons’ for the control of hazardous substances at the workplace by the Ministry of Manpower. It provides the learners with the knowledge needed to manage hazardous substances, as required by the National Environmental Agency, for the fulfillment of their duties as hazardous substances license and permit holders.

Industries where skills applied: Chemical, Process, Pharmaceutical, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Marine, Construction, Education and Research & Development

Entry Requirements

• WSQ Employability Skills Workplace Literacy and Numeracy Level 6 or
  
• Grade C6 in GCE ‘O’ level English and Mathematics and
  
• Grade C6 in GCE ‘O’ level Science (Chemist)
  
• Recommended to have 2 years working experience in any industry
  

Assumed Skills and Knowledge

• Self-directed, with an analytical mind and a meticulous approach to problem –solving
  
• Passionate and committed to ethical practice in Occupational Hygiene
  
• Receptive to change in the light of new evidence
  

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