[NP-BLRSC-F] Basic Laser Radiation Safety

Offered by School of Engineering

Certifiable Courses

Course Schedule
About Course
Course Structure
Financial Matters

Course Schedule

  1. Registration Period 12 Jun 2025 - 20 Jul 2025
  2. Course Date 11 Aug 2025 - 18 Aug 2025
  3. Venue NGEE ANN POLYTECHNIC
  4. Mode of Training Classroom
  5. Schedule Info Duration: 2 days (Course) + 1.5 hours (Test)
    Course Dates: 11 to 12 August 2025
    Time: 9am –   5pm
    Test Date & Time: 18 August 2025, 3:30pm to 5pm
    Delivery Mode: Face-to-face + On Campus (Test)
    Venue: Ngee Ann Polytechnic

    Schedule may subject to changes. Detailed timetable will only be release upon enrolment and nearer to course commencement date.
  1. Registration Period 17 Jul 2025 - 25 Aug 2025
  2. Course Date 15 Sep 2025 - 22 Sep 2025
  3. Venue NGEE ANN POLYTECHNIC
  4. Mode of Training Classroom
  5. Schedule Info Duration: 2 days (Course) + 1.5 hours (Test)
    Course Dates: 15 to 16 September 2025
    Time: 9am –   5pm
    Test Date & Time: 22 September 2025, 3:30pm to 5pm
    Delivery Mode: Face-to-face + On Campus (Test)
    Venue: Ngee Ann Polytechnic

    Schedule may subject to changes. Detailed timetable will only be release upon enrolment and nearer to course commencement date.
 
Duration: 15.5 hours [2 days (classroom training) + 1.5 hours (Written Exam)]
Delivery Mode: Classroom
Venue: Ngee Ann Polytechnic

Schedule may be subject to changes. The detailed timetable will only be released upon enrolment and closer to the course commencement date.

For self-sponsored applicant, you may proceed to apply after signing in with Singpass / Student ID.
For company-sponsored applicant, please approach your company HR to put in the application via the company portal using Corppass at STEP.
 
If you are not able to join the above course intake(s) or the course intake is currently not open for registration, please click on the "register interest" button to register your interest for the course. 

By registering interest for the course, you will be notified to register for the course when the next course intake is open for application again. 

About Course

Course Objectives

Stay safe on the job with the proper understanding on the safe use of lasers and laser radiation protection. You will gain insights on the characteristics and classifications of laser radiation, as well as laser applications in Singapore. This course also prepares you for the N3 licence qualifying test.

Course Description

•   Difference between ionising & non-ionising radiation
•   Characteristics and classifications of laser radiation
•   Laser applications in Singapore
•   Demonstration of laser systems and safety measures
•   Laser radiation hazards & safety guides
•   Legislation, Radiation Protection Act & Regulations
•   Radiation Protection (Non-Ionising Radiation)Regulations 1991
•   Types of Non-Ionising Radiation Licences under NIR Regulations
•   Closed book examination

Terms & conditions

Terms & conditions details

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Course Structure

TPG course reference No.

TGS-2024051622

Basic Laser Radiation Safety
Basic Laser Radiation Safety (NP-BLRSC-F)
Lasers are widely employed in various industries from medical to construction. However, the proper use of lasers is imperative to avoid their potential dangerous effects, from mild skin burns to irreversible injuries to the skin and eyes.
A Certificate of Completion will be awarded to learner who achieve at least 75% attendance and pass all required assessment(s). 

Eligible learners can earn 14 SDUs accredited by WSH CPD Board.

Learners that have attended the course and passed the test can apply for the N3 licence. The licence is not auto-issued after attending the course. For more information on the application of N3 licence, you can find it in the NEA website.

Financial matters

Course fees payable (incl. GST & excl. supplementary fee)

Description Basic Laser Radiation Safety Total course fee
Full Course fee $730.30 $730.30
Enhanced Training Support for SMEs for Singapore Citizen $85.09 $85.09
Enhanced Training Support for SMEs - SPR & LTVP+ $85.09 $85.09
SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy for Singapore Citizen aged 40 and above $85.09 $85.09
SkillsFuture Baseline Funding for Singapore Citizen Aged Below 40 $219.09 $219.09
SkillsFuture Baseline Funding for SPR/LTVP+ $219.09 $219.09

GST rate

The course fees payable above are inclusive of 9% GST rate.

Payment option

The payment needs to be made upon the application is submitted.

Allowed payment by

The course fee allows to be paid by:
Post-Secondary Education Account (Adhoc withdrawal form);
SkillsFuture Credits (SFC);
Credit card (e-payment);
Debit card (e-payment);
PayNow (e-payment).

Refund and withdrawal policy

  • Please note that a 100% refund will be available if the withdrawal request is submitted more than or equal to 14 days before the course start date.
  • Please note that a 50% refund will be available if the withdrawal request is submitted less than 14 days before the course start date.
  • Please note that no refund will be available if the withdrawal request is submitted on or after the course start date.

Remarks

SkillsFuture Credit (SFC) can only be used to cover:
(i) Course fees payable;
(ii) Assessment fees which are part of the course;
(iii) Certification fees which are part of the course; and
(iv) GST imposed on components supported for SFC use.

Penalty charges apply if you:
(i) are absent/no-show;
(ii) withdraw from a course within 14 days of the course start date;
(iii) fail to meet terms and conditions for funding eligibility.

SFC cannot be used to offset penalty charges imposed by Ngee Ann Polytechnic.