Course Information
Learn fire code to ensure fire proof your buildings.
Learning Outcomes
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Have an overview and good understanding of the fire safety act, fire safety legislation & regulations and fire safety provisions in institutional and industrial buildings.
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Be able to apply what is taught for building works that require fire safety plan submission.
Course
Schedule
Course Date: 22 & 23 Feb 2021
Duration: 2 days
Time: 9am to 6pm
Ngee Ann Polytechnic reserves the right to reschedule / cancel any programme, modify the fees and amend information without prior notice.
Lesson Plan
This course consists of 1 modules:
1. Overview of Fire Safety Act
2. FSSD’s procedure (Plan Approval, Licensing and Enforcement)
2. Relevant codes of practice (fire safety related)
3. Means of escape
4. Elements of fire resistance period for structures, compartmentation and etc.
5. Fire alarm system
6. Sprinkler system, Gas Suppression System
7. FCC, fire lift and voice communication system
8. Electrical supply
9. Mechanical ventilation and smoke control system
10. Fire Safety report
Trainer's Profile
Loh Eng Choon, has more than 20 years of experience in operational and policy work in the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF). In the area of fire safety and enforcement, he was responsible for formulating policy to introduce good practices in fire safety and enforcement in Singapore. He is well versed in the Fire Safety Act and Regulation which is the pillar of fire safety in Singapore. He was instrumental in the establishment of the Fire Safety Manager Scheme, Company Emergency Response Team Scheme, Licensing of Petroleum and Flammable Materials, Jurong Island contingency planning, and audit of high-risk installations.
Loh Eng Choon holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from the National University of Singapore in 1992. He is a Fellow of the Institution of Fire Engineers and Council Member in the Association. He has devoted his life towards the improvement of fire-life safety in the high-risk industries and areas of public interests. He is also adjunct lecturer in several well-known institutions like University of Social Science, BCA Academy and Ngee Ann Polytechnics and the ITE College.
Certification
Course Fees
Course fee is payable upon acceptance. It is inclusive of 7% GST and subject to review.
The course is eligible for SkillsFuture Credit. For more information on the SkillsFuture Credit click here.
Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP)
NTUC members enjoy 50% unfunded course fee support for up to $250 each year (or up to $500 for NTUC members aged 40 years old and above) when you sign up for courses supported under UTAP (Union Training Assistance Programme). Please visit e2i’s website to find out more.
Ngee Ann Polytechnic reserves the right to reschedule / cancel any programme, modify the fees and amend information without prior notice.
| Applicants / Eligibility | Fees |
|---|---|
| Singapore Citizens (SC) below the age of 40 years | $208.65 |
| Singapore Citizens (SC) aged 40 and above | $78.65 |
| Singapore Permanent Residents (PR) | $208.65 |
| Enhanced Training Support for SME Scheme (for SC & SPR) | $78.65 |
| Others (and Repeat Students) | $695.50 |
| Full Course Fee | $695.50 |