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[NP-BLRSC-F] Basic Laser Radiation Safety

Offered by School of Engineering

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Area of interest
Regulatory Compliance, Engineering

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

Course Structure

TPG course reference No.

TGS-2020504676

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.

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

Post-Secondary Education Account (Adhoc withdrawal form);Post-Secondary Education Account (Standing order 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.

Course 
Schedule

Duration: 2 days (classroom training) + 1.5 hours (Written Exam)
Delivery Mode: Classroom
Venue: Ngee Ann Polytechnic

Schedule may subject to changes. Detailed timetable will only be release upon enrolment and nearer to course commencement date.