OCCUPATIONAL FIRST AID COURSE (OFAC)
Legal Requirement
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”.
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
ESS Workplace literacy and numeracy Level 5 and above.
Course Overview
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.
Course Content
- Explain the duties and responsibilities of First Aider.
- List the legal requirements under Workplace Safety and Health (First Aid) Regulations 2006 Reg. 5 (2) for the workplace.
- Check and pack contents of First Aid Box.
- Apply first aid to accident victims in the workplace.
- Manage a medical emergency at the workplace.
- Manage victims of hazardous chemicals exposure.
- Identify common workplace accidents requiring first aid treatment.
Course Duration: 23 hours and 30 Minutes including 2 hours 40 minutes of assessment.
Medium of Instruction: English
Teaching Methodology:
- Face to face class room teaching.
Learning Environment: Our ergonomically designed class rooms are fully air-conditioned, equipped with white boards; audio/video equipment’s & free wi-fi
Qualification or experience of facilitators:
An instructor and assessor for this course will possess the following:
- For Safety & Health topics: Registered WSH Officer
- For First aid topics:
- Qualified first aid instructor
- NRC accredited Chief Instructor and instructors.
- Registered Nurse
- Doctor
- 1.3 Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment (ACTA)
Key Person In charge : Monish V ( Administrative Manager)
Class Size: Maximum class size: 16
Facilitator/Learner Ratio:
Lecture: 1:16
Practical: 1:4
Course Attendance: 75% attendance for entire course, CPR + AED must achieve 100% attendance.
Assessment Advice
- Written exam duration: 40 mins (Minimum of 40 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) – 20 : OFA – 10 : CPR – 10 :AED)
- Practical Exam Duration: 20 mins per participant ((Bandaging, CPR+AED & case scenarios)
- Passing rate for OFA MCQs = 70% Passing rate for CPR + AED MCQs = 80% * If fail in CPR – AED considered as fail in whole examination and need to retake whole course. If fail theory examination or bandaging practical, need only to retake theory exam or bandaging practical.
Course Fee Inclusive of GST: S$ 305.2
Funding & Claims
Skill future credit/funding available
SFC:
-All Singaporeans aged 25 and above can us their $500 SkillFuture Credit from the government to pay for a wide range of approved skills-related courses. visit the SkillsFuture Credit website (www.skillsfuture.sg/credit) to choose from the courses available on the Training Exchange course directory
Mandatory adoption of e-attendance via SingPass from 1 October 2023: As per the SSG regulation we are introducing “e-attendance via SingPass,” for participants applying for funding. To ensure a smooth process, please verify your SingPass app access before attending the course. Kindly note that manual attendance submissions will not be accepted for funding invoices. Thank you for your cooperation.
SkillsFuture Singapore Hotline: For enquiries relating to skills, training and portal issues, please contact SkillsFuture Singapore at 6785 5785
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2. UTAP
Certification
- Based on the successful completion of the course and assessment, a certificate of achievement endorsed by Eversafe Academy Pte. Ltd., will be awarded to the trainee
- E-cert Available
Course Venue
- 2 Kampong Kapor Rd, Little India, Singapore 208674
- 3 Soon Lee Street, #04-14/16&17, Pioneer Junction, Singapore-627606
- 2, Joo Koon Road, Singapore-628966
Renewal Points for professionals
SDU Points Details : Not Applicable
*Note : For the Occupational First Aid Course (OFAC), WSHO can only claim SDU points once; repeat or refresher training shall not be eligible for any SDU point.
Testimonials
Dear Vidhya,
We are very satisfied with the services provided and the way we are guided both technically and administratively is very effective. Our candidate also feels comfortable and has got the knowledge you have shared with him. I will be sending some of our employees to your esteemed organization for training in the future. I hope you will provide the same set of services.
