A participant must attain at
least 80% of physical attendance to be eligible
to take the examination at the end of the
course. Those who pass the examination will
be awarded a Certificate in Fire Prevention
and Protection in Building issued by Fire
Safety Managers' Association (Singapore) and
jointly supported by Civil Defence
Academy.
COURSE OBJECTIVE
On completion of this course, participants should
be familiar with:
-
The basic working knowledge on fire science
and engineering.
-
The various types of fire protection installations
and equipment in their premises and their
operational control and maintenance.
-
The means and knowledge to respond to fire
alarm activation, fight incipient fire, perform
rescue and evacuation.
-
The basic knowledge of first aid.
-
The basic requirement of fire safety installations
and maintenance.
-
The basic working knowledge to conduct building
inspection and testing of fire protection
system.
-
The role and responsibilities
of a Fire Safety Managers.
COURSE CONTENTS
-
Fire Science
>
fluid
>
heat
>
combustion
>
electricity
>
pumps and water supply
-
Fire Safety Engineering
>
fire alarm and detection
system
>
rising mains
>
automatic sprinkler system
>
portable extinguisher
>
pressurization and smoke extraction
system
-
Fire Safety Management
>
Fire Safety Act ant the
Regulations
>
building inspection and testing
>
role and responsibility of Fire Safety
Manager
>
fire emergency plan
>
fire evacuation drill
ENTRY REQUIREMENT
Participants are
required to meet the following minimum eligibility
requirements:
-
Supervisors responsible for
fire safety, security, building management
and property maintenance.
-
Minimum 3 years' supervisory experience
-
Completed Secondary 4 Education/ GCE N level or
NTC 3
-
Other qualifications and related work experience
may be considered on an individual merit
Graduate from this course (Certificate in Fire Prevention & Protection in Building)
who possess GCE 'O' Level Passes in at least three subjects
(any subjects) can enrol for Fire Safety Manager's Course conducted by Civil Defence Academy subject to CDA’s approval.
ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Course Date :
24 March 2009 to 14 May 2009
Frequency
:
Tuesday and Thursday (unless advised)
Time :
6.30pm to 9.30pm
Venue
:
To be advised at later date
Closing
Date :
28 February 2009
Course
Fees :
$680/=
(No GST)
Refund
of Fee :
80% will
be refunded if the notice in writing of withdrawal
is received by FSMAS at least 2 weeks before
the course commencement date. No refund will
be given if notice of withdrawal is made less
than 2 weeks before the course commencement
date. Replacement of participant is allowed
if the request is made before the course commencement
date subject to FSMAS approval.
