Course Title:
Fire Watchman Safety Course - FWSC
Entry Requirement:
For workers or any site personnel to be appointed as a Fire Watchman when apply for hot work permit.
For Whom:
The Fire Watchman Safety Course is designed for individuals aspiring to become Fire Watchmen. Whenever hot work activities are involved and a hot work permit is being requested, it is mandatory to have at least one designated and trained fire watchman present.
Course Overview:
FWSC training course is to equip participants with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively fulfill the role of a Fire Watchman. This includes understanding and implementing safety protocols during hot work activities, ensuring the prevention and rapid response to fire hazards, and being well-prepared to support the overall safety of the work environment.
Course Content:
Upon concluding the training, participants will have accomplished the following learning objectives:
- Understanding the Role of a Fire Watcher
- Identification of Various Hot Work Categories
- Fundamental Principles and Characteristics of Fire
- Categorization of Fires Based on Extinguishing Agents
- Proficiency in Employing Fire Extinguishers for Initial Fire Suppression
- Appropriate Measures for Responding to Fire Incidents (within the CERT framework)
- Implementation of Effective Fire Prevention Strategies
Course Participation & Assessment Criteria:
| Course Duration | 4 hours, encompassing a 30-minute practical demonstration segment as well as a 30-minute written assessment session |
|---|---|
| Medium of Class | English |
| Class Size | Recommended Class Size - 20 Min - 10 Max - 20 |
| Course Fees | S$ 85.00 |
| Class Attendance | 100% |
| Assessment Advice | Closed Book Written Assessment - 1 hour (consist of 20 MCQs & 5 Short answer questions ) - Obtain overall 70% to be Competent |
Certification:
- Based on the successful completion of the course and assessment, a Statement of Attainment (SOA) from the Workforce Development Agency (WDA) and a Safety Pass from A-TECH HUB PTE LTD will be awarded to the trainee
- Results will be published after the end of the course, and Cards/Certificates will be distributed to competent learners as per the Assessor’s assessment outcome.
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