Joint ITE-SCDF Certificate in Fire Safety Manager Course

Course duration: 42 hours

Unlock a bright future in Fire Safety Management

Become a fire safety hero

This course is designed for those who want to make a difference in their community. You will learn important skills to ensure buildings are safe from fire hazards.

Course participants who have completed the course may register with SCDF as a certified Fire Safety Manager. For more details, please refer to SCDF website.

What you'll learn

• Maintain fire safety works

• Identify roles and responsibilities of Fire Safety Manager

• Identify and control hazardous materials

• Maintain Fire Fighting and Protection Systems

• Understand Fire Safety Act and Regulations

Download Core module details [PDF, 181 KB]

Certification

Course participants are required to attend the course and pass both theory & practical components to receive the Joint ITE-SCDF Certificate in Fire Safety Manager Course.

Entry requirements

• 5 GCE ‘O’ Level Examination passes with the following grades in: 

  • English Language - Minimum Grade D7 

  • Mathematics - Minimum Grade C6 

  • Physics/Physical Science/General Science - Minimum Grade C6 

• ITE Higher NITEC or Industrial Technician Certificate (ITC) 

• Full GCE ‘A’ Level Certificate (minimum of 2 ‘H2’ and 2 ‘H1’ Level passes including General Paper) 

• Diploma (excluding Specialist Diploma) from local polytechnics and training institution (NP, NYP, RP, SP, TP or BCA Academy) 

• SIM Diploma in Management Studies 

• Degree from local universities (NTU, NUS, SMU, UniSIM) 

• MOM Registered Workplace Safety & Health Officer Certificate

• FSMAS Certificate in Fire Safety & Emergency Management Course (plus 5 GCE ‘O’ level passes in ANY subject) 

• 5 GCE ‘O’ Level Examination passes (including English and Mathematics) and passed the Pre-Enrolment Test in Science 

• 5 GCE ‘O’ Level Examination passes (including English and Science) and passed the Pre-Enrolment Test in Mathematics 

• 5 GCE ‘O’ Level Examination passes (including Mathematics and Science) and passed the British Council’s International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with a minimum band score of 5.5 or proficiency level 6 for all modules under the Workplace Literacy and Numeracy (WPLN). 

• For any other qualifications/ any other related working experience, please submit the following information to scdf_cda@scdf.gov.sg : 1) Your Name, Email Address, and Contact Number. 2) Your other qualifications (Certificate, Results and Transcripts) 3) Your other related working experience (Curriculum Vitae) 

British Council's International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

Applicants who possess 5 GCE ‘O’ Level Examination passes (including Mathematics and Science) but do not have a pass in English can apply for the IELTS (General Training) administered by the British Council. A minimum band score of 5.5 is required. 
For more details, please visit http://www.ielts.org.

Workplace Literacy and Numeracy (WPLN)

Applicants who possess 5 GCE ‘O’ Level Examination passes (including Mathematics and Science) but do not have a pass in English can apply for the Workplace Literacy and Numeracy (WPLN). A WPLN proficiency level 6 is required. The WPLN assessments are developed by the British Council, in collaboration with SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG). 
For more details, please visit https://www.skillsfuture.gov.sg/initiatives/mid-career/wpl-wpn-series or https://www.britishcouncil.sg/exam/wpln.

FSM Pre-enrolment Test

Applicants who possess 5 ‘O’ level examination passes but do not have the required pass in Science and / or Mathematics can apply to sit for the relevant Pre-enrolment Test. 

Applicants who possess any 2 ‘O’ level examination passes and a WPLN proficiency level 6 or IELTS band score of 5.5 can apply to sit for the Pre-Enrolment (Science) and (Mathematics) Tests. 

The syllabuses covered by the tests are equivalent to the GCE ‘O’ Level Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. To sign up for the respective Pre-enrolment Tests, please visit https://eservices.scdf.gov.sg/ecsr/.

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