Course Information
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.
Learning Outcomes
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
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Course Date: 15 – 16 Aug 2022
Time: 9am to 5pm
Test Date: 22 Aug 2022
Test Time: 3.30pm to 5pm
Application Period: 1 Jun – 17 Jul 2022
Duration: 2 days (Course) + 1.5 hours (Test)
Delivery Mode: Synchronous e-Learning + On Campus (Test)
Venue: TBC
This course may be conducted online subject to Covid-19 guidelines.
Ngee Ann Polytechnic reserves the right to reschedule / cancel any programme, modify the fees and amend information without prior notice.
Lesson Plan
- 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 (about 10 to 14 days 1 week after the course)
Certification
Certification
Certificate of Performance will be awarded to participants who achieve at least 75% attendance and pass the written examination.
**Certificates and Test Result will only be released upon payment of full course fee.**
Entry Requirements
Course Fees
Funding period for this course is from 1 Jul 2020 to 30 Sep 2024.
SkillsFuture Credit
All Singaporeans aged 25 and above can use their $500 SkillsFuture Credit from the government to pay for a wide range of approved skills-related courses. Visit the SkillsFuture Credit website to choose from the courses available on the Training Exchange course directory.
Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP)
NTUC members enjoy 50% unfunded course fee support for up to $250 each year (or up to $500 for NTUC members aged 40 years old and above) when you sign up for courses supported under UTAP (Union Training Assistance Programme). Please visit e2i’s website to find out more.
Enhanced Training Support
For enhanced training support, enter SME in the promo code during course application.
Long Term Visit Pass Plus (LTVP+) Holders
Please furnish the following documents to the course administrator to qualify for SSG funding:
Self-sponsored learner (**LTVP+): Copy of your green visit pass card, with the word ‘PLUS’ on the back of the card.
Co-sponsored learner (##LTVP+): Copy of valid and current Letter of Consent (LOC) from MOM
Ngee Ann Polytechnic reserves the right to reschedule/cancel any programme, modify the fees and amend information without prior notice.
(Course fee is payable upon acceptance. It is inclusive of 7% GST and subject to review.)
| Applicants / Eligibility | Fees |
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| Full course fees | $716.90 |