OPERATE EXPLOSIVE POWERED TOOLS (OEPT)

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2008

Year Established

200+

Dedicated Staffs

150+

Courses

1200+

Corporate Clients

838109+

Students

Course Name

OPERATE EXPLOSIVE POWERED TOOLS (OEPT)

COURSE FEE

S$ 92.65

COURSE DURATION

8 Hours

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SDU/CPD POINTS

(Formally known as Explosive Powered Tools Operator Course (EPTO)

Legal Requirement

WSH (Explosive Powered Tools) Regulations 2009 reg. 2 states that:“Operator” means a person who uses a tool and who has successfully completed training course acceptable to the commissioner on the operation of that tool.

For Whom

This course is designed for all workers dealing with explosive powered tools in any forms of engineering works for building & construction and renovation industries.

Entry Requirement

Workplace Literacy & Numeracy Level 3
Learners must not be visually handicapped which includes color blindness.

Course Overview

State the safety requirements of the WSH (Explosive Powered Tools) Regulations 2009
Identify the principle parts of an explosive powered tool
Carry out a pre-operations safety check
Select the correct type of charges/fasteners for various types of base materials
Operate explosive powered tool safely
Load and unload the cartridge
Execute a troubleshooting procedure
Clean, maintain and store the equipment after use

Course Content

Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) Acts and Regulations
Duties and responsibilities of an Explosive Powered Tools Operator
Fundamentals of explosive powered tools
Fastening System and its application
Explosive powered tool operational safety

Course Duration: 8 hours including 1 hour of assessment

Medium of Instruction: English

Teaching Methodology:

Face to Face class room teaching
The following blended learning methods are applied to maximize the learning outcome for the course:
- Login to the Eversafe Academy e-learning platform and self-study from anyplace –
  - Safety Signage
  - Identify hazards from given digital photo
  - MCQ for self-assessment

Learning Environment: Our ergonomically designed class rooms are fully air-conditioned, equipped with white boards; audio/video equipment’s and free wi-fi

Qualification or experience of facilitators:

A facilitator and assessor of this course will possess the following:

Advanced Certificate in WSH
Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment (ACTA) qualification or Diploma in Adult Continuing Education (DACE), and
At least 5 years of relevant working experience with exposure to explosive powered tools activities whereby at least one year experience on the use and trouble-shooting of such tools
Explosive Powered Tool Operator Certificate

Key Person In charge: Mr. Monish V (General Manager – Corporate Support Division)

Class Size: Maximum 25

Facilitator/Learner Ratio: 1:25 for Theory and written exam & 1:1 for Practical Performance

Course Attendance: 100% Attendance

Assessment Advice

1 hour test comprising Written Test (WT) comprising multiple choice questions (MCQ) and Practical Performance (PP). The passing mark for WT is 60% while for PP, learner will be assessed as Competent as C or Not yet Competent as NYC (100% to pass). The learner must pass BOTH parts of the Test in order to be issued with the certificate of successful completion and or safety pass/card.

Failure to pass either of the tests shall render a “Fail” for WT and “Not Yet Competent” for PP outcome for the learner and he must then re-attempt the course and tests.

Course Fee Inclusive of GST: S$ 92.65

Funding & Claims

1. Skills 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 Statement of Attainment (SOA) from the Skillsfuture Singapore (SSG) and a Safety Pass from Eversafe Academy Pte. Ltd. will be awarded to the trainee.
E-cert available

Course Venue

2, Joo Koon Road, Singapore-628966

Renewal Points for professionals

Not Available

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FUNDING & CLAIMS

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

Type	Category of Individuals
Type	Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents	Employer-sponsored and Self-sponsored Singapore Citizens aged 40 years old and above	SME-sponsored local employees
Course Fee	S$ 85.00	S$ 85.00	S$ 85.00
Skillsfuture Funding	S$ 42.50	S$ 59.50	S$ 59.50
Total Nett Fee	S$ 42.50	S$ 25.50	S$ 25.50
GST (9%)	S$ 7.65	S$ 7.65	S$ 7.65
Total Fee Payable	S$ 50.15	S$ 33.15	S$ 33.15

Note: This is a tentative calculation. It may vary after funding approval.

NTUC members enjoy 50% unfunded course fee support for up to $250 each year when you sign up for courses supported under UTAP (Union Training Assistance Programme). Terms and conditions apply.

Please note that you are required to fulfil the following conditions to receive UTAP funding: 1. Paid-up union membership before course commencement, throughout whole course duration and at the point of claim
2. Course by training provider must be supported under UTAP, and training must commence within supported period
3. Course must not be funded through company sponsorship or other types of funding
4. Member must achieve a minimum of 75% attendance for each application and sit for all prescribed examination(s), if any
5. UTAP application must be submitted within 6 months after course/exam end

RENEWAL POINTS FOR PROFESSIONALS

COURSES FOR WSHO /TRAINER WITH SDU/ CPD POINTS

COURSE NAME	DURATION	FEE	SDU POINTS
Manage Work at Height (MWAH)	20.5 hrs	S$ 381.5	20
WSQ Respond to Fire and Hazmat Emergency (RFHE)	24 hrs	S$ 654	20
Supervise Safe Lifting Operations (SSLO)	35 hrs	S$ 272.5	10
Enhanced Experiential Learning Stations Training for Safety Professionals (EELSTSP)	8 hrs	S$ 196.2	8
WSH (Design for Safety) Guidelines Course (DFSG)	4 hrs	S$ 163.5	2
WSH (Design for Safety) Regulation Course (DFSR)	4 hrs	S$ 163.5	4
Enhanced Safety in Chemical Management Course for Safety Professionals (ESCMSP)	4 hrs	S$ 109	4
WSQ Implement Incident Management Process (IIMP)	8 hrs	S$ 359.7	4
Enhanced Confined Space Rescue Training for Safety Professionals (ECSRTSP)	8 hrs	S$ 163.5	4
Train the Trainer Lifting Plan (T3LP)	4 hrs	S$ 109	4
Train the Trainer Safe MEWP Operations (T3SMO)	4 hrs	S$ 163.50	4
SCBA Practical Training (SCBAT)	4 hrs	S$ 130.80	2
Control Noise and Vibration (CNV)	24 hrs	S$ 599.50	20
Monitor Noise and Vibration (MNV)	24 hrs	S$ 436	20
Work at Height Rescue Course (WAHRC)	8 hrs	S$ 163.50	4
Manage Hazardous Substances (MHS)	40 hrs	S$ 708.5	20
Manage Indoor Air Quality (MIAQ)	28 hrs	S$ 490.50	20
Conduct Environmental Control (CEC)	24 hrs	S$ 436	20
Conduct Ergonomics Risk Assessment (CERA)	24 hrs	S$ 436	20
WSQ Develop Risk Management Plan (RMP)	24 hrs	S$ 436	20
WSQ Develop WSH Policy and Objectives (WPO)	8 hrs	S$ 327	4
WSQ Establish WSH System (WSHS)	24 hrs	S$ 436	20

Fire Safety Managers attending the CERT Courses, will be awarded CPD Points accordingly, Please inform the ATO that you are an FSM so that they can submit the CPD update form to SCDF

COURSE NAME	POINTS
WSQ Implement Incident Management Process (1-Day) Course	10 Points
WSQ Respond to Fire Incident in Workplace (1 -Day) Course	10 Points
WSQ Respond to Fire Emergency in Buildings (2 Days) Course	20 Points
WSQ Respond to Fire and Hazmat Emergeny in Industries ( 3 Days) Course	30 Points
CERT First Aider Course (1 Day) Course	10 Points