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Working Safely in Biosafety Level 3 (BSL-3) Laboratories
Programme Code: SOM-WSBSL3L
Mode of Delivery
On-Campus
Duration
16.5
Date / Time
- 19/08/2024 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
- 20/08/2024 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
- 21/08/2024 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
- 23/08/2024 10:00 am - 12:00 pm (Written Assessment)
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Programme Highlights
Biorisk Management (BRM) has become increasingly important in Singapore, especially after the world experienced COVID-19 pandemic crisis. In Singapore post COVID-19, various industrial sectors including biomedical science, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, engineering, and the food industry see a surge in the demand of biosafety professionals who are trained and competent in BRM.
This course is designed to equip learners with in-depth skills for working safely in a Biosafety Level 3 (BSL-3) laboratories in Singapore. This course will first introduce BSL-3 containment features, followed by providing effective knowledge transfer in topics closely related to various mitigations measures (Engineering, Administrative, Operational Controls, Personal Protective Equipment for BSL-3), Incident Management, Performance Monitoring and Documentation.
A variety of scenario-based group discussion and experiential learning including instructor-led hands-on activities will be introduced in this course too.
Update:
- 20 SDUs have been awarded to this short course (BRMC307) and is now accredited by the Singapore Institution of Safety Officers CPD Board.
Benefits of Attending
This course aims to equip the learners with the following expected learning outcome:
– Understand essential concept of biorisk management (BRM) system and the importance of BRM system for managing biological hazards in BSL-3 facilities.
– Understand and identify the hazards associated with biological agents and biological toxins, as well as other types of hazards (e.g., chemical, physical, animals, etc.) related to working in BSL-3 Facilities and implement appropriate risk controls and operational measures.
– Understand and identify biosecurity related hazards (personal security, information security, facility security, etc.) associated with biological agents and biological toxins, as well as to implement appropriate control measures.
– Recognise the responsibilities as user of the BSL-3 facility.
– Manage biological risks (biosafety & biosecurity), conduct risk assessment, apply safe practices, and control measures arising from activities pertaining to biological agents and toxins.
– Manage and respond to incidents due to spillage of hazardous materials, exposure to infectious hazardous agents or any other emergency situations in the laboratory.
– Understand the requirements for audits, inspections, and follow-up with corrective and preventive measures.
– Contribute to continuous improvement and understand the procedures and follow-up from management review.
– Maintain necessary documentation and records pertaining to biosafety, biosecurity, occupational safety and health management, audit and inspection reports, incident and emergency response reports as required by legislations.
Who Should Attend
Biosafety Professional/Lab Manager/Biomedical Science Researchers and others who manage Workplace Safety in biomedical and clinical BSL-3 laboratories
Trainer Profile
Course Agenda
TBA
Pre-Requisites and Assessment
Pre-Requisites: Degree or diploma in biomedical science or equivalent field with one year of laboratory experience
Assessment: Written Exam (MCQ) & Assignments
Awards and Certification
All learners will receive a Certificate of Completion if they successfully complete the course and pass assessment.
If learner does not pass assessment, he/she will receive a Certificate of Participation instead.
Course Fee
International Participants
Singapore Citizens1 39 years old or younger
Singapore Citizens1 40 years old or older eligible for MCES2
Singapore PR
Enhanced Training Support For SMEs3
Full Programme Fee
$3750
$3750
$3750
$3750
$3750
Less: SSG Grant Amount4
–
$2625
$2625
$2625
$2625
Nett Course Fee
$3750
$1125
$1125
$1125
$1125
9% GST on Nett Course Fee
$337.50
$101.25
$101.25
$101.25
$101.25
Total Nett Course Fee Payable including GST
$4087.50
$1226.25
$1226.25
$1226.25
$1226.25
Less Additional Funding if Eligible Under Various Schemes
–
–
$750
–
$750
Total Nett Cost Fee Payable, Including GST, after additonal funding from the various funding schemes
$4087.50
$1226.25
$476.25
$1226.25
$476.25
1) All self-sponsored Singaporeans aged 25 and above can use their SkillsFuture Credit to pay for the course fee.
2) Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES): Singaporeans aged 40 and above may enjoy subsidies up to 90% of the course fee.
3) Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS): SME-sponsored employees (Singapore Citizens and PRs) may enjoy subsidies up to 90% of the course fee.
4) Learners must pass all assessment components to successfully complete the course and receive a Certificate of Attendance. Learners may have to bear the full course fee if they fail to meet this requirement.
Application Deadline
Register your interest for the next intake.
Terms & Conditions / Cancellation Policy
- The scheduled course run will proceed only if the minimum class size is met.
- We reserve the right to cancel or postpone any course or change the venue due to unforeseen circumstances.
- In the event of a cancellation and the fee has been paid, a full refund will be made to registrants.
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