(Refresher) Occupational First Aid Course (ROFAC)
First Aid
(Refresher) Occupational First Aid Course (ROFAC)
TGS-2022015317
Duration: 17.5 hrs (2 days). 9am-7.30pm, 9am-6.30pm.
$109.20
(Incl. GST, after 70% support, subject to eligibility requirement)
TPG Reference: TGS-2022015317
This is a mandatory training course for Occupational First Aiders. The aim of the course is to train individuals to render first aid treatment to the casualty during an emergency or accident at the workplace. Workplace Safety and Health (First Aid) Regulations stipulates that “every person appointed as a first-aider shall (a) have successfully completed a training course acceptable to the Commissioner; and (b) undergo such subsequent re-training in first-aid treatment as the Commissioner may require”
For companies required to meet WSH Act standards and individuals seeking first aid certification compliant with Ministry of Manpower (MOM) regulations.
Overview
Course Highlights
Renew duties and responsibilities of a First Aider; refresh first aid for accident victims in the workplace; refresh medical emergency and hazardous chemical exposure management; renew CPR and AED skills.
Prerequisite Requirements
- Valid (not expired) OFAC Certification (SAC-accredited).
- Register for the refresher course three months before your certificate’s expiry date; no grace period extension is given.
- Must be physically fit and able to render help to another individual during an emergency. (optional)
- Medically fit with no pre-existing conditions (e.g. knee, spinal or joint injuries); consult a doctor if unsure.
- Pregnant learners are discouraged from CPR practice; consult a doctor and provide a memo if unsure.
Ideal Learner Profile
- Employees renewing their OFAC certification
- Companies fulfilling WSH (First Aid) Regulations requirements
- Individuals with a valid, soon-to-expire OFAC certification
Pricing
| Fees | Singapore Citizens (21–39 years old), Permanent Residents (21 years and above), Long Term Visitor Pass Plus (LTVP+) Holder | Singapore Citizens (40 years and above) |
|---|---|---|
| Full Fee | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| 9% GST (on full course fee) | $25.20 | $25.20 |
| Funding amount | $140.00 (50% off course fee) | $196.00 (70% off course fee) |
| Nett fee payable (incl. GST) | $165.20 | $109.20 |
SkillsFuture Credits eligible for Singapore Citizens aged 25 & above.
Subjected to individual’s eligibility and availability of SkillsFuture Credit.
| Fees | Non Small Medium Enterprises (Non-SMEs) | Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs) |
|---|---|---|
| Full Fee | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| 9% GST (on full course fee) | $25.20 | $25.20 |
| Funding amount | $140.00 (50% off course fee) | $196.00 (70% off course fee) |
| Nett fee payable (incl. GST) | $165.20 | $109.20 |
SME: Company registered or incorporated in Singapore AND employment size of not more than 200 or with annual sales turnover of not more than $100 million.
Course Fee Funding:
- SME: 70% of course fee
- Non-SME: 50% of course fee
Eligible for:
- Absentee Payroll Funding
- Capped at $4.50 per hour per trainee and a maximum of $100,000 per enterprise per calendar year
- Eligible for SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit (SFEC)
Curriculum & Modules
Module 1 - Principles & Practices of First Aid
Module 2 - Management of Medical Emergencies
Primary and secondary survey; emergency action plan; communication, evacuation and transport plan; records and reporting; case scenarios.
Module 3 - Wounds, Bleeding & Shock
Module 4 - Fractures and Soft Tissue Injuries
Module 5 - Handling and Transportation of the Injured
1-man and 2-man transport techniques; practical on 1-man transport.
Module 6 - Occupational Eye Injuries
Anatomy of the eye; common causes and examination of eye injury; signs, symptoms and management; case studies.
Module 7 - Burn Injuries
Module 8 - Breathing Difficulties
Module 9 - The Unconscious Patient
Module 10 - First Aid Requirements in Factories & Workplaces
Module 11 - Industrial Toxicology
Module 12 - Safety & Accident Prevention
Module 13 - Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) & Use of AED
Assessment & Certificate
Certificate Type
Occupational First Aider (OFAC) certification, credit card-sized, valid for 2 years.
Awarded ISO 29993:2017 by SOCOTEC Certification Singapore (SCS). Accredited by the Singapore Accreditation Council (SAC). Approved by MOM 10 FSM Points awarded to FSM Officers.
Assessment
Written:
40 MCQs across 2 papers. Paper 1: 70% to pass (14/20). Paper 2: 80% to pass (16/20).
Up to 3 attempts to pass.
100% attendance required.
Practical:
CPR (Hands-Only) + AED with Continuous Compressions (QCPR), and bandaging (head, trunk and limbs), plus oral questioning.
Up to 3 attempts to pass.
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