Occupational Training Periodisation and Heat Stress Management

TGS-2024041584

Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine

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Objectives

This course is designed to equip workplace officers and trainers with the necessary knowledge and skills to design heat mitigation programmes and implement strategies to maxmise work productivity/performance, health and safety of heat-exposed personnel under their charge. This course can potentially be adopted as a pre-requisite for officers and trainers who are responsible for the prescription and supervision of workers/athletes involved in physical activities under heat-exposed conditions. The topics to be covered include: 1. Fundamentals of thermal physiology 2. Principles of training periodisation 3. Physical employment standards 4. Heat management strategies 5. Evidence-based risk factors for exertional heat stroke 6. Case studies Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to: 1. Describe and identify risk factors for exertional heat stroke 2. Prescribe heat management and training programs for heat-exposed personnel/workers based on current scientific evidence 3. Design and cutomize heat mitigation strategies based on individual occupational/sporting needs



Who Should Attend

Physical trainers, officers, commanders and personnel involved in heat exposed occupations such as: 1. Military Training and operations 2. Civil defence 3. Workplace safety 4. Sports




Entry Requirements

English Literate; Personnel with >2 years of experience as a trainer in the relevant sectors.




Class Schedule




Lesson Delivery

Classroom Facilitated Training




Full Fees (before GST)

S$2850.00




Nett Fees payable after SSG Funding



International Participant Singapore Citizen 39 years old or younger Singapore Citizen 40 years or older eligible for MCES Singaporean PRs Enhanced Training Support for SMEs
Full Programme Fee S$2850.00 S$2850.00 S$2850.00 S$2850.00 S$2850.00
SSG Funding *
Eligible for Claim Period 1 Jul 2021 to 30 Sep 2024
- S$1995.00 S$1995.00 S$1995.00 S$1995.00
Nett Programme Fee S$2850.00 S$855.00 S$855.00 S$855.00 S$855.00
9% GST on Nett Programme Fee S$256.50 S$76.95 S$76.95 S$76.95 S$76.95
Total Nett Programme Fee Payable, Incl. GST S$3106.50 S$931.95 S$931.95 S$931.95 S$931.95
Less Additional Funding if Eligible Under Various Scheme - - S$570.00 - S$570.00
Total Nett Programme Fee, Incl. GST, after additional funding from the various funding schemes S$3106.50 S$931.95 S$361.95 S$931.95 S$361.95
*   Learners must pass all assessment components to be eligible for SSG funding. Please note that all external funding for courses is limited in duration and subject to availability.

** Please note that the mode of delivery is subject to change in light of the COVID-19 situation. Courses marked ‘online’ may have compulsory face-to-face sessions such as laboratory or hands-on components and details should be sought from the schools or departments before learners register for them.

Upcoming Course Dates
TBC

Delivery Mode**
Face-to-Face

Course Code
SOM-OTPHSM

Funding Type
SSG Funding
Eligible for SkillsFuture Credit (SFC)
Alumni eVoucher (L3)

Type
Short Course

Stacks/ Bundles to
NA

Audit/Graded
Nil

Area of Interest
Workplace Safety & Health