ECBH - EVALUATE AND CONTROL BIOLOGICAL HAZARDS by NTUC LearningHub

Course Overview

This unit covers basic principles in the identification and assessment of biological hazards and risks, and the methods for sampling of bio-aerosols to evaluate the exposure risks. The unit also includes the knowledge and skills in assessing the necessary control measures including facility control, equipment control, safe practices, and procedures and the use of personal protective equipment to help ensure biosafety at the workplace.

Pre-requisites

Literacy and Numeracy

• WSQ Employability Skills Workplace Literacy and Numeracy Level 6; or
• Grade C6 in GCE O Level for English and Mathematics

Science

• Grade C6 in GCE O Level Science (either Physics, Chemistry or Biology)

Assumed Attitude, Skills, and Knowledge

• Recommended to have 2 years working experience in any industry

Note: All Modules will be assessed according to full qualification. You may also be required to undergo a pre-qualifying test. Applications without ALL the above required supporting documents will be considered incomplete and rejected. 

Payment is to be made after receiving an email of course acceptance from NTUC LearningHub.

Course Outline

• Introduction to BIOSAFETY
• Assessing biological risks
• BIOSAFETY LEVEL
• Evaluating exposures to bio-aerosol
• Facility and equipment biohazards control measures
• Safe practices and procedures, and the use of personal protective equipment
• Biorisk Management System

Certificate Obtained and Conferred by

Upon successful completion and assessment of each training module, you will receive a Statement of Attainment (SOA).