Course Synopsis
The field of private security continues to grow and face greater challenges in the knowledge-based economy.
Jointly offered by Temasek Polytechnic and Certis CISCO, this course is designed for personnel in the security / estate management industry who wish to upgrade themselves in security and fire safety knowledge and in related generic skills. Holders of the DSFSM are eligible to take up appointments as Fire Safety Managers of buildings under the Fire Safety Act.
Career Opportunities
Allow personnel to move into independent planning roles and more management-related positions.
Course Commencement
9 Mar 2009
Duration
- Certificate: 1 year
- Diploma: 2 years
- 2 or 3 weekdays, 7.00 pm to 10.00 pm and/ or
Saturdays 8.30 am to 1.30 pm
Closing Date
5 December 2008
Course Fee
$3,680.80 per year (Including GST)
Minimum Entry Requirements
- 3 GCE 'O' Level credits
- Applicants with 1 or 2 GCE 'O' Level credits or 3 GCE 'N' Level credits must attend and pass a six month Foundation Programme(http://www.tp.edu.sg/home/pdc/parttime/pdc_pt_tbe.htm) or such qualifying tests as Temasek Polytechnic may prescribe
- 3 years of relevant working experience
- Participants must complete the Certificate course in order to proceed to the Diploma level
- Applicants with other academic qualifications and extensive working experience will be considered on a selective basis
Subsidies Available
Skills Development Fund (SDF)
Visit http://www.sdf.gov.sg or email wda_sdf@wda.gov.sg for more information.
Skills Redevelopment Programme (SRP)
Visit http://www.srp.org.sg or email wda_srp@wda.gov.sg for more information.
Application Procedures & Enquiries
Submit on-line via https://bluesky.tp.edu.sg/WebUIPTC/PTC/PTOAS/PTOASLogin.aspx
Submit supporting documents to the following address:
Temasek Polytechnic
Professional Development Centre
Engineering Block 13, level 3
21 Tampines Ave 1
Singapore 529757
Tel: 6788 1212
Fax: 6788 1475
Email: pdc@tp.edu.sg
INFORMATION ON APPOINTMENT AS FIRE SAFETY MANAGER
Background of Fire Safety Manager (FSM) Scheme
With the passing of the Fire Safety Act 1993 and the Fire Safety (Fire Safety Manager) Regulations 1994, it has become mandatory for owners of designated buildings to appoint Fire Safety Managers. The role of a FSM is to enhance the fire safety standard within buildings.
How can I be appointed as a FSM?
- Upon completion of the DSFSM with TP, you will qualify for appointment as an FSM under the Fire Safety Act.
- When you are offered an appointment as FSM by a building owner, the building owner will submit a form ( http://www.scdf.gov.sg/Building_Professionals/downloads.html) to Singapore Civil Defence Force to appoint you as FSM of that building.
- SCDF will then verify that the qualification you are relying on was awarded by an ATI (Approved Training Institute). TP is an ATI under the SCDF scheme.
- Students do not need to take further tests to be appointed as a FSM.
Where can I get more info on the FSM Scheme?
Pls refer to SCDF website: http://www.scdf.gov.sg
INFORMATION ON NSRS EXEMPTION FOR DSFSM HOLDERS
Persons who have the Diploma in Security & Fire Safety Management or Diploma in Police Studies & Security Management offered by TP may be exempted from National Skills Recognition System (NSRS) requirement for supervisors.
For information on the NSRS, pls refer to: http://app.wda.gov.sg/nsrs/objectives.asp
For more information on the exemption, pls refer to: http://app.wda.gov.sg/nsrs/
Last updated 29 December 2006
