Environmental Control Coordinator (ECC) Course (Synchronous & Asynchronous)

Course Code : TGS-2021008429

Funding Validity : 13 Sep 2021 - 31 Aug 2025

Overview

This is a 2-day course designed to equip participants with the essential knowledge and skills to develop and monitor the implementation of an environmental sanitation programme for their specified premises. Participants who complete this course will be able to register with NEA and perform their duty as Environmental Control Coordinators, should they meet the ECC registration requirements.

The participant will be able to understand the importance of the Environmental Sanitation Regime, the role of key stakeholders i.e. Premises Managers and Environmental Control Coordinators, and have an overview of pest management, cleaning and disinfection, infectious diseases prevention and control, and indoor air quality to be able to draft and oversee the implementation of the Environmental Sanitation Programme in his or her role as Environmental Control Coordinator.

 

 

This module is UTAP Claimable for NTUC members.

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Who Should Attend?

Premises Managers, Operators and Landlords of specified premises as listed in the schedule of specified premises; Environmental Public Health (Designation of Specified Premises) Order 2021.

Examples of specified premises: F&B outlets (only selected SFA foodshop licence type), Schools, Preschools, Eldercare, and Youth Facilities.

Anyone who wants to register as an Environmental Control Coordinator (ECC).

Entry Requirement

Workplace Literacy (WPL) Level 5 for Reading, Listening, Speaking, Writing;

OR

Pass in ‘N’ level English

  • 1. Environmental Control Coordinator (ECC) Course (Classroom & Asynchronous)

    Topics Covered :

    1. Environmental Public Health Act.

    2. Roles and Responsibilities of Environmental Control Coordinators (ECCs).

    3. Indoor Air Quality.

    4. Overview of Infectious diseases, Infection Prevention and Control.

    5. General Cleaning and Disinfection.

    6. Pest Management.


    Course Outcomes :

    1. Understand the importance of the Environmental Sanitation Regime.

    2. Understand the roles of key stakeholders i.e., Premises Managers and Environmental Control Coordinators.

    3. Understand the overview of pest management, cleaning and disinfection, and indoor air quality, and infectious diseases prevention and control.

    4. Draft and oversee the implementation of an Environmental Sanitation Programme as Environmental Control Coordinators.

    5. Acquire the essential knowledge and skills to perform their duties and for obtaining an ECC certificate of registration.


    Entry Requirement

    Workplace Literacy (WPL) Level 5 for Reading, Listening, Speaking, Writing;

    OR

    Pass in ‘N’ level English

    Training Hours11.00 Hours
    E-Learning Hours4.00 Hours
    Assessment Hours1.00 Hours
    Assessment Method

    Multiple Choice Questions & Written Assessment

    E-Learning

    Students are required to complete e-Learning as part of the requirement of this module

    Mode of DeliveryVirtual (Synchronous & Asynchronous e-Learning)
    Course Fee$400.0  + 9% GST
Duration

2 days (16 hours)

Day 1 :
  1. Half-day Virtual Classroom Training (Synchronous) – 9am to 1pm
    Participants are required to attend the entire session from 9am to 1pm via their own Laptop or PC.
  2. Self-study e-Learning (Asynchronous)
    Participants will be given e-Learning materials to complete (time required: 4 hours) at their own pace over 3 to 5 days before the session on Day 2.
Day 2 :
  1. Full-day Virtual Classroom Training (Synchronous) – 9am to 5pm
  2. Online e-Assessment – 5pm to 6pm
    Conducted on ASCENSUS INSTITUTE's in-house Digital Campus at the end of the Virtual Classroom Training (Synchronous) on Day 2.
Participants are required to
  1. Attend the full session from 9am – 6pm.
  2. Bring along a Laptop to complete the Assessments.

Note: All Virtual Classroom Training (Synchronous) will be conducted via Zoom

Teacher : Student Ratio

1 : 20

Miscellaneous Fees

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Graduation Requirement and Award

Participants will be awarded a Certificate of Performance (Electronic Certificate) from ASCENSUS INSTITUTE upon completion of the course when they meet the following criteria:

  1. Minimum attendance of 75%, and
  2. Pass in Multiple Choice Questions of not less than 70%, and
  3. By submitting a complete and acceptable Environmental Sanitation Program

 

Important Note:

Attending and passing the ECC course will not automatically lead to a successful registration as an ECC with the National Environment Agency (NEA). The minimum requirements to apply for ECC Certificate of Registration with NEA (besides passing the ECC course assessment) is  Workplace Literacy (WPL) Level 5 for Reading, Listening, Speaking, Writing or pass in ‘N’ level English. For applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements, NEA may consider other qualifications and relevant working experience. Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements to apply for ECC Certificate of Registration should seek clarifications from NEA before signing up for ECC course.

NEA contact information:

 

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1

Original Course Fees

$400.00 $436.00 $400.00 $436.00 $400.00 $436.00
2

Singaporeans & PRs

Up To 50% of Course Fees

$200.00 $236.00 $200.00 $236.00 $120.00 $156.00
3

Singaporeans 40 Years and above (MCES)

Up To 70% of Course Fees

$120.00 $156.00 $120.00 $156.00 $120.00 $156.00

 

SSG Training Grant is only applicable to Singaporeans and Permanent Residents, and is subject to approval by SkillsFuture Singapore.

This course is eligible for :
  1. SkillsFuture Credit
  2. ETSP Absentee Payroll
  3. WSS Absentee Payroll
  4. Absentee Payroll
  5. Course Fee Grant
  6. ETSS
  7. MCES

For more information please refer to the following link: https://www.tpgateway.gov.sg/training-grants/training-grants-from-government-agencies?agency=&industry=&customer=&sortBy=type&page=1