Certificate in Core Chemistry I, Chemical Processes & Safety

Training Provider: SINGAPORE POLYTECHNIC
Course Reference: TGS-2021006607
S$4,245

About This Course

This course focuses on chemistry, chemical processes, safety, laboratory management, data analytics, life sciences and industrial chemistry with applications in quality control, quality assurance, testing services, medical diagnostic testing, application and product development. It equips laboratory assistants or students with equivalent roles with the knowledge and skills required to undertake new roles in the following Skills Framework:
• Energy and Chemicals (Laboratory Technician/Technologist)
• Biopharmaceuticals Manufacturing (Quality Assurance Assistance/Quality Control Assistant Laboratory Analyst/Quality Control Laboratory Analyst/Chemist/Microbiologist)
• Food Manufacturing (Quality Control Technician/Quality Control Assistant/Laboratory Technician)

It is a broad-based applied science education with emphasis on chemistry, chemical processes, life science modules and laboratory skills. This course provides training to work as a competent laboratory analyst and essential skills to execute tasks related to process technicians.

What You'll Learn

The Certificate in Core Chemistry I, Chemical Processes & Safety equips students with foundational knowledge in chemistry, chemical engineering, and safety protocols. It provides an understanding of atomic structure, chemical bonding, and interactions that explain the properties of matter. Students will also gain insights into chemical processes and the operation of equipment commonly used in the chemical industry. The certificate emphasizes laboratory safety, covering risk assessment, safe handling of hazardous materials, and compliance with relevant regulations to ensure safe practices in chemical and biological laboratories.

Entry Requirements

GCE ‘O’ Levels:
3 relevant passes and 1-year relevant working experience:
English Language with min. grade: D7
Mathematics with min. grade: C6
Science with min. grade: C6

FT Nitec:
GPA > 3.5 OR
GPA > 3.0 and 1 year of relevant working experience

PT Nitec in Technology/Services:
GPA > 3.5 and 1 year of relevant working experience

FT Higher Nitec:
GPA > 2.0 OR
GPA > 1.5 and 1 year of relevant working experience

PT Higher Nitec in Technology/Services:
GPA > 2.0 and 1 year of relevant working experience

WSQ Diploma:
Relevant WSQ Advanced Certificate (or higher) with 1 year of relevant working experience and Level 6 for both WSQ Workplace Literacy SOA & Workplace Numeracy SOA.

Without any of the relevant academic qualifications:
At least 2 years of relevant working experience

Recognition of Prior Learning:
Applicants who do not meet the entry requirements may be considered for admission to the course based on supporting evidence of competency readiness

Course Details

Duration 150 hours
Language English
Training Commitment Part Time
Total Enrolled 27 students
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