ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL COORDINATOR (ECC) COURSE
Environmental Control Coordinator Course

ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL COORDINATOR (ECC) COURSE

Funded

Course Duration

16.0 hr(s)

Mode of Assessment

A 1 hour assessment will be conducted by LHUB at the end of the course.

  • Written test (30 mins)
  • Case studies (30 mins)

Who Should Attend

  • Individuals who will be assuming the role of an Environmental Control Coordinator (ECC)
  • Those who are interested in pursuing a career as an ECC
  • Individuals with supervisory experience who would like to expand their knowledge of environmental control

Course Schedule

Next available schedule

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Course Objectives

Our Environmental Control Coordinator Course equips you with the essential knowledge and skills to excel in a crucial role: Environmental Control Coordinator (ECC). Upon completion, you'll be well-prepared to:  

  • Master Environmental Sanitation: deeply understand the importance of maintaining a clean environment and how to implement effective sanitation regimes.  
  • Lead with Confidence: Understand the duties and responsibilities of premises managers and ECCs, ensuring you're equipped to manage teams and uphold high standards.
  • Become a Pest Management Expert: Gain insights into pest control strategies, preventing infestations, and protecting public health.  
  • Ensure Cleanliness and Disinfection: Learn best practices for cleaning and disinfection, creating healthy and hygienic spaces. 
  • Improve Indoor Air Quality: Understand the factors affecting indoor air quality and how to maintain a healthy breathing environment.   
  • Develop and Implement Effective Programmes: Learn to create and monitor Environmental Sanitation Programs that meet the highest standards. 

Upon completion, you'll be eligible for the ECC certificate, boosting your career prospects. Join us and become a certified Environmental Control Coordinator. Enhance your career, contribute to a healthier environment, and make a positive impact.

Pre-requisites

  • WPL – Level 5 for reading, speaking, listening and writing
  • Be able to use basic functions of a computer 
  • Have interest in learning new knowledge and a willingness to learn a new skill 
  • Hardware & Software requirements:
    This course will be conducted as a Virtual Live Class (VLC) via Zoom platform. Participants must own a Zoom account and have a laptop or a desktop with “Zoom Client for Meetings” installed. This can be downloaded from https://zoom.us/download

System Requirement

Must Have:

Please ensure that your computer or laptop meets the following requirements.

  • Operating system: Windows 10 or MacOS (64 bit or above)
  • Processor/CPU: 1.8 GHz, 2-core Intel Core i3 or higher
  • Minimum 20 GB hard disk space.
  • Minimum 8 Gb RAM
  • Webcam (The camera must be turned on for the duration of the class)
  • Microphone
  • Internet Connection: Wired or Wireless broadband
  • Latest version of Zoom software to be installed on computer or laptop prior to the class.

Good to Have:

  • Wired internet connection
    Wired internet will provide you with stable and reliable connection.
  • Dual monitors
    Using a dual monitor setup will undoubtedly improve your training experience, enabling you to simultaneously participate in hands-on exercises and maintain engagement with your instructor.>

Not Recommended:

Using tablets are not recommended due to their smaller screen size, which could cause eye strain and discomfort over the course of the program's duration.

Course Outline

Interpret the Environmental Public Health Act (EPHA) in relation to Environmental Sanitation (ES) regime

  • Understand the objectives and significance of the Environmental Sanitation (ES) regime
  • Understand the roles and responsibilities of Environmental Control Coordinators (ECCs)
  • Incorporate knowledge on industry best practices on Indoor Quality Air management system into the ES regime
  • Overview of infectious diseases, infection prevention and control
  • Acquire in-depth knowledge in General Cleaning and Disinfection
  • Define an effective Pest Control Management system
  • Develop and implement the ES regime at premises

Certificate Obtained and Conferred by

  • Certificate of Completion (Electronic Certificate) from NTUC LearningHub
    • Upon meeting at least 75% attendance and passing the assessment(s), participants will receive a Certificate of Completion from NTUC LearningHub.

Important Note: Attending and passing the ECC course will not automatically lead to a successful registration as an ECC with the National Environment Agency.

Fees and Funding

  • Should your premises fall under the specified premises mandated for the Environmental Sanitation Regime, you will be receiving or would have received a notification letter from your Sectoral Lead and/or NEA.
  • If unsure whether your premises are required to implement the Environmental Sanitation Regime, please seek clarification with NEA. NEA contact details are as follows:

Medium of Instruction: English
Trainer to trainee ratio: 1:25

Price

Course Fee and Government Subsidies

 

Individual Sponsored

Company Sponsored

Non-SME

SME

Before GST

After GST

Before GST

After GST

Before GST

After GST

Full Course Fee

(For Foreigners and those not eligible for subsidies)

$400.00

$436.00

$400.00

$436.00

$400.00

$436.00

For Singapore Citizens aged 39 and below

and

For all Singapore Permanent Residents

(The minimum age for individual sponsored trainees is 21 years)

$200.00

$236.00

$200.00

$236.00

$120.00

$156.00

For Singapore Citizens aged 40 years and above

$120.00

$156.00

$120.00

$156.00

$120.00

$156.00

Funding Eligibility Criteria

Individual Sponsored Trainee

Company Sponsored Trainee
  • Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents
  • From 1 October 2023, attendance-taking for SkillsFuture Singapore's (SSG) funded courses must be done digitally via the Singpass App. This applies to both physical and synchronous e-learning courses.​
  • Trainee must pass all prescribed tests / assessments and attain 100% competency.
  • NTUC LearningHub reserves the right to claw back the funded amount from trainee if he/she did not meet the eligibility criteria.
  • Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents
  • From 1 October 2023, attendance-taking for SkillsFuture Singapore's (SSG) funded courses must be done digitally via the Singpass App. This applies to both physical and synchronous e-learning courses.​
  • Trainee must pass all prescribed tests / assessments and attain 100% competency.
  • NTUC LearningHub reserves the right to claw back the funded amount from the employer if trainee did not meet the eligibility criteria.

Remarks

Individual Sponsored Trainee

Company Sponsored Trainee

SkillsFuture Credit: 

  • Eligible Singapore Citizens can use their SkillsFuture Credit to offset course fee payable after funding.

UTAP: 

  • This course is eligible for the Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP).
  • NTUC members can enjoy up to 50% funding (capped at $250 per year) under UTAP.

PSEA:

  • To check for Post-Secondary Education Account (PSEA) eligibility for this course, visit:
    (a) SkillsFuture (TGS-2021006975) for Virtual Learning Class (VLC)
    (b    ) SkillsFuture (TGS-2021006974) for Face-to-Face class
  • Scroll down to "Keyword Tags" to verify for PSEA eligibility.
  • If there is “PSEA” under keyword tags, the course is eligible for PSEA.  
  • And if there is no “PSEA” under keyword tags, the course is ineligible for PSEA. 
  • Not all courses are eligible for PSEA funding.

Absentee Payroll (AP) Funding: 

  • $4.50 per hour, capped at $100,000 per enterprise per calendar year.
  • AP funding will be computed based on the actual number of training hours attended by the trainee.
  • Note: Courses / Modules under Professional Conversion Programme (PCP) will not be eligible for AP funding claim.

Terms & Conditions apply. NTUC LearningHub reserves the right to make changes or improvements to any of the products described in this document without prior notice.

Prices are subject to other LHUB miscellaneous fees.

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