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*Important notice*
The Sep run of the Vector Control Technicians’ (VCT) Course from 16 Aug to 16 Sep 2010 will be the last run and SEI will cease to conduct the VCT Course after this run.

The VCT Course will be replaced by the Joint ITE-NEA Certificate in Pest Management conducted by ITE @ ITE College East.

For course registration, please refer to ITE’s website at http://www.ite.edu.sg/cet/sc/online.htm; details of the course can be found @ http://www.ite.edu.sg/cet/sc/outlines/Pest_Mgmt.pdf

COURSE OBJECTIVES
To train all vector control technicians on aspects of vector control measures and the use of pesticides and equipment so as to qualify and licensed them as technicians under the Control of Vectors and Pesticides Act 1998

COURSE SYNOPSIS
- Introduction to Vectors
- General Morphology, Medical Importance and Biology of Aedes, Culex, Flies, Cockroaches, Fleas, Rodents & Termites
- Surveillance and Control of Mosquito, Flies, Cockroaches, Fleas, Rodents and Termites
- Chemical Control, Safety Precaution, Legislation etc.
- Field Practical and Surveys
- Examination (Instructions)   

COURSE METHODOLOGY
Course will be conducted in lecture style with hands-on practical sessions

WHO SHOULD ATTEND
All supervisors in pest & vector control companies

PRE-REQUISITES

For course application:

• As the Vector Control Technicians (VCT) course is conducted in English, all applicants are required to have a good working knowledge (‘O’ level standard) of the language.

• Attending and passing the VCT course will not automatically lead to the successful certification as a Full Vector Control Technician.

For application as a Vector Control Technician (VCT):

Under Control of Vectors and Pesticides (Registration, Licensing and Certification) Regulations Cap 59, a person may apply for the Vector Control Technician Licence if he has:

• Successfully completed the Vector Control Technicians course and passed the examination conducted by the National Environment Agency AND

• Either a minimum educational qualification of 4 ‘O’ Level passes or any other equivalent qualification acceptable to the Director-General OR 3 years working experience in vector control

Participants are advised to contact the Environmental Health Department at Tel : 6731 9787 for enquiries on the pre-requisites for VCT registration.

For information on the VCT scheme, please click here.

Last updated on 6 Sep 10