Training

Settling-In-Programme (SIP)
All first-time FDWs have to attend the mandatory Settling-In-Programme (SIP) within the first three days of their arrival in Singapore and before being deployed to the household.

FDWs are required to complete this training within the 3-days timeframe (excluding Sundays and Public Holidays). The SIP syllabus can be found on MOM’s website.

Pre-Employment Training
Training your FDW and raising her competency level is part of helping her to do well in your household. 

Our training programme covers the full spectrum of housekeeping and specialised areas of needs, which include but are not limited to the following:

Care for Elderly

• Handling slip and fall

• Communicating with elderly and disabled persons

• Learn to recognise signs and symptoms of illness and discomfort

• Ensure good hygiene practices during feeding

• Assist in daily activities, if necessary

• eg bathing, feeding etc.

• Monitor behaviours and activities closely for safety reasons

• Elderly diet and meal timings are strictly observed

• Ensure good hygiene practices during feeding

• Ensure elderly on medication

• Learn to recognise signs and symptoms that may indicate illness or discomfort

• Prepare meals appropriate to the diet of the elderly/disabled persons

• Perform simple physiotherapy activities

• Ensure appropriate administration of medication and adhere strictly to the frequency and dosage requirements
   

Care for Infant/Young Children

• Communicating with babies, infants and young children

• Learn to recognise signs and symptoms of illness and discomfort

• Monitor behaviours and activities closely for safety and comfort

• Ensure household is child-proof

• Ensure health and safety requirements are adhered to at all times in accordance with established health and safety standards

• Ensure good hygiene practices during feeding
   

First Aid

• Handling household incidents

• Managed minor burns and scalds

• Handle slips and falls

• Wound Care

• Handling chemicals contacts

• Prepare meals appropriate for babies and young children
   

General Housekeeping

• Perform house cleaning chores
  – vacuum and mopping of cleaning of rooms and bath areas, furniture and furnishings, remove spillage and stains, scrub and polish hard floors etc

• Laundry – fabric care, different methods of washing,

• Learn to use housekeeping equipment, chemicals

• Make-up beds

• Pressing of apparels and linens

• Simple cooking techniques

• Grocery shopping
   

Employer's Orientation Programme
Employers hiring FDWs for the first time or have changed helpers frequently (3 times and more) must attend the Employers' Orientation Programme (EOP). The course must be completed at least 2 working days before submitting a Work Permit application.

The 3-hour programme covers the legal obligations of an employer of an FDW, roles and responsibilities, a safe work environment and how to foster a good and harmonious working relationship with your FDW.