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(i) SCPTA countries 
(ii) SIDSTEC countries

The learning objectives of this course are as follows:

• To deepen understanding of the regime for the protection and enforcement of Intellectual Property (IP) rights
• To highlight current and emerging issues in the enforcement of IP rights 
• To raise awareness of the impact of IP counterfeiting and piracy and to share experiences in dealing with some of these issues

The topics include:

• The impact of IP theft
• International framework & developments
• Specifics on scope of protection, civil & criminal enforcement of various forms of IP  
• Current and upcoming issues in IP enforcement
• Site visits to IP offices, IP enforcement agencies and IP owners

Applicants should be:

• Mid to senior level government officials who are involved in intellectual property protection, customs and regulators
• Nominated by their respective Governments
• Proficient in spoken and written English
• In good health

(i) SCPTA countries 
(ii) SIDSTEC countries

The course aims to provide managers and engineers with a better understanding of Singapore’s approach to the collection and treatment of used water.

The course will comprise classroom lectures, discussions and site visits to selected Singapore-based companies.

The topics include:

• Sustainable water resources management
• Water reclamation network management
• Sewerage legislation and code of practice
• Sewerage catchment planning and sewerage schemes
• Planning and design of sewerage infrastructure
• Sewerage construction and rehabilitation
• Maintenance of sewers
• Operations and maintenance of pumping installations
• SCADA system
• Used water management
• Used water treatment process
• High grade water reclamation
• Membrane bio-reactor
• Review and evaluation

Applicants should be:

• Senior policymakers, senior managers and senior engineers with at least three years of relevant experience in wastewater treatment and sewerage management
• Nominated by their respective Governments
• Proficient in spoken and written English
• In good health

(i) SCPTA countries 
(ii) SIDSTEC countries

The course provides a framework for governments to develop policies that engage the private sector to meet national small and medium enterprises (SME) development needs. It focuses on the institutions and best practices used in Singapore that help create ideal conditions for businesses to succeed and grow. It will look at the Singapore’s efforts to promote SMEs’ access to local markets through procurement and business linkages with the private sector, and to grow SMEs into global enterprises. The course facilitators and industry CEOs will share their collective practical knowledge and lessons learnt in conceptualising, delivering and managing Singapore Government programmes, projects and schemes for SMEs where the private sector is a significant partner.

The course will include formal classroom sessions by experienced trainers and industry figures, discussions and visits to key Singapore Government agencies.

The topics include:

• Overview of policies that promote SME development through private sector partnerships
• Singapore’s SME policies and frameworks for effective private sector collaboration
• Singapore’s mechanisms, practices and institutions that engage in collaborative actions for delivering products and services to SMEs
• Singapore’s framework for formulating successful SME financing strategies
• Case studies of private sector engagement to promote SME development through policies for effective financing, marketing and business development strategies
• Issues in monitoring, evaluating and communicating effective policies

Participants will also be expected to prepare and deliver a brief presentation on an action plan for their respective countries.

Applicants should be:

• Mid to senior level government officials involved in promoting SME development
• Nominated by their respective Governments
• Proficient in spoken and written English
• In good health

(i) SCPTA countries 
(ii) SIDSTEC countries

The course aims to provide participants with in-depth knowledge on the policies and regulatory frameworks for the development and management of climate change adaptation strategies. Participants will learn how to handle climate change issues with practical and sustainable solutions.

The topics include:

• Singapore’s policies and regulatory frameworks for climate change issues and developments
• Economic evaluation, costs and benefits of mitigation and adaptation measures 
• Master plan and road map for national climate change management
• Effective regulations and enabling legislation 
• Physical, structural, social, financing and insurance frameworks
• Sustainable risk management

Applicants should be:

• Mid to senior level government officials who are involved in climate change and infrastructure / public works projects, financial and budgetary planning and management 
• Nominated by their respective Governments 
• Proficient in spoken and written English
• In good health

(i) SCPTA countries 
(ii) SIDSTEC countries

The course aims to share modern healthcare management theories and practices in Singapore, and to equip participants with critical knowledge and skills to manage hospitals.

The course will comprise lectures, case studies and a site visit to one of Singapore’s globally renowned Joint Commission International-accredited hospitals.

The topics include: 

• Overview of the Singapore healthcare system
• Healthcare financing
• Implementation of integrated management systems
• Hospital service quality management
• Measuring, decoding, and improving patient satisfaction
• Hospital operations management
• Continuous improvement in hospitals using a Plan-Do-Check- Act (PDCA) management model 

Applicants should be:

• Of at least managerial level (Directors/ Deputy Directors/Heads of Department) 
• Leaders in the healthcare industry, administrators and heads of departments of hospitals
• Nominated by their respective Governments
• Proficient in spoken and written English
• In good health

(i) SCPTA countries 
(ii) SIDSTEC countries

The workshop provides participants with updates on the latest developments in emergency planning and aircraft incidents management. Case studies on the management of recent major aviation disasters and emergency mitigation will also be covered.

The topics include:

• Emergency preparedness for Airport Emergency Services (AES)
• Legal aspects of disaster and emergency management
• Fire safety at airports
• ICAO’s requirements for Very Large Capacity Aircraft (VLCA) and its emergency management 
• Medical responses to major incidents at airports
• Managing maritime disasters
• Aircraft rescue fire-fighting management
• Airport emergency planning 
• Incident and emergency management system
• Fire-fighting and rescue disaster handling experience
• Aviation fire-fighting foam requirement
• Psychological impact
• Bulk fuel fire management
• Aviation security measures on safety and AES
• Aircraft accident investigation

Applicants should be:

• Fire officers, emergency service commanders, airport executives and operational supervisors from civil aviation authorities, airport authorities / operators, emergency service providers and airline operators
• Nominated by their respective Governments
• Proficient in spoken and written English
• In good health

APPLICATION PROCEDURES
This programme is administered by the Singapore Aviation Academy. Singapore Aviation Academy application forms should be sent or faxed to:

Singapore Aviation Academy
1 Aviation Drive
Singapore 499867
Email: saa@caas.gov.sg
Fax: (65) 6542 9890
Tel: (65) 6540 6210

(i) SCPTA countries 
(ii) SIDSTEC countries

The course provides a broad overview of how the various integral elements in the aviation industry interface with one another, and focuses on the multi-faceted approach to managing a modern international airport. Participants will be able to identify pressing aviation concerns and develop strategies for effective management. The programme also provides updates on the latest developments in civil aviation, management best practices, as well as possible solutions to deal with common and future challenges. It also serves as a platform for participants to network with fellow aviation counterparts from around the world. International best practices and Singapore Changi Airport’s experience will be shared.

The topics include:

• Fundamentals of airport management
• Air transport development
• Airline business
• Airport planning and development
• Sustainable aviation
• Aviation safety oversight
• Aviation security
• Air navigation services
• Crisis management
• Site visits
• Group discussions

Applicants should be:

• Managerial to senior management personnel from civil aviation authorities, airport authorities / operators, air traffic services providers, airlines and other related industries with at leastthree years of working experience in aviation 
• Nominated by their respective Governments
• Proficient in spoken and written English
• In good health

APPLICATION PROCEDURES
This programme is administered by the Singapore Aviation Academy. Singapore Aviation Academy application forms should be sent or faxed to:

Singapore Aviation Academy
1 Aviation Drive
Singapore 499867
Email: saa@caas.gov.sg
Fax: (65) 6542 9890
Tel: (65) 6540 6210

(i) SCPTA countries 
(ii) SIDSTEC countries

The workshop provides an overview of international aviation security conventions, regulations and principles. Participants will gain a good understanding of ICAO Annex 17 (Security: Safeguarding International Civil Aviation against Unlawful Interference) and ICAO Document 8973 (Security Manual). The workshop also shares best practices in the management of a crisis. Human factors in security and training of aviation security personnel will also be addressed.

The topics include:

• ICAO Annex 17 & Doc 8973
• National policy planning for security crisis management
• Threats and risks facing the aviation industry
• Passenger security
• Human factors in security
• Crisis management
• Crisis communication
• Technology & equipment security
• Staffing for Aviation Security (AVSEC) operations
• Training for AVSEC personnel
• Aviation issues, challenges & trends
• Contingency planning

Applicants should be:

• Managers involved in the handling of crisis management or aviation security from civil aviation authorities, airport authorities / operators, ground-handling agencies, airlines and support services as well as personnel from law enforcement agencies and government representatives involved in aviation security
• Nominated by their respective Governments
• Proficient in spoken and written English
• In good health

APPLICATION PROCEDURES
This programme is administered by the Singapore Aviation Academy. Singapore Aviation Academy application forms should be sent or faxed to:

Singapore Aviation Academy
1 Aviation Drive
Singapore 499867
Email: saa@caas.gov.sg
Fax: (65) 6542 9890
Tel: (65) 6540 6210

(i) SCPTA countries 
(ii) SIDSTEC countries

The course focuses on the principles behind enabling private sector growth and attracting foreign direct investment (FDI). This includes managing the flow of investments, identifying strategic areas of focus, and enhancing private sector growth.

The topics include:

• Introduction to private sector development, SMEs and start-ups
• Case study: Key challenges and issues in private sector development, SMEs, and start-up growth in Singapore
• Key thrusts of private sector and SME development initiatives in Singapore
• Public-Private Partnerships
• Cluster approach – Multinational Corporation (MNC) and SME partnership
• Attracting foreign investments for private sector development
• Formulating and implementing investment promotion strategies
• Promoting domestic industry development via FDI
• Interacting with potential foreign investors

Applicants should be:

• Mid to senior level government officials (Deputy Head and above) who deal with issues involving FDI or formulate private sector development policies and frameworks
• Nominated by their respective Governments
• Proficient in spoken and written English
• In good health

(i) SCPTA countries 
(ii) SIDSTEC countries

The course provides an overview of Singapore’s Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) systems. At the end of the course, participants are expected to share their learning journeys and action plans to adopt and adapt key strategies and features of the Singapore TVET system for their own institutions.

This will be carried out through a 5-day programme comprising sharing sessions, interactions and site visits.

The course consists of five main components:

• Overview of TVET in Singapore
  • Singapore’s education system
• Technical education college management
  • Institutional management, resource development, and financial management
  • Singapore’s technical education management and educational systems in response to the changing needs of industries
• Approaches in TVET
  • Curriculum design and development
  • Pedagogy model and training
  • Educational technology
  • Student development and management
  • Assessment system
• Engaging partners and stakeholders
  • Visits to ITE institutions and other tertiary education institutions e.g. polytechnics and universities
• Sharing sessions with technical institute management and teaching staff management and teaching staff
  • Formal and informal sharing sessions with teaching and management staff on TVET

Applicants should be:

• Principals, senior management of TVET institutions or government / education ministry officials in charge of TVET development
• Nominated by their respective Governments
• Proficient in spoken and written English
• In good health