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Page | 1 Subject: Byte Size e-Newsletter by KB Associates Group of Companies (Issue 25, July 2015) Having trouble viewing this email? Click here Hi, just a reminder that you're receiving this email because you have expressed an interest in KB Associates Group of Companies. Don't forget to add [email protected] to your address book so we'll be sure to land in your inbox! You may unsubscribe if you no longer wish to receive our emails. Issue #25: Jul 2015 BITE SIZE e-Newsletter Dear Jeslyn, With the news of more cost saving measures requested by industry, layoffs of onshore and offshore personnel, lay up of vessels, the overall sentiment and outlook of the industry is not that 'ROSY'. It is in times like this we all need to relook at what we are doing and how we are doing it! At the same time, there are always opportunities that 'appear' during the process of adaption and change. I've recently attended the IOSH Annual Conference in London where one of the opening presentations on 'Leadership' said we need to be like a 'dog'! When the doorbell rings, the dog is ALWAYS the first there - even though it has nothing to do with it!! Taking this logic, we (KBA) are always looking for new opportunities to develop, grow and provide the industry with quality alternative services. In this newsletter, you will see a snap shot of what KBA Group has been up to recently - with projects in Brazil, China, Australia, Vietnam, UK, UAE to name a few. When the time span of a few months is collectively presented like this - we get a 'WOW' factor of 'we have been busy'. This does not come easy - using the logic of being that dog! With the support of our clients, students, and customers we have been able to be the first for providing various services in many countries, and on many occasions. We wish to thank you for the confidence you've placed in KBA and we look forward to moving through this time of 're-structuring - cost saving' without lowering the quality of services provided; with the view of being the first at the door and the person on the other side actually being you!!!! Lots of activities have been happening in KBAT, where we had conducted our first public run MOM accredited Surface Supplied Diving Equipment (SSDE) Divers Course, and Assessment Only Pathway for experienced SSDE Divers who wish to attain local recognised certification. In our commitment to raise the importance of safety through training, we do need the industry members together

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P a g e | 1 Subject: Byte Size e-Newsletter by KB Associates Group of Companies (Issue 25, July 2015)

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Hi, just a reminder that you're receiving this email because you have expressed an interest in KB Associates Group of Companies. Don't forget to add [email protected] to your address book so we'll be sure to land in your inbox! You may unsubscribe if you no longer wish to receive our emails.

Issue #25: Jul 2015

BITE SIZE e-Newsletter

Dear Jeslyn, With the news of more cost saving measures requested by industry, layoffs of onshore and offshore personnel, lay up of vessels, the overall sentiment and outlook of the industry is not that 'ROSY'. It is in times like this we all need to relook at what we are doing and how we are doing it! At the same time, there are always opportunities that 'appear' during the process of adaption and change. I've recently attended the IOSH Annual Conference in London where one of the opening presentations on 'Leadership' said we need to be like a 'dog'! When the doorbell rings, the dog is ALWAYS the first there - even though it has nothing to do with it!! Taking this logic, we (KBA) are always looking for new opportunities to develop, grow and provide the industry with quality alternative services. In this newsletter, you will see a snap shot of what KBA Group has been up to recently - with projects in Brazil, China, Australia, Vietnam, UK, UAE to name a few. When the time span of a few months is collectively presented like this - we get a 'WOW' factor of 'we have been busy'. This does not come easy - using the logic of being that dog! With the support of our clients, students, and customers we have been able to be the first for providing various services in many countries, and on many occasions. We wish to thank you for the confidence you've placed in KBA and we look forward to moving through this time of 're-structuring - cost saving' without lowering the quality of services provided; with the view of being the first at the door and the person on the other side actually being you!!!! Lots of activities have been happening in KBAT, where we had conducted our first public run MOM accredited Surface Supplied Diving Equipment (SSDE) Divers Course, and Assessment Only Pathway for experienced SSDE Divers who wish to attain local recognised certification. In our commitment to raise the importance of safety through training, we do need the industry members together

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P a g e | 2 with WSHC and CDAS to spread the words in order to promote the national commercial diving standards in Singapore. We also saw exciting developments with the recent partnership with Unique Group to offer a series of Health, Safety and Diving courses in UAE and South Africa. This marks an important achievement in our attempt to broaden our overseas training network to bring training closer to our clients. Other than the upcoming Offshore Europe Exhibition in Aberdeen and IMCA Annual Seminar in Abu Dhabi, we are really excited that we have placed our confirmation for two more new exhibitions - Subsea Event China, International Underwater Intervention Conference and Exhibition held in Xiamen on the 06 - 08 Nov as well as The 4th Cambodia Constructors Association Summit & Construction Industry Expo held in Phnom Penh, Cambodia on the 03 - 05 Dec 2015. Plus, don't forget that in celebration of Singapore's 50th birthday, there are a series of training discounts 'SG50' where new sign-ups for selected courses will receive a 50% or S$50 discount of their training course held in 2015. Click here for more savings. We hope that you find our newsletter useful and entertaining - it's long but WOW what a read! Please feel free to contact us with any enquiries or for more information. Join us on Facebook page for regular updates. Yours Sincerely,

Darren Brunton Managing Director KB Associates Group of Companies

IN THIS ISSUE Top News

Industry & Course Updates

1. Upcoming Participating Events

2. Participated Events

3. Safety Department NEWs

4. Diving Department NEWs

Training With Us

About Us KB Associates Pte Ltd (KBA) specialises in providing consultancy services to the offshore oil and gas industries and onshore terminals construction industries. KBA consists of a group of companies, each offering specialised services to synergistically fulfill the industry as a quality "One Stop" solution provider.

Group of Companies KB Associates Pte Ltd

KBA Training Centre Pte Ltd KBA Marine Services Pte Ltd

KBA Engineering Pte Ltd KB Access Pte Ltd

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Top News 1. KBA: Successful Completion of IMCA Surface Supplied Diving Assessment for Shanghai Salvage Company In Accordance with IMCA Experienced Diver Assessment Requirements. Four groups with a total of 43 experienced divers from Shanghai Salvage Company (SSC) have successfully completed their IMCA Surface Supplied Diver Assessment. The assessment was conducted from the Shanghai Salvage new DP 2 Diving Support Vessel (DSV) Shen Qian Hao while in offshore Shanghai area. The assessments were conducted over a 24-day program from 14th May - 6th June 2015 and carried out in accordance with the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) document - 'Competence Assessment of Experienced Surface Supplied Divers'

"Having such a large group of divers on board the vessel was an interesting concept for managing and arranging daily assessment task, however after a short period of time we established a good routine and the Chinese divers work hard and proved to be a very competent divers in the water. I'm also impressed with the work ethic of the Shanghai Salvage Divers both above and below the waterline, they are keen to

embrace the IMCA standards and procedures." said Michael Whelan - KBA Lead Assessor, who has over 30 years of experience as a diver, diving supervisor and HSE commercial diver trainer.

Safety check prior to dive

Group Photo

2. KBA: A visit from IOSH President, Ian Harper On 17th April, it is our great honour to host IOSH President, Ian Harper who visited our main office and the commercial diving site. During the visit, he was introduced to the full range of KBA Group services with regards to being the leading IOSH training provider in Asia. Joann, our training coordinator took the opportunity for a photo session with Ian.

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P a g e | 4 3. KBAT and Unique Group Join Hands to Introduce a series of Health, Safety and Diving Courses in the UAE - Sharjah and South Africa - Cape Town. With an increasing importance to promote good health, safety and environmental practices in the Middle East region, KBAT has collaborated with Unique Group, one of the world's leading integrated turnkey subsea and offshore solution providers to offer a series of Health, Safety and Diving courses. The course schedule that has been confirmed is as follows:

NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC) in Occupational Health & Safety (UAE, 30 Aug - 10 Sep)

NEBOSH International Technical Certificate in Oil & Gas Operational Safety (UAE, 12 - 17 Sep)

IOSH Accident Investigation (UAE, 05 - 06 Sep) IMCA Trainee AIR Diving Supervisor (UAE, 18 - 22 Oct) IMCA Diver Medic Technician (UAE, 04 - 13 Oct 2015) and

Refresher (UAE, 01 - 05 Nov 2015) Client Worksite Representative Course (South Africa, 17 - 21 Aug)

The joint alliance has been timely and beneficial for both the safety and diving professionals who are based in the Middle East or South Africa and seek for international qualification i.e. NEBOSH, IOSH, IMCA. The synergy for safety, training and competence by both organisations ensures the highest quality and relevant training solutions to the range of onshore construction and offshore marine industries. Click here for the press release.

(From Left) Steve Macmillan - Global Project Director of Unique Group and Darren

Brunton - Managing Director of KBA Training Centre

4. KBA Europe: Awarded a 12-month contract by British Gas (BG) as the Technical Authority for their commercial diving operations globally. KB Associates (Europe) Limited is pleased to announce that we have been awarded a 12-month contract by British Gas as the Technical Authority for their commercial diving operations globally. This project shall commence with works from our Aberdeen office for operations in the North Sea and covers all area BG has for offshore diving works.

Industry & Course Updates 1. Upcoming Participating Events

a. KBA Europe > SPE Offshore Europe Conference & Exhibition 2015 Date: 8 - 11 Sept 2015 Venue: Aberdeen Exhibition & Conference Centre SPE Offshore Europe is one of the world's largest technical conference and exhibitions for the offshore E&P industry. There will be 100+ high level business keynotes and technical presentation as well as 1500+ global suppliers present to showcase their latest products and services. Mark down the dates in your calendar now.

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P a g e | 5 b. KB Associates > IMCA Annual Seminar 2015 Date: 27 - 28 Oct 2015 Venue: Jumeirah at Etihad Towers, Abu Dhabi This two-day event will provide the perfect forum to gain access to knowledge and information pertaining to the maintenance, and health of the marine, diving and offshore industry. The event is ideal for all IMCA member companies as well as those with an interest in, or supporting functions within the marine, offshore and diving arena

c. KBA Training Centre > Subsea Event China, International Underwater Intervention Conference and Exhibition Date: 6 - 8 Nov 2015 Venue: Xiamen International Conference and Exhibition Center, No. 198, Huizhan Rd, Siming District, Xiamen, Fujian, China KBA Training Centre will be exhibiting for the first time at Subsea Event China in Xiamen. This event is a great opportunity for national and international visitors, speakers and exhibitors from the subsea industry who are keen to explore and share the rapidly growing Chinese market.

d. KBA Training Centre > 4th Cambodia Constructors Association Summit & Construction Industry Expo Date: 3 - 5 Dec 2015 Venue: Diamond Island Exhibition & Conference Center, Phnom Penh, Cambodia KBA Training Centre will be exhibiting for the first time together with our partner Bradley and Associates Co. Ltd. The exhibition will showcase and promote construction materials, services and technologies available in Cambodian market to local and international visitors. Through this joint effort, we hoped to support our partner in their local presence of spreading the importance of 'Safety Awareness' through training by upgrading the workforce skills and knowledge.

2. Participated Events

a. KB Associates > OGA 2015 - The 15th Asian Oil, Gas, Petrochemical Engineering Exhibition Colin Alexander and Jeslyn Chen had a day trip to OGA 2015 on its last day, which was held on the 2 - 4 June 2015 at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC), Malaysia. It was great to catch up with the clients on their latest developments and meeting ex-colleagues. OGA 2015 boasted a total of 23,414 visitors who attended the show over the past 3 days and it was the highest record attendance ever at OGA. Mark your calendar for OGA 2017 scheduled from 11 - 13 July at KLCC, Malaysia.

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P a g e | 6 b. KBA Training > NEBOSH Graduation and Awards Ceremony 2015 ~ University of Warwick On the 22 June, Darren was at the NEBOSH Graduation and Awards Ceremony to present the award to Mr. Ayman Mohamed Kamal - The Best Candidate for NEBOSH International Technical Certificate in Oil and Gas Operational Safety, Year 2014/2015. Our Head of Diving (Training Dept.), Alan Rhodes was also at the ceremony but was to receive his NEBOSH Diploma certificate. Good job and certainly an accomplishment for Alan, KBAT recognise the importance of continuous learning and always encourage the staff to pursue their interest to enhance their skills and knowledge.

Alan Rhodes and Darren Brunton

Group Photo with Chair Health and Safety Executive at HSE UK - Judith Hackitt CBE,

NEBOSH Chief Executive - Teresa Budworth and Chair of NEBOSH - Sir William (Bill)

Callaghan

3. Safety Department NEWs

a) Announcement

i) KBAT signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with a training provider to enhance the current E-Learning offering - with 160 new e-learning courses to be added to our training portfolio. Click here for more information.

ii) KBAT signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Digisi-Indonesia in Batam to run IOSH and NEBOSH courses. Course schedules have been released for registration. Contact us for more information.

b) Courses Conducted Over the Past 3 months

i) NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety ~ 27 Apr - 9 May in Brunei

KBAT held its NEBOSH IGC in Brunei and Darren had made a surprise visit while attending the World Safety Day Seminar in Brunei. He was delighted to see everyone knuckling down to study and work hard.

Group photo with instructor Keith Rhodes

Darren made a surprise visit

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P a g e | 7 The next training dates and location have been scheduled: Australia, Perth on 03 - 15 Aug; Brunei on 02 - 14 Nov; Indonesia, Bandung on 07 - 19 Sep; Thailand, Pattaya on 06 18 Jul; UK, Aberdeen on 12 - 22 Oct or Singapore on 05 - 17 Oct 2015. This course is by far the most popular one and currently available in 11 countries with the new addition in Sharjah, UAE on 30 Aug - 10 Sep which is held at our newly forged partner - Unique Group's training venue - Plot no. 1D/07A, Near Roundabout 3, Hamriyah Free Zone, Sharjah, UAE. Other study modes are available for candidates who choose to opt for Distance Learning, E-Learning or Combined Learning. Click here for the flyer.

ii) NEBOSH International Technicial Certificate in Oil & Gas Operational Safety ~ 13 - 18 Apr in Bandung, Indonesia, 20 - 24 Apr in Aberdeen, UK and 04 - 09 May in Singapore

Here are some extracts from feedback received by students at the end of the courses

"Very interactive session & many exercise to get us used & familiarise with safety matters. Provides us with industrial safety cases in oil & gas." - Enos Parubak

"The course align with my main responsibility and it will be applicable in our workplace." - Sidik Mastrilianto "Multi-cultural and multi-education about oil & gas, enhanced my knowledge. Very good course, good venue,

good food." - Arsanto Ishadi "Helps me to understand and to communicate with personnel about the safety clearly." - Richard Maradona "New Knowledge from different area of oil & gas." - Anonymous "I enjoyed a lot as we discussed with different background of team member, it enriches knowledge. It's a

good course and very competent trainer (Mr. Joe). It is highly recommended training for personnel working in oil & gas." - Hosna Wiranto

"It is an interesting course which covers the overall safety aspects of the oil and gas industry. Moreover, lots of interactions among the team." - Cedric Auge

The next training dates and locations have been scheduled: Australia, Perth on 21 - 25 September; Indonesia, Bandung on 10 - 15 Aug or 28 Sep - 03 Oct; Malaysia , Kuala Lumpur on 27 July - 01 August; Singapore on 17 - 22 Aug; UAE, Abu Dhabi on 10 - 15 Oct; UAE, Sharjah on 12 - 17 Sep (new location); UK, Aberdeen on 14 - 19 Sep 2015. Click Here for the flyer.

iii) NEBOSH International Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety ~ Unit C on 30 Mar - 03 Apr in Brunei

KBAT has conducted the NEBOSH Diploma - Blended Learning ~ Unit C on the 30 Mar - 03 Apr in Brunei.

The next training for Unit B is scheduled in Singapore on 24 - 28 Aug whilst Unit C in Brunei on 14 - 19 Sep 2015. Click Here for the flyer.

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P a g e | 8 iv) IOSH Accident Investigation ~ 26 - 27 Apr in Singapore

The candidates reviewed their practical project with our instructor Melissa Ashwell after having completed the two day IOSH Accident Investigation course. Here are some excerpts from feedback received by students at the end of the course:

"All good. Everything leads to a total course objective. Workshop activities created great interaction and a hands-on feel. Awareness and level of involvement increases." - Chew Yun Keng "Systematic approach in learning the IOSH methodology." - Chow The next training are scheduled in Brunei on 04 - 05 Aug; Singapore on 16 - 17 Nov; UAE, Sharjah on 05 - 06 Sep (new

location) or UK, Aberdeen on 10 - 11 Sep 2015. Click Here for the flyer.

4. Diving Department NEWs

a) New Training Course

i) Graduates of MOM Accredited Assessment Only Pathway ~ SSDE Divers ~ 26-27 May and 2 - 10 Jun, Singapore NEW training

We are pleased to announce the successful completion of the first batch of experienced SSDE divers who underwent the nine-day Assessment Only Pathway programme accredited by Ministry of Manpower Singapore. The candidates had been assessed practically on their knowledge on diving theory and SSDE safe diving practices as well as been assessed practically on their skills and safe diving practices that they would have gained over time and logged dives using SSDE. Feedback from the candidates have been very encouraging:

"I enjoyed the assessments learning process the most, we never learn these safe practices and procedures in our daily operations" Raymond Wei Wen

"The assessments were very useful for SSDE divers. Good hands-on setting up equipment, pre dive checks and in water exercises" Thornsuwit Thongchuay

" I learnt a lot about what to do in an emergency situation, we never practice these procedures in our daily operations. I now feel I can manage a diving emergency as a standby diver with confidence" Chong Yong Han

" Very good Assessment team, knowledgeable instruction staff. The trainers were always clear of the course objectives and happy to answer any questions" Lim Kia Liang

"The practical sessions were realistic and most effective in a way I can remember the objectives. There was lots of variety in tasks and scenarios" Saravanan Raja Kumar

We look forward to see more proactive local diving companies to come forward to train their divers in accordance to national MOM Singapore standards. The next training has been scheduled on 06 - 15 July 2015, 20 - 29 July 2015 or 31 Aug - 09 Sep 2015. Click Here for more photos in our Facebook.

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P a g e | 9 b) Courses Conducted Over the Past 3 months

i) IMCA Assistant Life Support Technician ~ 20-30 Apr in Singapore KBA Training held the IMCA Assistant Life Support Technician in Singapore and we were really excited to have two ladies in this class (which is rather rare) who both had great fun and lots of learning from the course. Here are some extracts from feedback received by the students at the end of the course:

"Our instructor Alan Rhodes was very accommodating to all our skills. Very patient & and helpful with all requested help. Brilliant!: - Jacinda Barclay

"I enjoyed the trainers explanation & interactive nature" - Jayesh Pradhan

"Alan is a very engaging lecturer and dedicates himself to making sure every student is working to their full potential" - Claire Pianta

This next training is scheduled in Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur on 28 Sep - 06 Oct; Singapore on 07 - 17 Dec 2015. Click here for the flyer.

ii) IMCA Trainee Air Diving Supervisor ~ 30 Mar - 3 Apr in Singapore KBA Training held the IMCA Trainee AIR Diving Supervisor in Singapore and saw an almost full attendance.

This next training is scheduled in Singapore on 06 - 10 Jul, 21 - 25 Sep or 16 - 20 Nov; Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur on 07 - 11 Oct; UAE, Sharjah (new location) on 18 - 22 Oct 2015. Click here for the flyer.

iii) Kirby Morgan DSI Basic Maintenance & Repair Technician ~ 11 - 14 May in Florida, USA and 15 - 17 Jun in Singapore In May, both Alan Rhodes and Allan Ross attended the KMDSI Hat Technician Course to refresh their qualification that was held on the 11 - 14 May 2015, at DiveLab in Panama City Beach, Florida, USA. In the recent training that concluded on 17 June, both the instructors were glad to share the latest developments with the candidates. The KMDSI course is held at least once a month in Singapore and KBAT has currently five instructors qualified to teach this course. The next public run training is scheduled in Singapore on 03 - 05 Aug, 07 - 09 Sep or 21 - 23 Sep 2015. Click Here for the flyer.

Together with Alan and Allan was Mike Ward (middle) from DiveLab in his very

relaxed attire.

Class Photo during 15 - 17 Jun 2015

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iv) Client Worksite Representative Course ~ 30 Mar - 03 Apr 2015 in Singapore Darren conducted the Client Worksite Representative course in Singapore and had a great time with the delegates from Australia, India, France, Thailand and USA. Here are some extracts from feedback received by the students:

"Instructor is knowledgeable of IMCA, IOGP and practical field experience. The course was well presented with practical industry examples and experience. Looking forward to come back soon for NEBOSH and Auditing related training. It was well organised and helpful staff." - Sachin Siwach

"Knowledgeable instructors and good course materials." - Bradley Durkin "The interactive group session had reinforced the lesson plan and presentation. Delivery was excellent and

the course was enjoyable. Serious and fun." - Hector George The next public run training in Singapore on 06 - 10 Jul, 24 - 28 Aug, 28 Sep - 02 Oct or 23 - 27 Nov and in new location South Africa, Cape Town on 17 - 21 Aug 2015. Click Here for the flyer.

v) Offshore Diving Safety Awareness Course ~ 19 - 22 May 2015 in Singapore

During the four-day training, we saw candidates from China, Thailand and Philippines who seek to have a better understanding of the offshore diving operation. During the training, the candidates who were non-divers completed a DDC dive and a wet dive in the KBA Training tank. It has been an memorial experience for many and the course was well received by the candidates. The next training dates and locations have been scheduled: Singapore on 30 Nov - 03 Dec 2015. Click Here for the flyer.

vi) Singapore ~ Commercial Diving Awareness Workshop ~ 06 May 2015 in Singapore

The one-day Singapore Commercial Diving Awareness Workshop has come to an end. The participants had a better understanding of Singapore Standards for diving at work and a tour around our KBAT Dive Site by our trainer Alan Hardy.

The objectives for the one-day workshop is to raise awareness of the diving safety standards for inland inshore commercial diving operations within Singapore, mainly for personnel involved with commercial diving projects such as Shipyard Safety Officers, Class Society Ships Surveyors, Bunkering Services Providers and etc. Click

Here for the course flyer.

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vii) MOM Accredited ~ Level 2, Surface Supplied Diving Equipment (SSDE) Divers ~ 20 Feb - 01 April, Singapore (New Training)

After five weeks of intensive training, four candidates have successfully completed their training and assessment. The training included the use of U/W burning ,various hydraulic tools, lift bags, 30 meter dives and sub sea construction tasks.

The next public run training date has been scheduled on the 17 Aug - 18 Sep 2015. Click here for the flyer.

viii) MOM Accredited - Compressed Air Works Course (Medical-Lock Attendant) ~ 13 - 21 Apr 2015 in Singapore (New Training)

The first run of Ministry of Manpower (Singapore) accredited course was conducted last week on 13 - 21 April 2015.A mandatory training for personnel who are required to work in a compressed air (CA) environment.

"The instructor is well knowledgeable" - Guo Shou Xi, Shanghai Tunnel "The instructor is very good". Albert Per, Red Horn Engineering

All the delegates are interested to partake in further personal and career improvement by attending the MOM CAW Man-Lock Attendant course. Click here for the flyer.

ix) Diver Medic Technician Training / Refresher The DMT training courses are as ever popular - with our experienced Medic Training team and training venues in five countries. Now is the time to complete the DMT course or your refresher, check out below for the dates and venues. The next DMT training is scheduled in Singapore on the 20 - 31 July, 17 - 28 Aug, 07 - 18 Sep or 05 - 16 Oct; Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur on 08 - 17 Dec 2015; UAE, Sharjah on 04 - 13 Oct 2015. Refreshers are scheduled in Singapore on the 06 - 10 Jul, 03 - 07 Aug, 28 Sep - 02 Oct or 26 - 30 Oct 2015; ; Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur on 16 - 20 Nov; UAE, Sharjah on 01 - 05 Nov 2015; UK, Chichester on 20 - 24 Jul, 28 Sep - 02 Oct, 23 - 27 Nov or 07 - 11 Dec 2015. Click Here for the flyer.

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DMT, China (31 Mar - 09 Apr 2015)

DMT, China (31 Mar - 09 Apr 2015)

DMT, Singapore (13 - 24 Apr 2015)

DMTR, Chichester (13 - 17 Apr 2015)

DMT, Singapore (15 - 26 Jun 2015)

DMT, Singapore (15 - 26 Jun 2015)

5. KB Access Department NEWs

a) Announcements

i) MOM Work at Height Course for Workers renamed to ISO 29990:2010 Standard Work at Height Course for Workers To raise the quality of workplace Safety and Health (WSH) training, the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) has made it a requirement for KBAX as a learning service provider to attain the ISO 29990:2010 Learning Service Provider (LSP) certification. The ISO 29990:2010 LSP certification is administered by the Singapore Accreditation Council (SAC) through its Certification Bodies (CBs) and will replace the MOM Accredited Training Provider (ATP) Scheme. KB Access Pte Ltd shall be certified with effect from 1st July 2015. Click Here for more information.

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Training With Us 1. Upcoming KBAT courses: Jul to Sep 2015

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COURSES Jul 2015

Aug 2015

Sep 2015

HEALTH & SAFETY : [email protected] NEBOSH - NEBOSH International General Certificate in OSH ~ Australia, Perth ~ Indonesia, Bandung ~ Thailand, Pattaya ~ UAE, Sharjah - NEBOSH ITC in Operational Oil and Gas Safety ~ Indonesia, Bandung ~ Singapore ~ UAE, Sharjah ~ UK, Aberdeen - NEBOSH Award in Environmental Awareness at Work ~ Singapore - NEBOSH Certificate in Environmental Management ~ Indonesia, Bandung - NEBOSH Health & Safety at Work Qualification ~ Australia, Perth ~ Brunei ~ Cambodia, Phnom Penh ~ Indonesia, Batam ~ Singapore ~ UK, Milton Keynes - NEBOSH Health, Safety and Environment in the process industries ~ UAE, Sharjah - NEBOSH International Certificate in Construction Health & Safety ~ Singapore - NEBOSH International Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Management ~ Singapore ~ UAE, Sharjah

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30Aug - 10Sep

10 - 15 Aug 17 - 22 Aug

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12 - 17 Sep 14 - 19 Sep

28 Sep

07 - 12 Sep -

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02 - 04 Sep 16 - 18 Sep 28 - 30 Sep

08 - 10 Sep

07 - 12 Sep

21 - 26 Sep -

Schedule for NEBOSH International Diploma in Occ. Health & Safety (Blended Learning) Singapore: Unit IB > 24 - 28 August 2015 Brunei: Unit IC > 14 - 19 September 2015 IOSH - Accident Investigation ~ Brunei ~ UAE, Sharjah ~ UK, Aberdeen - Behavioural Safety for Managers ~ Brunei ~ Thailand, Pattaya - Managing Safely ~ Australia, Perth ~ Cambodia, Phnom Penh

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12 - 14 Aug -

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05 - 06 Sep 10 - 11 Sep

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21 - 23 Sep

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~ Hong Kong ~ Indonesia, Batam ~ Singapore - Working Safely ~ Australia, Perth ~ Indonesia, Batam ~ Singapore

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22 - 24 Jul

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10 Jul

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11 Aug 25Aug / 31Aug

03 Aug

28 - 30 Sep 21 - 23 Sep 02 - 04 Sep

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CIEH Environment - Level 2 Award in Environmental Principles and Best Practices ~ Singapore Fire - Level 2 Award in Fire Safety Principles

~ United Kingdom, Singapore

First Aid - Level 2 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work ~ UK, Aberdeen - Level 3 Award in First Aid ~ Singapore ~ UK, Aberdeen Health and Safety - Level 2 Award in Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) ~ Brunei - Level 2 Award in Health & Safety in the workplace

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29 - 31 Jul 08 - 10 Jul

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03 Aug

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30 Sep

28 Sep

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COMPETENCY / AUDITING COURSES ~ Singapore - Energy Management System ISO 50001 Auditor/Lead Auditor - Environmental Management System ISO 14001 Auditor/Lead Auditor - Food Safety Certification ISO 22000 Auditor/Lead Auditor - Information Technology ISO 2700 Auditor/Lead Auditor - Occupational Health & Safety Management System OHSAS 18001 Auditor/Lead Auditor ~ Brunei ~ Singapore

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24 - 28 Aug

17-21Aug, 24 - 28 Aug

07 - 11 Sep

07 - 11 Sep

14 - 18 Sep - - -

DIVING : [email protected] IMCA Assistant Life Support Technician ~ Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur IMCA Trainee Air Diving Supervisor ~ Singapore IMCA Trainee Bell Diving Supervisor ~ Singapore IMCA Diver Medic Technician Course ~ Singapore IMCA Diver Medic Technician Refresher ~ Singapore

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20 - 24 Jul

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21 - 25 Sep -

07 - 18 Sep

28Sep-02Oct 28Sep-02Oct

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~ UK, Chichester - Client Worksite Representative Training ~ Singapore ~ South Africa, Cape Town - Dive Technician Course ~ Modular Programme - Diving System Assurance Training Dynamic Positioning (DP) Awareness Training - Gauge Calibration - High Pressure Regulator Training - ROV Pilot Technician Training Kirby Morgan DSI Basic Maintenance & Repair Technician Underwater Oxy-Arc Cutting (Burning) Course ~ New Course

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28Sep-09Oct

7 - 9 Sep, 21 - 23 Sep

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MOM Approved Training Singapore only- [email protected] Level 4 - Inland/Inshore Diving Supervisor Assessment only Pathway - SSDE Divers MOM Occupational First Aid

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24 - 28 Aug 31Aug - 09Sep

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02 - 04 Sep 09 - 11 Sep

Professional Development Training - [email protected] Quality Management System Lead/Internal Auditor (ISO 9001)

06 - 10 Jul 17 - 21 Aug 14 - 18 Sep

2. Upcoming KB Access Training: July to Sep 2015 Schedule

COURSES Jul 2015

Aug 2015

Sep 2015

IRATA Rope Access Training (Level 1 - 3) MOM Work at Height course for Assessors MOM Work at Height course for Assessors - Integrated MOM Work at Height course for Managers MOM Work at Height course for Managers - Integrated MOM Work at Height course for Supervisors MOM Work at Height course for Workers

06 - 10 Jul

08 Jul 15 - 16 Jul

14 Jul 30 - 31 Jul

02 - 03 Jul, 23 - 24 Jul

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KBA NoticeBoard a) Ergonomic Awareness for KBA team ~ 07 Apr 2015

KBA has engaged a Chiropractic experts to give an awareness talk to the employees as part of the company's initiatives in staff welfare. Dr Greg and team gave a presentation on Ergonomic awareness in the workplace. Start off with a screening of our postures, follow by a 20 min presentation, break into small group and have an one-to-one brief consultation by the doctor on our report to address our specific complaints (neck pain, backache etc). It has been an informative session and enrich the staff on the importance of Chiropractic care.

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