Get Equipped
Trainings and Workshops
The Student Leader Functional Competency Framework covers topic areas pertinent to student life activities of official student organisations on campus. Student leaders are encouraged to build up competencies outside of what is essential for their exco positions.
Out of the many trainings and workshops available, the following are essential for key appointment holders of student organisations:
Student Leader Onboarding
Programme & Learning Outcomes
This in-person training at the start of the academic year aims to provide key information and tools for new student leaders in navigating guidelines and policies pertaining to student life on campus, as well as to provide an avenue of connection to build community amongst fellow student leaders.
Who Should Attend:
All official student organisations should complete this training.
Mandatory for: President, Vice-President
Expected Training Date(s):
At the start of the academic year, typically mid-end September.
Finance & Procurement Training
Programme & Learning Outcomes
This online course is designed to:
- Equip students with the essential knowledge on financial processes and protocols.
- Educate students on NUS regulations and procedures with regards to financial management.
Who Should Attend:
NUSSU and Clubs, Interest Groups with an NUS WBS.
Mandatory for:
- President
- Vice-President
- Financial Secretaries/Treasurers
- Deputy/Assistant Financial Secretaries and any other designation that deals with organization finances
Expected Training Date(s):
Available year-round on Canvas, searchable under “Finance & Procurement Training.”
Safety & Crisis Management Workshop
Programme & Learning Outcomes
The Event & Activity Safety Management Course and Safety and Crisis Management Workshops are conducted by the Office of Risk Management and Compliance (ORMC) for all student organisations.
The an online canvas course is a prerequisite before attending the workshop. This online course and workshop includes mitigation and management of risks, incidents and emergency management and risk management assessment.
Teams that are planning for these high-risk activities are recommended to attend the workshop:
- Outdoor and sporting activities
- Contact or physical games (not limited to indoor activities)
- Camps (There will be specific sessions for FOP and RAG projects)
- Overseas trips
Who Should Attend
- Online Canvas course must be completed by Presidents, Vice Presidents, Project Directors and Safety Officers.
- All student organisations planning for high-risk activities (listed above) should attend this workshop. Prerequisite for Workshop is completion of the Canvas Course.
Workshop is mandatory for Project Directors and Safety Officers (P and VP do not need to attend)
Expected Training Date(s):
Available year round on Canvas, searchable under ''OSHGEN17 Event & Activity Safety Management'.
The physical workshops -Safety Management Workshop for General Student Leaders- are once a year, in October- please keep an eye out for the upcoming workshop dates on NUSync and sign up to attend before your event.
We also have FOC and RAG Safety Management Workshops that take place March-April, details of which will be sent to the respective leaders.
Personal Data Protection Training
Programme & Learning Outcomes
The Singapore Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (PDPA) is a law that governs the collection, use and disclosure of personal data. The Act has come into full effect on 2nd July 2014.
These trainings aim to address the key responsibilities of the Student Data Protection Representatives and highlight some of the common challenges and application of this Act on student activities.
Who Should Attend:
All official student organisations should complete this training.
Mandatory for:
- President
- Vice-President
- Student Data Protection Representatives (SDPR)
- Other key leaders from your student organisation
Expected Training Date(s):
Available year-round on Canvas, searchable under “PDPOSA001 Personal Data Protection Training for Student Leaders'
Get! NUSync and Finance Clinics
Programme & Learning Outcomes
These sessions address the questions our student leaders face when managing their NUSync group and CCA finances.
Who Should Attend
Do write in for a consult if you have any questions after reviewing the available resources.
Recommended for: NUSync Portal Administrators, General Secretaries, Treasurers
Expected Training Date(s):
Keep an eye out in NUSync upcoming events! Topic of sessions vary year to year.