Certifications

SDBA Helm Accreditation Course

SDBA conducts a few sessions of SDBA Helm Accreditation Scheme in a year.

The purpose of this Scheme is not to train helms but to accredit helms who have demonstrated a level of capabilities and having able to competently helm a crew. The training of helms is the responsibility of the respective affiliates.

All candidates applying for the SDBA Helm Accreditation Scheme must:

Be proficient in paddling in a dragon boat with a minimum of one (1) year paddling experience;
Must have a basic helming skill and knowledge, within minimum of one (1) year practice in helming a dragon boat with their respective teams;
Required to submit a valid First Aid Certificate (which includes CPR and AED component) upon successful completion of the Accreditation scheme; and
Be able to swim a minimum 50m distance (in any swimming technique) in light clothing with and without a Personal Floatation Device (PFD).

THE SMALL CREW HELM ACCREDITATION SCHEME :

During COVID19 Reopening Phase period, the size of dragon boat crew is reduced:-

DB12 – only 4 Paddlers + 1 Helm OR 4 Paddlers + 1 Helm + 1 Coach
DB22 – only 8 Paddlers + 1 Helm OR 8 Paddlers + 1 Coach-cum-Helm

To meet COVID19 control measures, SDBA has introduced the Small Crew Basic Helm scheme (SCH). SCH will permit Helms to control the COVID19 period sized boats.

SCH is valid throughout the government announced COVID19 Reopening Phase period.

The candidate must ably demonstrate the following drills in the practical test: Click here to download Practical Test Requirements

Post COVID19 period, the SCH Helm will be required to convert their SCH to full accreditation Basic Helm License (BHL)

The following are the scheduled course date for the year:

S/N	Date	Remarks	Application Form
1	Monday, 14th Feb 2022	SDBA Small Crew Helm Accreditation Course Session 1 Theory & Practical – 8:00am to 1:00pm Session 2 Theory & Practical – 11:00am to 3:00pm	SDBA Small Crew Basic Helm – 14 Feb 2022
2	Wednesday, 16th Feb & Saturday 19th Feb 2022	SDBA Small Crew Helm Accreditation Course 16 Feb Theory – 7:30pm to 9:30pm 19 Feb Practical – 3:00pm to 5:00pm	SDBA Small Crew Basic Helm – 16 & 17 Feb 2022
3	Wednesday, 2nd Mar & Saturday 5th Mar 2022	SDBA Small Crew Helm Accreditation Course 2 Mar Theory – 7:30pm to 9:30pm 5 Mar Practical – 3:00pm to 5:00pm	SDBA Small Crew Basic Helm – 2 & 5 Mar 2022
4	Wednesday, 9th Mar & Saturday 12th Mar 2022	SDBA Small Crew Helm Accreditation Course 9 Mar Theory – 7:30pm to 9:30pm 12 Mar Practical – 3:00pm to 5:00pm	SDBA Small Crew Basic Helm – 9 & 12 Mar 2022
5	Monday, 14th Mar 2022	SDBA Small Crew Helm Accreditation Course Session 1 Theory & Practical – 8:00am to 1:00pm Session 2 Theory & Practical – 11:00am to 3:00pm	SDBA Small Crew Basic Helm – 14 Mar 2022
6	Monday, 21st Mar 2022	SDBA Small Crew Helm Accreditation Course Session 1 Theory & Practical – 8:00am to 1:00pm Session 2 Theory & Practical – 11:00am to 3:00pm	SDBA Small Crew Basic Helm – 21 Mar 2022
7	Wednesday, 23rd Mar & Sunday 27th Mar 2022	SDBA Small Crew Helm Accreditation Course 23 Mar Theory – 7:30pm to 9:30pm 27 Mar Practical – 3:00pm to 5:00pm	SDBA Small Crew Basic Helm – 23 & 27 Mar 2022
8	TBC	SDBA Small Crew Helm Accreditation Course	TBC
9	TBC	SDBA Small Crew Helm Accreditation Course	TBC

An overview and the workings of the Scheme will be introduced in the workshop, inclusive of a short-written assessment and a practical test in water on the same day unless otherwise indicated.

Course Fees	: $214.00 (Inclusive of 7% GST)
Venue	: Kallang Water Sports Centre, 10 Stadium Lane

You can view the availability of the slots for the courses here.

Please note that slots will be filled on a first come first served basis. DO NOT make payment together with your application. SDBA will inform successful applicants to make payment by a specific date.

You may contact Mr Lim Wee Kok via email @ admin@sdba.org.sg or Ms Sharon Ng @ sharon.ng@sdba.org.sg for clarification.

Phone:	+65 6440 9763
Fax:	+65 6345 2482
Email:	admin@sdba.org.sg