WSQ Manage Work At Height (MWAH)
Overview
Overview
Manage work‐at‐heights course is a 3 in 1 working at height for Supervisors, Assessors or Managers in Singapore.WSH (Work at Heights) Regulations 2013 stipulates that: “It shall be the duty of the responsible person to ensure that no person shall work at height in a workplace unless he has received adequate training on work at height.”
Participants who are Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents (SPR) sponsored by Company or Individuals are eligible for the Skills Development Fund (SDF) Funding administrated by the SkillsFuture Singapore Agency (SSG). Individuals can however apply for SkillsFuture Credits to pay for their training (only applicable for Singaporeans aged 25 and above). For further informations, log on to myskillsfuture.gov.sg.
Course Content
Theory:
- Legal requirements, Approved Code of Practice and Standards for WAH
- Roles and Responsibilities
- Risk Management
- Fall Control Measures
- Fall Prevention Plan (FPP) & its components, including emergency response for WAH Implementation and Monitoring Programme
Practical:
Individual Fall Protection equipment and First line Response in emergency Assessment: 35 Multiple Choice Questions & 2 out of 5 Scenario based questions Practical
Course Objective
By the end of the course, the participants would be able to:
- Identify, explain and apply the relevant Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) Legislations /Approved Code of Practice / Singapore Standards applicable to Work‐at‐Heights (WAH)
- Identify and explain the Roles & Responsibilities of stakeholders, competent and responsible persons.
- Identify hazards, evaluate the risk, and implement control measures for WAH activities
- Review the necessary fall preventive / protective control measures for safe execution of WAH activities
- Establish, evaluate, review and implement a Fall Prevention Plan
For Whom
The course is for anyone involved in the supervision, planning assessment or management of work‐at‐height activities.
Entry Requirement
Learners are assumed to have at least WSQ ESS Workplace Literacy and Numeracy Level 4 and above or equivalent and the ability to carry out hazard identification, risk assessment, and risk control measures.
Document Submission
Valid Work Permit / S Pass / Employment Pass / NRIC copy / Valid Passport copy
Certification
Please note that 100% attendance is mandatory for this course
Written Assessment – 35 MCQ 70%
Practical Assessment – Competent
Learner must pass BOTH parts of the written assessments
Course attendance:- 100% Late comers will not be allowed to sit for the test.
Upon successful completion of the Course, a “Statement of Attainment” (SOA) from SSG, and a card from Global Training Services, will be issued to all participants.
FAQ
Multiskill
Worker able to attend 2 cert with different trade
Coretrade
Construction Registration of Tradesmen, or CoreTrade, is a registration scheme administered by the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) for skilled and experienced construction personnel in the various key construction trades.
Worker able to attend 2 cert with different trade
Coretrade
Construction Registration of Tradesmen, or CoreTrade, is a registration scheme administered by the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) for skilled and experienced construction personnel in the various key construction trades.
As MOM require, all construction firms must have at least 10% of their work permit holders (WPHs) to be qualified as “Higher Skilled” R1 workers. Construction personnel registered under the Multi-skilling Scheme are qualified as “Higher Skilled” R1 workers under the Ministry of Manpower (MOM)’s Foreign Worker Levy Scheme.
Worker’s NRIC (for Singaporean and Singapore PR) or valid work permit/employment pass (for foreigner)(front and back in a single page)
Multiskill
– Worker’s NRIC (for Singaporean and Singapore PR) or valid work permit/employment pass (for foreigner)(front and back in a single page)
– Min 4 years experience in construction sector in Singapore
1) Have two (2) recognised Skills Evaluation Certiifcate [ SEC/SEC(K) ] of different trades
2) Have a minimum of four (4) years of construction experience in Singapore
Or
1) One (1) Skills Evaluation Certificate [ SEC/SEC(K) ]
2) Have a minimum of six (6) years of construction experience in Singapore;
3) Completed 120 hours of training in approved safety-related courses.
Or
1) One (1) Skills Evaluation Certificate [ SEC/SEC(K) ]
2) Have a minimum of six (6) years of construction experience in Singapore.
3) Obtained WSQ Advanced Certificate in Workplace Safety and Health.
Coretrade
1. Worker’s NRIC (for Singaporean and Singapore PR) or valid work permit/employment pass (for foreigner)(front and back in a single page)
2. Min 4 years experience in construction sector in Singapore
3. Apply Acknowledgement Notice (AN)
– Worker’s NRIC (for Singaporean and Singapore PR) or valid work permit/employment pass (for foreigner)(front and back in a single page)
– Min 4 years experience in construction sector in Singapore
1) Have two (2) recognised Skills Evaluation Certiifcate [ SEC/SEC(K) ] of different trades
2) Have a minimum of four (4) years of construction experience in Singapore
Or
1) One (1) Skills Evaluation Certificate [ SEC/SEC(K) ]
2) Have a minimum of six (6) years of construction experience in Singapore;
3) Completed 120 hours of training in approved safety-related courses.
Or
1) One (1) Skills Evaluation Certificate [ SEC/SEC(K) ]
2) Have a minimum of six (6) years of construction experience in Singapore.
3) Obtained WSQ Advanced Certificate in Workplace Safety and Health.
Coretrade
1. Worker’s NRIC (for Singaporean and Singapore PR) or valid work permit/employment pass (for foreigner)(front and back in a single page)
2. Min 4 years experience in construction sector in Singapore
3. Apply Acknowledgement Notice (AN)
For the construction sector, the maximum number of years a worker can work in Singapore on a Work Permit is as follows:
NTS (India, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Philippines), PRC (China) in Basic Skilled – 14 years
NTS (India, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Philippines), PRC (China) in Higer Skilled – 26 years
NTS (India, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Philippines), PRC (China) in Basic Skilled – 14 years
NTS (India, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Philippines), PRC (China) in Higer Skilled – 26 years
Multiskill
1. Valid Work Pass
2. Valid Passport
3. WP Online (Download form MOM Website)
4. SEC(K) Certificate 5. Acknowledgement Notice (AN) *Can apply after course
Coretrade
1. Valid Work Pass
2. Valid Passport
3. WP Online (Download form MOM Website)
4. Acknowledgement Notice (AN)
1. Valid Work Pass
2. Valid Passport
3. WP Online (Download form MOM Website)
4. SEC(K) Certificate 5. Acknowledgement Notice (AN) *Can apply after course
Coretrade
1. Valid Work Pass
2. Valid Passport
3. WP Online (Download form MOM Website)
4. Acknowledgement Notice (AN)
Multiskill
Yes, as long as the candidates is holding NRIC (for Singaporean and Singapore PR) or valid work permit/employment pass (for foreigner)
Coretrade
No, it is only available for construction worker and over 4 years constryction experience in Singapore
Yes, as long as the candidates is holding NRIC (for Singaporean and Singapore PR) or valid work permit/employment pass (for foreigner)
Coretrade
No, it is only available for construction worker and over 4 years constryction experience in Singapore
The Direct R1 Scheme was implemented, on 1 Sep 2015, to provide another alternative pathway for the industry to upgrade their construction workers. It allows those who pass the Skills Evaluation Certificate (Knowledge), SEC(K), test at higher skill level and draw a fixed monthly salary of $1,600 or more, to be considered as R1 (Higher Skilled) workers; under the Ministry of Manpower Tiered-Levy Scheme.
Multiskill
Yes, you may proceed to request statement (SEC(K)). Its is cost $24 nett and 10 working days processing time.
Coretrade
Yes, there is NO upload require SEC(K) cert for coretrade registration
Yes, you may proceed to request statement (SEC(K)). Its is cost $24 nett and 10 working days processing time.
Coretrade
Yes, there is NO upload require SEC(K) cert for coretrade registration
Multiskill
1. Valid Work Pass
2. Valid Passport
3. WP Online (Download form MOM Website)
4. SEC(K) Certificate 5. Acknowledgement Notice (AN) *Can apply after course
Coretrade
1. Valid Work Pass
2. Valid Passport
3. WP Online (Download form MOM Website)
4. Acknowledgement Notice (AN)
1. Valid Work Pass
2. Valid Passport
3. WP Online (Download form MOM Website)
4. SEC(K) Certificate 5. Acknowledgement Notice (AN) *Can apply after course
Coretrade
1. Valid Work Pass
2. Valid Passport
3. WP Online (Download form MOM Website)
4. Acknowledgement Notice (AN)
Once the test end, BCA will release the result to ATTC after 10 working days, and the certificate will be take around 1 month to receieved.
After received the cert, HR may proceed to apply the acknowledgement notice (AN) for upgrading. Its take 14 to 28 working days.
When AN is ready, company may monitor the levy rate as it is auto lower the levy.
Every 2 years
A notice to notify MOM to upgrade the worker from R2 to R1
Course Content
Theory:
- Legal requirements, Approved Code of Practice and Standards for WAH
- Roles and Responsibilities
- Risk Management
- Fall Control Measures
- Fall Prevention Plan (FPP) & its components, including emergency response for WAH Implementation and Monitoring Programme
Practical:
Individual Fall Protection equipment and First line Response in emergency Assessment: 35 Multiple Choice Questions & 2 out of 5 Scenario based questions Practical
Course Objective
By the end of the course, the participants would be able to:
- Identify, explain and apply the relevant Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) Legislations /Approved Code of Practice / Singapore Standards applicable to Work‐at‐Heights (WAH)
- Identify and explain the Roles & Responsibilities of stakeholders, competent and responsible persons.
- Identify hazards, evaluate the risk, and implement control measures for WAH activities
- Review the necessary fall preventive / protective control measures for safe execution of WAH activities
- Establish, evaluate, review and implement a Fall Prevention Plan
For Whom
The course is for anyone involved in the supervision, planning assessment or management of work‐at‐height activities.
Entry Requirement
Learners are assumed to have at least WSQ ESS Workplace Literacy and Numeracy Level 4 and above or equivalent and the ability to carry out hazard identification, risk assessment, and risk control measures.
Document Submission
Valid Work Permit / S Pass /
Employment Pass / NRIC copy / Valid Passport copy
Certification
Please note that 100% attendance is mandatory for this course
Written Assessment – 35 MCQ 70%
Practical Assessment – Competent
Learner must pass BOTH parts of the written assessments
Course attendance:- 100% Late comers will not be allowed to sit for the test.
Upon successful completion of the Course, a “Statement of Attainment” (SOA) from SSG, and a card from Global Training Services, will be issued to all participants.
Written Assessment – 35 MCQ 70%
Practical Assessment – Competent
Learner must pass BOTH parts of the written assessments
Course attendance:- 100% Late comers will not be allowed to sit for the test.
Upon successful completion of the Course, a “Statement of Attainment” (SOA) from SSG, and a card from Global Training Services, will be issued to all participants.
