The “Perform Rigger and Signalman Task” course is aimed at providing individuals with the knowledge and skills to give correct and clear signals to guide the crane operator in the manoeuvre of a load safely to its destination. The WSH (Operations of Cranes) Regulations 2011 stipulates that: Appointment and duties of a riggerman
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.
After the course, the trainees should be able to prepare to perform rigger and signalman tasks. Perform rigger and signalman tasks. Reinstate rigger and signalman work area
The “Perform Rigger and Signalman Tasks” Course is suitable for aspiring and experienced individuals assigned as Rigger and Signalman in the workplace.
Learners must be above 18 years of age and are assumed to have a basic knowledge of the relevant sector of work. Be able to listen and speak English at a proficiency level equivalent to the Employability Skills (ES) level 2. Be able to read and write English at a proficiency level equivalent to ES level 2. Be able to manipulate numbers at a proficiency level equivalent to ES level 2; and be medically fit
Valid Work Permit / S Pass / Employment Pass / NRIC copy / Valid Passport copy
Candidates must pass both the Written Assessment and Practical Performance to be considered to have successfully completed the “Perform Rigger and Signalman Tasks” Course. If a candidate was assessed as ‘NOT YET COMPETENT’, no re-sit for any assessment is allowed unless the candidate has attended the course again.
A candidate who has successfully completed and attained a Statement of Attainment for “Perform Rigger and Signalman Tasks” qualifies to perform the duty of a rigger or signalman under the Workplace Safety and Health (Operation of Cranes) Regulations.
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.
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)
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.
Valid Work Permit / S Pass / Employment Pass / NRIC copy / Valid Passport copy
Candidates must pass both the Written Assessment and Practical Performance to be considered to have successfully completed the “Perform Rigger and Signalman Tasks” Course. If a candidate was assessed as ‘NOT YET COMPETENT’, no re-sit for any assessment is allowed unless the candidate has attended the course again.
A candidate who has successfully completed and attained a Statement of Attainment for “Perform Rigger and Signalman Tasks” qualifies to perform the duty of a rigger or signalman under the Workplace Safety and Health (Operation of Cranes) Regulations.
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.