WSQ perform Work At Height (WAHW)
Overview
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.” The “Perform Work At Height” course aims to provide learners with the knowledge and skills in performing work at height in construction and other industry sectors.
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:
- Workplace Safety and Health Act (WSHA), Work-At-Heights (WAH) and Risk Management Regulations
- Roles and Responsibilities
- Hazard Identification for WAH
- Fall Control Measures
- Permit‐To‐Work (PTW) for WAH
- Donning of Individual Fall Protection Equipment and Selfrelief Technique in Emergency
- Fundamental of Working at heights and Fall Prevention
- Importance of Inspection and Record
- Keeping of WAH Equipment
Practical:
Assessment:
l 20 MCQ + Practical (1.5 hours)
Course Objective
By the end of the course, the participants would be able to:
- Identify relevant WSH legislations, approved code of practice and Singapore Standards applicable to WAH roles & responsibilities.
- Identify WAH hazards and preventive measures related to WAH.
- Demonstrate the understanding and use and care for various fall arrest systems and equipment
For Whom
The “Perform Work At Height” is a mandatory training course for all workers performing WAH in construction and other industry sectors. This WSH training course would be appropriate for all line staff, operators and workers who are required to perform Work-At-Height at the workplace.
Entry Requirement
Employability Skills (ES) Workplace Literacy level 3 and above. Be able to manipulate numbers at a proficiency level equivalent to ES Workplace Numeracy level level 3 and above.
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 – 20 MCQ – Passing mark: 60%
Practical Assessment – Competent
Learner must pass 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
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)
– 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)
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
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)
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.
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
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)
Theory:
- Workplace Safety and Health Act (WSHA), Work-At-Heights (WAH) and Risk Management Regulations
- Roles and Responsibilities
- Hazard Identification for WAH
- Fall Control Measures
- Permit‐To‐Work (PTW) for WAH
- Donning of Individual Fall Protection Equipment and Selfrelief Technique in Emergency
- Fundamental of Working at heights and Fall Prevention
- Importance of Inspection and Record
- Keeping of WAH Equipment
Practical:
Assessment:
l 20 MCQ + Practical (1.5 hours)
By the end of the course, the participants would be able to:
- Identify relevant WSH legislations, approved code of practice and Singapore Standards applicable to WAH roles & responsibilities.
- Identify WAH hazards and preventive measures related to WAH.
- Demonstrate the understanding and use and care for various fall arrest systems and equipment
Written Assessment – 20 MCQ – Passing mark: 60%
Practical Assessment – Competent
Learner must pass 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.
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