WSQ Supervise Suspended Scaffold (SUSSC)
Overview
Under The WSH (Scaffolds) Regulations 2011: “No scaffold (including “gondola”) shall be erected, installed, re-positioned, altered or dismantled except by an approved scaffold contractor” “An approved scaffold contractor shall employ or engage only scaffold (“gondola”) supervisors, scaffold erectors and suspended scaffold (“gondola”) riggers who have undergone a course of training approved by the Commissioner” “The scaffold supervisor (for both scaffold and suspended scaffolds-“gondola”) shall be a person who has undergone a course of training approved by the Commissioner” “The scaffold (including “gondola”) supervisor shall ensure that the scaffold (including “gondola”) is erected, installed, re-positioned, altered or dismantled in accordance with requirements in the WSH (Scaffolds) Regulations.”
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:
- Introduction to Legal Requirements
- Roles and Responsibilities
- Safe Rigging of Suspended Scaffolds
- Safe Use & Inspection of Suspended Scaffolds
- Interpretation of Design Drawings
- Accident Investigation and CaseStudies\
Practical:
• Understanding standard components and parts of suspended scaffold including different outriggers and anchorages
• Pre-start check of equipment and gears, start-up procedures, shut-down procedures and emergency procedures
• Interpret drawing with regards to rigging, installation and dismantling of suspended scaffold using different outriggers
• Visual check of suspended scaffold, braking system, safety devices, anchorage points and related details
• Trouble-shooting of winch/climbing mechanism
• Proper use of personal protective equipment (body harness) and life line
Course Objective
By the end of the course, participants will have knowledge and skills in supervising scaffold erection, inspection and dismantling work activities in construction and other related industries.
For Whom
This course is specially designed for personnel who wish to be trained and engaged as “Gondola Supervisor” by an approved scaffold contractor to supervise the erection, installation, re-positioning, alteration or dismantling of a “Gondola”.
Entry Requirement
Must be over 18 yrs old. Must be physically and mentally fit for the training. Employability Skills (ES) Workplace Literacy Level 4 and above. Be able to manipulate numbers at a proficiency level equivalent to ES Workplace Numeracy level 4 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
Passing Criteria: Written Assessment 50 MCQ – 65%
Practical Assessment – Competent
Learner must pass BOTH parts of the written assessments
Course attendance:- 100% attendance.
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:
- Introduction to Legal Requirements
- Roles and Responsibilities
- Safe Rigging of Suspended Scaffolds
- Safe Use & Inspection of Suspended Scaffolds
- Interpretation of Design Drawings
- Accident Investigation and CaseStudies
Practical:
• Understanding standard components and parts of suspended scaffold including different outriggers and anchorages
• Pre-start check of equipment and gears, start-up procedures, shut-down procedures and emergency procedures
• Interpret drawing with regards to rigging, installation and dismantling of suspended scaffold using different outriggers
• Visual check of suspended scaffold, braking system, safety devices, anchorage points and related details
• Trouble-shooting of winch/climbing mechanism
• Proper use of personal protective equipment (body harness) and life line
Must be over 18 yrs old. Must be physically and mentally fit for the training. Employability Skills (ES) Workplace Literacy Level 4 and above. Be able to manipulate numbers at a proficiency level equivalent to ES Workplace Numeracy level 4 and above
Passing Criteria: Written Assessment 50 MCQ – 65%
Practical Assessment – Competent
Learner must pass BOTH parts of the written assessments
Course attendance:- 100% attendance.
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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