Apply Workplace Safety and Health in Construction Sites (CSOC)
FOR WHOM
Have employment status as manual labour to carry out construction work in building and engineering construction worksites They are required to attend a 2 days course (consisting of 16 hours of facilitated learning and 2 hours of assessment).
OVERVIEW
MOM work permit-linked safety orientation courses for the relevant industries have been transited to the WSQ System. These mandated safety courses will equip the workers and supervisors with the essential competencies to work safely in the Process and related industries.
COMPETENCY UNIT
Apply Workplace Safety and Health in Construction Sites
COMPETENCY CODE
PIW-ESO-1102-1.1-E
OBJECTIVE
By the end of the course, learners should be competently trained with the knowledge and application skills to apply workplace safety and health in construction sites to meet WSH legislative requirements.
THEORY & PRACTICAL
This Competency Unit (CU) covers the Competency Elements (CE) as listed below:
- CE 1 Identify own roles and responsibilities as an employee in a construction job
- CE 2 Follow safe work procedures in a construction job
- CE 3 Follow safe “Work-at-Height” procedures
- CE 4 Respond to fire emergencies
RELATED COURSES
^ENTRY REQUIREMENTS / *ASSUMED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
^At least 18 years of age
^Singaporeans, Permanent Residents or Holders of valid employment pass / work permit
*Employability Skills System (ESS) Workplace Literacy and Numeracy (WPLN) Level 2 and above, or equivalent
*Be physically and mentally fit for the training, without any handicaps
*Fit to work at height
*Have good organisational skills and be able to follow written and oral work instructions
#Possess a valid Apply Workplace Safety and Health in Construction Sites Certificate for Recertification
Note :
- Proof of highest education certificate is recommended
- Those 70 years and above must produce a medical certificate of physical fitness
SPONSORSHIP
This course is eligible for SWDA Course Fee Funding & SFC (SkillsFuture Credit). For course funding details, please refer to MySkillsFuture.
| Duration: | 2 days (18 Hours) |
| Time: | 8.00am – 7.00pm |
| Course Fee: | $100 + GST per learner |
| Venue: | THT Academy Pte Ltd 2 Woodlands Sector 1, #01-03 Woodlands Spectrum 1, Singapore 738068 |
| Medium: | English, Mandarin, Malay, Tamil, Bengali, Thai, Burmese, Hindi |
CERTIFICATION
*Statement of Attainment (SOA) will be awarded under the Singapore Workforce Qualifications (WSQ) Framework to the learners upon completion of the course in English medium only.
| Worked in the Construction Sector | Course Pass Validity |
| 6 years or less | 2 years |
| More than 6 years | 4 years |
SAFETY ATTIRES
Learners are required to wear their safety helmet & shoes/boots for the practical lessons.
| Course Duration 2 days (18 Hours) |
Time 8.00am – 7.00pm |
| Venue THT Academy Pte Ltd 2 Woodlands Sector 1, #01-03 Woodlands Spectrum 1, Singapore 738068 |
Language English, Mandarin, Malay, Tamil, Bengali, Thai, Burmese, Hindi |
Frequently asked questions
Who must attend this course?
Workers who do manual work at building and engineering construction worksites. MOM requires migrant workers in the construction industry to complete this course, or the Construction Safety Orientation Course, before their Work Permit is issued.
When must a new migrant worker complete it?
Within 2 weeks of arriving in Singapore. The worker must pass it within 3 months of arrival, or the Work Permit may be revoked.
How long is the certificate valid?
For migrant workers, MOM requires the course to be passed again once every 2 years if they have worked in the construction sector for 6 years or less, or once every 4 years if they have worked there for more than 6 years. At Work Permit renewal, the certificate must be valid for more than 1 month. Renew it with the CSOC Recertification course.
How long is the course?
2 days (18 hours), at THT Academy, Woodlands Spectrum 1, 2 Woodlands Sector 1, #01-03, Singapore 738068.
Which languages is it taught in?
English, Mandarin, Malay, Tamil, Bengali, Thai, Burmese and Hindi. The WSQ Statement of Attainment is issued for English classes only.
How much does it cost, and is it funded?
$100 + GST per learner before funding. English classes are eligible for SWDA Course Fee Funding and SkillsFuture Credit for eligible learners. Classes in other languages are not funded. See this course on MySkillsFuture for your fee after funding.
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