Apply Workplace Safety and Health in Metal Work (AWMW / MSOC)
FOR WHOM
Individuals who have an employment status as manual labour to carry out work in a factory engaged in the manufacture of basic metals, fabricated metal products, machinery or equipment and electrical machinery and apparatus.
Individuals are required to attend a 1 day course (consisting of 8 hours facilitated learning, 1 hour 15 minutes of assessment).
OVERVIEW
To streamline safety training and reduce repetitive training, MOM work permit-linked safety orientation courses for the Process and related industries have 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.
Formerly known as Metalworking Safety Orientation Course (MSOC), this course is now known as Apply Workplace Safety and Health in Metal Work (AWMW).
COMPETENCY UNIT
Apply Workplace Safety and Health in Metal Work
COMPETENCY CODE
PIW-ESO-1103-1.1-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 metal work 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 in metal working
- CE 2 Follow safe work procedures in metal working
- CE 3 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
*Have good organisational skills and be able to follow written and oral work instructions
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: | 1 day (9.25 Hours) |
| Time: | 8.00am – 7.30pm |
| Course Fee: | $40 + 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.
| Years of work experience | 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 1 day (9.25 Hours) |
Time 8.00am – 7.30pm |
| 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 |
Course facts
- Course code: TGS-2023019996 (WSQ)
- Duration: 1 day (9.25 hours)
- Who it is for: workers who do manual work in factories that make basic metals, fabricated metal products, machinery or equipment, or electrical machinery
- Languages: English, Mandarin, Malay, Tamil, Bengali, Thai, Burmese and Hindi
- Funding: English classes are eligible for SkillsFuture funding and SkillsFuture Credit for eligible learners. See the latest fee after funding on MySkillsFuture: TGS-2023019996
- Learner rating: 4.5 on MySkillsFuture (October 2026)
- Google rating: 4.8 from over 1,500 reviews on Google (October 2026)
- Where: THT Academy, Woodlands Spectrum 1, 2 Woodlands Sector 1, #01-03, Singapore 738068
Frequently asked questions
Who must attend this course?
Workers who do manual work in factories that make basic metals, fabricated metal products, machinery or equipment, or electrical machinery. MOM requires migrant workers who handle metals and machinery in the metalworking industry to complete it 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 for those with 6 years or less of experience, or once every 4 years for those with more than 6 years. At Work Permit renewal, the certificate must be valid for more than 1 month. Renew it with the MSOC Recertification course.
How long is the course?
1 day (9.25 hours): 8 hours of learning and 1 hour 15 minutes of assessment, 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?
$40 + 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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