Supervise Workplace Safety and Health for Formwork Construction
FOR WHOM
The “Supervise WSH for Formwork Construction” is a mandatory WSH training course for all workers supervising formwork activities works in construction sites and related industries.
They are required to attend a 4 days course (consisting of 32 hours facilitated learning, 4 hours of assessment).
OVERVIEW
To streamline safety training and reduce repetitive training, MOM Workplace Safety and Health related courses have transited to the WSQ System.
This mandated safety course will equip the workers and supervisors with the essential competencies to work safely in the construction and other related industries.
COMPETENCY CODE
WPH-GMS-3308-1.1
OBJECTIVE
By the end of the course, learners should be competently trained with the knowledge and application skills in supervising formwork activities which include the construction, erection, alteration or dismantling and inspection of formwork structures at any worksite.
THEORY & PRACTICAL
This Competency Unit (CU) covers the Performance Statements (PS) as listed below:
- PS1. Apply the WSH Act and its subsidiary legislations and relevant Codes of Practice to the construction, erection, alteration or dismantling of any formwork structure in a worksite
- PS2. List the roles and responsibilities of a formwork supervisor
- PS3. Assist in carrying out risk assessment for formwork activities
- PS4. Apply the fundamentals of formwork structure construction
- PS5. Ensure formwork structure construction is in accordance with approved design
- PS6. Inspect formwork and falsework structure before, during and after concreting
- PS7. Respond to failure in formwork structure, fire and 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 4 and above, or equivalent
Preferably have completed and passed the relevant Formwork Course, SEC (K) (Timber, Aluminium or System Formwork) by Building and Construction Authority (BCA)
*Be physically and mentally fit for the training, without any handicaps
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 SDF, SRP & SFC approved.
For details on SDF (Skills Development Fund) & SRP (Skills Redevelopment Programme) for employers, Singaporeans and SPRs, kindly refer to https://skillsfuture.gov.sg/
For details of SFC (SkillsFuture Credit) for Singaporeans aged 25 and above, kindly refer to https://skillsfuture.gov.sg/
| Duration: | 4 days (36 Hours) |
| Time: | 8.00am – 6.30pm |
| Course Fee: | $350 + GST per learner |
| Venue: | THT Academy Pte Ltd 2 Woodlands Sector 1, #01-03 Woodlands Spectrum 1, Singapore 738068 |
| Medium: | *English, Mandarin |
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.
SAFETY ATTIRES
Learners are required to wear their safety helmet & shoes/boots for the practical lessons.
| Course Duration 4 days (36 Hours) |
Time 8.00am – 6.30pm |
| Venue THT Academy Pte Ltd 2 Woodlands Sector 1, #01-03 Woodlands Spectrum 1, Singapore 738068 |
Language English, Mandarin |
