WSQ Operate Vertical Personnel Platform
FOR WHOM
Learners who are required to Operate Verticle Personnel Platform.
They are required to attend a 1 day course (consisting of 6 hours of theory, 2 hours of practical, 1 hour of assessment).
OVERVIEW
The Generic Manufacturing Skills (GMS) WSQ framework aims to raise the professionalism of the manufacturing industry by equipping the workforce with essential generic and portable skills to adapt and be resilient to challenges in the dynamic working environment. It allows employers to access a pipeline of skilled workforce, which provides a competitive Advantage and enables organisation success. It also equips workers with cross-cutting generic manufacturing skills to effectively contribute and progress within an organisation as well as promote mobility across manufacturing companies.
COMPETENCY UNIT
Operate Vertical Personnel Platform
COMPETENCY CODE
MF-COM-107E-1
OBJECTIVE
By the end of the course, learners should be competently trained with the knowledge and application skills in carrying out verticle personnel platform operations to meet WSH legislative requirements.
THEORY & PRACTICAL
The Competency Unit (CU) “Operate Verticle Personnel Platform” applies to operating verticle personnel platform in various environmental conditions and it covers the Competency Elements (CE) as listed below:
- CE 1 Prepare to carry out vertical personnel platform operations
- CE 2 Carry out vertical personnel platform operations
- CE 3 Conduct post operation of vertical personnel platform
^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 3 and above, or equivalent
*Be physically and mentally fit for the training, without any handicaps
*Fit to work at height
*Have a basic knowledge of the relevant sector of work
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 Hours) |
| Time: | 8.00am – 6.00pm |
| Course Fee: | $390 + GST per learner |
| Venue: | THT Academy Pte Ltd 2 Woodlands Sector 1, #01-03 Woodlands Spectrum 1, Singapore 738068 |
| Medium: | English, Mandarin, Tamil, Bengali |
CERTIFICATION
Statement of Attainment (SOA) will be awarded under the Singapore Workforce Qualifications (WSQ) Framework to the learners upon completion of the course.
SAFETY ATTIRES
Learners are required to wear their safety shoes/boots for the practical lessons.
| Course Duration 1 day (9 Hours) |
Time 8.00am – 6.00pm |
| Venue THT Academy Pte Ltd 2 Woodlands Sector 1, #01-03 Woodlands Spectrum 1, Singapore 738068 |
Language English, Mandarin, Tamil, Bengali |
Course facts
- Course code: TGS-2022013289 (WSQ)
- Duration: 1 day (9 hours)
- Who it is for: anyone who operates a vertical personnel platform. MOM requires mobile elevating work platform (MEWP) operators to be trained for the specific type they operate.
- Languages: English, Mandarin, Tamil and Bengali
- Funding: English classes are eligible for SkillsFuture funding and SkillsFuture Credit for eligible learners. See the latest fee after funding on MySkillsFuture: TGS-2022013289
- Learner rating: 5.0 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
Do I need training to operate a vertical personnel platform?
Yes. A vertical personnel platform is a mobile elevating work platform (MEWP). MOM requires MEWP operators to complete a training course for the type of MEWP they operate.
How long is the course?
1 day (9 hours), 8.00am to 6.00pm, at THT Academy, Woodlands Spectrum 1, 2 Woodlands Sector 1, #01-03, Singapore 738068.
Which languages is it taught in?
English, Mandarin, Tamil and Bengali.
How much does it cost, and is it funded?
$390 + GST per learner before funding. There is currently a promotion on this course for weekday classes (non-funded participants only). See the promotional price at the top of this page. 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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