Manage Workplace Safety And Health In Construction Sites
Course Overview
This unit equips learners with knowledge and skills in managing workplace safety and health management system, ensuring safety and health measures are put in place in construction activities and other industries.
Who Should Attend
The occupations that this unit would be relevant to include but not limited to:
Supervisors, Assessors or Managers who are involved in planning / assessment or management of work activities in construction and other industries.
Course Objectives
- Understand the legal obligations of duty holders, including project managers of worksite under the new WSH framework.
- Form the WSH Committee and implement its functions.
- Plan and implement safety programme, system and safe work procedure for construction activities in accordance with WSH (Construction) Regulations.
- Plan and implement an occupational health programme and risk assessment in accordance with general principals and requirements of related WSH Regulations and Guidelines.
- Plan and implement risk management for all construction activities in accordance with general principals and requirements of related WSH Regulations and Guidelines
- Establish the procedures for accident reporting, accident prevention in accordance with general principals and requirements of related WSH Regulations and Guidelines.
- Establish and implement Safety and Health Management System in worksite in accordance with general principals and requirements of related WSH Regulations and Guidelines.
- Plan and participate in safety and health audit and review in worksite in accordance with general principals and requirements of related WSH Regulations and Guidelines.
Pre-Requisites
The Learner should have at least WSQ ESS Workplace Literacy and Numeracy Level 6 and above or equivalent and the knowledge of the construction industry activities.
Learners must be holding the position of Chairman of Safety Committee, Project Manager, Project Engineer, Superintendent or equivalent post to be eligible to attend this course.
Training Methodology
Blended learning, Slides presentation, sharing of best practice and incident. Hands on practical session.
Trainer to Trainee Ratio
1: 20 (Classroom)
Attendance Requirements
100%
Assessment
Comprising both Theory and Practical Session
Written Assessment (WA)
Learner must achieve 75%
Certifications
Upon successful completion of the course a Statement of Attainment (SOA) will be awarded by SkillsFuture Singapore Agency (SSG)
Funding & Claims
| Type | Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents |
Employer-Sponsored and Self-Sponsored Singapore Citizens (Aged 40 years old and above) |
SME-Sponsored Local Employees (i.e. Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents) |
| Funding Source | |||
| SkillsFuture Funding (Baseline) | SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy | SkillsFuture Enhanced Training Support for SMEs | |
| Course Fee | $350 | $350 | $350 |
| SkillsFuture Funding | $175 | $245 | $245 |
| Total Nett Fee | $175 | $105 | $105 |
| GST (9% x $350) | $31.50 | $31.50 | $31.50 |
| Total Fee Payable to EFG Training Services Pte Ltd | $206.50 | $136.50 | $136.50 |
| Payment Mode | Bank Transfer, PayNow, Cheque, SkillsFuture Credit | ||
- Skills Future credit/funding available
SFC: All Singaporeans aged 25 and above can use their $500 SkillsFuture Credit from the government to pay for a wide range of approved skills-related courses. Visit the SkillsFuture Credit website (www.skillsfuture.sg/credit) to choose from the courses available on the Training Exchange course directory.
Mandatory adoption of e-attendance via SingPass from 1 October 2023: As per the SSG regulation we are introducing "e-attendance via SingPass" for participants applying for funding. To ensure a smooth process, please verify your SingPass app access before attending the course. Kindly note that manual attendance submissions will not be accepted for funding invoices. Thank you for your cooperation.
SkillsFuture Singapore Hotline: For enquiries relating to skills, training and portal issues, please contact SkillsFuture Singapore at 6785 5785.
Grant Disbursement Criteria
To qualify for grant disbursement, the following conditions must be met:
- Training Grant Criteria: To qualify for SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG), the trainee must be receiving at least 3 months of CPF contributions from the sponsoring company. Otherwise, funding will likely be rejected, and we will have to back charge the fees to you. Thank you for your understanding.
- Attendance Requirement: The Trainee must achieve 100% attendance.
- Assessment: The Trainee must pass all prescribed examinations or assessments.
- Payment: All course fees must be paid in full on or before course date.