WSQ Supervise Metal Scaffold Erection

Course Overview:
The “Supervise Metal Scaffold Erection” course aims to provide learners with the knowledge and skills in supervising scaffold erection, inspection and dismantling work activities in construction and other related industries.

Course Objectives:

• Set up and erect independent tied scaffold in accordance with safe work procedures, general principles and requirements of CP14, WSH (Scaffold) Regulations and other related WSH Regulations
• Perform inspection and dismantling of independent tied scaffold in accordance with safe work procedures, general principles and requirements of *SS659, WSH(Scaffold) Regulations and other related WSH Regulations
• Perform erection, inspection and dismantling of frame scaffold in accordance with safe work procedures, general principles and requirements of *SS659, WSH (Scaffold) Regulations and other related WSH Regulations
• Perform erection, inspection and dismantling of birdcage scaffold in accordance with safe work procedures, general principles and requirements of *SS659, WSH(Scaffold) Regulations and other related WSH Regulations
• Perform erection, inspection and dismantling of tubular tower scaffold in accordance with safe work procedures, general principles and requirements of *SS659, WSH(Scaffold) Regulations and other related WSH Regulations
• Perform erection, inspection and dismantling of aluminum tower scaffold and all round system scaffold in accordance with safe work procedures, general principles and requirements of *SS659, WSH(Scaffold) Regulations and other related WSH Regulations
• Perform erection, inspection and dismantling of cuplock system scaffold in accordance with the safe work procedures, general principles and requirements of *SS659, WSH (Scaffold) Regulations and other related WSH Regulations
• Identify hazards and ensure safety of scaffold erection and
  dismantling
• Record work in scaffold register and inspection checklists

*SS 659:2020 Code of Practice for Scaffolds

Course Reference No.: TGS-2022012878

Course Unit Code: WPH-GMS-3314-1.1

Course Duration:
75 hours (Theory: 28 hours, Practical: 39.5 hours, Course evaluation/debrief: 1.5 hours, Assessment: 6 hours)

Course Fees: $700

Mode of Instruction:
Lectures, discussions, case studies, problem- based learning, videos, e-learning resources, demonstrations, practice, modelling, sharing

Mode of Delivery: Full-time

Mode of Assessment:
At the end of the module, learners are required to complete a total of 6 hours of assessment, comprising a written assessment (2 hours) and practical (4 hours).

Attendance Requirement:
100% for classroom and assessment sessions

Passing Criteria:
Learners must be deemed ‘C’ Competent in all the assessment components to pass.

Qualification:
Upon successful completion of course and assessment, learners will be awarded a Statement of Attainment (SOA) issued by the SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG).

Who Should Attend:
The “Supervise Metal Scaffold Erection” is a mandatory WSH training course for all workers supervising scaffolding works in construction sites and related industries.

Average Teacher to Student Ratio:
Trainer/Learner ratio: 1: 12 (class room) 1:6 (Practical)

SkillsFuture Credit Funding:

• Offset Payment Amount
• Singaporeans only >= 25 years

Do note that the training grants disbursement criteria for Self-Sponsored learners are;

• Trainee has not obtained course fee fundings previously (same course title/course reference code/skills code)
• Course fees have been fully paid by trainees themselves;
• Trainee met 75% attendance requirement; and
• Trainee passed assessments (where applicable)

Please note that there is employer-employee relationship and CPF contribution for employer-sponsored trainees. Should grant disbursement be rejected due to wrong company/UEN provided to Avanta, company is liable to pay the full course fees without grant.

Note: Absentee Payroll Funding: W.E.F. 1 Jan 2022, AP hourly rate will be standardised at $4.50 per hour and Enterprise-level AP funding will be capped at $100,000 per calendar year. All T&Cs apply.

Note: Absentee Payroll Funding: 80% of hourly basic salary, capped at $4.50/hr. All T&Cs apply.
Do note that the training grants disbursement criteria for Company-Sponsored learners are;

• Trainee has not obtained course fee fundings previously (same course title/course reference code/skills code)
• Course fees have been fully paid by sponsored company
• Trainee met 75% attendance requirement
• Trainee passed assessments (where applicable); and There is employer-employee relationship and CPF contribution for employer-sponsored trainees.

*Please note that prices are subject to change and grant amount is subjected to change and final approval by SSG.