SUPERVISE METAL SCAFFOLD ERECTION (SMSE)- Blended – PEI
(Previously known as Supervision Of Metal Scaffold Erection Course – SMSE)
Legal Requirement
Under the WSH Act 2006, (Scaffolds), it is mandatory for all persons who want to be a scaffold supervisor to undergo training approved by the Commissioner for Workplace Safety & Health from the Ministry of Manpower (MOM).
For Whom
This course is designed for:
- All Metal Scaffold Erectors who want to be Metal Scaffold Supervisors .
- All workers involved in supervising scaffold erection and dismantling work activities in construction and other industries.
Assumed Attitude, Skills and Knowledge / Entry Requirement
- Physically fit and above 18 years of age.
- Comprehend the language in which the course is conducted
- Successfully completed the Metal Scaffold Erection Course..
Course Overview
Upon completion of the course, trainees will be able to identify and clearly explain the following:
- Material requirements for scaffolding.
- Safety in erection and dismantling of scaffold including hazard identification and risk assessment.
- The WSH Act 2006 (Scaffolds).
- Prepare and implement the scaffold inspection checklist.
- Requirements, purposes and key points for consideration when selecting different types of scaffolds.
Course Content
- SMSE 01: Type of scaffold systems and their Characteristics
- SMSE 01: Criteria for selection of scaffolds
- SMSE 01: Terminology used in scaffolds as well as its components and materials
- SMSE 01: Tools, equipment and personal protective equipment used in scaffold activities
- SMSE 01: Material requirement for scaffolds
- SMSE 01: Work platform requirement for scaffolds
- SMSE 01: Independent tied scaffold
- SMSE 01: Frame scaffold- Characteristics and material requirement
- SMSE 01: Material estimation
- SMSE 01: Characteristics and types of birdcage scaffold
- SMSE 01: Requirement of ties and brace
- SMSE 01: Tower scaffold –Characteristics and types
- SMSE 01: Modular scaffolds and the systems
- SMSE 01: Characteristics of suspended scaffold
- SMSE 01: Special scaffold and its types
- SMSE 01: WSH (Scaffolds) Regulations for scaffold activities and relevant case studies on scaffold incidents
- SMSE 01: Scaffold register and inspection checklists
- SMSE 01: Factors affecting safety of scaffold structure
Course Duration: 75 hours, include 6 hours of assessment hours.
Medium of Instruction: English
Teaching Methodology:
- Face to Face class room teaching.
- The following blended learning methods are applied to maximize the learning outcome:
- Login to the Eversafe Academy e-learning platform and self-study from anyplace.
- Presentation slides
- Watch the video
- Self-assessment
- Project work on own workplace and submit project report (part of assessment)
- Login to the Eversafe Academy e-learning platform and self-study from anyplace.
Learning Environment: Our ergonomically designed class rooms are fully air-conditioned, equipped with white boards; audio/video equipment & free wi-fi
Qualification or experience of facilitators:
A facilitator and assessor of this course will possess the following:
- Specialist Diploma in Workplace Safety and Health.
- At least 5 years of relevant industry experience as a supervisor / foreman /safety personnel, of which:
Theory training:
Must be a registered WSH Officer with at least 2 year experience in scaffold erection work
Practical training:
At least 1 year experience in scaffold supervision work for registered WSH Officer and those with recognized Technical Diploma.
At least 5 years’ experience in scaffold supervision work for those who are not WSH Officer or those without recognized Technical diploma.
- Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment (ACTA) or Diploma in Adult Continuing Education (DACE).
- Certificate in Supervision of Metal Scaffold Erection Course.
Key Person In charge : Monish V ( Administrative Manager)
Class Size: Maximum 25
Facilitator/Learner Ratio:
Theory Lesson = 1:12 max
Practical lesson= 1: 6 max
Theory Assessment = 1:12 max
Practical Assessment = 1:6 max (if exceeds 6 Learners, Assessor: Learner ratio is 2:12)
Course Attendance: 100% Attendance
Assessment Advice
2 hours of written test (WT) comprising 30 multiple choice questions (MCQ), fill in the blanks,
short/long questions and 4 hours of Practical Performance (PP). The passing mark for WT is 65% while for PP, learner will be assessed as Competent as C or Not yet Competent as NYC (100% to pass). The learner must pass BOTH parts of the Test in order to be issued with the certificate of successful completion and or safety pass/card. Failure to pass either of the tests shall render a “Fail” for WT and “Not Yet Competent” for PP outcome for the learner and he must then re-attempt the course and tests.
Course Fee exclusive of GST: S$740/-
Funding & Claims
- Skill future credit/funding available
Certification
- Based on the successful completion of the course and assessment, a Statement of Attainment (SOA) from the Skillsfuture Singapore (SSG) and a Safety Pass from Eversafe Academy Pte. Ltd. will be awarded to the trainee.
- E-cert available
Course Venue
- 3 Soon Lee Street, #04-14/16&17, Pioneer Junction, Singapore-627606
- 2, Joo Koon Road, Singapore-628966
Renewal Points for professionals
Not Available