CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY...For WAH Assessors (Integrated), the following are relevant...

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CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY

WORK-AT-HEIGHT COURSE FOR ASSESSORS (INTEGRATED)

Version 2.0

1 September 2014

Workplace Safety and Health Council, Ministry of Manpower (MOM), Singapore All rights reserved.

This document is provided for the explicit use and guidance to MOM Approved Training Providers as information resource for curriculum development and assessment purposes only. Any other use of this document or parts thereof, including reproduction, publication, distribution, transmission, retransmission or public showing, or storage in a retrieval system in any form, electronic or otherwise, for purposes other than that expressly stated in this advice without the expressed permission of MOM is strictly prohibited.

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Version History

Version Effective Date Changes Author

1.0 14 Mar 2014 First issue ICB, WSH Council office

2.0 1 September 2014 Amendment to Para 5, 8 and Annexes

ICB, WSH Council office

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY ..................................................................... 1

1. AIM OF THE GUIDE ....................................................................................................... 3

2. SCOPE OF THE COURSE ............................................................................................. 3

3. OVERVIEW OF THE COURSE REQUIREMENTS ......................................................... 4

4. TRAINING DELIVERY ADVICE ...................................................................................... 4

5. ASSESSMENT ADVICE ................................................................................................. 9

6. TRAINER AND ASSESSOR REQUIREMENTS ........................................................... 13

7. END OF COURSE EVALUATION AND FEEDBACK .................................................... 13

8. RELATED WSH LEGISLATIONS, CODE OF PRACTICE & OTHER REFERENCES .. 14

Annex A: ....................................................................................................................... 15

Table of Specifications (TOS) ....................................................................................... 15

Annex B: ....................................................................................................................... 19

Course Reference Matrix .............................................................................................. 19

Annex C: ....................................................................................................................... 23

Version Control Record ................................................................................................. 24

Conduct of assessment ................................................................................................. 25

Instruction for conduct of assessment ......................................................................... 26

ASSESSMENT INSTRUMENTS ................................................................................... 29

Annex D ........................................................................................................................ 32

Recommended dimensions for practical training area equipment ................................. 32

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1. AIM OF THE GUIDE

This Curriculum Development Advisory (CDA) assists prospective Ministry of Manpower

(MOM) Accredited Training Providers (ATPs) with the instructional design and

development of Work-At-Heights (WAH) training for Assessors. It contains key

information, including the course aim, learning objectives, target audience, course

syllabus, recommended course duration and sets forth guidelines for training delivery

and assessment for the course.

This CDA will be reviewed on a regular basis and or whenever there are changes to related legislations, training or industrial requirements. All ATPs shall be notified of the updates/review.

This guide should be read in conjunction with the Ministry of Manpower’s Terms and

Conditions for Accredited Training Providers.

2. SCOPE OF THE COURSE

2.1. The aim of the course is to provide course participants with the requisite WAH

knowledge to assess work at height activities so that work is carried out properly

and safely. At the end of the course, the participants shall be able to:

2.1.1. Identify, explain and apply the relevant Workplace Safety and Health

(WSH) Legislations / Approved Code of Practice / Singapore Standards

applicable to Work-at-Heights (WAH)

2.1.2. Identify and explain the roles & responsibilities of a WAH Assessor

2.1.3. Identify hazards, evaluate the risk, and implement control measures for

WAH activities

2.1.4. Conduct risk assessment for WAH and implement preventive measures

related to WAH

2.1.5. Implement and evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of Fall Prevention

Plan.

2.1.6. Evaluate whether the control measures implemented on site for PTW are

adequate and effective

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2.1.7. Demonstrate competency in donning, checking and correcting of Individual

Fall Protection equipment and first line response in emergency

2.2. Refer to Table of Specifications found in Annex A for more details on scope of the

course.

2.3 Assumed Skills and Knowledge:

• Employability Skills System (ESS) Workplace Literacy and Numeracy

(WPLN) Level 5 and above, or equivalent

• Ability to carry out hazards identification, risk assessment, and risk

control measures.

3. OVERVIEW OF THE COURSE REQUIREMENTS

3.1. For detailed course content and weightage of assessment, refer to Annex A - TOS.

3.2. Course duration:

• Theory – 13 hours

• Assessment – 3.5 hours

*(Written Assessment is an open book Assessment)

3.3. Maximum class size: 20 participants for course.

3.4. Trainer/trainee ratio:

• Theory Lesson: 1:20

• Practical Lesson: 1:10

• Theory Assessment: 1:20

• Practical Assessment: 1:1

3.5. Course attendance record: 100% attendance.

4. TRAINING DELIVERY ADVICE

4.1. Trainer’s guide and participants’ workbook / hand-outs.

4.1.1. Trainers are required to have a trainer’s guide which includes the following

information:

• Course aim

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• Course Administration Instruction

• Learning objectives

• Target audience

• Assumed skills and knowledge

• Course duration

• Class size and trainer / trainee ratio

• Lesson plan

• Course contents and instructional materials according to the course

requirements

• Training methodologies

• Training resource requirements

• Course administration instruction

4.1.2. Participants shall be given a learner’s guide, Code of Practice and

Guidelines and any other related documents based on the course objectives

and activities.

4.1.3. It is the responsibility of the ATP to ensure that no part of the materials used

for the training infringes on patent, design, copyright and intellectual property

rights of any individual or organization.

4.1.4. The ATP shall retain an updated version of the training course syllabus,

lesson plan, trainer’s guide and any other relevant course information at all

times for inspection and verification by MOM.

4.2. Training methodology

4.2.1. While it is a pre-requisite for training to include both theory and practical

components, trainers are expected to draw upon their trainer’s training in

development and delivery of the training programme and to apply

appropriate principles of training in the design and delivery of the course.

4.2.2. There are numerous training delivery approaches for the WAH for Assessors

(Integrated) training course. The training methods can be a combination of a

wide range of delivery methods. Some of the recommended training

methods include:

• Classroom instruction

• Whole class, small group and individualized learning activities

• Case studies

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• Videos, other e-resources and instructional media

• Group discussions

• Problem-based learning and instruction

• Demonstrations

• Pre-course reading and pre-course assignment

• Demonstrations of using of WAH equipment and allow for adequate

practice before assessment

4.2.3. To enhance the transfer of learning, an andragogical or adult-oriented approach to learning is encouraged in the development and delivery of the course. Andragogical instructional techniques are designed with the following factors in mind:

• Adults are self-directed

• Adults have acquired a large amount of knowledge and experience that

can be tapped as a resource for learning

• On-the-job and workplace learning

• Adults show a greater readiness to learn tasks that are relevant to the

roles they have in life

• Adults are motivated to learn in order to solve problems or address

needs, and they expect to immediately apply what they have learnt to

these problems and needs

4.2.4. Small group discussion: To enhance the transfer of learning at application / analytical / synthesis / evaluation level, ATP is recommended to build small group discussions into the course. The small group discussions shall be facilitated by the approved trainer(s) to discuss on subjects relevant to the learners. For WAH Assessors (Integrated), the following are relevant subjects for small group discussions:

• Relevant roles and responsibilities

• Identification of WAH hazards, evaluation of risks and implementation

of control measures

• Evaluation of adequacy and effectiveness of WAH control measures

including the Permit-to-Work for WAH

4.2.5. To enhance the transfer of learning within the stated course duration, ATP shall prepare pre-course reading materials and pre-course assignment. The

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pre-course reading materials and assignment shall be sent to the learners prior to the start of the actual training and discussed during the course.

4.2.6. The pre-course assignment shall be in the form of familiarisation with a permit-to-work (PTW). Participants are expected to be familiar with the format of a PTW prior to attending the course, and to bring the PTW on the day of the course for small group discussion purpose. The PTW can be taken from the sample in the Code of Practice for Working Safely at Heights or from an actual PTW implemented at the participant’s workplace or any other workplaces. The Small Group Discussion on the PTW shall then be conducted during Topic 5 of the course.

4.3. Training venue requirements

4.3.1. The ATP shall ensure that the classroom has adequate chairs and writing

tables that are reasonably and comfortably spaced for the class of 20, so as

to be conducive to the learning process and the purpose of conducting the

assessment.

4.3.2. The classroom must have adequate lighting and ventilation. Emergency exit

routes must be clearly marked out and briefed to the course participants at

the start of the course. Necessary equipment such as projectors, multimedia

players, whiteboards, and flipcharts must be available.

4.3.3. There shall be sufficient space as necessary for the appropriate set-up

demonstration of fall arrest equipment and assessment purposes.

4.3.4. There shall be adequate safety control measures taken to ensure the safety

of the participant during training.

4.4. Training resource allocation:

• Emergency evacuation route

• Standard operation procedure for WAH

• Photos / slides of the various types of WAH hazards

• WAH training videos

• Case studies relating to WAH accidents in various industries

• WAH setup and equipment for demonstration and illustration on various

fall prevention/fall arrest systems

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4.5. Training Resource Requirements:

4.5.1. Equipment and setup shall be designed to simulate various WAH activities,

such as working safely on roofs, formwork construction or other relevant WAH

working environment. You can refer to Annex D on the recommended setup for the

equipment used in the practical training area.

4.5.2. The setup for training / assessment and all fall prevention solutions including

the structural setup, horizontal and vertical life lines must comply with existing

mandatory requirements, Codes of practice and recommended guides with respect

to design, installation, maintenance and inspection.

4.6 Practical Training Requirements:

4.6.1 Equipment and setup shall be designed to simulate realistic practical

demonstrations. See Annex D for recommended setup for the structure and

equipment used in the practical training area.

4.6.2 The setup for training/assessment including the structural setup, horizontal

and vertical life lines must comply with existing mandatory requirements, Codes of

Practice and recommended guides with respect to installation, maintenance and

inspection.

4.6.3 The following requirements on the setup of the scaffold training structure must

be strictly complied with:

a. Scaffold structure must be erected by a MOM approved Scaffold

Contractor

b. PE certification for the entire scaffold structure setup including roof

structure, the horizontal and vertical live lines and SRL installation, tie

backs and or outriggers

c. Every 7 day certification by an MOM approved Scaffold Contractor or an

MOM approved Scaffold Erector Supervisor when the scaffold is in use

4.6.4 When erecting the scaffold structure, the following are to be ensured:

a. All base plates must be centrally secured and fastened to the scaffold structure’s sole plates.

b. All exposed GI pipes and bolts must be covered with PVC or rubber caps to prevent accidental contact that may cause bodily injury and or corrosion

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c. All toe boards and work platforms must be in contact with each other leaving minimum gaps in between the toe board and work platform.

d. Substitute materials must not be used to fill gaps between toe board and work platforms e.g. GI pipes.

e. No corrosion is allowed on any part of the metal scaffold structure. f. There must not be any protruding bolt securing the couplings that may

have the potential to cause bodily injury when in contact. g. All vertical and horizontal lifelines must be securely fastened on both

ends. Vertical lifelines must be secured at the centre of the ascending and descending ladder of the scaffold structure.

h. Scaffold structure tie-backs must be securely fastened to a concrete support

i. The scaffold structure must be erected under shade so that regardless of weather conditions, the running of the course is not compromised.

j. Only metal scaffold structure is permitted for the conduct of MOM WAH courses, unless otherwise approved by MOM.

k. Any other essentials needed for the safe erection of a scaffold structure must be adhered to strictly.

l. The ENTIRE scaffold structure must be certified by a PE including the lifelines and SRLs.

5. ASSESSMENT ADVICE

5.1. General guidelines for conducting assessment

5.1.1. ATPs are advised to prepare an assessment plan for the course.

5.1.2. The assessment plan comprises four main parts:

• Overview of the assessment tools and its duration

• Instructions for the conduct of the assessment

• Instruments or tools of assessment (question paper, practical checklist)

• Assessment summary record

5.1.3. The assessment plan is subject to review on an annual basis by the ATP to

ensure that participants are constantly kept current and competent of the

industrial requirements.

5.2. Principles of assessment

Assessment will be fair, valid, reliable and flexible for all trainees without deliberate barriers against the individual.

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5.2.1. Fair:

• Are the assessments criteria clear?

• Do all the trainees know what to expect from the assessment?

• Does the assessment disadvantage any trainee?

• Do the candidates have any recourse to appeal?

5.2.2. Valid:

• Are the assessment methods and tools appropriate and effective in assessing what they claim to assess?

• Are the evidence collected relevant to the training and demonstrates that the learning outcome has been achieved?

5.2.3. Reliable :

• Are the results consistent from one assessment to another?

• Do people have the confidence that the standards are applied consistently from learner to learner and from context to context?

5.2.4. Flexible:

• Can the assessment be used for multiple assessments?

• Are the assessment tools and methods uniform across different approaches and drawing on a range of different methods?

• Can they be used appropriately to the context, task and individual under assessment?

5.3. Assessment tools and instruments

5.3.1. The ATP shall conduct a Written Assessment (WA) and practical

performance (PP)

Written Assessment (WA) – WA can be used for a large class and a wide

range of subjects particularly knowledge-based. It should consist of short

answer and essay questions to assess the competency of the participants, in

terms of the knowledge and application for WAH. The WA should cover all

learning objectives that should be proportional to the important of the subject

and duration.

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Practical Performance (PP)

This method is highly recommended for skills assessment. It can be matched very closely to the actual task to be performed by the individual on the job. Based on the WAH setup for various WAH situations, participants shall be assessed on the following:

• Harness fitting

• Usage of Twin Lanyard for 100% tie-off

• Traversing using Horizontal Lifelines

• Ascending with Fall Arrestors and Vertical Lifeline

• Ascending and descending with Retractable Fall Arrestors

• Inspecting the personnel fall protection and fall prevention equipment for

• defects

• Identification of a fragile surface (skylight) and avoidance of the fall hazard

• Safe use of Ladders : 3 point contact

• Use of the 3 prioritised self-relief technique during harness suspension trauma situation

5.3.2 Evidence of the competency mentioned above during the practical

assessment must be observed by the assessor and documented in the

assessment record. At no time should a trainee be left alone going through

the circuit without the supervision of an assessor

5.3.3. The time allocated for the written assessment per participant is 2 hours 30

minutes and 1 hour for the practical assessment.

5.4. Conduct of assessment

5.4.1. Assessment must be strictly conducted in accordance with the assessment

plan. In particular, each participant must complete all the assessment

requirements in the time allocated.

5.4.2. The assessor shall assess the competency of the participant based on the

evidence gathered. The evidence for each of the assessment instrument is

given in the suggested response to the WA and the checklist accompanying

the PP, RP and CS.

5.5. Recording and reporting of assessment outcome

5.5.1. All assessment outcomes must be accurately recorded in the assessment

summary record form.

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5.5.2. Assessment outcome must be conveyed to the candidate at the end of the

assessment. Candidate must acknowledge the assessment outcome and

both the assessor and candidate counter-sign on the assessment record

form.

5.5.3. The ATP shall maintain a record of the assessment results for 2 years for

inspection by MOM.

5.6. Minimum Assessment Requirements & Passing mark

Work-At-Heights Course for Assessors (Integrated) Assessment

Recommendations Passing Mark

1. Theory Assessment

• 10 Short Answer Questions (30%)

• 1 Essay Question (70%)

70%

2. Practical Assessment

• Harness fitting





• Inspecting the personnel fall protection and fall prevention equipment for defects




100%

5.6.1 Any participant who fails to meet the minimum pass mark requirement shall

be required to re-attempt the entire course. 5.6.2 The trainee/candidate must pass all the components of the practical

assessment. However, the trainee is allowed to make no more than 3 mistakes cumulatively in his full practical assessment. He would then be allowed to re-take the assessment a second time after he has reviewed his own mistakes and coached by his trainer. In the event the trainee makes more than 3 mistakes, he fails the assessment and would be required to re-course. Only two assessment attempts are allowed for each trainee per practical assessment

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6. TRAINER AND ASSESSOR REQUIREMENTS

6.1 The ATP must ensure that all trainers must have the necessary knowledge and

competency on the various WAH situations to demonstrate and articulate the

components of WAH to the participants.

6.2 The trainer and assessor of this course must possess the following qualifications:

a. Specialist Diploma in Workplace Safety and Health; b. Attended and passed the MOM accredited Work-At-Heights (WAH)

Train-The-Trainer course; c. Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment (ACTA) d. 3 or more years of working experience as Project Manager / Operations

Manager or equivalent; e. 3 or more years of relevant Work-at-Height experience.

Note: The trainer and assessor shall not be the same person for the same course.

7. END OF COURSE EVALUATION AND FEEDBACK

7.1 The ATP shall conduct an end-of-course evaluation after each course, where

participants provide quantitative and qualitative feedback on the course content,

duration, training delivery, training materials, training venue, training resources,

quality of trainers and assessors.

7.2 The ATP shall analyse the feedback provided to improve the delivery of the course.

Whenever the rating falls below 3, immediate actions shall be taken to address the

issues. These actions shall be properly recorded and kept for audit inspection.

1 2 3 4 5

Poor Fair Satisfactory Very good Excellent

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8. RELATED WSH LEGISLATIONS, CODE OF PRACTICE & OTHER

REFERENCES (the list is not exhaustive)

• Workplace Safety and Health Act 2006

• WSH (WAH) Regulations 2013

• WSH (WAH) Regulations Amendment 2014

• WSH (General Provision) Regulations

• WSH (Construction) Regulations 2007

• WSH (Shipbuilding and Ship-repairing) Regulations 2008

• WSH (Scaffold) Regulations

• WSH (Risk Management) Regulations

• WSH CP:1 Code of Practice for Working Safely at Height

• Singapore Standards SS 528:2006 – Personal Fall Arrest Systems

• Singapore Standards SS 570:2011- Specification for personal protective equipment for protection against falls from a height

• WSH Guidelines: Working Safely on Roofs

• WSH Guidelines: Anchorage, Lifelines, and Temporary Edge Protection Systems

• WSH Guidelines: Personal Protective Equipment for Working at Height

• Ladder Safety Kit

(The training provider is to ensure that related WSH Legislations, Code of Practices

and any other references utilized are of the latest publications)

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Annex A: Table of Specifications (TOS) for Work-At-Heights Course for Assessors

(Integrated)

S/N

Learning

Objectives

(Assessor)

Topics Sub-Topics Cognitive domain Sub

Total

Duration

(mins) Knowledge &

Comprehension

Skill

Application

Analysis,

Synthesis

&

Evaluation

1 Identify, explain and apply the relevant Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) Legislations / Approved Code of Practice / Singapore Standards applicable to Work-at-Heights (WAH)

Legal requirements, Approved Code of Practice and Standards for WAH

• Workplace Safety and Health Act

• WSH (WAH) Regulations

• WSH (GP), WSH (Con), WSH (SSR), WSH (RM) Regulations

• Approved Code of Practice for Working Safely at Heights

5% - 5% 10% 30

2 Identify and

explain the

Roles &

Responsibilities

of WAH

Assessor

Roles and

Responsibilities

of different

personnel

under the WSH

(WAH)

Regulations

• Roles and responsibilities of WAH Manager

• Roles and responsibilities of WAH Assessor

• Roles and responsibilities of WAH Supervisor

2.5% 2.5% 5% 10% 60

3 Identify hazards, evaluate the risk, and implement control measures for WAH activities

Hazard

identification

and risk

evaluation for

WAH activities

• Principle of

Hierarchy of control

• Identification of

hazards of WAH

activities

• Hazardous and unsafe conditions relating to WAH

• Evaluating WAH risk

• Alternatives to

Working at Heights

• Small group

discussion

2.5%

2.5% 2.5% 7.5% 90

Fall control measures

• Fall Prevention Systems

1

• Fall Arrest Systems

• Fall Arrest Calculations

• Work Positioning Systems

• Ladders and step platforms

• Pre and post check on WAH equipment

2.5% 2.5% 5% 10% 90

1 Coverage of topic is to include but are not limited to the various Fall Prevention Systems listed in the Code

of Practice for Working Safely at Heights

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S/N

Learning

Objectives

(Assessor)


Total

Duration

(mins) Knowledge &

Comprehension

Skill

Application

Analysis,

Synthesis

&

Evaluation

• Common unsafe practices in using WAH equipment

• Case Study

Implementation of control measures for WAH

2

• Implementation of

control measures

• Differences between

travel restraint and

fall arrest

• Evaluating Fall

Prevention and Fall

Arrest Systems and

case study

• Selection of suitable

Personal Protective

Equipment for Travel

Restraint

• Selection of suitable

Personal Protective

Equipment for Fall

Arrest

• Common errors in

fall prevention and

fall arrest systems

• Small group

discussion

2.5%

2.5% 7.5% 12.5% 90

4 Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of Fall Prevention Plan

Fall Prevention

Plan (FPP) & its

components,

including

emergency

response for

WAH

• Describe the

elements of Fall

Prevention Plan

• Defining the Roles

and Responsibilities

of key stakeholders

in different industries

• Implement and put

into effect the plan

and procedures

• How Risk

Assessment and

Control Measures

protect the workers

at heights

• Safe Work

Procedures for WAH

activities

• Selection of Fall

Prevention / Fall

Arrest Systems and

Equipment

• Inspection and

Maintenance regime

of WAH equipment

• Instructions and

5% 10% 10% 25% 120

2 ATP shall pay particular attention to this topic from the perspective of a WAH Assessor.

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S/N

Learning

Objectives

(Assessor)


Total

Duration

(mins) Knowledge &

Comprehension

Skill

Application

Analysis,

Synthesis

&

Evaluation

Training

• Incident

Investigations

• Emergency

Preparedness for fall

rescue

• Case studies

5 Evaluate whether the control measures implemented on site for PTW are adequate and effective

3

Implementation

of

Permit-To-Work

(PTW) for WAH

• PTW System for

WAH

• Roles and

responsibilities of

personnel in PTW

• Small group

discussion on a PTW

(using the

pre-course

assignment on PTW)

2.5% 2.5% 5% 10% 90

6 Demonstrate competency in donning, checking and correcting of Individual Fall Protection equipment and First line response in emergency

Individual Fall Protection equipment and First line Response in emergency

• Donning, checking and correcting Harness Fitting

• Checking anchorage/ lifelines


• Harness Suspension


• Utilising the Work Restraint System





• Safe use of ladders

• Use of self-relief technique during harness suspension trauma situations*

5% 5% 5% 15% 210

3 ATP shall ensure learners fully appreciate their statutory duties under the Workplace Safety and Health (WAH) Regulations, and are able to apply, analyse, synthesis and evaluate various WAH situations at work. Small group discussions shall be designed to meet this requirement.

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S/N

Learning

Objectives

(Assessor)


Total

Duration

(mins) Knowledge &

Comprehension

Skill

Application

Analysis,

Synthesis

&

Evaluation

• First line of Response in emergency

• Emphasis of fall

prevention instead of

fall protection

7 Assessment – Written

150

Assessment - Practical

60

8 Total Course Duration 25% 25% 50% 100% 990/16.5

hours

* At the Suspension Trauma station, trainers are to emphasize the prioritised actions in the following sequence : (1) shout for help (2) Look for support to relief suspension effect, (3) to use harness suspension straps, if available, (4) to carry out cycling motion or leg raise

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Annex B: Course Reference Matrix

Work-At-Height course for Assessors (Integrated)

APPROVED TRAINING SYLLABUS

Work-At-Height Course for Assessor (Integrated)

Coverage of Course Contents –

for ATP inputs

(Note: Indicate clearly where the changes are made in accordance with the syllabus)

S/N

Contents Remarks Duration (mins)

Indicate slide number e.g. Slide #2.

Indicate mode of assessment, where applicable – Practical, Exercise, Test etc. e.g. Practical, Q3

1 Legal requirements, Approved Code of Practice and Standards for WAH

• Workplace Safety and Health Act

• WSH (WAH) Regulations

• WSH (GP), WSH (Con), WSH (SSR), WSH (RM) Regulations

• Approved Code of Practice for Working Safely at Height

Theory 30

2 Roles and Responsibilities of different personnel under the WSH (WAH) Regulations

• Roles and responsibilities of WAH Manager

• Roles and responsibilities of WAH Assessor

• Roles and responsibilities of WAH Supervisor

Theory 60

3 Hazard identification and risk evaluation for WAH activities

• Principle of Hierarchy of

control

• Identification of hazards of

WAH activities

• Hazardous and unsafe conditions relating to WAH

• Evaluating WAH risk

• Alternatives to Working at

Heights

• Small group discussion

Theory 90

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Fall control measures

• Fall Prevention Systems

• Fall Arrest Systems


• Work Positioning System

• Ladders and step platforms

• Evaluating between Fall Arrest system and Prevention Systems & Case Study

• Pre and post check on WAH equipment

• Common unsafe practices in using WAH equipment

• Case Study Implementation of control measures for WAH

• Implementation of engineering controls measures

• Differences between travel restraint and fall arrest

• Evaluating Fall Prevention and Fall Arrest Systems and case study


• Selection of suitable Personal Protective Equipment for Travel Restraint

• Selection of suitable Personal Protective Equipment for Fall Arrest

• Common errors in fall prevention and fall arrest systems

• Small group discussion

Theory

Theory

90

90

4 Fall Prevention Plan (FPP) & its components, including emergency response for WAH:

• Describe the elements of Fall

Prevention Plan

• Defining the Roles and

Responsibilities of key

stakeholders in different

industries

• Implement and put into effect

the plan and procedures

• How Risk Assessment and

Control Measures protect the

workers at heights

• Safe Work Procedures for

WAH activities

• Selection of Fall Prevention /

Fall Arrest Systems and

Theory 120

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Equipment

• Inspection and Maintenance

regime of WAH equipment

• Instruction and training

• Incident Investigations

• Emergency Preparedness for

fall rescue

• Case studies

5 Implementation of Permit-To-Work (PTW) for WAH

• PTW System for WAH

• Roles and responsibilities of

personnel in PTW

• Small group discussion on a

PTW (using the pre-course

assignment on PTW)

Theory 90

6 Individual Fall Protection equipment and First line Response in emergency

• Donning, checking and correcting Harness Fitting

• Checking anchorage/ lifelines


• Harness Suspension


• Utilising the Work Restraint System





• Safe use of ladders

• Use of self-relief technique during harness suspension trauma situations

• First line of Response in emergency

Theory/Practical

210

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• Emphasis of fall prevention instead of fall protection

Assessment

Written 150

Practical 60

Total 990/16.5hrs

Declaration by ATP

I hereby declare that all the training materials and related particulars / information given are original, true and correct.

Name of ATP

Name of Applicant

Designation of Applicant

Applicant’s Signature

___________ Date

Head/Principal’s

Signature

____________

Date

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Annex C: Assessment Plan

Work-At-Height course for Assessors

(Integrated)

ASSESSMENT PLAN

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Annex C: Version Control Record Version

Effective Date

Changes

Prepared by

(Name and Designation）

Name of ATP

1.0

Date of next review: Table of Contents Page

1．Overview

2．Summary of assessment tools and duration

3．Instruction for conduct of assessment

4．Assessment instruments

5．Assessment record

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Overview This document outlines the conduct of assessment for the Work-At-Heights Course for Assessors (Integrated). Requirements for Assessor Assessments can only be carried out by approved assessors for this unit. The approved assessors must have the following qualifications:

a. Specialist Diploma in Workplace Safety and Health; b. Attended and passed the MOM accredited Work-At-Heights (WAH)

Train-The-Trainer course; c. Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment (ACTA) d. 3 or more years of working experience as Project Manager / Operations

Manager or equivalent; e. 3 or more years of relevant Work-at-Height experience.

Conduct of assessment

Assessment must be conducted strictly in accordance with the assessment plan. In particular, each candidate must complete all the assessment requirements in the time allocated. A judgment on the competency of the candidate must only be made based on the evidence gathered. The evidence for each of the assessment instrument is given in the suggested response. Recording and reporting of assessment outcome All assessment outcomes must be accurately recorded in the assessment summary record form. Assessment outcome will be communicated to the candidate at the end of the assessment. The record of the assessment result for each candidate must be kept for 2 years for inspection by MOM.

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Summary of assessment instrument and duration

Learning Outcome Assessment

method

1. Identify, explain and apply the relevant Workplace Safety and

Health (WSH) Legislations / Approved Code of Practice / Singapore

Standards applicable to Work-at-Heights (WAH)

WA

2. Identify and explain the Roles & Responsibilities of WAH Assessor WA

3. Identify hazards, evaluate the risk, and implement control measures

for WAH activities WA

4. Conduct risk assessment on WAH and implement preventive measures related to WAH

WA

5. Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of Fall Prevention Plan WA

6. Evaluate whether the control measures implemented on site for

PTW are adequate and effective WA

7. Demonstrate the competency in donning, checking and correcting of Individual Fall Protection equipment and First line Response in emergency

PP

WA = Written Assessment; PP = Practical Performance S/No Assessment Instrument Duration

AA1. Written Assessment Paper 150min

AA2. Practical Performance 60 min

Total 210min

Note: The training provider shall not conduct the written test on the first day of training

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Instruction for conduct of assessment (Written Assessment)

These instructions concern the use of written assessment to assess the candidate’s competence. Specification item Details on specification

Learning outcome 1-6 (Refer to Annex A)

Duration 150 mins

Venue

Set Up 1. Classroom setup for 20 participants 2. Table & chair for individual seating 3. Projector & monitor 4. Whiteboard & markers of different colours 5. Whiteboard duster 6. Blue or black pens 7. A4 paper 8. Assessment papers 9. Answer sheet

Conduct of the Written Assessment

1. Brief participants to check if they have been given the right assessment paper

2. Inform participants on the time given for the assessment. 3. The assessment is an open book assessment. 4. Sharing of materials and communication between/among candidates during

the assessment is strictly NOT ALLOWED

ATPs are to provide the following official references to each participant:

• Code of practice for working safely at heights

• Personal protective equipment for work at heights

• Anchorage, Lifelines and Temporary Edge Protection Systems

• Working safely on roofs

** ATP shall make available sufficient copies of the Code of Practice for Working at Heights for the trainees to refer to. ATP is to retrieve the collaterals after each course and assessment and ensure that all collaterals shall be clean and free of any markings or answers.

5. Candidates are allowed to ask the Assessor to explain the question. 6. In order to be considered competent, the candidate must achieve

• At least a 70% pass rate for the theory assessment

• A 100% pass rate for the practical assessment

Recording the Assessment Result

1. Record findings and conclusions in the Assessment Record for Written Assessment under “Comments” column of the Assessment Record.

2. Record final marks attained.

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Feedback 1. Inform and advice candidate on weaknesses and how to overcome such weaknesses.

2. Inform candidate on the final results of the assessment.

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Instruction for conduct of assessment (Practical Performance) These guidelines concern assessing the candidates through practical performance to verify that the candidates are competent.

Specification item

Details on specification

Learning outcome

7

Duration 60 min

Venue Work at Heights Structure

Set Up Refer to Annex D

Conducting Practical Performance

1. Trainees/candidates will be assessed individually for:-

• Harness fitting









2. Trainees/candidates must achieve 100% to be considered competent. 3. The trainee/candidate must pass all the components of the practical assessment. However, the trainee is allowed to make no more than 3 mistakes cumulatively in his full practical assessment. He would then be allowed to re-take the assessment a second time after he has reviewed his own mistakes and coached by his trainer. In the event the trainee makes more than 3 mistakes, he fails the assessment and would be required to re-course. Only two assessment attempts are allowed for each trainee per practical assessment

Recording the assessment results

1. Record findings and conclusions in the Assessment Record under “Comments” column. 2. Record any questions asked and the responses given. 3. Record final marks attained.

Feedback

1. Inform and advise candidate on weaknesses and how to overcome such weaknesses. 2. Inform candidate on the final results of the assessment.

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ASSESSMENT INSTRUMENTS

ATP to insert relevant assessment papers and the solutions

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Assessment Record

Work-At-Heights Course for Assessors (Integrated)

Approved Assessment Centre:

Candidate Name: (As in NRIC/Passport)

NRIC/Passport: Course Dates:

Learning Outcome Assessment Instrument Comments

WA PP

1. Identify, explain and apply the relevant

Workplace Safety and Health (WSH)

Legislations / Approved Code of Practice /

Singapore Standards applicable to

Work-at-Heights (WAH)

2. Identify and explain the Roles &

Responsibilities of WAH Assessor

3. Identify hazards, evaluate the risk, and

implement control measures for WAH

activities

4. Conduct risk assessment on WAH and implement preventive measures related to WAH

5. Implement and Evaluate the adequacy and

effectiveness of Fall Prevention Plan

6. Evaluate whether the control measures

implemented on site for PTW are adequate

and effective

7. Demonstrate the competency in donning,

checking and correcting of Individual Fall

Protection equipment and First line Response

in emergency

WA = Written Assessment; PP = Practical Performance

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Overall Assessment

The trainee has been assessed as (tick appropriate box):

☐ Pass / Competent

☐ Fail / Not Yet Competent

_______________________________ Assessor’s Signature Name:__________________________ Date:___________________________ Note to candidate

Candidates may appeal against the outcome of the assessment.

Feedback on outcome by Assessor/ Feedback by candidate:

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Annex D

Front View *

Scaffold

Plank &

Toe Board

Note: * - Drawing is not to scale

- The drawings shown in Annex D are for the purpose of specifying the

competency training and assessment needs only. ATP is to ensure the design,

installation, maintenance and inspection of the structures meet all existing

mandatory requirements, Codes of practice and recommended guides

Bracing

Base

Plate

Roof

Simulation

Ledger

1000m

m

2000m

m

6000m

m

SRL

S1

S3

Lanyard for

Harness

Suspension

Vertical

Ladder

Vertical

Ladder Guard

Rails

5000m

m

1500m

m

HL VL

SRL

S2

S4

S5

S6

Guard

Rails

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Rear View *

2000mm

6000mm

500m

m

5000m

m

1500m

m

1000m

m

SRL

SRL

Second

Level

First Level






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Plan View Second Level *

Vertical

Ladder

Opening

600mm x

600mm

2000mm

6000mm

500m

m

2500m

m

Vertical

Ladder

Step down Platform to

simulate edge opening

SRL






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Lanyard for

Harness

Suspension

Plan View First Level *

750m

m

SRL

Opening

600mm x

600mm

Scaffold pole

is at the

bottom of the

Top Level

Roof

Simulation

Vertical

Ladder

Vertical

Ladder

500m

m

2500m

m

2000mm

6000mm

Simulated Skylight

(polycarbonate)

500mm x 500mm

750mm 750mm 750m

m






HL

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Side View *

500mm

2500mm

1000m

m

500m

m

5000m

m

1500m

m



competency training and assessment needs only. ATP is to ensure the

design, installation, maintenance and inspection of the structures meet

all existing mandatory requirements, Codes of practice and

recommended guides

1700m

m

Step down Platform to

simulate edge opening

Vertical Ladder

SRL

SRL

Guard

Rails

Guard

Rails

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Practical Competency

Station Objectives Practical Assessment

• Knowledge and ability in pre-checking before using WAH equipment and ascending the scaffold

• Demo competency in donning the body harness

• Demo ability to identify designated work access at scaffold structure i.e. Entry/Exit signs, Permit to Work form and Scaffold tag

• Demo knowledge and ability to inspect WAH equipment; that is, functional check

• Climbing the simulated roof with SRL


• Ascending with Retractable Fall Arrestors

• Travel with horizontal life line


• Usage of double Lanyard for 100% tie-off



• Ascending vertical ladder with vertical life line


• Ascending with Fall Arrestors and Vertical Lifelines

• Travel with horizontal life line


• Usage of double Lanyard for 100% tie-off


• Descending vertical ladder with SRL


• Descending with retractable Fall Arrestors

• Simulation of Harness Suspension trauma

• Demo knowledge and ability to administer self relief management

S1

S4

S5

S6

S3

S2

Pre check

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for suspension trauma based on sequence:

1. Shout for help 2. Look for support to relief suspension

effect 3. To use harness suspension straps, if

available or to articulate the usage of this method

4. To carry out cycling motion or leg raise

Legend

Station Number

Self Retracting Life line

HL Horizontal Life Line

VL Vertical Life Line

Lanyard for Suspension Trauma

SRL

S1

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