Supervise Work in Confined Space Operation (SWCSO)
Legal Requirement
Factories Act (Chapter 104, Section 27 A) Factories (Safety Training courses) Order stipulates that “The occupier of a factory shall ensure that any person, who is appointed as a manhole supervisor to supervise work carried out in manholes or confined spaces in building and engineering construction worksites, should attend the safety training course- Safety Instruction Course (Manhole)”
For Whom
This course would be appropriate for Engineer, Safety Personnel, Foremen, Supervisors and Contractors who have to work and supervise in the manhole and other confined spaces.
Entry Requirement
- Workplace literacy and numeracy Level 5 under the Employability Skills System (ESS) or equivalent.
Course Overview
Supervise Work in Confined Space Operation is one of the core units in all process sectors of the Process Industry. It specifies the skills and knowledge required by people to Supervise Work in Confined Space Operation.
Course Content
- Legislation and Code of Practice on confined space work
- Duties and responsibilities of all personnel involved in
- confined space work
- Manhole Hazards Part A – Atmospheric Hazard
- Manhole Hazards Part B – Physical and Biological Hazards
- Manhole Entry Permit System
- Safety Measures for Manhole Entry & Work
- Overview of gas Testing Procedures
- Use and Limitations of Gas Detection Instruments
- Selection, use, fit and maintenance of personal protective equipment used for work in manholes
- Accident Case Studies of Accidents in Manholes
- Communication and Emergency Response Plan
Course Duration
21 hours including 3 hours of assessment
Medium of Instruction
English.
Class Size
Maximum class size: 20
Course Fee Inclusive of GST: S$ 248.4
Facilitator/Learner Ratio: 1:20 for Lecture & Assessment
Course Attendance: 100% Attendance
Assessment Advice: Competent or not yet competent
Funding & Claims
- Skills future credit/funding available
SFC:
-All Singaporeans aged 25 and above can us their $500 SkillFuture 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.
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Certification
Based on the successful completion of the course and assessment, a Statement of Attainment (SOA) from the Workforce Development Agency (WDA) and a Safety Pass from Eversafe Academy Pte. Ltd. will be awarded to the trainee
Venue
- 2 Kampong Kapor Rd, Little India, Singapore 208674
- 3 Soon Lee Street, #04-16&17, Pioneer Junction Singapore 627606
- 2 Joo Koon Road, Singapore – 628966
Renewal Points for professionals
SDU Points : NA
