Workplace Safety

& Health Training

Prospectus

orking safely will not only

prevent accidents, but also
improve work productivity.
From the CEO to the construction
workers of a company, it is everyones
responsibility to ensure a safe and
healthy work environment. Training
and education are paramount in
cultivating a safety culture among all
working personnel and fostering a
safe environment for everyone.
BCA Academy has been playing a
key role in catering to the specific
training needs of WSH personnel in
the construction industry ranging from
workers and supervisors to managers
and CEOs. Through its Centre for WSH
Training in Construction, it currently
conducts over 20 WSH related courses
for all levels of working personnel. As
one of the Continuing Education and
Training (CET) Centres accredited by
the Singapore Workforce Development
Agency (WDA), the academy
conducts training programmes for
all the 4 levels (Certificate, Advanced
Certificate, Specialist Diploma and
Graduate Certificate) of the WSH
professional qualifications which
are aimed at training construction
personnel to perform effectively the
duties of WSH representatives, WSH
co-ordinators, WSH officers and WSH
auditors respectively. BCA Academy
also conducts courses that have
been prescribed as mandatory for
the building industry by the Ministry
of Manpower, such as Construction
Safety Orientation & Metal Scaffold
Erection courses for construction
workers and Building Construction
Supervisors Safety, Formwork Safety &
Supervision of Metal Scaffold Erection
courses for supervisors. The academy
also conducts bizSAFE courses
for CEOs and top management of
companies.

contents

Introduction ............................................................ 2
Workplace Safety and Health Professionals
Qualifications .................................................... 3-12
Certificate in WSH
Advanced Certificate in Workplace Safety and Health
Specialist Diploma in Workplace Safety and Health
Graduate Certificate in Workplace Safety and Health

bizSAFE & Managerial Training .......................13-16

bizSAFE Level 1 Workshop for Company CEO/Top Management
bizSAFE Level 2 Risk Management Course
Workshop on Behavioural Safety for the Construction Industry

Supervisory Training ......................................17-20

Building and Construction Supervisors Safety Course
Formwork Safety Course for Supervisor
Supervision of Metal Scaffold Erection
Recognising Hazards in Deep Excavation Temporary
Retaining Structures for Supervisor
Controlled Demolition of Building Structures

Tradesmen Training ....................................... 21-27

Construction Safety Orientation Course
Metal Scaffold Erection
Signalling for Lifting Operation
Rigging Operation
Explosive Powered Tools Operation
Basic Powered Tools Usage
Recognising Hazards in Deep Excavation Temporary Retaining
Structures for Workers
Demolition Safety Course
Safety Course for Lift Workers

WSH Professionals
Qualifications

The Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) Professionals Workforce Skills Qualifications
(WSQ) is jointly developed by the Singapore Workforce Development Agency (WDA), the
Ministry of Manpower (MOM) and the industry.
The WSH Professionals WSQ incorporates the worlds best workplace safety and health
practices and provides career upgrading pathways for aspiring and existing WSH
Professionals.
Under this WSH Professionals framework, there are 4 qualification levels targeted at
different work levels as listed below:
Certificate in WSH
Advanced Certificate in WSH
Specialist Diploma in WSH
Graduate Certificate in WSH
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Certificate in

Workplace Safety and Health

This course aims to

provide participants
the basic skills
and knowledge
required to enter the
industry as a WSH
representative.

Course Contents
CU1: Participate in Hazard Identification and Risk Control
Identify types of common hazards at workplace
Identify methods for simple risk assessment
Recognise hierarchy of controls
CU2: Support WSH Legal Compliance
Identify applicable requirements and roles for WSH
Report non-compliance
Carry out and monitor compliance
CU3: Employability Skills System - Workplace Safety and Health
(Operations Level)
Adhere to safe work practices and risk control measures
Participate in workplace safety and health management activities
Adhere to procedures for workplace emergency response
CU4: Employability Skills System
Communication and Relationship Management Operations Level
Work in a team at workplace
Participate in workplace communications
Show workplace negotiation skills
CU5: Investigate WSH Incidents
Respond to WSH incidents
Identify incident causes and recommend corrective and preventive measures
Report incidents to relevant parties
CU6: Promote WSH Culture Development
Identify organizational WSH culture
Minimise WSH violations and errors by individual
Support and monitor WSH culture development

Target Audience
The course is suitable for individuals with limited WSH knowledge and skills as well as Junior
Supervisors and new entrants into the industry.

Entry Requirements
Applicants must:
be able to listen, read, speak and write English at proficiency level equivalent to Employability Skills
System, Workplace Literacy Level 4.
be able to manipulate numbers at a proficiency level equivalent to E.S.S. Workplace Numeracy
Level 4.
be working in construction or other workplace with some basic supervisory skills.
have knowledge of basic construction or engineering terms and units & workplace processes and
procedures.
have some basic IT skills such as use of internet, word processing and presentation software.

Assessment
Participants will be assessed on continuous assessments, assignments and written examinations.

Exemption
Applicants, who have been certified and completed CUs prior to this course, may apply for exemption
from these CUs. For more enquiries on the exemption, please approach our staff at the enrolment
counter of the BCA Academy.

Certification
The Certificate in Workplace Safety and Health will be awarded to participants who have successfully
completed and assessed as competent for all 6 CUs. Participants must have at least 75% physical
attendance to be eligible for assessment. All certification will be awarded by WDA.
One additional chance of re-assessment will be given to participants at the current standard fee of
S$42.80 per CU. However, if they fail the re-assessment, they have to sign up the CU again. The
SPUR grant is not applicable for this re-assessment fee.

Advanced Certificate in
Workplace Safety and Health

This course aims to

provide the skills
to coordinate the
implementation of
WSH management
systems at the
supervisory level and
a good understanding
of the relevant WSH
regulations.
Participants will
be familiarised
with safety
legislations, safety
management system,
identification and
analysis of hazards,
and accident
investigation
techniques.

Course Contents
Administer WSH policy and coordinate compliance with WSH legal requirements
Coordinate WSH management system, promote and develop WSH culture,
measure and monitor WSH performance
Recognise WSH hazards and control measures in construction industry. To
coordinate implementation of emergency plans, response and investigate WSH
incidents
Prepare and facilitate classroom training
Employability Skills System (ESS) - Communication and Relationship Management
(Supervisory)

Target Audience
Individuals who intend to work as WSH Coordinators under the WSH Act, Factory Occupiers,
Employers, Occupational Safety and Health Personnel, as well as those who have interest in
occupational safety and health.

Entry Requirements
The applicant must:
be a Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident or possess a valid employment pass/work permit
have achieved ESS Workplace Literacy (WPL) Assessments (Listening, Reading, Speaking &
Writing) Level 5 or holder of GCE N Level English grade 5 & Mathematics grade 5
possess WSH skills and knowledge equivalent to that of Certificate in WSH or preferably 3 years
of working experience in WSH;
have successfully completed Building Construction Supervisors Safety (BCSS) course or ESS -
WSH (supervisory level)

Assessment
Participants will be assessed on continuous assessments, assignments and written examinations.

Certification
Participants who complete and assess to be competent in each module will be awarded a Statement
of Attainment. The Advanced Certificate in Workplace Safety and Health will be awarded by WDA
to participants who have successfully completed all the 5 modules.

Specialist Diploma in
Workplace Safety and Health

This course is
designed to provide
participants with
the in-depth
knowledge of WSH
competencies
under the WSH
Qualifications
framework, as
well as to prepare
participants to
be competent
WSH Officers for
the construction
industry.

Course Contents
The course consists of 14 Competency Units (CUs), of which 11 are Core Units and 3
are Elective Units.
Core Competency Units:
1. Bridging Module: Apply basic mathematics and science topics in WSH*
2. Advise on WSH legal compliance issues
3. Establish measurement and monitoring of WSH performance
4. Design and implement behavioural safety programme
5. Establish and manage incident investigation and analysis processes
6. Establish and review WSH policy and objectives
7. Manage internal WSH audit system
8. Establish and review emergency preparedness and response plan
9. ESS Communication & Relationship Management (Managerial)
10. Identify WSH hazards and assess WSH risks
11. Control WSH risks
*Applicants who possess recognised engineering or technology-related degrees or diplomas
may be exempted from this CU

Elective Competency Units:

1. Manage WSH risks in construction industry
2. ESS Workplace Safety & Health (Managerial)
3. Prepare and facilitate classroom training (T&D Framework)

Target Audience
Individuals with relevant qualifications or experience and aspire to be WSH Officers or other
WSH professions such as WSH Managers, WSH Advisors, WSH Specialists.

Entry Requirements
Applicants must possess the following minimum qualifications (both A & B) to enrol in the
course:
(A) ESS WPLN (Listening, Reading, Speaking & Writing ) Level 6 (or) 2 GCE O Levels - English
(Grades 1 6) & Mathematics (Grades 1 6);
(B) Advanced Certificate in WSH / Certificate in Safety Coordinators Training course (or)
at least 5 years of WSH related work experience, such as Safety Supervisor / WSH Coordinator.
ESS WPLN: Singapore Employability Skill Systems Workplace Literacy & Workplace Numeracy Skills.

Assessment
Participants will be assessed individually for each Competency Unit (CU). Assessment for each
CU will be competency-based and may consist of Work Assignments, Project Reports, Case
Studies, Role-Plays, Oral/Written Questioning and Interview Sessions. Participants must achieve
at least 75% physical attendance to be eligible for the assessment.

Certification
Participants who are certified to be competent in each CU will be awarded Statement of
Attainment (SOA). Participants who obtain SOAs for all required CUs will be awarded WSQ
Specialist Diploma in Workplace Safety and Health.

Graduate Certificate in
Workplace Safety and Health

This course aims

to prepare WSH
officers and other
WSH personnel in
Construction Industry
to be competent WSH
auditors or perform
the role of an advisor
in WSH matters.
It is designed to
equip participants
with the necessary
skills and knowledge
in legal requirements,
planning,
implementation,
control & reviewing
of WSH management
system as well as
communication
and relationship
management at
managerial level.

Course Contents
This course consists of a total of 8 Competency Units (CU), of which 5 competency
units are Core modules and the remaining 3 units are Elective modules. The details of
the CUs are given below:
CU 1: Manage WSH Audit Programme
Managing the establishment, implementation and monitoring of WSH audit
programme.
CU 2: Advise on WSH Legal Requirements and Good Practices
Advising relevant stakeholders on WSH legal requirements, product stewardship and
corporate social responsibility.
CU 3: Recommend Continual Improvement to WSH Management
System
Identifying the needs for improvement of WSH management system; proposing
improvements; monitoring improvements.
CU 4: ESS Communication & Relationship Management (Managerial)
Establishing effective communication platform at various levels within the
organisation so that there is complete alignment and sharing of corporate visions,
purpose, missions, organisational goals, and effective workplace negotiation skills.
CU 5: Conduct WSH Management System Audit
Preparing to conduct on-site audit, conducting on-site audit & preparing audit report.
CU 6: Control Industrial Hygiene Risks (Elective 1)
Assessment and control of industrial hygiene risks on air quality, air borne
contaminants, noise exposure and workplace ergonomics.
CU 7: Apply Risk Assessment Tools in WSH Process (Elective 2)
Identification of risk assessment process, establishment of risk characteristics of
industrial hazards and identification of quantitative risk assessment to enhance WSH
process.
CU 8: Manage WSH Risks in Construction Industry (Elective 3)
Managing compliance issues in WSH legal and other requirements and the control
and management of WSH risks in the construction industry.

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Target Audience
This course is suitable for personnel who are engaged in WSH job functions and are likely to
be in a professional auditing and advisory role or current WSH Officers who aspire to become
WSH Auditors.

Entry Requirements
Applicants must possess the following minimum qualifications (both A & B) to enrol in the
course:
(A) ESS WPLN (Listening, Reading, Speaking & Writing ) Level 7 (or) GCE A/O Levels in English
(Grades 1-6) & Mathematics (Grades 1-6)
(B) Specialist Diploma in WSH (or) at least 5 years of working experience as a registered WSH
Officer.

Exemption
Applicants who have already obtained Statement of Attainment (SOA) for some of the CUs of
this course would be given exemption. For Example, applicants who have completed Specialist
Diploma in WSH at BCA Academy would be given exemption for CU4 & CU8. Fees for the course
will be adjusted accordingly. Applicants need to submit a copy of the SOA for the relevant CU to
be exempted at the time of application.

Assessment
Participants will be assessed individually for each CU.
Assessment for each CU will be competency-based and may consist of Work Assignments,
Project Reports, Case-studies, Role Plays, Oral/Written Questioning and Interview Sessions
Participants must achieve at least 75% of class attendance to be eligible for the assessment.

Certification
Participants who are certified to be competent in each CU will be awarded Statement of
Attainment (SOA). Participants who have obtained SOAs for all required CUs will be awarded
WSQ Graduate Certificate in Workplace Safety and Health.

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Duration & Fees

CODE

PROGRAMMES

46P17 Certificate in Workplace Safety and Health

(Part Time)

76043 Advanced Certificate in Workplace Safety and Health

(Part Time)

76068 Specialist Diploma in Workplace Safety and Health

DURATION
86 hrs
(conducted over 5 months)
(2 evenings per week)

126 hrs
(conducted over 6 months)

219 hrs

(Part Time)

(conducted over 7 months)

Bridging Module: Apply basic mathematics and

science topics in WSH

30 hrs

77008 Graduate Certificate in Workplace Safety and Health

(Part Time)

(conducted over 1 month)

145 hrs
(conducted over 6 months)

FEE ( with GST )

with SPUR without SPUR
Package of
6 Courses

Package of
6 Courses

S$139.10

S$1391.00

Package of
5 Courses

Package of
5 Courses

S$129.45

S$1294.50

Package of
4 Courses

Package of
4 Courses

S$101.65

S$1016.50

S$197.95

S$1,979.50

S$449.40

S$4,494.00

S$74.90

S$749.00

Full course
fee with 8 CUs

Full course
fee with 8 CUs

Full course
fee with 7 CUs

Full course
fee with 7 CUs

S$331.70

S$3,317

S$290.50

S$2,905.05

Full course
fee with 6 CUs

Full course
fee with 6 CUs

S$248.80

S$2,487.75

SPUR Grant Conditions

90% of the fee payable will be supported under SPUR.
SPUR is applicable to Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents only.
BCA Academy reserves the right to claim back 90% of the course fee with GST from the participant / sponsoring company in the event that the participant fails to
achieve 75% attendance or sit for the assessment or have violated the rules or code of conduct set by BCA Academy.
*Only Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents are eligible for the grant.

Skills Programme for Upgrading and Resilience (SPUR)

SPUR or Skills Programme for Upgrading and Resilience, is an enhanced financial support scheme developed by the Singapore Workforce Development
Agency (WDA) in consultation with tripartite partners, Ministry of Manpower (MOM), National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) and the Singapore National
Employers Federation (SNEF).
For more information on SPUR, please visit WDAs website @ http://app2.wda.gov.sg/web/Common/homepage.aspx

^SDF Subsidy - Companies have to open a SDF Easynet account to apply for Skills Development Fund (SDF) subsidy. Companies sponsoring their staff
(must be Singaporean or Singapore permanent residents) for training will only pay the balanced fee after deducting the subsidised amount according to
their eligibility. Please visit www.sdf.gov.sg to open a SDF Easynet account.
# Mature Worker Funding - Applicants aged 40 and above, and holding A level qualifications and below are eligible for grant up to 90% of course fees
subject to S$11 per hour.
Amounts shown are subject to change. All fees quoted throughout this prospectus are in Singapore Dollars and are inclusive of Goods & Services Tax (GST)
of 7% which is the prevailing GST at the time of priniting this prospectus. For exact details on administration and fees payable, please refer to the application
form of each course/programme.

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bizsafe &
Managerial
Training

The key principles of the Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) Act are to reduce risks
at source, increase industry stakeholders ownership and focus on achieving good
WSH outcomes and systems rather than complying with prescriptive requirements.
bizSAFE is a five-step programme devised by the WSH Council to assist Small and
Medium Enterprises (SMEs) build up their WSH capabilities in order to achieve
quantum improvements in safety and health standards at the workplace. SMEs
are guided through a journey, starting from top management demonstrating
their commitment towards WSH, to acquiring risk management capabilities and
implementing a WSH Management System. In the process, participating SMEs will
gain recognition and benefits of having a comprehensive WSH system in place.
The Centre for WSH Training in Construction at the BCA Academy currently offers
training programmes for bizSAFE Level 1 Workshop for CEO/Top Management and
bizSAFE Level 2 Risk Management.
Details of the bizSAFE and other managerial WSH related training programmes
are provided in the following pages.
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bizSAFE Level 1

Workshop for Company

CEO / Top Management
Objective
To start the bizSAFE journey, an enterprises top management has to sign up for the
bizSAFE workshop for CEO / Top Management. Upon successful completion of the
workshop, the company can apply to the WSH Council to be awarded with bizSAFE
Level 1 status. This workshop aims to enable top management to lead and promote
safety culture and policies in companies.
The course is approved by the Ministry of Manpower.

Workshop Contents
Overview of the Workplace Safety and Health Act, subsidiary legislation and
directors guidelines.
Introduction to risk management concepts, bizSAFE concept (including roles and
responsibilities of RM Champion and WSHMS Program Lead).
Corporate Social Responsibilities (CSR) of companies.
Creating a conducive safety culture in the company.
Financial planning; balancing profitability and safety in the organization, business
case studies and tangible & intangible consequences of an accident.
Individual Assignment / Group Discussion
- To prepare a suitable WSH policy.
- Official endorsement of the companys WSH policy.

Duration
3 hours
(conducted over half-day)

Fees
S$128.40 per participant
Fees include GST and course
materials
Complimentary refreshments
will be provided.

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Target Audience
This workshop is tailored for CEOs, Senior Management, Managing Directors,
Directors and General Managers.

Certification
Successful candidates will be awarded Certificate in bizSAFE Workshop for Company
CEO / Top Management (bizSAFE Level 1).

bizSAFE Level 2

Risk Management Course

Objective
Workplace Safety and Health (Risk Management) Regulations took effect from 1 Sep 2006.
In this new framework of occupational safety and health, stakeholders such as employers,
self-employed persons and principals have the responsibility of identifying safety and health
hazards at the workplace and taking appropriate actions to eliminate the hazards or mitigate
the risks associated with the hazards. Risk assessment and management is the key to
reduce the risks at source.
This course aims at training participants who are appointed as Risk Management (RM)
Champions and are responsible to chart out the RM implementation plan in their companies.
This course will provide participants with the in-depth understanding and knowledge on the
concepts and methodologies of risk assessment and management and to provide hands-on
experience in the risk assessment & management for construction activities.
Upon successful completion of this course, the participants company can apply to the WSH
Council to be awarded with bizSAFE Level 2 status.

Course Contents

Duration
14 hours
(conducted over 2 days)

Fees

S$399.00
S$343.00*
*(for SMEs registered with SDF
Training Assistance Scheme)
Fees include GST and course
materials

Risk Management Concepts

Legislation & regulations for Risk Management and Risk Assessment
Hazard Identification Process
Risk Evaluation Methods and Procedures
Risk Control Measures
ALARP Concept
Implementation of Control Measures
Effectiveness of Control Measures
Risk Communication
Case Studies related to hazardous construction activities

Target Audience
This course will benefit Supervisors, Engineers, Safety Personnel, Project Managers,
Construction Managers, Safety Officers, Contractors and Developers.

Certification
Successful candidates will be awarded Certificate in Risk Management Course (bizSAFE
Level 2).

Complimentary lunch and

refreshments will be provided.

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Workshop on

Behavioural Safety for The Construction Industry

Objective
Safety is influenced by a number of factors such as workplace environment, managements
commitment to safety, attitude or behaviour of working personnel towards safety, etc. A
workers positive behaviour towards safety is considered one of the key factors in preventing
accidents at workplace. A successful introduction of behavioural safety process, focusing
on identifying and reducing unsafe behaviour and reinforcing safe behaviour is one way of
improving safety at workplace.
Behavioural safety is a methodology used to improve safety culture through change of
behaviour of working personnel in an organisation. This methodology has been applied
successfully in other industries like petrochemical and manufacturing and is gaining
popularity in the construction industry.
Learning the behavioural safety approach will help participants to apply the concept of monitoring
safe & unsafe behaviours of working personnel at their workplace and help to prevent accidents.

Workshop Contents
1. Legal Occupational Safety versus Mission of Behavioural Safety
The purpose of this unit is to set a mission for behavioural safety program and understand
the duties of individuals with regard to workplace safety legal framework.
2. Principles of Unsafe Acts
This topic discusses the principles of unsafe acts and the balancing of negative and positive
behaviours in the construction industry.
3. Developing Safety Behaviour Observation Checklist (Job Safety Analysis)
The methodology of changing unsafe behaviour to safe behaviour using Job Safety Analysis
tool will be taught in this topic.
4. Communication and Feedback
One of the most powerful ways to identify unsafe acts at workplace is to gather feedback. This
topic will discuss various effective communication skills and modes of obtaining feedback.
5. Safety Behaviour Observation and Intervention
This topic will enable learners to understand the practical and realistic approach to safety
behaviour observation and intervention.

Duration
14 hours
(conducted over 2 days)

Fees
S$363.80 per participant
Fees include GST and course
materials
Complimentary lunch and
refreshments will be provided.

6. Measure the Success of Safety Behaviour Observation

Methods of analysing data collected from safety behaviour observation and measuring the
success of behaviour observation will be discussed.
7. Behavioural Safety Implementation Model for Construction Industries
This topic discusses case studies specific to the construction industry on the application and
implementation of behavioural safety.

Target Audience
This workshop will benefit all stakeholders in the construction industry who are involved in
WSH operations. Specific target audience will be the Senior Management, Project Managers,
WSH Professionals such as WSH Officers, Coordinators & Auditors, Site Engineers &
Supervisory Personnel.

Certification

Successful candidates will be awarded with Certificate of Accomplishment.

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Supervisory Training

Supervisors in the construction industry play an important role in maintaining safe

and healthy workplace by supervising and ensuring that the work activities are
performed in safe manner. They also guide and inspire workers to follow safe work
practices. BCA Academy offers a range of WSH courses to train the supervisors in
the construction industry to perform their supervisory role effectively.
As an Approved Training Provider (ATP) of the Ministry of Manpower (MOM), BCA
Academy conducts courses which are prescribed as mandatory by the ministry.
These courses prepare supervisors in the effective safety supervision of building
construction, formwork construction, metal scaffold erection.
BCA Academy also conducts courses for supervisory personnel to expand their
knowledge in the supervision of specialized construction works such as deep
excavation and building demolition works.
Details of the WSH related supervisory training programmes are provided in the
following pages.
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Formwork Safety
Course for Supervisors
Building Construction
Supervisors Safety Course
Objective
This course aims to provide a comprehensive knowledge in the
safety supervision of building construction works. This course
will provide participants with the in-depth knowledge of common
safety hazards specific to the building construction and measures
to prevent or control the hazards so that construction sites are
free from accidents.
This course is approved by the Ministry of Manpower.

Course Contents
- Principles of Accident Prevention
- The Workplace Safety and Health Act (WSHA) and the Factories
(Building Operations and Works of Engineering Construction)
Regulations
- Role and Duties of Safety Supervisors
- Safety in Scaffolding
- Safety in Demolition, Excavation and Piling Construction
Machinery and Equipment
- Safety in Material Handling
- Safe Use of Lifting Machines, Appliances and Gears
- Safety in Lift Installation
- Site Planning and Layout
- Fire Prevention and Control
- Basic Industrial Hygiene
- General Worksite Safety
- Accident Investigation Techniques

Target Audience
This course will benefit Construction Managers, Site Supervisors,
Project Coordinators and Resident Technical Officers (RTOs).

Entry Requirements
The Applicant must be a Singapore Citizen, Permanent Resident
or holder of a valid employment pass / Work Permit.

Certification
A participant must attain at least 75% of physical attendance
to be eligible to take the examination at the end of the course.
Those who pass the examination will be awarded with Certificate
in Building Construction Supervisors Safety Course.

Course Delivery
The course can be delivered in English or Mandarin.

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Objective
Formwork is a temporary structure that is built for the purpose
of constructing concrete buildings. Formwork structures may
collapse if they are not constructed, used or dismantled properly
and such accidents would result in loss of lives and injuries
to working personnel. One of the main causes of accidents is
inadequate supervision of formwork construction. Effective
supervision of formwork structures is important in preventing
accidents.
This course aims to impart supervisory personnel the fundamental
concepts of formwork and falsework construction, with an
emphasis on their safety aspects.
This course is approved by the Ministry of Manpower as a
qualification for the Formwork Safety Supervisor.

Course Contents
- Roles and Responsibilities of Supervisors
- Communication and Supervisory Skills
- Fundamentals of Formwork and Falsework Construction
- Strength of materials and shoring
- Interpretation of Formwork and Falsework Construction / Design
Drawings
- Law and Code of Practice CP23
- Case Studies
- Inspection of Formwork and Falsework
- Hazard Analysis for Use / Construction of Formwork and
Falsework

Target Audience
Individuals who want to gain basic knowledge in formwork and
falsework safety and supervision.

Entry Requirements
The applicant must be Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident
or holder of a valid employment pass / work permit.

Certification
A participant must attain at least 75% of physical attendance
to be eligible to take the examination at the end of the course.
Those who pass the examination will be awarded Certificate in
Formwork Safety for Supervisors.

Supervision of Metal
Scaffold Erection
Objective
Immediate supervision of metal scaffold erection and dismantling
works are necessary to ensure that the scaffolding structure is
erected or dismantled properly and safely. Under the Factories
(Scaffolds) Regulations, the supervisors and erectors are required to
undergo such training courses which are approved by the Ministry of
Manpower (MOM). Only properly trained workers and supervisors are
allowed to erect or supervise the erection of such systems.
This course provides participants with the essential knowledge
and skills in supervision of metal scaffold erection works.
This course is approved by the Ministry of Manpower.

Course Contents
60% of the course consists of practical training on the erection
and dismantling of various types of metal scaffolds. The other
40% consists of classroom lectures and video instruction.
- Legislative guidelines and interpretation of statutory regulations
pertaining to the erection, use and selection of metal scaffolds
- Practices in the erection and dismantling of the various systems
of metal scaffolding used in the construction industry.
- The correct use of the various components used in connection
with the erection of metal scaffolding.
- Factors affecting the safety of scaffolding.

Target Audience
Supervisors who are involved in the supervision of metal scaffold
erection.

Entry Requirements
- At least 18 years of age and medically fit; and
- Singapore Citizens, Singapore Permanent Residents or
holders of valid work permit.
- Have successfully completed the Metal Scaffold Erection course
by MOMs Approved Training Providers such as BCA Academy.
(Applicant must submit a photocopy of Metal Scaffold Erection certificate
at time of application).

Certification
Participant who have attended at least 75% of the training
sessions and passed the theoretical and practical assessments
would be issued with a supervisors pass and Certificate of
Successful Completion (CSC) for the course. Participants who
fail the examination are not allowed to re-sit for the examination
unless they have gone through the course again.

Recognising Hazards
in Deep Excavation
Temporary Retaining
Structures for Supervisors
Objective
One of the major causes for collapsing of deep excavation is
the failure of temporary works supporting the excavation.
Such collapse of deep excavation has resulted in loss of lives
and injuries to many workers. Excavation collapses could be
prevented if the supervisors had been equipped with relevant
knowledge of deep excavation construction.
This course aims to enable participants to recognise hazards
in excavation work, before safety of an employee is threatened.
Participants will be equipped with the knowledge of the types
of temporary support system and supervision of safe work
sequences in deep excavation construction.

Course Contents
Basic Knowledge of Soil Mechanics
Understanding of Temporary Support Systems for Deep Excavation
Supervision of Safe Work Sequence for Deep Excavation and
Mat Foundation Construction
Instrumentation
Common Causes of Failures in Deep Excavation and Remedial
Measures
Safety Management System for Deep Excavation Construction

Target Audience
This course will benefit Construction Managers, Site
Supervisors, Project Coordinators and Resident Technical
Officers (RTOs) involving in deep excavation works.

Certification
A participant must attain at least 75% of physical attendance
to be eligible to take the end-of-course written test. Those who
pass the test will be awarded a "Certificate in Recognising
Hazards in Deep Excavation Temporary Retaining Structures for
Supervisors".

Course Delivery
The course can be delivered in English or Mandarin.

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Controlled Demolition of Building Structures

Objective

This course aims to provide participants with the essential

knowledge of commonly used methods and techniques of
controlled demolition for both conventional Reinforced Concrete
and Pre-stressed buildings, with an emphasis on safety aspects.
Participants will be also given an overview of the demolition
codes both used in Singapore and in Hong Kong.

- Controlled demolition in Pre-stressed Buildings

- Distressing and Stressing back
- Safety Precautions and Sequencing of works Addition /
Alteration Works
- Planning an Addition / Alteration Project
- Assessment of Existing Structures
- Methods of Structural Strengthening
- Safety aspects in A and A Projects
- Introduction to Underpinning
- Methods of underpinning
- Case study of a fire damaged building

Course Contents

Target Audience

Demolition is one of the high-risk activities in construction. Safety

lapses in demolition works can be catastrophic. There is a need
to pay more attention to prevent accidents from demolition works.

Controlled Demolition Conventional Buildings

- Introduction
- Methods of Controlled Demolition
- Codes of Practice
- Demolition Procedure & Precautions in sequencing
Controlled demolition Pre-stressed Structures
- Introduction to Pre-stressing
- Pre-tensioning and Post-tensioning

This course is designed for Construction Supervisors.

Engineers and Construction Managers will also find this
course beneficial.

Certification
Participants who have attended at least 75% of the course
sessions will be issued with Certificate of Accomplishment
(COA).

Duration & Fees

CODE

PROGRAMMES

74001 Building Construction Supervisors Safety

73018 Formwork Safety Course for Supervisors

73009 Supervision of Metal Scaffold Erection

DURATION
29 hrs
Lessons: 27 hrs
(9 evenings or 4 days)
Examination: 2 hrs

S$40.50

S$283.50

S$112.00

S$420.00

S$117.00

S$819.00

With SPUR

30 hrs
Lessons: 28 hrs
(10 evenings)
Examination: 2 hrs

10 days (75 hrs)

Training: 69 hrs
Test/assessment: 6 hrs

Day-release Class:
73E43 Recognising Hazards in Deep Excavation
Temporary Retaining Structures for Supervisors 4 days
(Lessons: 27 hrs,
Test: 1 hr)

Evening Class:
8 evenings,
2 evenings per week
(Lessons: 23 hrs,
Test: 1 hr)

71033 Controlled Demolition of Building Structures

FEE (with GST)

with subsidy
without subsidy

12 hrs (4 evenings)

With SPUR

With SPUR

S$488.25

^SDF Normal Funding

S$380.25

# SDF Mature Worker

Funding

S$516.25

S$677.25

^SDF Normal Funding

S$424.25

# SDF Mature Worker

Funding

S$299.60

Amounts shown are subject to change. All fees quoted throughout this prospectus are in Singapore Dollars and are inclusive of Goods & Services Tax (GST) of 7% which is the
prevailing GST at the time of priniting this prospectus. For exact details on administration and fees payable, please refer to the application form of each course/programme.
* For Terms and Conditons on Fundings, please refer to page 12.

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Tradesmen Training

Tradesmen are the backbone of the construction industry and without them, it is not possible to
build quality buildings. Tradesmen can play a critical role in preventing accidents by following
safe work practices in their trade construction activities. Other than skills and knowledge in the
construction trades, they should be equipped with the knowledge of the WSH regulations, safe
work practices and proper and safe use of construction equipments.
BCA Academy offers a range of training programmes to equip the tradesmen with the WSH
knowledge in the specific trades and the use of construction equipments. As an Approved
Training Provider (ATP) of the Ministry of Manpower (MOM), BCA Academy conducts courses
which are prescribed as mandatory by the ministry. These courses prepare construction workers
in identifying hazards in the construction works, safe erection of metal scaffold structures,
safe use of explosive power tools, rigging and signaling works in load lifting operations. To
benefit the tradesmen from non-English background, some of the courses are also conducted
in Mandarin and regional languages.
BCA Academy also conducts courses for tradesmen to expand their knowledge in the safe
working methods in the specialised construction works such as deep excavation, building
demolition, lift construction and use of basic powered tools.
Details of the WSH related tradesmen training programmes are provided in the following pages.
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Construction Safety
Orientation Course
Objective
This course aims to educate workers on the hazards of the
construction works. It helps to create an awareness of the
dangers at sites and enable workers to understand their roles
in the prevention of accidents.

Objective
Under the Factories (Scaffolds) Regulations, all metal scaffold
erectors are required to undergo a training course which is
approved by the Commissioner for Workplace Safety and
Health of the Ministry of Manpower (MOM).

This course is approved by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM).

MOM requires all construction workers to undergo the course
before they are employed to perform construction works.

This course aims to provide participants with relevant

knowledge and skills that are required in the proper and safe
procedures of erecting and dismantling of metal scaffolds
used in the construction industry.

Course Contents

This course is approved by the Ministry of Manpower.

- Introduction to Building Construction

- Falls from height
- Falling objects
- Mechanical Hazards
- Electrical Hazards
- Excavation
- Confined Space
- Material handling
- Housekeeping
- Occupational Hygiene
- Safety signs
- Personal protective equipment

Entry Requirements
- Singapore Citizens, Singapore Permanent Residents or
holders of valid work permit.
- New foreign work permit holders have to take this course
within 2 weeks of their arrivals; in addition, they must pass
CSOC within 3 months of arrival, failing which the work
permit will be revoked.
- Applicants with expired CSOC pass must re-attend this
course.

Certification
100% attendance is required. Upon successful completion
of the course, participants will be issued Safety Orientation
Pass which is valid for 2 years or 4 years for those workers
who have 6 years or more working experience. Workers with
work permits that already revoked by MOM would not have
their work permits reinstated even if they register for this
course.

Course Delivery
The course can be delivered in English, Mandarin, Tamil,
Thai, Myanmese, Malay and Bengali.

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Metal Scaffold Erection

Workers who are involved or will be involved in metal scaffold

erection works must attend this course.

Course Contents
80% of the course consists of practical training on erection
and dismantling of various types of metal scaffolds. The other
20% consists of classroom lectures and video instruction.
- Rules and regulations in the proper erection and dismantling
of metal scaffolds
- Practices in the erection and dismantling of the various
systems of metal scaffolding used in the construction industry
- Correct use of the various components used in connection
with the erection of metal scaffolding
- Factors affecting the safety of scaffolding and risk
assessment for scaffold erection

Entry Requirements
Applicants must be Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents
or holders of valid work permit; and must be at least 18 years
of age, and medically fit.

Certification
Participants who have attended at least 75% of the training
sessions and passed the course assessments would be
issued with an erectors pass and the Certificate of Successful
Completion (CSC). CSC holders with at least 2-month post
training experience can register for the Skills Evaluation
Certificate (K) Test in Metal Scaffold Erection.

Course Delivery
The course can be delivered in English or Mandarin.

Rigging Operation
Signalling for Lifting
Operation
Objective
According to the WSH Act and Factories (Operations of
Cranes) Regulations, personnel who are engaged in signalling
and rigging works are required to undergo a training course
which is approved by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM). BCA
Academys Signalling for Lifting Operation is approved by the
MOM to train such personnel.
This course provides participants with the knowledge and
skills of using standard verbal and hand signals during lifting
operations.
This course is approved by the Ministry of Manpower.
Workers and Supervisors who are involved in lifting and
rigging operations should attend this course.

Course Contents
The course focuses on telecommunication and signalling. It
also comprises classroom lectures, video instructions, accident
case studies and practical assessment.
- Legal requirements
- Ensuring Safe Lifting Operation
- Standard signalling
- Applied practice

Entry Requirements
Applicants must be Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents
or holders of valid work permit.

Certification

Objective
According to the WSH Act and Operations of Crane Regulations,
riggers are required to undergo a training course which is
approved by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM). Only those who
have successfully completed the training courses are allowed
to perform the role of riggers for load lifting operations at the
construction sites.
This course provides participants with the knowledge and skills
in the selection of appropriate lifting tackles for different load
handing operations, checking and maintaining lifting tackle and
identification of centre of gravity for various shapes of loads.
This course is approved by the Ministry of Manpower.
Workers and Supervisors involved in rigging operations should
attend this course.

Course Contents
50% of the course duration focuses on slinging and lifting
practices. The remaining training hours comprise classroom
lectures, video instructions, accident case studies and
assessments.
Roles and responsibilities of a rigger
Ensuring Safe Lifting Operation
- Construction, use, handling and maintenance of various types
of slings
- Slinging Configurations
- Precautions during slinging
Safety factors and safe working load
- Effect of Sling angle
- Effect of Centre of gravity
- Determine weight of load
- Inspection Checklist
Slinging & lifting practices

Participants must attend at least 75% of the training sessions

to be eligible for the practical assessment. Participants who
complete the course successfully will be awarded Certificate
of Successful Completion (CSC) in Signalling for Lifting
Operation.

Entry Requirements

Course Delivery

Participants who have attended at least 75% of the training

sessions will be eligible to sit for both theory and practical
assessments. Those who pass the end-of-course assessment
will be awarded the "Certificate of Successful Completion (CSC)
in Rigging Operation".

This course can be delivered in English or Mandarin.

Applicants must be Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents or

holders of valid work permit. They must possess a Certificate of
Successful Completion (CSC) in Signalling for Lifting Operation.

Certification

Course Delivery
This course can be delivered in English or Mandarin.

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Explosive Powered
Tools Operation

Basic Powered Tools Usage

Objective

This course aims to train and certify locals who are keen
to acquire skills in the operation of powered tools. It also
provides an opportunity for existing tradesmen to upgrade
and be certified through a formal training program.
Homemakers could also acquire useful skills to carry out
basic maintenance work.

Explosive powered tools are commonly used in construction

and renovation work to drive fasteners such as studs &
pins into hard surfaces. With effect from 1st June 1995,
the Ministry Of Manpower (MOM) requires all operators of
explosive powered tools to be trained in the safe use of tools.
This course aims to equip participants with the knowledge
and skills in handling the explosive power tools in a proper,
correct and safe manner.
This course is approved by the Ministry of Manpower.

Course Contents
The lessons are conducted in the form of lectures, video
presentation and practical sessions.
- Introduction
- Regulations and safety requirements
- Principle of fastening system
- Power selection and positioning
- Selection of correct fasteners
- Loading and unloading procedures
- Fixing to various types of substance
- Routine check and maintenance of tools
- Safety precautions and safe practices
- Trouble shooting

Entry Requirements
Applicants must be Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents
or holders of valid work permit; and must be at least 18 years
of age. They must not have color vision deficiency.
Applicants may request for a colour vision test kit before they
enroll for the course.

Certification
Upon successful completion of the course and passing
the test, participants will receive Explosive Powered Tools
Operator pass.

Course Delivery
The course can be delivered in English, Mandarin or Thai.

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Objective

Course Contents
Introduction
- Power tools: types and characteristics
- General principles of power tools
- Productivity through use of power tools
- Power tools safety
Techniques on the usage of cordless powered tools
- Screwdriver, Circular Saw, Drill, Shears, Hammer Drill,
Trouble shooting, and Basic maintenance skills
Techniques on the usage of electric powered pools
- Rotary Hammer, Impart Drill, Circular saw, Miter saw, Hack
saw, Sanders, Grinders, Planers, Jig saw
- Trouble shooting and Basic maintenance skills
- Revision and Review of Recent Developments

Entry Requirements
The course is mainly targeted at local workers who do not
have any experience in this trade. They must be Singaporeans,
Permanent Residents or holders of valid Work Permits. Work
Permit holders must sit and pass an English screening test
before applying.

Certification
Participants who have attended at least 75% of the training
sessions and passed the course assessments will be issued
with Certificate of Successful Completion (CSC).

Demolition Safety Course

Recognizing Hazards
in Deep Excavation
Temporary Retaining
Structures for Workers
Objective
In deep excavation works, there is always a danger of
workers being buried by the collapse of excavation. One
of the major causes for collapse of deep excavation is
the failure of temporary works supporting the excavation.
This course aims to impart the participants with essential
knowledge in recognising the safety hazards and early
warning signs of failures in deep excavation, and safe
working practices.

Course Contents
- Basic Knowledge of Soil and Ground Water
- Common Types of Temporary Support System for Deep
Excavation
- Safe Work Sequence for Deep Excavation Construction
- Safe Work Sequence for Mat Foundation Construction
- Common Causes of Failures in Deep Excavation
- Common hazards at excavation
- Early signs of failure
- Emergency plan and emergency escape drill

Entry Requirements
Applicants must be Singapore Citizens, Singapore Permanent
Residents or holders of valid work permit.

Certification
Participants must attend at least 75% of the training sessions
and pass the end of course test will be issued with a Pass
which is valid for 2 years.

Objective
Demolition is one of the high-risk activities in construction. There
is an increasing number of upgrading and en-block redevelopment
projects that will involve demolition and addition/alteration works to
the existing structures. Accidents can happen in demolition projects
arising from poor safety management and planning.
This course aims to provide participants with the knowledge on
commonly used methods and techniques of controlled demolition
for both conventional and special structure, with an emphasis on
safety planning and procedures.

Course Contents

Safety Planning and Preliminary Work

- Overview of legal requirement and Code of Practice
- Preliminary planning and procedure
- Common hazards associated with demolition
- Risk assessment & safety measures
- Continuous monitoring of safety control measures
- Permit to work system
- Method statement and safe work procedure
- Demolition plan checklist
Methods of demolition
- Controlled demolition conventional buildings & special structure
- Demolition procedure & sequencing of operation
- Demolition techniques
(Hand held impact hammer, excavator breaker, hydraulic shear,
push arm, diamond saw, water jetting, oxy acetylene torch)
- Precautionary measures and temporary support
- Debris handling
Safety Measures & PPE
- Health hazard in demolition removal of asbestos
- Noise and dust control for demolition
- Use of PPE
- Safety measures for the general public
- Protection to property that may be affected by demolition

Target Audience
Workers, Supervisors and Safety Personnel who are involved in
demolition project will find this course useful.

Entry Requirements
The applicant must be a Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident
or holder of a valid employment pass / Work Permit.

Certification
A participant must attain at least 75% of physical attendance to
be eligible to take the examination at the end of the course. Those
who pass the examination will be awarded with Certificate in
Demolition Safety Course. Participants who fail the examinations
will not be allowed to re-sit for the examinations and they need to
repeat the entire course.

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Safety Course for Lift Workers

Objective
More lifts are installed in buildings as part of the barrier-free design. During the
installation of the lifts, there is a danger for workers to get injured or involve in fatal
accidents due to poor implementation of safe work practices. This course aims to
equip participants with the essential knowledge in carrying out the lifts installation
and maintenance works, and recognising hazards associated with the works.

Course Contents
Safety Management System in Lift Maintenance
Work procedures, responsibility, safety for person working alone, communication,
record keeping, hazard identification, risk assessment, accident reporting and
investigation.
General Safety
Fall protection, manual handling, mechanical lifting, fire prevention, welding and
cutting, machine / equipment guarding, hoisting and rigging, protective equipment,
electrical safety.
Facilities and Environment Safety
Tools and equipment, portable ladders, scaffolding, display of warning signs.
Safety Practices for Lift Maintenance
General safety practices, working in the hoist way, working on the car top, working
below a lift car, working at lift landings, working in lift machine room, working in the
pit.

Target Audience
Workers, Technicians and Personnel who are involved in lift projects.

Entry Requirements
Participants must be able to understand and communicate in language of instruction.

Certification
A participant must attain at least 75% of physical attendance to be eligible to take
the examination at the end of the course. Those who pass the examination will be
awarded Certificate of Successful Completion.

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Duration & Fees

CODE

PROGRAMMES

DURATION

51001

Construction Safety Orientation Course 8 hrs (1 day)

46002

Metal Scaffold Erection

44008

Signalling for Lifting Operation

37.5 hrs

(5 days or 10 evenings)
Training: 30 hrs
Test/assessment: 7.5 hrs

FEE (with GST)

with subsidy
without subsidy
-S$36.75
S$168.00

^SDF Normal Funding

S$54.00

S$378.00

# SDF Mature Worker

Funding

8 hrs (1 day or 2 evenings)

S$71.75
^ SDF Normal Funding
Training: 7 hrs
Test/assessment: 1 hr
S$43.75

S$120.75

# SDF Mature Worker

Funding

44009

45001

45003
45008

46007

Rigging Operation

Explosive Powered Tools Operation

Basic Powered Tools Usage

Recognizing Hazards in Deep
Excavation Temporary Retaining
Structures for Workers
Demolition Safety Course

15 hrs (2 days or
1 day & 2 evenings)
Training: 13 hrs
Test/assessment: 2 hrs
8 hrs (1 day or 2 evenings)
Training: 7 hrs
Test/assessment: 1 hr

S$145.25

^SDF Normal Funding

S$93.25
S$56.00

^SDF Normal Funding

S$28.00

S$105.00

--

S$246.75

Training: 7 hrs
Test: 1 hr

S$80.50

S$94.50

21 hrs (7 evenings)

S$236.20

S$278.20

--

S$107.00

23.5 hrs (3 days)

Training: 21.5 hrs
Test/assessment: 2 hrs
8 hrs (1 day)

#SDF Mature Worker

Funding

^ With SDF

^ With SDF

46009

Safety Course for Lift Workers

S$236.25

#SDF Mature Worker

Funding

8 hrs (1 day)

Amounts shown are subject to change. All fees quoted throughout this prospectus are in Singapore Dollars and are inclusive of Goods & Services Tax (GST) of 7% which is the
prevailing GST at the time of priniting this prospectus. For exact details on administration and fees payable, please refer to the application form of each course/programme.
* For Terms and Conditons on Fundings, please refer to page 12.

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