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CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY

Building Construction Supervisors Safety Course (BCSS)

Version 1.1

6 January 2014

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

This document is provided for explicit use and guidance of MOM Accredited Training Providers as information resource for curriculum development and assessment purposes. 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 Advisory without the expressed permission of MOM is strictly prohibited.

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Version History

Version Effective Date Changes Author

1.0 16 Aug 2010 First issue ICB, WSH Council Office

1.1 6 January 2014 Update ICB, WSH Council Office

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 Aim of the guide 3

2 Scope of the course 3

3 Overview of course requirements 3

4 Table of specifications 4

5 Training delivery advice 4

6 Assessment advice 7

7 Trainer and Assessor requirements 9

8 End of course evaluation and feedback 10

9 Related WSH legislations, industrial code of practice 10

and other references

Annex A – Course Syllabus Annex B – Table for Specification Annex C – Course Reference Matrix Annex D – Sample Table of Contents for Assessment Plan

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1 AIM OF THE GUIDE 1.1 The Curriculum Development Advisory (CDA) is a document to assist MOM Accredited Training Providers (ATP) with the instructional design and development of a competency-based training course for Workplace Safety and Health. It aims to help ATP facilitate the learning process, deliver effective training and conduct competency-based training and assessment. 1.2 This document contains key information on the Building Construction Supervisors Safety Course (BCSS) including the course aim, learning objectives, target audience, assumed skills and knowledge, course syllabus, recommended course duration, recommended class size, and recommended trainer/trainee ratio. It also sets forth guidelines for training delivery and assessment for the course.

1.3 This CDA will be reviewed on a regular basis and whenever it is deemed necessary due to changes in training syllabus or industrial requirements. 2 SCOPE OF THE COURSE 2.1 The BCSS is a mandatory training course for individuals who are assigned to undertake the role of a supervisor in the construction industry. 2.2 Legal Requirement: Workplace Safety and Health (Construction) Regulations 2007 reg. 9 (2b) stipulates that no person shall be employed to oversee or supervise any work or process carried out in a worksite unless the person has received adequate safety and health training for the purpose of ensuring that such work or process can be carried out safety. 3 OVERVIEW OF THE COURSE REQUIREMENTS 3.1 Learning objectives for BCSS:

3.1.1 Explain the safety and health duties and responsibilities of a Building Supervisor

3.1.2 Outline safety planning and organisation at worksite

3.1.3 Explain salient WSH legislations for worksites

3.1.4 Identify job hazards and apply control measures for a construction site including working at height, demolition, excavation, piling, fire, mechanical & electrical, material handling and occupational health hazards

3.1.5 Assist in carrying out risk assessment for construction activities

3.1.6 Conduct safety inspections

3.1.7 Identify the causes of accidents and recommend preventive measures

3.1.8 Conduct investigation and prepare an incident report

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3.1.9 Explain the 14 elements of WSH Management System and key features of SS506 and OHSAS18001

3.2 Target audience:

3.2.1 The course would be appropriate for individuals with job titles such as: construction site supervisors & foreman, clerk of works and site engineers; or

3.2.2 Engineering graduates or individuals with diploma qualifications and above who wish to work in the construction industry

3.3 Assumed skills and knowledge:

Workplace literacy and numeracy Level 4 under Employability Skills System (ESS) or equivalent

3.4 Course syllabus: See Annex A 3.5 Recommended course duration: 34 hours including 4 hours of assessment 3.6 Maximum class size: 30 3.7 Recommend trainer/trainee ratio: 1: 30 3.8 Course attendance record: Minimum 75% attendance 4. TABLE OF SPECIFICATIONS (TOS) 4.1 The table of specifications is a detailed listing of the course content to be covered in the training and the weightage of assessment that will be devoted to each of the learning objectives. It is a structured format based on the cognitive domain of Bloom’s taxonomy. 4.2 Refer to Annex B for details of TOS 5 TRAINING DELIVERY ADVICE 5.1 Trainer’s guide and trainees’ workbook/handouts

5.1.1 In order to deliver more effective instruction and ensure consistency in training, a copy of the trainer’s guide should be prepared. The guide provides the trainer with information on the course including

Course aim

Learning objectives

Target audience

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Assumed skills and knowledge

Course duration

Class size and trainer/trainee ratio

Lesson plan

Course contents and instructional materials

Training methodologies

Training resource requirements

Course administration instruction

5.1.2 The ATP can also facilitate the learning process by providing each trainee with a trainee’s workbook or handouts. This set of notes should contain the course aim, learning objectives and the key learning points (WSHA 2006, subsidiary legislations, relevant codes of practice, safety guidelines etc) as well as guides for learning activities including job hazard analysis, risk assessment matrix and writing an accident investigation report. 5.1.3 The ATP is required to prepare and submit a course reference matrix (see Annex C) for coverage of course contents with respect to the training slides and the assessment modes.

5.1.4 It is the responsibility of the ATP to ensure that no part of the materials used for the training infringe on patent, design, copyright and intellectual property rights of any individual or organization. 5.1.5 The ATP shall retain an updated version of the training course syllabus, lesson plan, trainer’s guide and trainee’s workbook or handout at all times for inspection and verification by MOM.

5.2 Training methodology

5.2.1 Knowledge Knowledge is the mental content of the course that contributes to the individual’s ability to perform a task. In the case of the BCSS, a number of essential underpinning knowledge must be covered in the course:

WSHA 2006 Subsidiary legislations pertaining to construction Code of practice for the construction industry Hazards related to working at height Hazards and controls for demolition, excavation and piling Hazards and controls for mechanical and electrical works Hazards and controls for material handling; Hazards and controls for fire Occupational health Causation investigation procedures

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Incident reporting procedures Risk assessment Safety inspection Safety and health management system

5.2.2 The training methodology for this knowledge category is not confined to lectures. Knowledge may also be imparted through the following delivery methods:

Case studies Role play Demonstrations Group discussion Videos and other e-resources and instructional media Problem-based learning and instruction

5.2.3 Skill There are four essential skill sets required for the BCSS course. Supervisors and foreman at the construction site must be able to:

Identify job hazards for a construction site including working at height, demolition, excavation, piling, fire, mechanical & electrical, material handling and occupational health hazards

Assist in carrying out risk assessment for construction activities

Conduct safety inspections

Prepare an incident investigation report

Each trainee must be able to demonstrate competency in each of the skills listed. At the supervisory level, the training methodology for these skills includes practical exercises, project work, role play and demonstration. The focus is on the trainee’s ability to analyze and synthesize the information given and produce a product to demonstrate the individual’s competency in each of the four areas. 5.2.4 Attribute The key attribute for a safety supervisor in the construction industry is to save lives. He/she must have the character and moral values to guide his application of knowledge and skills in his job to save the lives of the workers at the site that he/she is responsible for. To do this the following behavioural traits should be encouraged during the course:

Accepting responsibilities for own mistakes

Spotting and reporting potential hazards

Paying attention to detail safety procedures

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5.3 Training venue requirements

5.3.1 The ATP shall ensure that the classroom used for the training has adequate seating for the class of 30. Seating facilities inclusive of writing tables must be reasonably and comfortably spaced so as to be conducive to the learning process and for the purpose of conducting the assessment. 5.3.2 Classrooms should be equipped with projectors, whiteboards, flipcharts and training equipment relevant to the conduct of the course.

5.3.3 The classroom must have adequate lighting and ventilation. Emergency exit routes must be clearly marked out and briefed to the course trainees at the start of the course.

5.4 Training resource allocation

Copy of WSHA 2006 and all subsidiary legislations for reference

Copy of the relevant Codes of Practice for construction industry

Photos/slides of the various types of construction-related hazards (working at height, demolition, excavation, piling, fire, mechanical & electrical, material handling and occupational health)

Forms for job hazard analysis, risk assessment matrix, investigation report

Training videos

Case studies relating to accidents at construction worksites

6 ASSESSMENT ADVICE 6.1 General guidelines for conducting competency-based assessment.

6.1.1 The ATP is required to prepare and submit an assessment plan (see Annex D for proposed sample with table of contents) for the BCSS. The aim of the assessment plan is to determine the competency of the trainee to undertake the role of a supervisor at the construction site upon successful completion of the BCSS course.

6.1.2 The assessment plan must be directly related to all the learning objectives determined in the course. It 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, Checklist) Assessment summary record

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6.1.3 The assessment plan is subject to review on an annual basis by the ATP to ensure that trainees are constantly kept current and competent to perform up to the industrial requirements.

6.2 Principles of assessment Assessment will be fair, valid, reliable and flexible for all trainees without

deliberate barriers against the individual.

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?

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?

Reliability – 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?

Flexibility – 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?

6.3 Assessment tools and instruments

6.3.1 The ATP must conduct 2-hour written test (compulsory) and use one or more skill-based assessment method such as practical performance, role-play or case study. There are four assessment instruments recommended to ATPs: Written test (WT) – This method of assessment is quick and the most

convenient to conduct. It can be used for a large class and a wide range of subjects particularly knowledge-based. It can be conducted as a 100 multiple choice questionnaire (MCQ). WT is not effective and therefore not recommended for skills assessment

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. However PP can be tedious and time consuming if not properly planned and executed (for practical components).

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Role play (RP) – This method of assessment is an alternative to the practical performance. It offers a greater flexibility and more options in terms of the range of responses expected of the trainee. Like PP, it is time consuming and resource intensive.

Case study (CS) – This method of assessment allows the ATP to use a wide

range of real on-site accident cases for training purposes. The materials are readily available on MOM website.

6.3.2 The total allocated time for assessment of the BCSS is 4 hours comprising of 2 hours for written test and 2 hours for other modes of assessment. Pass Criteria for all assessments is 65%.

6.4. Conduct of assessment 6.4.1 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.

6.4.2 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 to the WT and the checklist accompanying the PP, RP and CS.

6.5 Recording and reporting of assessment outcome 6.5.1 All assessment outcomes must be accurately recorded in the

assessment summary record form. 6.5.2 Assessment outcome will be communicated to the candidate. 6.5.3 The ATP shall maintain a record of the assessment results for 2 years

for inspection by MOM. 7 TRAINER AND ASSESSOR REQUIREMENTS A trainer and assessor of this BCSS course should possess the following:

WSQ Specialist Diploma in Workplace Safety & Health (WSH) or equivalent; and

At least 5 years relevant working experience; and Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment (ACTA) qualification or

equivalent

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8 END OF COURSE EVALUATION AND FEEDBACK 8.1 The ATP shall conduct an end-of-course evaluation at the end of each course. Trainees shall be allowed to provide quantitative and qualitative feedback on the course content, duration, training delivery, training materials, training venue, training resources, quality of trainers and assessors. 8.2 The ATP shall monitor the end-of-course evaluation and feedback closely to ensure that the ratings are consistently above 3. Immediate action should be taken whenever the ratings fall below 3. These actions should be properly recorded and kept for audit inspection.

1 2 3 4 5

Poor Fair Satisfactory Very good Excellent

9 RELATED WSH LEGISLATIONS, INDUSTRIAL CODE OF PRACTICE AND

OTHER REFERENCES (the list is not exhaustive)

Workplace Safety and Health Act 2006

WSH (Construction) Regulations 2007

WSH (Risk Management) Regulations 2006

WSH (General Provisions) Regulations 2006

WSH (Incident Reporting ) Regulations 2006

WSH (First Aid) Regulations 2006

WSH (WSH Committees) Regulations 2008

WSH (Confined Spaces) Regulations 2009

WSH (Noise) Regulations 2011

WSH (Scaffold) Regulations 2011

WSH (Operation of Cranes) Regulations 2011

WSH (Work at Height) Regulations

Factories (Safety Training Courses) Order

Rapid Transit Systems (Railway Protection, Restricted Activities) Regulations

CP 88-1:2001Code of Practice for Temporary Electrical Installation – Construction and Building Sites

CP 79:1999 Safety Management System for Construction Sites

WSH Council website – Accident Case Studies, Technical Advisory, WSH Alerts, Safety Checklist etc.

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Annex A

S/N Topic Sub-topic Duration (Hour)

1.

Roles and duties of Site Personnel in Safety and

Health

Introduction – importance of safety & health

Legal requirement of safety & health training for Supervisors, WSH Coordinator & WSH Officer

Roles and duties of Building Supervisor in safety and health

Legal requirement of safety & health training for other site personnel

1

2.

Safety Planning and Organisation

Safety planning

General safety and health programme

Safety and Health Committee

Incident reporting and investigation

Medical planning and coordination

Site layout

1

3.

An Overview of Workplace Safety and

Health Legislations

The need for reform

Guiding principles of Workplace Safety and Health Act (WSHA)

Definition of workplace

Coverage of WSHA

Stakeholders under WSHA and their legal obligations

General penalties for offences

Enforcement measures to ensure compliance

Work Injury Compensation Act

Key subsidiary legislations under WSHA WSH (General Provisions) Regulations WSH (Incident Reporting) Regulations WSH (First Aid) Regulations WSH (WSH Committees) Regulations WSH (Risk Management) Regulations WSH (Noise) Regulations WSH (Confined Space) Regulations WSH (Scaffold) Regulations Other relevant Factories Regulations

and Order e.g. Safety Training Courses,

3

4. WSH

(Construction) Regulations

Salient features

Permit-to-work system

General provisions

Formwork structures & concrete work

2

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Compressed air environment

Disposal of debris

5. Work At Height

Hazards of working at height

Persons falling from height

Persons struck by objects falling from height

Safety in scaffolds

Safety in ladders

Permit to Work

Housekeeping

roofing and ceiling works, and steel erection

Case Study on WAH

3

6. Demolition,

Excavation and Piling

Legal requirements

Safety measures for demolition work

Safety measures for excavation work

Safety measures for piling work

Driven piling

Bored piling

Sheet piling

Pile testing

2

7.

Mechanical and Electrical

Hazards

Mechanical

Struck by moving parts of machine

Trapped between moving parts of machinery

Cutting hazard

Electrical

Electrocution and electric shock

Temporary electrical installations

Fire and explosion

Salient points of CP 88

2

8. Material Handling

Manual handling

Mechanical material handling

Guidelines for lifting operation

Safety in the use of lifting equipment

Salient points of the Rapid Transit Systems (Railway Protection, Restricted Activities) Regulations

2

9. Occupational

Health

Industrial hygiene

Basic toxicology

Legislation on occupational health

Health hazards and controls at construction site

Noise

2

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Vibration

Heat stress

Cement composition

Silica dust

Asbestos dust

Carbon monoxide

Corrosive chemicals

Solvents

Confined spaces

10. Fire Prevention

and Control

Fire hazards in worksites

The chemistry of fire

How to eliminate fire

Fire classification

The use of fire extinguishers

Fire control measures in worksites

2

11. Risk

Management

Risk management process

Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment and Management (HIRA)

Hierarchy of Controls and Preventive Measures for work activities

Effective Communication on HIRA and Preventive Measures

Risk communication

Implementation and review

Record keeping

3

12. Safety & Health

Inspection

Objectives of safety and health inspections

Types of safety and health inspections

Inspection checklists

Inspection procedures

Follow-up actions

2

13. Accident

Prevention

Accident causation theories

Heinrich’s Domino Theory

Multi-causation Theory

Typical approach in accident prevention

1

14. Incident

Investigation

Objectives of incident investigation

Investigation flowchart

How to investigate incident

Incident reporting procedures

Format for incident reporting

2

15.

An Overview of Safety & Health

Management System

Legal requirement

CP 79 : 1999 Safety Management system for Construction Sites

Objectives and characteristics of the 14 elements

2

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Practical application of the 14 elements

Key features of SS506 and OHSAS18001 such as PDCA cycle

16. Assessment Written and practical/role play/case study 4

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Annex B Table of specifications – Summary Table

The table of specifications (TOS) shows what will be assessed and covered in the training course. It is a structured format based on the cognitive domain of Bloom’s taxonomy (as a reference guide) and provides a detailed listing of the course syllabus and course content that will meet the learning objectives in the course.

Learning Objectives

Bloom's Taxonomy Assessment Component Knowledge &

Comprehension Application

Analysis, Synthesis & Evaluation

Explain the safety and health duties and responsibilities of a Building Supervisor

2% 2%

Outline safety planning and organization at worksite 3% 3%

Explain salient WSH legislations for worksites 5% 5%

Identify job hazards and apply control measures for a construction site including working at height, demolition, excavation, piling, fire, mechanical & electrical, material handling and occupational health hazards

5% 15% 10% 30%

Assist in carrying out risk assessment for construction activities 10% 5% 5% 20%

Conduct safety inspections 5% 10% 15%

Identify the causes of accidents and recommend preventive measures 5% 5% 10%

Conduct investigation and prepare an incident report 5% 5% 10%

Explain the elements of WSH Management System 5% 5%

TOTAL 45% 35% 20% 100%

Form of assessment Written Practical Test/Role-play/Case

study

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Annex B Table of Specifications - Details

S/N

Learning Objectives

Topics Sub-Topic

Cognitive domain Total

Knowledge & Comprehension

Skill Application

Analysis, Synthesis &Evaluation

1

Explain the safety and health duties

and responsibilities of a Building Supervisor

Roles and duties of Site Personnel

in Safety and Health


Legal requirement of safety & health training for Supervisors, WSH Coordinator & WSH Officer



2%

2%

2

Outline safety planning and

organisation at worksite

Safety Planning and

Organisation

Safety planning





Site layout

3%

3%

3 Explain salient

WSH legislations for worksites

An Overview of Workplace Safety and

Health Legislations

The need for reform



Coverage of WSHA




Key subsidiary legislations under WSHA WSH (General Provisions) Regulations WSH (Incident Reporting) Regulations WSH (First Aid) Regulations WSH (WSH Committees) Regulations WSH (Risk Management) Regulations

3%

3%

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S/N

Learning Objectives

Topics Sub-Topic



Skill Application


WSH (Noise) Regulations WSH (Confined Space) Regulations WSH (Scaffold) Regulations Other relevant Factories Regulations and

Order e.g. Safety Training Courses

4

Explain salient WSH legislations for

worksites

WSH (Construction)

Regulations

Salient features


General provisions



Disposal of debris

2%

2%

5

Identify work at height hazards and implement control

measures

Work At Height




Safety in scaffolds

Safety in ladders

Permit to Work

Housekeeping

roofing and ceiling works, and steel erection

Case Study on WAH

5% 15% 10% 30%

6

Identify demolition, evacuation and

piling hazards and implement control

measures

Demolition, Excavation and

Piling

Legal requirements



Safety measures for piling work

Driven piling

Bored piling

Sheet piling

Pile testing

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S/N

Learning Objectives

Topics Sub-Topic



Skill Application


7

Identify mechanical & electrical hazards

and implement control measures

Mechanical and

Electrical Hazards

Mechanical

Struck by moving parts of machine

Trapped between moving parts of machinery

Cutting hazard

Electrical

Electrocution and electric shock

Temporary electrical installations

Fire and explosion

Salient points of CP 88

8

Identify material handling hazards and implement

control measures

Material Handling

Manual handling





9

Identify occupational health

hazards and implement control

measures

Occupational Health

Industrial hygiene

Basic toxicology


Health hazards and controls at construction site

Noise

Vibration

Heat stress

Cement composition

Silica dust

Asbestos dust

Carbon monoxide

Corrosive chemicals

Solvents

Confined spaces

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S/N

Learning Objectives

Topics Sub-Topic



Skill Application


10 Identify fire hazards

and implement control measures

Fire Prevention and Control




Fire classification



11

Conduct risk assessment for

construction activities

Risk Management





Risk communication


Record keeping

10% 5% 5% 20%

12 Conduct safety

inspections Safety & Health

Inspection





Follow-up actions

5% 10% 15%

13

Identify the causes of accidents and

recommend preventive measures

Accident Prevention

Accident causation theories

Heinrich’s Domino Theory

Multi-causation Theory


5% 5% 10%

14

Conduct investigation and prepare incident

report

Incident Investigation





5% 5% 10%

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S/N

Learning Objectives

Topics Sub-Topic



Skill Application



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Explain the

elements of WSH Management

System

An Overview of Safety & Health

Management System

Legal requirement

CP 79 : 1999 Safety Management system for Construction Sites



Key features of SS506 and OHSAS 18001such as PDCA cycle

5% 5%

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Annex C

Building Construction Supervisors Safety Course Course Reference Matrix APPROVED TRAINING SYLLABUS

BUILDING CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISORS SAFETY COURSE

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 (Hours)

Indicate slide number Eg. Slide #2.

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

1 Roles and duties of Site Personnel in Safety and Health


Legal requirement of safety & health training for Supervisors, WSH coordinator & WSH Officer



Theory 1

2 Safety Planning and Organisation

Safety planning





Theory 1

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APPROVED TRAINING SYLLABUS




Duration (Hours)



Site layout

3 An Overview of Workplace Safety and Health Legislations

The need for reform



Coverage of WSHA




Work Injury Compensation Act

Key subsidiary legislations under WSHA WSH (General Provisions)

Regulations WSH (Incident Reporting)

Regulations WSH (Fist-Aid) Regulations WSH (WSH Committees)

Regulations WSH (Risk Management)

Theory 3

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Duration (Hours)



Regulations WSH (Noise) Regulations WSH (Confined Space)

Regulations

WSH (Scaffold) Regulations

Other relevant Factories Regulations and Order e.g. Safety Training Courses

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Salient features


General provisions



Disposal of debris

Theory 2

5 Work At Height




Safety in scaffolds

Theory 3

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Duration (Hours)



Safety in ladders

Permit to Work

Housekeeping

Roofing and ceiling works, and steel erection

Case Study on WAH

6 Demolition, Excavation and Piling

Legal requirements



Safety measures for piling work Driven piling Bored piling Sheet piling Pile testing

Theory 2

7 Mechanical and Electrical Hazards

Mechanical Struck by moving parts of machine Trapped between moving parts of

machinery Cutting hazard

Theory 2

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Duration (Hours)



Electrical Electrocution and electric shock Temporary electrical installations Fire and explosion Salient points for CP 88

8 Material Handling

Manual handling





Theory 2

9 Occupational Health

Industrial hygiene

Basic toxicology


Health hazards and controls at construction site Noise Vibration Heat stress

Theory 2

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Duration (Hours)



Cement composition Silica dust Asbestos dust Carbon monoxide Corrosive chemicals Solvents Confined spaces

10 Fire Prevention and Control




Fire classification



Theory 2

11 Risk Management





Theory 3

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Duration (Hours)



Risk communication


Record keeping

12 Safety & Health Inspection





Follow-up actions

Theory 2

13 Accident Prevention

Accident causation theories Heinrich’s Domino Theory Multi-causation Theory


Theory 1

14 Incident Investigation





Theory 2

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Duration (Hours)




15 An overview of Safety & Health Management System

Legal requirement

CP 79 : 1999 Safety Management System for Construction Sites



Key features of SS506 and OHSAS18001 such as PDCA cycle

Theory 2

16 Assessment

Written and practical / role play / case study

4

Total 34

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Declaration by ATP I hereby declare that all the training materials and related particulars / information given are 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 D

Course Title

ASSESSMENT PLAN

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Annex D Version Control Record

Version Effective

Date Changes

Prepared by (Name and

Designation）

Name of ATP

1.0 01 Aug 2010

N.A. due to first issue Mike Lee, Training Executive

ABC Consultancy

Date of next review: 31 July 2012

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 Building Construction Supervisors Safety Course (BCSS). Workplace Safety and Health (Construction) Regulations 2007 reg. 9 (2b) stipulates that “No person shall be employed to oversee or supervise any work or process carried out in a worksite unless the person has received adequate safety and health training for the purpose of ensuring that such work or process can be carried out safety.” Requirements for Assessor Assessments can only be carried out by approved assessors for this unit. The approved assessors must have the following qualifications: WSQ Specialist Diploma in Workplace Safety & Health (WSH) or equivalent At least 5 years relevant working experience Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment (ACTA) or equivalent 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 method and duration

Learning Objectives Assessment

Method

1. Explain salient WSH legislations for construction

worksites

2. Describe the roles and responsibilities of a Building

Supervisor in safety and health

3. Identify work at height hazards and implement control

measures

4. Identify mechanical and electrical hazards and

implement control measures

5. Identify material handling hazards and implement

control measures

6. Identify occupational health hazards and implement

control measures

7. Identify fire hazards and implement control measures

8. Conduct risk assessment in workplace

9. Carry out workplace inspection

10. Conduct investigation and prepare an incident report

11. Explain the elements of WSH Management System

WT = Written Test; RP = Role play; CS = Case study

S/N Assessment Method Duration

A1. Written Test 2 hours

A2. Role Play / Case Study 1 hour

Total 3 hours

Note: The sample above is a guide only. ATPs are encouraged to develop their own template for the assessments, where applicable.

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Instruction for conduct of assessment (Written Test) These instructions concern the use of written test to assess the candidate’s competence.

Specification item Details on specification

Learning objective

Duration

Venue

Set Up

Conduct of the Written Test

Recording the Assessment Result

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

2. 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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Instruction for conduct of assessment (Role Play / Case Study)

These guidelines concern assessing the candidates through role play / case study to verify that the candidates are competent.

Specification item Details on specification

Learning objective

Duration

Venue

Set Up

Conducting Role Play / Case Study Test

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 TOOLS

- ATP to insert relevant assessment/test papers and the solutions –

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Assessment Record

Building Construction Supervisors Safety Course (BCSS)

Accredited Training Provider:

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Learning Objective

Assessment Instrument

Comments

WT PP/CS

/PP

1. Explain salient WSH legislations for

construction worksites

2. Describe the roles and responsibilities of

a Building Supervisor in safety and

health

3. Identify work at height hazards and


4. Identify mechanical and electrical

hazards and implement control

measures

5. Identify material handling hazards and


6. Identify occupational health hazards and


7. Identify fire hazards and implement

control measures

8. Conduct risk assessment in workplace

9. Carry out workplace inspection

10. Conduct investigation and prepare an

incident report

11. Explain the elements of WSH Management System

Marks

38 CDA_BCSS

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

Pass

Fail

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cda for bcss(1)

Documents

course requirements

course aim

mandatory training course

health training

training syllabus

effective training

workplace safety

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