Gain certified expertise in operating explosive tools safely with our OEPT course. Ensure compliance with WSH regulations in construction work
OEPT | Operate Explosive Powered Tools is a mandatory course for individuals working with explosive powered tools in engineering, building, construction, and renovation industries. The course provides essential training to ensure safe operation and compliance with WSH regulations. Participants will gain certified expertise in handling explosive powered tools, understanding safety requirements, performing operational checks, and implementing hazard control measures.
The “Operate Explosive Powered Tools” course aims to provide learners with the knowledge and skills in operating explosive powered tools in accordance with WSH regulations.
The “Operate Explosive Powered Tools” is a mandatory WSH training course for all workers who are dealing with explosive powered tools in any forms of engineering works for building and construction and renovation industries.
Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) Acts and Regulations
Duties and responsibilities of an explosive powered tool operator
Fundamentals of explosive powered tools
Fastening system and its application
Explosive powered tool operational safety
Explosive powered tool workshop practice
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
State the safety requirements of the WSH (Explosive Powered Tools) Regulations
Identify the types of explosives powered tools and principal parts of explosive powered tools
Identify correct power selection and positioning
Select the correct type of charges/fasteners for various types of base materials
Carry out pre-operations safety checks for tools and accessories
Operate explosive powered tools safely
Load and unload cartridges
Execute troubleshooting procedures and emergency response procedure
Clean, maintain and store explosive powered tools and accessories after use
Perform routine check and clean of tools and accessories
Perform fixing to concrete and steel
Perform tools disassembly and reassembly
Identify hazards related to explosive powered tool operation and implement control measures
Any individual dealing with explosive powered tools in any forms of engineering works for building & construction and renovation industries.
At least 18 years old
Recommended for the trainee to achieve WSQ ESS
Employability Skills (ES) Workplace Literacy level 3 and above.
Must be a Singaporean Citizen, Singapore PR or holder of a valid work permit
Must pass a "colour blindness test" before being admitted to the course
Not be visually handicapped which includes colour blindness.
Assessment
learners are required to sit for a 1-hour assessment which comprises of
30 mins of written test and
30 mins of practical performance
Passing Criteria
75% - written test
100% competency - practical performance
Assessment Venue
SCAL Academy
164 Gul Circle #01-14 JTC Space @Gul, (S) 629621
A Statement of Attainment (SOA) will be issued to candidates who are certified competent in this competency unit.
SCAL Members: $102.00
Non-Members: $106.96
Note: Starting June 30, 2024, SCAL Academy will no longer accept cash or cheque payments. Please use credit/debit cards, bank transfers, GIRO or PayNow for payments.
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The learner must not be colour-blind. This is important for the learner to differentiate between green and red colours as this will affect their choice on selecting correct charges for the fasteners.
SCAL would like to encourage prospective course participants to inform SCAL in advance of any special needs such as dietary, medical needs or difficulty in movements.
Recommended reference book:
Workplace Safety and Health Acts
WSH (Explosive Powered tools) Regulations
WSH (Risk Management) Regulations
WSH (Incident reporting) Regulations
Operation manual from supplier
1.0 Day Course
Training Hours – 7.0 hours
English
Training provider will submit trainee details via SSG Training Provider Gateway and will bill in NETT fee if trainee is eligible for training grant. Note that all grants are subject for final approval by SSG.
Course Fee (Incl GST)
SCAL Members: $102.00
Non-Members: $106.96
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Replacement/Postponement
A notice of replacement / postponement together with the full particulars of the new participant (for replacement) must be given to us AT LEAST 3 working days before course commencement. A charge of S$50 (replacement) or S$100 (postponement) will be imposed on such changes. Appeal of Assessment Result: (a) Students who wish to appeal for review of assessment results, please fill the Assessment Appeal Form that can be downloaded from website. There will be an admin fee of $60.00 (incl GST, non-refundable).
Special Class
Available upon request.
For more information, please contact Ms Cecilia at 67978779 or email cecilia@scal-academy.com.sg
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