Master safe work at height with our mandatory PWAH course. Learn fall prevention and equipment use for WAH activities.
PWAH | WSQ Perform Work at Height is a mandatory course for individuals involved in hazardous work-at-height activities (3m and above). It provides essential training on fall prevention, equipment use, and compliance with WSH regulations. Participants will learn to perform work-at-height tasks safely and effectively, ensuring adherence to safety standards and legislation.
The Perform Work at Height course (PWAH), also known as the work at height - worker (WAH-W) course, is designed for individuals involved in work-at-height activities. This mandatory training course provides learners with the knowledge and skills to perform work-at-height activities safely and effectively in accordance with WSH regulations.
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Legislation and Guidelines pertaining to WAH
Types of WAH equipment and unsafe practices with their use
Criteria for selection of WAH equipment
Fall Arrest System and Fall Prevention Systems
WAH equipment inspection and record keeping
WAH hazard identification
WAH fall control measures
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
Perform checks before and after use of Work at Height (WAH) equipment
Perform proper use of WAH equipment in accordance to relevant legislation and guidelines, including evaluating use of fall arrest and fall prevention systems
Perform self-relief techniques during harness suspension trauma situations
The “Perform Work At Height” is a mandatory training course for all workers performing Work At Height in construction and other industry sectors.
Attendees must be physically fit
Attendees are assumed to have:
Employability Skills (ES) Workplace Literacy level 3 and above
Be able to manipulate numbers at a proficiency level equivalent to ES Workplace Numeracy Level- Level 3 and above.
Assessment
Passing Criteria
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: $122.24
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.
1.0 Day Course
Training Hours – 6.0 hours
Assessment Hours – 2 hours
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Mandarin
Tamil
Burmese
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. *Training grant only applies to Singaporean /PR*
Course Fees (Incl GST)
SCAL Members: $102.00
Non-Members: $122.24
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Course Administration
Course Ref. No.: TGS-2022013223
Participants MUST wear their own PPEs such as safety harness, helmets and safety boots / safety shoes for the practical lesson throughout the duration of the course. Those without PPEs will not be allowed to take the practical lesson or assessment.
Learners must be physically fit and able to climb up and down scaffold of 2 to 4 meter high.
SCAL would like to encourage prospective course participants to inform SCAL in advance of any special needs such as medical needs or difficulty in movement.
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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