MWAH | WSQ Manage Work at Height

What is the WSQ Manage Work at Height Course?

The WSQ Manage Work at Height (MWAH) course equips professionals with the competence to plan, supervise, and manage high-risk work at height activities. It is aligned with the WSH (Workplace Safety and Health) Regulations in Singapore, covering essential control frameworks for regulatory compliance.

Participants will receive a Statement of Attainment (SOA) issued by SkillsFuture Singapore upon successful completion, recognising their competency in managing WAH operations. 

 

Course Description

This course is tailored for supervisors and professionals overseeing height-related tasks. It provides the practical knowledge required to:

• assess and manage WAH risks,

• develop and monitor Fall Prevention Plans,

• ensure the correct use of fall protection equipment, and

• respond swiftly in case of emergencies.

The curriculum is aligned with Singapore’s Work at Heights Regulations 2013 and Approved Code of Practice for Working Safely at Height (2011). This ensures learners meet local legal and operational standards. 

 

Course Topics

• Legal requirements, Approved Code of Practice and Standards for WAH

• Roles and Responsibilities of various stakeholders

• Risk Management

• Fall control measures

• Fall Prevention Plan (FPP)

• WAH Implementation and Monitoring Programme

• Individual Fall Protection equipment and first line response in emergency

 

Course Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Identify, explain, and apply the relevant Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) legislation/Approved Code of Practice/Singapore Standards applicable to work at height

• Identify and explain the Roles & Responsibilities of stakeholders, competent and responsible persons.

• Identify hazards, evaluate the risk, and implement control measures for work at height

• Review the necessary fall preventive / protective control measures for safe execution of work at height

• Establish, evaluate, review and implement a Fall Prevention Plan

• Establish and implement a system for an effective monitoring and control of WAH risks

• Don, check and correct Individual Fall Protection Equipment and respond to a fall emergency

 

Target Audience

• Supervisors

• WAH Assessors

• Managers

• WSH Professionals

• Project Engineers

• Any personnel required to manage/supervise hazardous work at height

 

Pre-requisites

Learners are assumed to have at least WSQ ESS Workplace Literacy and Numeracy Level 4 and above or equivalent and the ability to carry out hazard identification, risk assessment, and risk control measures.

 

Assessments

• 2 hours Written Assessment (70% passing mark)

• 3 hrs of Practical Performance (100% passing mark)

Assessment Venue

SCAL Academy – 164 Gul Circle #01-14 JTC Space @Gul, (S) 629621

 

Certification

A Statement of Attainment (SOA) will be issued by SSG to candidates who are certified competent in this competency unit, and with a minimum of 100% attendance of entire course.

 

Course Fee (Incl GST)

SCAL Members: $360.00

Non-Members: $381.50

 

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