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CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY

Workshop to Enhance the Safety of Crane Operation

(WESCO)

Version 3.0

20 Mar 2015

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 15 May 2011 First issue ICB, WSH Council Office

2.0 12 May 2014 Update ICB, WSH Council Office

3.0 20 Mar 2015 Update ICB, WSH Council Office

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page

1 Aim of the advisory 3

2 Scope of the workshop 3

3 Overview of the workshop requirements 3

4 Table of specifications 4

5 Training delivery advice 4

6 Assessment advice 6

7 Trainer and assessor requirements 9

8 End of workshop evaluation and feedback 9

9 Related WSH legislation, industrial codes of practice and other references

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Annex A – Table for Specification 10

Annex B – Workshop Reference Matrix 12

Annex C – Sample Assessment Plan 15

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1 AIM OF THE ADVISORY 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 workshop for Workplace Safety and Health. It aims to help ATPs facilitate the learning process, deliver effective training and conduct competency-based training and assessment. 1.2 This document contains key information on the Workshop to Enhance the Safety of Crane Operation (WESCO), including the workshop aim, learning objectives, target audience, assumed skills and knowledge/entry requirements, workshop syllabus, recommended workshop duration, recommended class size, and recommended trainer/trainee ratio. It also sets forth guidelines for training delivery and assessment for the workshop. 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 WORKSHOP 2.1 The Workshop to Enhance the Safety of Crane Operation (WESCO) is a training workshop for MOM registered crane operators to raise their safety competencies in the operation of cranes. Topics covered include safety practices for crane operations, updates on safety laws and regulations, safe lifting practices and lessons learnt from recent crane-related accidents. 3 OVERVIEW OF THE WORKSHOP REQUIREMENTS 3.1 Learning objectives for the workshop

3.1.1 State the legal requirements in lifting operation

3.1.2 Explain safety precautions in crane operation

3.1.3 Describe pre-operational checks on cranes and lifting gears

3.1.4 Comply with safe work procedures 3.1.5 Interpret load/capacity chart for cranes

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3.2 Target audience:

The WESCO is for crane operators of the following crane types: Crawler Crane

Dockside Tower Crane

Mobile Crane (Truck Mounted)

Tower Crane (Luffing Jib)

Tower Crane (Saddle Jib)

3.3 Recommended workshop duration: 6 hours including 1 hour of assessment 3.4 Maximum class size: 40 3.5 Recommended trainer/trainee ratio: 1:40 3.6 Workshop attendance record: 100% attendance 4 TABLE OF SPECIFICATIONS (TOS) 4.1 The table of specifications is a detailed listing of the workshop 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 A for details of TOS. 5 TRAINING DELIVERY ADVICE 5.1 Trainer’s guide and trainees’ workbook/handouts

5.1.1 The ATP is required to prepare a trainer’s guide for the workshop. The guide provides the trainer with information on the workshop including:

Workshop aim

Learning objectives

Workshop duration

Class size and trainer/trainee ratio

Lesson plan

Workshop contents and instructional materials

Training methodologies

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Training resource requirements

Workshop administration instruction

5.1.2 The ATP is recommended to facilitate the learning process by providing each trainee with a trainee’s workbook or handouts. This set of notes should contain the workshop aim, learning objectives and the key learning points (WSHA 2006, subsidiary legislation, industrial code of practice, safety guidelines etc) as well as guides for learning activities. 5.1.3 The ATP is required to submit a workshop reference matrix (see Annex B) for coverage of workshop 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 workshop 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 Trainers are expected to draw upon their trainer-training in development and delivery of the training programme and to apply appropriate principles of training in the design and delivery of the workshop.

5.2.2 Many training delivery approaches are appropriate for this workshop which is pegged at the operator level. Training methods could combine a wide range of delivery methods. Some of the training methods are:

Classroom instruction Case studies Demonstrations Videos and other e-resources and instructional media

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 40. 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. Classrooms must be equipped with projectors, whiteboards, flipcharts and models of different types of cranes. The classroom must have adequate

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lighting and ventilation. Emergency exit routes must be clearly marked out and briefed to the workshop trainees at the start of the workshop.

5.4 Training resource allocation

Workplace Safety & Health Act and its subsidiary legislation

SS 559:2010 Code of Practice for Safe Use of Tower Cranes

SS 536:2008 Code of Practice for the Safe Use of Mobile Cranes

Code of Practice on Safe Lifting Operations in the Workplaces

Training videos

6 ASSESSMENT ADVICE 6.1 General guidelines for conducting assessment.

6.1.1 The ATP is required to submit an assessment plan (see Annex C for proposed sample) for the WESCO. The aim of the assessment plan is to determine the competency of the trainee in meeting the learning objectives upon successful completion of this workshop.

6.1.2 The assessment plan must be directly related to all the learning objectives determined in the workshop. It comprises four main parts:

Overview of the assessment tools and its duration Instructions for the conduct of the assessment Tools of assessment (Question paper, checklist) Assessment summary record

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 trainees 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

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to the training and demonstrates that the learning objective 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 tool

6.3.1 The ATP must conduct a written test (compulsory) in the form of a multiple choice questionnaire. The number of questions for each topic is stated in Annex C.

6.3.2 The total allocated time for the test is 1 hour.

6.3.3 The test will comprise 2 sections:

Section A: 20 multiple choice questions (MCQ) on learning

objectives 3.1.1 to 3.1.4.

Pass Criteria for Section A: 60%

Section B: 5 MCQ on load chart interpretation (learning objective 3.1.5). The trainee should choose the questions relating to the type(s) of crane which he is certified by MOM to operate.

Pass Criteria for Section B: 100%

6.4 Pass criteria

6.4.1 All trainees need to pass Sections A and B to be considered to have achieved a Pass for the WESCO assessment.

6.4.2 The options available to the trainee if he fails the Test are:

If trainee fails: Trainee needs to re-attend:

Section A WESCO and Test Section A

Section B Test Section B

Sections A and B WESCO and entire Test

6.4.3 The certificate is valid for 2 years.

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6.5 Briefing to trainees

6.5.1 The briefing to trainees is to explain the purpose and context of assessment so as to ensure that there are no surprises during the conduct of assessment.

6.5.2 The briefing to trainees should include:

the assessment requirements and process, including clear instructions on each of the assessment to be taken

trainee’s rights & process of appeal to assessment outcome

6.5.3 During the briefing, assessors must take the opportunity to confirm with trainee on any special needs & explain how needs will be addressed during assessment.

6.5.4 Assessor must seek feedback and clarify trainee’s understanding of assessment requirements before commencement of the assessment.

6.6 Conduct of assessment

6.6.1 Assessment must be conducted strictly in accordance with the assessment plan. In particular, each trainee must complete all the assessment requirements in the time allocated.

6.6.2 A judgment on the competency of the trainee must only be made based on the evidence gathered. The evidence for the assessment tool is given in the suggested response to the test. Note: The assessment shall be carried out only during the first WESCO

attendance. All subsequent WESCO attendance by the same participant shall

constitute a refresher with updates only and no assessment/s. 6.7 Recording and reporting of assessment outcome 6.7.1 All assessment outcomes must be accurately recorded in the

assessment summary record form. 6.7.2 Assessment outcome will be communicated to the trainee. 6.7.3 The ATP shall maintain a record of the assessment results for 2

years for inspection by MOM. 6.8 Certificate of Successful Completion

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6.8.1 The ATP is required to issue a certificate of successful completion to a trainee who passed the assessment.

7 TRAINER AND ASSESSOR REQUIREMENTS 7.1 A trainer and assessor of the WESCO should possess all of the following:

WSQ Advanced Certificate in Workplace Safety & Health (WSH) qualification or equivalent.

Lifting Supervisor Safety Course certificate or valid MOM crane operator certificate.

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

or equivalent. 8 END OF WORKSHOP EVALUATION AND FEEDBACK 8.1 The ATP shall conduct an end-of-workshop evaluation at the end of each workshop. Trainees shall be allowed to provide quantitative and qualitative feedback on the workshop content, duration, training delivery, training materials, training venue, training resources, quality of trainers and assessors. 8.2 The ATP shall monitor the end-of-workshop evaluation and feedback closely to ensure that the ratings are consistently 3 and above. 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 LEGISLATION, INDUSTRIAL CODES OF PRACTICE

AND OTHER REFERENCES (the list is not exhaustive)

Workplace Safety and Health Act 2006 WSH (Construction) Regulations 2007 WSH (Shipbuilding and Ship-Repairing) Regulations 2008 WSH (Operation of Cranes) Regulations 2011 SS 536 : 2008 Code of Practice for the Safe Use of Mobile Cranes SS 559 : 2010 Code of Practice for Safe Use of Tower Cranes Code of Practice on Safe Lifting Operations in the Workplaces Technical Advisory on Lifting Equipment (WSH Council website) Checklist for Tower Crane Use (WSH Council website) Notification Form for Use of Tower Crane in Workplace (MOM website)

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Annex A Table of Specifications

S/N Learning Objective Topic Sub-Topic Duration

(min)

Cognitive Domain

Total Knowledge & Comprehension

Application

1. State the legal requirements in lifting operation

Legislation on Lifting Operation

Workplace Safety and Health Act and its Subsidiary Legislation

WSH(General Provisions) Regulations, WSH (Incident Reporting) Regulations, WSH (Risk Management) Regulations, WSH (Construction) Regulations 2007, WSH (Shipbuilding and Ship-Repairing) Regulations 2008

WSH (Operation of Cranes) Regulations 2011

30 24% 4% 28%

2. Explain safety precautions in crane operation and

Describe pre-operational checks on cranes and lifting gears

Safe Use of Mobile/Crawler Cranes

SS 536 : 2008 Code of Practice for the Safe Use of Mobile Cranes

Types and configurations

Characteristics of crane

Principles of operations

Site preparation

Outrigger use

60 8% 6% 14%

3. Safe Use of Tower Cranes

SS 559 : 2010 Code of Practice for Safe Use of Tower Cranes

Requirements for use of Tower Crane

Checklist for Tower Crane Use

Specific considerations for Dockside Tower Cranes

60 8% 6% 14%

4. Comply with safe work procedures

Safe Lifting Procedures

Code of Practice on Safe Lifting Operations in the Workplaces

Inspection and maintenance (including operation

60 16% 8% 24%

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S/N Learning Objective Topic Sub-Topic Duration

(min)

Cognitive Domain

Total Knowledge & Comprehension

Application

and maintenance logs)

Lifting plan requirements

Hazard Identification, risk assessment and control measures

Permit-to-Work and safe work procedures

5. Interpret load/capacity chart for cranes

Load/Capacity Chart for Cranes

Interpretation of load charts and related terminologies for different types of crane

60 4% 16% 20%

6. - Case Studies Lessons learnt from crane-related incidents

(involving different types of crane) 30

7. - Assessment Written Test 60

Total 360

(6hrs) 60% 40% 100%

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Annex B Reference Matrix for Workshop to Enhance the Safety of Crane Operation

APPROVED TRAINING SYLLABUS

WORKSHOP TO ENHANCE THE SAFETY OF CRANE OPERATION

Coverage of Workshop Contents – for ATP inputs

(Note: Indicate clearly where the changes are

made in accordance with the syllabus)

S/N Contents Remarks Duration (mins)

Indicate slide number E.g. Slide #2.

Indicate mode of assessment, where

applicable – Practical, Exercise, Test etc E.g. Practical, Q3

1. Legislation on Lifting Operation

Workplace Safety and Health Act and its Subsidiary Legislation

WSH (Operation of Cranes) Regulations 2011

Theory 30

2. Safe Use of Mobile/Crawler Cranes

SS 536 : 2008 Code of Practice for the Safe Use of Mobile Cranes

Types and configurations

Characteristics of crane

Principles of operations

Site preparation

Outrigger use

Theory 60

3. Safe Use of Tower Cranes

SS 559 : 2010 Code of Practice for Safe Use of Tower Cranes

Requirements for use of Tower Crane

Checklist for Tower Crane Use

Specific considerations for Dockside Tower Cranes

Theory 60

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APPROVED TRAINING SYLLABUS

WORKSHOP TO ENHANCE THE SAFETY OF CRANE OPERATION

Coverage of Workshop Contents – for ATP inputs

(Note: Indicate clearly where the changes are

made in accordance with the syllabus)

S/N Contents Remarks Duration (mins)

Indicate slide number E.g. Slide #2.

Indicate mode of assessment, where

applicable – Practical, Exercise, Test etc E.g. Practical, Q3

4. Safe Lifting Procedures

Code of Practice on Safe Lifting Operations in the Workplaces

Inspection and maintenance

Lifting plan requirements

Hazard Identification, risk assessment and control measures

Permit-to-Work and safe work procedures

Interpretation of load charts and related terminologies

Theory 60

5. Load/Capacity Chart for Cranes

Interpretation of load charts and related terminologies for different types of crane

Theory with

exercise 60

6. Case Studies

Lessons learnt from crane-related incidents

Theory

30

7. Written Test

Theory 60

Total 360 (6hrs)

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Declaration by ATP

I declare that all training materials and related information given are true and correct.

_________________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________

Name of ATP Name and Designation of Applicant Name of Head/Principal

________________________________ ________________________________

Applicant’s Signature Head/Principal’s Signature

___________________ ___________________

Date Date

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Annex C

Workshop to Enhance the Safety

of Crane Operation (WESCO)

SAMPLE ASSESSMENT PLAN

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Version Control Record

Version Effective

Date Changes

Prepared by (Name and

Designation）

Name of ATP

1.0 N.A. due to first

issue

Date of next review: Table of Contents Page

1．Overview

2．Summary of assessment tool and duration

3．Instruction for conduct of assessment

4．Assessment tool

5．Assessment record

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1 Overview This document outlines the conduct of assessment for the Workshop to Enhance the Safety of Crane Operation (WESCO). Requirements for Assessor Assessments can only be carried out by approved assessors for this unit. The approved assessors must have the following qualifications: WSQ Advanced Certificate in Workplace Safety & Health (WSH)

qualification or equivalent. Lifting Supervisor Safety Course certificate or valid MOM crane

operator certificate. At least 5 years relevant working experience. Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment (ACTA) qualification

or equivalent. Conduct of assessment Assessment must be conducted strictly in accordance with the assessment plan. In particular, each trainee must complete all the assessment requirements in the time allocated. A judgment on the competency of the trainee must only be made based on the evidence gathered. The evidence for each of the assessment tool 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 trainee at the end of the assessment. The record of the assessment result for each trainee must be kept for 2 years for inspection by MOM.

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2 Summary of assessment tool and duration

Learning Objective Assessment

method

1. State the legal requirements in lifting operation WT

2. Explain safety precautions in crane operation WT

3. Describe pre-operational checks on cranes and lifting gears

WT

4. Comply with safe work procedures WT

5. Interpret load/capacity chart for cranes WT

WT = Written Test in the form of Multiple Choice Questionnaire

S/N Assessment Tool Duration

A1. Written Test (25 MCQ) 60 mins

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

Specification item Details on specification

Learning objective

Duration

Venue

Set-up

Conduct of the Written Test

Recording the assessment results

Feedback

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4 Assessment Tool The ATP is required to adhere to the following type and number of questions for the Written Test.

Topic Type and Number of Questions % of Test Questions

Knowledge & Comprehension

Application

Section A (60% pass)

Workplace Safety and Health Act 1 4%

WSH (General Provision) Regulations 1 4%

WSH (Risk Management) Regulations 1 4%

WSH (Construction) Regulations 2007 / WSH (Shipbuilding and Ship-Repairing) Regulations 2008

1 4%

WSH (Operation of Cranes) Regulations 2011 2 1 12%

Safe Use of Mobile/Crawler Cranes and Tower Cranes 4 3 28%

Safe Lifting Procedures 4 2 24%

Sub-Total 14 6 80%

Section B: Load/Capacity Chart Interpretation (100% pass)

Read Test Certificate and determine SWL 1 4%

Read directly from Load Capacity Chart (rated capacity / work radius) without load

1 4%

Read and interpret from Load Capacity Chart and determine lifting capacity/work radius (with load and lifting gear)

2 8%

Read and interpret directly from Working Range Chart 1 4%

Sub-Total 1 4 20%

Grant Total 15 10 100%

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Assessment Record

Workshop to Enhance the Safety of Crane Operation (WESCO)

MOM ATP:

Trainee Name: (As in NRIC/Passport)

NRIC/Passport: Workshop Date:

Learning Objective Assessment

Tool: WT Comments

1. State the legal requirements in lifting operation √

2. Explain safety precautions in crane operation

√

3. Describe pre-operational checks on cranes and lifting gears

√

4. Comply with safe work procedures √

5. Interpret load/capacity chart for cranes

√

Marks

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

Pass

Fail

_______________________________ _______________________________ Trainee’s signature Assessor’s Signature Name:__________________________ Name:__________________________ Date:___________________________ Date:___________________________

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Note to candidate: By signing, the candidate is agreeing to accept the assessment outcome. Feedback on outcome by Assessor / Feedback by candidate: