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CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY

WORK-AT-HEIGHT COURSE FOR ASSESSORS

Version 1.1

1 September 2014

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

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

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Version History

Version Effective Date Changes Author

1.0 8 July 2013 First issue ICB, WSH Council office

1.1 1 September 2014 Amendment to Para 2, 5, 8 and Annexes

ICB, WSH Council office

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY ..................................................................... 1

1. AIM OF THE GUIDE ....................................................................................................... 3

2. SCOPE OF THE COURSE ............................................................................................. 3

3. OVERVIEW OF THE COURSE REQUIREMENTS ......................................................... 4

4. TRAINING DELIVERY ADVICE ...................................................................................... 4

5. ASSESSMENT ADVICE ................................................................................................. 7

6. TRAINER AND ASSESSOR REQUIREMENTS ........................................................... 10

7. END OF COURSE EVALUATION AND FEEDBACK .................................................... 11

8. RELATED WSH LEGISLATIONS, CODE OF PRACTICE & OTHER REFERENCES .. 11

Annex A: ....................................................................................................................... 12

Table of Specifications (TOS) ....................................................................................... 12

Annex B: ....................................................................................................................... 15

Course Reference Matrix .............................................................................................. 15

Annex C: ....................................................................................................................... 18

Version Control Record ................................................................................................. 19

Conduct of assessment ................................................................................................. 20

Instruction for conduct of assessment (Written Assessment) ........................................ 22

ASSESSMENT INSTRUMENTS ................................................................................... 24

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1. AIM OF THE GUIDE

This Curriculum Development Advisory (CDA) assists prospective Ministry of Manpower

(MOM) Accredited Training Providers (ATPs) with the instructional design and

development of Work-At-Heights (WAH) training for Assessors. It contains key

information, including the course aim, learning objectives, target audience, course

syllabus, recommended course duration and sets forth guidelines for training delivery

and assessment for the course.

This CDA will be reviewed on a regular basis and or whenever there are changes to related legislations, training or industrial requirements. All ATPs shall be notified of the updates/review.

This guide should be read in conjunction with the Ministry of Manpower’s Terms and

Conditions for Accredited Training Providers.

2. SCOPE OF THE COURSE

2.1. The aim of the course is to provide course participants with the requisite WAH

knowledge to assess work at height activities so that work is carried out properly

and safely. At the end of the course, the participants shall be able to:

2.1.1. Identify, explain and apply the relevant Workplace Safety and Health

(WSH) Legislations / Approved Code of Practice / Singapore Standards

applicable to Work-at-Heights (WAH)

2.1.2. Identify and explain the roles & responsibilities of a WAH Assessor

2.1.3. Identify hazards, evaluate the risk, and implement control measures for

WAH activities

2.1.4. Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of Fall Prevention Plan.

2.1.5. Evaluate whether the control measures implemented on site for PTW are

adequate and effective

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2.2. Refer to Table of Specifications found in Annex A for more details on scope of the

course.

2.3 Assumed Skills and Knowledge:

• Employability Skills System (ESS) Workplace Literacy and Numeracy (WPLN) Level 5 and above, or equivalent

• Ability to carry out hazards identification, risk assessment, and risk control measures.

2.4 Entry requirements:

• Attended and passed the MOM WAH course for Supervisors, or equivalent

3. OVERVIEW OF THE COURSE REQUIREMENTS

3.1. For detailed course content and weightage of assessment, refer to Annex A - TOS.

3.2. Course duration:

• Theory – 6.5 hours

• Assessment – 2 hours

*(Written Assessment is an open book Assessment)

3.3. Maximum class size: 20 participants for course.

3.4. Trainer/trainee ratio is 1:20.

3.5. Course attendance record: 100% attendance.

4. TRAINING DELIVERY ADVICE

4.1. Trainer’s guide and participants’ workbook / hand-outs.

4.1.1. Trainers are required to have a trainer’s guide which includes the following

information:

• Course aim

• Course Administration Instruction

• Learning objectives

• Target audience

• Assumed skills and knowledge

• Course duration

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• Class size and trainer / trainee ratio

• Lesson plan

• Course contents and instructional materials according to the course

requirements

• Training methodologies

• Training resource requirements

• Course administration instruction

4.1.2. Participants shall be given a learner’s guide, Code of Practice and

Guidelines and any other related documents based on the course objectives

and activities.

4.1.3. It is the responsibility of the ATP to ensure that no part of the materials used

for the training infringes on patent, design, copyright and intellectual property

rights of any individual or organization.

4.1.4. The ATP shall retain an updated version of the training course syllabus,

lesson plan, trainer’s guide and any other relevant course information at all

times for inspection and verification by MOM.

4.2. Training methodology

4.2.1. While it is a pre-requisite for training to include both theory and practical

components, trainers are expected to draw upon their trainer’s training in

development and delivery of the training programme and to apply

appropriate principles of training in the design and delivery of the course.

4.2.2. There are numerous training delivery approaches for the WAH for Assessors

training course. The training methods can be a combination of a wide range

of delivery methods. Some of the recommended training methods include:

• Classroom instruction

• Whole class, small group and individualized learning activities

• Case studies

• Videos, other e-resources and instructional media

• Group discussions

• Problem-based learning and instruction

• Demonstrations

• Pre-course reading and pre-course assignment

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4.2.3. To enhance the transfer of learning, an andragogical or adult-oriented approach to learning is encouraged in the development and delivery of the course. Andragogical instructional techniques are designed with the following factors in mind:

• Adults are self-directed

• Adults have acquired a large amount of knowledge and experience that

can be tapped as a resource for learning

• On-the-job and workplace learning

• Adults show a greater readiness to learn tasks that are relevant to the roles

they have in life

• Adults are motivated to learn in order to solve problems or address needs,

and they expect to immediately apply what they have learnt to these

problems and needs

4.2.4. Small group discussion: To enhance the transfer of learning at application / analytical / synthesis / evaluation level, ATP is recommended to build small group discussions into the course. The small group discussions shall be facilitated by the approved trainer(s) to discuss on subjects relevant to the learners. For WAH Assessors, the following are relevant subjects for small group discussions:

• Relevant roles and responsibilities

• Identification of WAH hazards, evaluation of risks and implementation of control measures

• Evaluation of adequacy and effectiveness of WAH control measures including the Permit-to-Work for WAH

4.2.5. To enhance the transfer of learning within the stated course duration, ATP shall prepare pre-course reading materials and pre-course assignment. The pre-course reading materials and assignment shall be sent to the learners prior to the start of the actual training and discussed during the course.

4.2.6. The pre-course assignment shall be in the form of familiarisation with a permit-to-work (PTW). Participants are expected to be familiar with the format of a PTW prior to attending the course, and to bring the PTW on the day of the course for small group discussion purpose. The PTW can be taken from the sample in the Code of Practice for Working Safely at Heights or from an actual PTW implemented at the participant’s workplace or any other workplaces. The Small Group Discussion on the PTW shall then be conducted during Topic 5 of the course.

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4.3. Training venue requirements

4.3.1. The ATP shall ensure that the classroom has adequate chairs and writing

tables that are reasonably and comfortably spaced for the class of 20, so as

to be conducive to the learning process and the purpose of conducting the

assessment.

4.3.2. The classroom must have adequate lighting and ventilation. Emergency exit

routes must be clearly marked out and briefed to the course participants at

the start of the course. Necessary equipment such as projectors, multimedia

players, whiteboards, and flipcharts must be available.

4.3.3. There shall be sufficient space as necessary for the appropriate set-up

demonstration of fall arrest equipment and assessment purposes.

4.3.4. There shall be adequate safety control measures taken to ensure the safety

of the participant during training.

4.4. Training resource allocation:

• Emergency evacuation route

• Standard operation procedure for WAH

• Photos / slides of the various types of WAH hazards

• WAH training videos

• Case studies relating to WAH accidents in various industries

• WAH setup and equipment for demonstration and illustration on various fall prevention/fall arrest systems

5. ASSESSMENT ADVICE

5.1. General guidelines for conducting assessment

5.1.1. ATPs are advised to prepare an assessment plan for the course.

5.1.2. The assessment plan 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, practical checklist)

• Assessment summary record

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5.1.3. The assessment plan is subject to review on an annual basis by the ATP to

ensure that participants are constantly kept current and competent of the

industrial requirements.

5.2. Principles of assessment

Assessment will be fair, valid, reliable and flexible for all trainees without deliberate barriers against the individual.

5.2.1. 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?

5.2.2. 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?

5.2.3. Reliable :

• 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?

5.2.4. Flexible:

• 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?

5.3. Assessment tools and instruments

5.3.1. The ATP shall conduct a Written Assessment (WA)

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Written Assessment (WA) – WA can be used for a large class and a wide

range of subjects particularly knowledge-based. It should consist of short

answer and essay questions to assess the competency of the participants, in

terms of the knowledge and application for WAH. The WA should cover all

learning objectives that should be proportional to the important of the subject

and duration.

5.3.2. The time allocated for the written assessment per participant is 2 hours

5.3.3. The ATP shall be accredited to conduct the WAH course for Assessors

Competency Test (CT). The CT template is identical to the WAH course for

Assessors assessment.

5.3.4. Competency Test Criteria:

• Attended and passed the MOM WAH course for Supervisors, or equivalent

• Appointed as Safety Assessors (i.e. Confined Space, Hot-work etc) or equivalent; and

• Attended and passed a Safety Assessor course.

5.3.5. Competency Test Requirements:

• Participants shall be required to attend the MOM WAH course for Assessors if participants fail the Competency Test.

5.4. Conduct of assessment

5.4.1. Assessment must be strictly conducted in accordance with the assessment

plan. In particular, each participant must complete all the assessment

requirements in the time allocated.

5.4.2. The assessor shall assess the competency of the participant based on the

evidence gathered. The evidence for each of the assessment instrument is

given in the suggested response to the WA and the checklist accompanying

the PP, RP and CS.

5.5. Recording and reporting of assessment outcome

5.5.1. All assessment outcomes must be accurately recorded in the assessment

summary record form.

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5.5.2. Assessment outcome must be conveyed to the candidate at the end of the

assessment. Candidate must acknowledge the assessment outcome and

both the assessor and candidate counter-sign on the assessment record

form.

5.5.3. The ATP shall maintain a record of the assessment results for 2 years for

inspection by MOM.

5.6. Minimum Assessment Requirements & Passing mark

Work-At-Heights Course for Assessors Assessment

Recommendations Passing Mark

1. Theory Assessment

• 10 Short Answer Questions (30%)

• 1 Essay Question (70%)

70%

5.6.1 Any participant who fails to meet the minimum pass mark requirement shall

be required to re-attempt the entire course.

6. TRAINER AND ASSESSOR REQUIREMENTS

6.1 The ATP must ensure that all trainers must have the necessary knowledge and

competency on the various WAH situations to demonstrate and articulate the

components of WAH to the participants.

6.2 The trainer and assessor of this course must possess the following qualifications:

a. Specialist Diploma in Workplace Safety and Health; b. Attended and passed the MOM accredited Work-At-Heights (WAH)

Train-The-Trainer course; c. Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment (ACTA); d. 3 or more years of working experience as Project Manager / Operations

Manager or equivalent; e. 3 or more years of relevant Work-at-Height experience.

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Note: The trainer and assessor shall not be the same person for the same course.

7. END OF COURSE EVALUATION AND FEEDBACK

7.1 The ATP shall conduct an end-of-course evaluation after each course, where

participants provide quantitative and qualitative feedback on the course content,

duration, training delivery, training materials, training venue, training resources,

quality of trainers and assessors.

7.2 The ATP shall analyse the feedback provided to improve the delivery of the course.

Whenever the rating falls below 3, immediate actions shall be taken to address the

issues. These actions shall be properly recorded and kept for audit inspection.

1 2 3 4 5

Poor Fair Satisfactory Very good Excellent

8. RELATED WSH LEGISLATIONS, CODE OF PRACTICE & OTHER REFERENCES (the list is not exhaustive)

• Workplace Safety and Health Act 2006

• WSH (WAH) Regulations 2013

• WSH (WAH) Regulations Amendment 2014

• WSH (General Provision) Regulations

• WSH (Construction) Regulations 2007

• WSH (Shipbuilding and Ship-repairing) Regulations 2008

• WSH (Scaffold) Regulations

• WSH (Risk Management) Regulations

• WSH CP:1 Code of Practice for Working Safely at Height

• Singapore Standards SS 528:2006 – Personal Fall Arrest Systems

• Singapore Standards SS 570:2011- Specification for personal protective equipment for protection against falls from a height

• WSH Guidelines: Working Safely on Roofs

• WSH Guidelines: Anchorage, Lifelines, and Temporary Edge Protection Systems

• WSH Guidelines: Personal Protective Equipment for Working at Height

• Ladder Safety Kit

(The training provider is to ensure that related WSH Legislations, Code of Practices

and any other references utilized are of the latest publications)

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Annex A: Table of Specifications (TOS) for Work-At-Heights Course for Assessors

S/N

Learning

Objectives

(Assessor)

Topics Sub-Topics Cognitive domain Sub

Total

Duration

(mins) Knowledge &

Comprehension

Skill

Application

Analysis,

Synthesis

&

Evaluation

1 Identify, explain and apply the relevant Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) Legislations / Approved Code of Practice / Singapore Standards applicable to Work-at-Heights (WAH)

Legal requirements, Approved Code of Practice and Standards for WAH

• Workplace Safety and Health Act

• WSH (WAH)

Regulations

• WSH (GP), WSH

(Con), WSH (SSR),

WSH (RM)

Regulations

• Approved Code of

Practice for Working

Safely at Heights

5% - 5% 10% 30

2 Identify and

explain the

Roles &

Responsibilities

of WAH

Assessor

Roles and

Responsibilities

of different

personnel

under the WSH

(WAH)

Regulations

• Roles and responsibilities of WAH Manager

• Roles and responsibilities of WAH Assessor

• Roles and responsibilities of WAH Supervisor

2.5% 2.5% 5% 10% 60

3 Identify hazards, evaluate the risk, and implement control measures for WAH activities

Hazard

identification

and risk

evaluation for

WAH activities

• Principle of

Hierarchy of control

• Identification of

hazards of WAH

activities

• Evaluating WAH risk

• Alternatives to

Working at Heights

• Small group

discussion

5%

5% 10% 20% 30

Implementation of control measures for WAH

1

• Implementation of

control measures

• Differences between

travel restraint and

fall arrest

• Evaluating Fall

Prevention and Fall

Arrest Systems

• Fall Arrest

Calculations

• Selection of suitable

Personal Protective

Equipment for Travel

Restraint

• Selection of suitable

5%

5% 10% 20% 90

1 ATP shall pay particular attention to this topic from the perspective of a WAH Assessor.

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S/N

Learning

Objectives

(Assessor)

Topics Sub-Topics Cognitive domain Sub

Total

Duration

(mins) Knowledge &

Comprehension

Skill

Application

Analysis,

Synthesis

&

Evaluation

Personal Protective

Equipment for Fall

Arrest

• Common errors in

fall prevention and

fall arrest systems

• Small group

discussion

4 Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of Fall Prevention Plan

Fall Prevention

Plan (FPP) & its

components,

including

emergency

response for

WAH

• Describe the

elements of Fall

Prevention Plan

• Defining the Roles

and Responsibilities

of key stakeholders

in different industries

• How Risk

Assessment and

Control Measures

protect the workers

at heights

• Safe Work

Procedures for WAH

activities

• Selection of Fall

Prevention / Fall

Arrest Systems and

Equipment

• Inspection and

Maintenance regime

of WAH equipment

• Instruction and

Training

• Incident

Investigations

• Emergency

Preparedness for fall

rescue

• Case studies

5% 10% 15% 30% 90

5 Evaluate whether the control measures implemented on site for PTW are adequate and effective

2

Implementation

of

Permit-To-Work

(PTW) for WAH

• PTW System for

WAH

• Roles and

responsibilities of

personnel in PTW

• Small group

discussion on a PTW

(using the

pre-course

assignment on PTW)

2.5% 2.5% 5% 10% 90

2 ATP shall ensure learners fully appreciate their statutory duties under the Workplace Safety and Health (WAH) Regulations, and are able to apply, analyse, synthesis and evaluate various WAH situations at work. Small group discussions shall be designed to meet this requirement.

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S/N

Learning

Objectives

(Assessor)

Topics Sub-Topics Cognitive domain Sub

Total

Duration

(mins) Knowledge &

Comprehension

Skill

Application

Analysis,

Synthesis

&

Evaluation

6 Assessment – Written

120

7 Total Course Duration 25% 25% 50% 100% 510 /8.5

hrs

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Annex B: Course Reference Matrix

Work-At-Height course for Assessors

APPROVED TRAINING SYLLABUS

Work-At-Height Course for Assessor

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 (mins)

Indicate slide number e.g. Slide #2.

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

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

• Workplace Safety and Health

Act

• WSH (WAH) Regulations

• WSH (GP), WSH (Con), WSH

(SSR), WSH (RM)

Regulations

• Approved Code of Practice for

Working Safely at Height

Theory 30

2 Roles and Responsibilities of different personnel under the WSH (WAH) Regulations

• Roles and responsibilities of

WAH Manager

• Roles and responsibilities of

WAH Assessor

• Roles and responsibilities of

WAH Supervisor

Theory 60

3 Hazard identification and risk evaluation for WAH activities

• Principle of Hierarchy of

control

• Identification of hazards of

WAH activities

• Evaluating WAH risk

• Alternatives to Working at

Heights

• Small group discussion

Theory 30

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Implementation of control measures for WAH

• Implementation of

engineering controls

measures

• Differences between travel

restraint and fall arrest

• Evaluating Fall Prevention

and Fall Arrest Systems

• Fall Arrest Calculations

• Selection of suitable Personal

Protective Equipment for

Travel Restraint

• Selection of suitable Personal

Protective Equipment for

Fall Arrest

• Common errors in fall

prevention and fall arrest

systems

• Small group discussion

Theory 90

4 Fall Prevention Plan (FPP) & its components, including emergency response for WAH:

• Describe the elements of Fall

Prevention Plan

• Defining the Roles and

Responsibilities of key

stakeholders in different

industries

• How Risk Assessment and

Control Measures protect the

workers at heights

• Safe Work Procedures for

WAH activities

• Selection of Fall Prevention /

Fall Arrest Systems and

Equipment

• Inspection and Maintenance

regime of WAH equipment

• Instruction and training

• Incident Investigations

• Emergency Preparedness for

fall rescue

• Case studies

Theory 90

5 Implementation of Permit-To-Work (PTW) for WAH

• PTW System for WAH

• Roles and responsibilities of

Theory 90

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personnel in PTW

• Small group discussion on a

PTW (using the pre-course

assignment on PTW)

Assessment Written 120

Total 510/8.5 hrs

Declaration by ATP

I hereby declare that all the training materials and related particulars / information given are original, 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 C: Assessment Plan

Work-At-Height course for Assessors

ASSESSMENT PLAN

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Version Control Record Version

Effective Date

Changes

Prepared by

(Name and Designation)

Name of ATP

1.0

Date of next review: 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 Work-At-Heights Course for Assessors. Requirements for Assessor Assessments can only be carried out by approved assessors for this unit. The approved assessors must have the following qualifications:

a. Specialist Diploma in Workplace Safety and Health; b. Attended and passed the MOM accredited Work-At-Heights (WAH)

Train-The-Trainer course; c. Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment (ACTA); d. 3 or more years of working experience as Project Manager / Operations

Manager or equivalent; e. 3 or more years of relevant Work-at-Height experience.

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 instrument and duration

Learning Outcome Assessment

method

1. Identify, explain and apply the relevant Workplace Safety and

Health (WSH) Legislations / Approved Code of Practice / Singapore

Standards applicable to Work-at-Heights (WAH)

WA

2. Identify and explain the Roles & Responsibilities of WAH Assessor WA

3. Identify hazards, evaluate the risk, and implement control measures

for WAH activities WA

4. Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of Fall Prevention Plan WA

5. Evaluate whether the control measures implemented on site for

PTW are adequate and effective WA

WA = Written Assessment

S/No Assessment Instrument Duration

AA1. Written Assessment Paper 120min

Total 120min

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Instruction for conduct of assessment (Written Assessment)

These instructions concern the use of written assessment to assess the candidate’s competence.

Specification item Details on specification

Learning outcome 1-5 (Refer to Annex A)

Duration 120 mins

Venue

Set Up 1. Classroom setup for 20 participants 2. Table & chair for individual seating 3. Projector & monitor 4. Whiteboard & markers of different colours 5. Whiteboard duster 6. Blue or black pens 7. A4 paper 8. Assessment papers 9. Answer sheet

Conduct of the Written Assessment

1. Brief participants to check if they have been given the right assessment paper

2. Inform participants on the time given for the assessment. 3. The assessment is an open book assessment. 4. Sharing of materials and communication between/among candidates during the

assessment is strictly NOT ALLOWED

ATPs are to provide the following official references to each participant:

• Code of practice for working safely at heights

• Personal protective equipment for work at heights

• Anchorage, Lifelines and Temporary Edge Protection Systems

• Working safely on roofs

** ATP shall make available sufficient copies of the Code of Practice for

Working at Heights for the trainees to refer to. ATP is to retrieve the collaterals after each course and assessment and ensure that all collaterals shall be clean and free of any markings or answers.

5. Candidates are allowed to ask the Assessor to explain the question. 6. In order to be considered competent, the candidate must achieve

• At least a 70% pass rate for the theory component

Recording the Assessment Result

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

2. Record final marks attained.

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Feedback 1. Inform and advice candidate on weaknesses and how to overcome such weaknesses.

2. Inform candidate on the final results of the assessment.

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ASSESSMENT INSTRUMENTS

ATP to insert relevant assessment papers and the solutions

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Assessment Record

Work-At-Heights Course for Assessors

Approved Assessment Centre:

Candidate Name: (As in NRIC/Passport)

NRIC/Passport: Course Dates:

Learning Outcome Assessment

Instrument Comments

WA

1. Identify, explain and apply the relevant Workplace

Safety and Health (WSH) Legislations / Approved

Code of Practice / Singapore Standards applicable

to Work-at-Heights (WAH)

2. Identify and explain the Roles & Responsibilities

of WAH Assessor

3. Identify hazards, evaluate the risk, and implement

control measures for WAH activities

4. Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of Fall

Prevention Plan

5. Evaluate whether the control measures

implemented on site for PTW are adequate and

effective

WA = Written Assessment

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Overall Assessment

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

☐ Pass / Competent

☐ Fail / Not Yet Competent

_______________________________ Assessor’s Signature Name:__________________________ Date:___________________________ Note to candidate

Candidates may appeal against the outcome of the assessment.

Feedback on outcome by Assessor/ Feedback by candidate: