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Enhancing the capabilities, productivity, and growth of both individuals and employers
Core Units
Trainees must complete 5 core units.
Policy and Risk Management
Operational Control
Participate in Implementing WSH Management Process
Corrective and Preventive Actions
Check and report outcome of WSH inspection
Interpersonal Skills
Communicate and Relate Effectively at the Workplace (ES WSQ)
Elective Units
Trainees must complete 9 core units.
Corrective and/ Preventive Actions
Facilitate Effective Communication and Engagement at the Workplace (ES WSQ)
PLUS trainees must complete 2 elective units (at least 1 from each group).
Track 1
Track 2
Track 3
Degree or Diploma in the following domains:
The above qualifications from local universities1 and local polytechnics2 would be acceptable. Foreign qualifications would be considered on a case-by-case basis, with reference made to listings like the Professional Engineers (Approved Qualifications) Notification from the Professional Engineers Board Singapore.
1List of local universities
2List of local Polytechnics
Possess ES Workplace Literacy Level 6 or GCE "O" Level English grade C6
At least 2 years of WSH-related Working Experience*
Possess ES Workplace Numeracy Level 6 or GCE "O" Level Maths grade C6, or Mathematics bridging course
Possess GCE "O" Level Science grade C6, or Physics bridging course
Possess WSH skills and knowledge equivalent to that of Advanced Certificate in WSH
At least 2 years of post-ACWSH (or equivalent) WSH-related working experience* for example as a WSH supervisor/coordinator
At least 5 years of WSH-related working experience*, 2 years of which should be recent working experience* for example as a WSH supervisor/coordinator
S/N
*Key aspects of WSH-related Working Experience
1
Conduct Risk Assessment including Hazard Identification, Risk Evaluation, Risk Control
2
Administer WSH Policy
3
Coordinate WSH Management System with legal compliance
4
Coordinate implementation of emergency preparedness and response plans
5
Promote WSH Culture Development
6
Investigate and Report WSH Incidents
7
Measure, Monitor and Report WSH Performance
8
Facilitate Effective Communication and Engagement at the Workplace
9
Solve Problems & Make Decisions at Supervisory Level
Trainees must complete 13 core units.
PLUS trainees must complete at least 3 elective units (at least 1 from each group).
WSH Officer*, Professional, Advisor, Specialist, Manager, Engineer, Executive
*Qualifier required. Attainment of qualification does not automatically qualify for the titles. Additional criteria such as industrial knowledge and experience, etc can be set by the qualifier body.
OR
Trainees must complete 6 core units.
Plan and Review of WSH
Check and Take Corrective / Preventive Actions for WSH
PLUS trainees must complete at least 3 elective units.
Choose One Elective Unit:
WSH Auditor*, Lead Auditor, Consultant, Specialist
*Qualifier required. Attainment of qualification does not automatically qualify for the titles. Additional criteria such as industrial knowledge and experience etc can be set by the qualifier body.
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