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CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY

Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) Training: a) Boom Lift Operator Course (BLOC) b) Scissor Lift Operator Course (SLOC) c) Vertical Personnel Platform Operator Course (VPPOC)

Version 2.0

1 July 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 30 Dec 2010 First issue ICB, WSH Council Office

1.1 1 Sep 2013 Update ICB, WSH Council Office

2.0 1 July 2015 Update ICB, WSH Council Office

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page

1 Aim of the advisory 3

2 Scope of the course 3

3 Overview of the course requirements 3

4 Table of specifications 4

5 Training delivery advice 5

6 Assessment advice 8

7 Requirements for trainer and assessor 11

8 End of course evaluation and feedback 11

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

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Annex A – Table for Specification 12

Annex B – Course Reference Matrix 14

Annex C – Sample Assessment Plan 19

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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 course for Workplace Safety and Health. It aims to help ATP facilitate the learning process, deliver effective training and conduct competency-based training and assessment. 1.2 This document contains key information on the Boom Lift Operator Course (BLOC), Scissor Lift Operator Course (SLOC) and Vertical Personnel Platform Operator Course (VPPOC) including the course aim, learning objectives, target audience, assumed skills and knowledge/entry requirements, course syllabus, recommended course duration, recommended class size, and recommended trainer/trainee ratio. It also sets forth guidelines for training delivery and assessment for the course.

1.3 ATPs are required to develop their courseware in accordance with the equipment type (i.e. Boom Lift, Scissor Lift and Vertical Personnel Platform) which the training is catered for. 1.4 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 COURSE 2.1 The BLOC, SLOC and VPPOC are training courses for operators who operate a Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP), also known as Aerial Work Platform (AWP). In this document, this equipment shall be referred to as MEWP. 3 OVERVIEW OF THE COURSE REQUIREMENTS 3.1 Learning objectives for the course:

3.1.1 Select an appropriate MEWP, including risk assessment for the task to be carried out 3.1.2 State the safety requirements under the Workplace Safety and Health Act and the Code of Practice for Working Safely At Heights related to MEWP 3.1.3 Carry out pre-start inspection

3.1.4 State factors affecting stability

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3.1.5 Identify common hazards during traveling, setup, operation and parking of MEWP and their control measures 3.1.6 Conduct workplace inspection 3.1.7 State function of all MEWPs controls, including emergency controls and emergency procedures 3.1.8 Use personal protective equipment appropriate to the task, worksite and environment. This is in accordance with outcome of risk assessment conducted and manufacturer’s guidelines. 3.1.9 Operate the MEWP safely

3.2 Target audience: The course is designed for workers who need to use and operate a MEWP in any form of work. 3.3 Assumed Skills and Knowledge:

3.3.1 Employability Skills (ES) Workplace literacy and numeracy Level 3 and above, or equivalent.

3.3.2 Trainees should be medically fit and not visually handicapped.

3.4 Course syllabus: See Annex A 3.5 Recommended course duration: 8 hours including 2 hours of assessment 3.6 Recommended class size: Max: 5 3.7 Recommend trainer/trainee ratio: 1: 5 3.8 Course attendance: 100% attendance 4. TABLE OF SPECIFICATIONS (TOS) 4.1 The table of specifications is a detailed listing of the course content to be covered

in the training and the weightages of assessment that will be committed to each of the learning objectives. It is a structured format based on the cognitive domain of Bloom’s taxonomy. Refer to Annex A for details of TOS.

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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 course. The guide provides the trainer with information on the course including:

Course aim & overview

Learning objectives

Target audience

Assumed skills and knowledge

Course duration

Class size and trainer/trainee ratio

Lesson plan

Course contents and instructional materials

Training methodologies

Training resource requirements

Course administration instruction

5.1.2 The ATP can also facilitate the learning process by providing each trainee with a trainee’s workbook or handouts. This set of notes should contain the course aim, learning objectives and the key learning points (WSH Act 2006, subsidiary legislation, industrial code of practice, safety guidelines etc) as well as guides for learning activities including the related safety considerations on the use of MEWP 5.1.3 The ATP is required to prepare and submit a course reference matrix (see Annex B) for coverage of course 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 course 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 Knowledge

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The theory part of the course ensures that the worker has a basic understanding of the principles and processes to safely operate the MEWP. This should include the following underpinning knowledge:

Requirements under the WSH Act and Code of Practice for Working Safely At Heights related to MEWP

Identification of each MEWP’s major component and its function Thorough examination and pre-start inspection Common hazards related to MEWP operation Safe operating methods for MEWP and emergency procedures

5.2.2 Skill Below are the essential skill sets required of the worker before he is deemed competent in the course. These skills must be demonstrated and practiced by the worker.

Carry out a pre-operation inspection Hazard assessment and implementation of control measures Plan the movement route Set up the MEWP for work Operate the MEWP safely Park the MEWP safely as part of post operational check MEWP and worksite clean up

5.2.3 Attribute To ensure safe practice in the use of MEWP, workers must be taught the “Safety First” mindset. To do this the following behavioural traits are recommended during the course:

Always check consult and confirm Stop immediately when abnormalities occur and reassess safety

procedures Report all incidents and not just accidents

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 5. 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. The classrooms are to be equipped with the essential training requirements such as projectors, whiteboards, etc. The classroom must be adequately illuminated and ventilated. Emergency exit routes must be clearly marked out and briefed to the course trainees at the start of the course.

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5.3.2 A practical training area must be safely catered for which shall be located at ground level in order not to subject trainees/trainer to other risks such as possibility of strong wind and falling from high ground. The ATP must ensure all appropriate safety measures are in placed before commencement of the practical training. Risk assessment shall be carried out. There is a need for sufficient clearance of between work platforms and obstacles eg Boom lift and scissor lift within same vicinity and presence of overhead beams. The practical training site shall include clear demarcation lines with proper cordoning using appropriate barricade. A clear display of the emergency contact numbers to be available at MEWP work platform and practical training site. 5.3.3 ATP to provide practical training to allow appropriate manoeuvring of the MEWP. Refer to Table 1 for manoeuvring profiles. Table 1: Manoeuvring Profiles

Type of MEWP training Manoeuvring Profiles Remarks

BLOC Forward, backward, left, right, up and down using S-Curve and Double-U circuit

Align to Safe Working Load (SWL)

SLOC Forward, backward, left, right, up and down using S-Curve and Double-U circuit

Align to SWL. Training to include extendible deck (See Note)

VPPOC Up and down Align to SWL. Emphasis on out-riggers for stability and safety

Note: Scissors lift with extendible deck must be approved by the manufacturer. Non manufacturer approved extendible deck shall not be allowed for use during training or operations

5.4 Training Resources/Requirements

5.4.1 WSH Act and the Code of Practice for Working Safely At Heights related

to MEWP

5.4.2 Case studies on accidents relating to the use MEWP

5.4.3 Models of different types of MEWP

5.4.4 Training videos

5.4.5 For BLOC/SLOC training, ATP to ensure trainer/assessor and trainee to

be on board the MEWP and the number of persons allowed on board to

adhere to Safe Working Load (SWL) of the MEWP.

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6 ASSESSMENT ADVICE 6.1 General guidelines for conducting competency-based assessment.

6.1.1 The ATP is required to prepare and submit an assessment plan (see Annex D for the proposed sample) for the BLOC, SLOC and VPPOC. The aim of the assessment plan is to determine the competency of the trainee to operate the MEWP upon successful completion of the course.

6.1.2 The assessment plan must be directly related to all the learning objectives determined in the course. It 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, 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 to all trainees without any prejudice against any trainee during the conduct of the course.

Fair – Are the assessment 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 to the training and demonstrates that the learning outcome 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?

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6.3 Assessment tools and instruments

6.3.1 The ATP must conduct a written test and practical performance. Written Test (WT) – This method of assessment is quick and the most

convenient to conduct. It can be used for a large class and has a wide range of knowledge based subjects. It can be conducted either in the form of Multiple Choice Questionnaire (MCQ) format.

Practical Performance (PP) – This method is highly recommended for skills assessment. It can be matched very closely to the actual task to be performed by the individual on the job.

6.3.2 The total time allocated for the assessment of the BLOC/ SLOC/ VPPOC is 2 hours and comprises 45 mins for MCQ written test and 1.5 hours for the practical assessment.

6.3.3 Written Test: The written test shall comprise 30 MCQs with a passing mark of 80%

6.3.4 Practical Performance: The practical performance shall be assessed based on a checklist which determines whether the trainee is a “Competent” or “Not Yet Competent” operator. The following conditions will warrant an immediate failure while operating the MEWP:

Failure of trainee to listen to and carry out safety instructions

Hitting any objects while operating the equipment

Mounting a curb while operating the equipment

Any dangerous act while operating the equipment which causes danger to himself or other

Note: ATP to determine the criterion/criteria to meet the immediate failure condition(s).

6.4 Briefing to trainees

6.4.1 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 the assessment.

6.4.2 The briefing to trainees shall include the following:

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

trainee’s rights & process of appeal to assessment outcome

6.4.3 During the briefing, assessors must take the opportunity to confirm with the trainee if he has any specific or special need requirements & to explain to the trainee how such needs may be addressed during the assessment.

6.4.4 Assessor is expected to clarify any trainee’s doubts or query pertaining to the assessment requirements before the commencement of the assessment.

6.5. Conduct of assessment 6.5.1 All assessment must be conducted strictly in accordance with the

assessment plan. In particular, each trainee must complete all the assessment requirements within the allocated time.

6.5.2 A judgment on the competency of the trainee must only be made based on evidence gathered. The evidence for each of the assessment instrument is given in the suggested response to the WT and the checklist accompanying the PP. 6.5.3 The ATP is required to issue a certificate of successful completion to a trainee who deems to meet the assessment requirements. This certificate shall carry a validity of 5 years from the date which the trainee passed the assessment. Note: Trainees who undergo the re-certification need to attend the training followed by assessment.

6.6 Recording and Reporting of Assessment Outcome 6.6.1 All assessment outcomes must be accurately recorded in the assessment

summary record form. 6.6.2 Assessment outcome will be communicated to the trainee. 6.6.3 The ATP shall maintain the assessment records and results for a period of

at least 2 years for audit by MOM. If the certificate is accompanied with an expiry date, the ATP shall maintain the assessment records and results for a period in accordance with the validity period of the certificate.

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7 REQUIREMENTS FOR TRAINER AND ASSESSOR

A trainer and assessor of the MEWP shall possess the following:

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

equivalent; and

At least 5 years relevant working experience, including operation of the

equipment; and

Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment (ACTA) or equivalent.

Successfully completed the Work At Height Course for Supervisors or

equivalent

8 END OF COURSE EVALUATION AND FEEDBACK

8.1 The ATP shall conduct an end-of-course evaluation at the end of each course. Trainees shall be allowed to provide quantitative and qualitative feedback on the course content, duration, training delivery, training materials, training venue, training resources, quality of trainers and assessors. 8.2 The ATP shall monitor the end-of-course evaluation and feedback closely to ensure that the ratings are consistently above 3. Immediate action shall be taken whenever evaluation ratings fall below 3. These actions should be properly recorded and kept for audit by the relevant authorities.

1 2 3 4 5

Poor Fair Satisfactory Very good Excellent

9 RELATED WSH LEGISLATION, INDUSTRIAL CODE OF PRACTICE AND

OTHER REFERENCES (the list is not exhaustive)

Workplace Safety and Health Act 2006 and its subsidiary legislation

Code of Practice for Working Safely At Heights

WSH (Work At Heights) Regulations 2013

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Annex A Table of Specification - Course syllabus with alignment to Bloom’s Taxonomy

S/N Learning Objectives Topic Sub-Topics

Cognitive Domain of Bloom’s Taxonomy

Total Knowledge & Comprehension

Application Analysis,

Synthesis & Evaluation

1. Understand the course overview and the requirements

Introduction to MEWP Operator Course

Course overview and requirements - - - -

2.

Select an appropriate MEWP, including risk assessment for the task to be carried out

Selection of an appropriate MEWP, including risk assessment for the task to be carried out

Description of different types of MEWP

Factors for selection of appropriate MEWP

Risk assessment for the task to be carried out

5% 5% 10%

3.

State the safety requirements under the Workplace Safety and Health Act and the Code of Practice for Working Safely At Heights related to MEWP

Safety requirements related to MEWP

Legal requirement from WSH Act related to MEWP

Requirements of the Code of Practice for Working Safely At Heights related to MEWP

5% 5%

4. Carry out pre-start inspection Pre-start inspection

Pre-start inspection include: thorough machine examination, familiarization on machine handling, identify safety features & key controls, machine defects & emergency descent

5% 5% 10%

5.

State function of all MEWPs controls, including emergency controls and emergency procedures

Functions of all MEWPs controls

Description of MEWP: stabilizing, leveling, chassis drive options, turntable and boom/scissor pack

Functions of all MEWPs

Emergency controls

Emergency procedures

5% 5%

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S/N Learning Objectives Topic Sub-Topics

Cognitive Domain of Bloom’s Taxonomy

Total Knowledge & Comprehension

Application Analysis,

Synthesis & Evaluation

6. State factors affecting stability

Methods of safe operations and hazard identification

Factors affecting stability 5% 5%

7.

Identify common hazards during travelling, setup, operation and parking of MEWP and their control measures


Identification of hazards include: electrocution hazards, fall hazards, travelling, setup, operations, parking and securing of MEWP

5% 5% 10%

8. Conduct workplace inspection


Workplace inspection 2% 3% 5%

9.

Use personal protective equipment appropriate to the task, worksite and environment


Use of PPE

Use of short lanyard, an energy absorber and appropriate connectors used to connect to the lanyard.

Anchorage to designated anchor points.

2% 3% 5%

10. Operate the MEWP safely Practical Training

Manoeuvring profiles of BLOC and SLOC training to include forward, backward, left, right, up and down using S-curve and double-U circuit

SLOC training using extended platform

Importance of outrigger for stability and safety for VPPOC training

45% 45%

TOTAL 40% 60% 100%

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Annex B

Boom Lift / Scissor Lift / Vertical Personnel Platform Operator Course Course Reference Matrix

APPROVED TRAINING SYLLABUS

BLOC / SLOC / VPPOC

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 (min)

Indicate slide number E.g. Slide #2

Indicate mode of assessment, where

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

1. Introduction to MEWP Operator Course

Course overview and requirements

Theory 20

2. Selection of an appropriate MEWP, including risk assessment for the task to be carried out

Description of different types of MEWP

Factors for selection of appropriate MEWP

Risk assessment for the task to be carried out

Theory 15

3. Safety requirements related to MEWP

Legal requirement from WSHA related to MEWP

Requirements of the Code of Practice for Working Safely At Heights related to MEWP

Theory 20

4. Pre-start inspection

Pre-start inspection include: thorough machine examination, familiarization on machine handling, identify safety features & key controls, machine defects & emergency descent

Theory 50

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BLOC / SLOC / VPPOC








5. Functions of all MEWPs controls

Description of MEWP: stabilizing, leveling, chassis drive options, turntable and boom/scissor pack

Functions of all MEWPs

Emergency controls

Emergency procedures

Theory

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6. Methods of safe operations and hazard identification

Factors affecting stability

Identification of hazards include: electrocution hazards, fall hazards, travelling, setup, operations, parking and securing of MEWP

Workplace inspection

Use of PPE

Theory 50

7. Written Test

Theory 45

8. Practical Training

Practical 185

9. Practical Assessment

Introduction to MEWP and its component parts, familiarization-walk around

Identification of each major component and functions

Pre-launch checks and inspection – Carry out all the required checks / inspections on the following items: Tyres, main frames, turntable, fluid levels, hoses,

Practical 90

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BLOC / SLOC / VPPOC








electrical cables, booms, cage, brakes, steering, lights, travel, controls, (lower/upper), pins/retaining bolts and decals, any additional points from the machine operation manual. The checks should be done at 2 stages – Prestart engine OFF and Prestart engine ON.

Starting and stopping of MEWP – Correct starting and shut down procedures

Pre-use function checks – Activate the machine fully and carry out the full functional emergency lowering procedure

Planning the route – Gradients, access, overhead obstructions and ground conditions

Travelling the route and maneuvering the machine (where applicable) – Ensure route clear, use of assistant to signal, etc, practice close maneuvering and observe correct driving practices (tail swing, etc)

Work site hazard identification and implementation of control measures

Setting the Machine for work – Practice setting up, barrier off requirements, road requirements, stabilizer set-up and carry out stabilizer deployment checks

Basic operational practice – Carry out operational functions at two-thirds of full working envelope so far as is reasonably practical, observe all safety practices. Typical work applications – Carry out practice applications observing all safety practices

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BLOC / SLOC / VPPOC








Parking the machine – Ensure that the machine is correctly parked, engine stopped, brakes applied, keys removed and clearance of all obstacles. Correct refueling procedures. Battery checks, charging and safety precautions

Total 495

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Declaration by ATP

I hereby declare that all the training materials and related particulars / information given are 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

Boom Lift Operator Course

SAMPLE ASSESSMENT PLAN

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: 31 Mar 2016

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Table of Contents Page

1．Purpose of assessment

2．Summary of assessment tools and duration

3．Assessment record

4．Assessment instruments

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1 Purpose of assessment This document outlines the conduct of assessment for the Boom Lift Operator Course. Requirements for Assessor Assessments can only be carried out by approved assessors for this course. The approved assessors must have the following qualifications: WSQ Advanced Certificate in Workplace Safety & Health (WSH) or

equivalent; and

At least 5 years relevant working experience, including operation of the

equipment; and

Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment (ACTA) or equivalent.

Successfully completed the Work At Height Course for Supervisors or

equivalent

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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2 Summary of assessment tools and duration

Learning Outcome Assessment

method

1. Select an appropriate MEWP, including risk assessment for the task to be carried out

2. State the safety requirements under the Workplace Safety and Health Act and the Code of Practice for Working Safely At Height related to MEWP

3. Carry out pre-start inspection


5. Identify common hazards during travelling, setup, operation and parking of MEWP and their control measures


7. State function of all MEWPs controls, including emergency controls and emergency procedures

8. Use personal protective equipment appropriate to the task, worksite and environment, risk assessment outcomes and manufacturer’s guidelines

9. Operate the MEWP safely

WT = Written Test; PP = Practical Performance

S/No Assessment Instrument Duration

1. Written Test (30 MCQ) 45 mins

2. Practical Performance 90 mins

Total 135 mins

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3 Assessment Record

Boom Lift / Scissor Lift / Vertical Personnel Platform Operator Course

MOM ATP:

Trainee Name: (As in NRIC/Passport)

NRIC/Passport: Course Date:

Learning Outcome

Assessment

Instrument Comments

WT PP

1. Select an appropriate MEWP, including risk assessment for the task to be carried out

2. State the safety requirements under the Workplace Safety and Health Act and the Code of Practice for Working Safely At Heights related to MEWP

3. Carry out pre-start inspection


5. Identify common hazards during travelling, setup, operation and parking of MEWP and their control measures


7. State function of all MEWPs controls, including emergency controls and emergency procedures

8. Use personal protective equipment appropriate to the task, worksite and environment, risk assessment outcomes and manufacturer’s guidelines

9. Operate the MEWP safely

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Overall assessment The trainee has been assessed as (tick appropriate box): Pass Fail _________________________________ Assessor’s Signature Name: ___________________________

Date: ____________________________ Feedback on assessment outcome by Assessor

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4 Assessment Instruments

- ATP to insert relevant assessment/test papers and the solutions –

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