Qualifications
WSQ Certificate in Workplace Safety and Health
Qualification Objectives:
The WSQ Certificate in Workplace Safety and Health provides candidates with basic competencies and a head start in WSH to become a WSH Representative
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Total Training Hours: 94 - 108 hrs
To achieve a full qualification in WSQ Certificate in Workplace Safety and Health, you need to complete 6 competency modules comprising of 5 Core units PLUS any 1 Elective unit.
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Suggested Entry Requirements:
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Modules:
Core:
| A trainee must complete 5 core units: |
| Plan and Review of WSH |
- Participate in Hazard Identification and Risk Control
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- Support WSH Legal Compliance
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| Implement Operational Control of WSH |
- Comply with Workplace Safety and Health Policies and Procedures (ES WSQ)
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- Communicate and Relate Effectively at the Workplace (ES WSQ)
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| Check and Take Corrective / Preventive Actions for WSH |
- Investigate WSH Incidents
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Electives:
| PLUS a trainee must complete at least 1 elective unit: |
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| Choose One Elective Unit: |
- Solve Problems & Make Decisions at Operations Level (ES WSQ)
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- Demonstrate Initiative & Enterprising Behaviors (ES WSQ)
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- Promote WSH Culture Development
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Target Audiences:
- WSH Representative, Promoter, Advocate
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WSQ Advanced Certificate in Workplace Safety and Health
Qualification Objectives:
The Advanced Certificate in Workplace Safety and Health provides candidates with key competencies in WSH to become a WSH Coordinator. Trainees will learn the skills to coordinate the implementation of WSH management systems at the supervisory level and have an intermediate understanding of the relevant WSH regulations.
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Total Training Hours: 156 - 164 hrs
To achieve a full qualification in WSQ Advanced Certificate in Workplace Safety and Health, you need to complete 11 competency modules comprising of 9 Core units PLUS 2 Elective units.
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Suggested Entry Requirements:
- ESS WPLN Level 5
- Demonstrate competency in Certificate in WSH level of knowledge and skills or equivalent
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Modules:
Core:
| A trainee must complete 9 core units |
| Plan and Review of WSH |
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- Coordinate WSH Legal Compliance Measures
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| Implement Operational Control of WSH |
- Coordinate WSH Management System
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- Coordinate Implementation of Emergency Preparedness and Response Plans
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- Maintain Workplace Safety and Health Policies and Procedures (ES WSQ)
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- Promote WSH Culture Development
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- Facilitate Effective Communication and Engagement at the Workplace (ES WSQ)
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| Check and Take Corrective / Preventive Actions for WSH |
- Investigate WSH Incidents
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- Measure and Monitor WSH Performance
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Electives:
| PLUS a trainee must complete at least 2 elective units: |
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| Choose Two Elective Units (At least 1 from each group): |
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- Recognize WSH Hazards and Control Measures in Construction Industry
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- Recognize WSH Hazards and Control Measures in Marine Industry
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- Recognize WSH Hazards and Control Measures in Chemical Process, Pharmaceutical Industries and Laboratories
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- Recognize WSH Hazards and Control Measures in Manufacturing Industry
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- Recognize WSH Hazards and Control Measures in Service Industry
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- Prepare and Facilitate Classroom Training (Training & Adult Education WSQ)
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- Solve Problems & Make Decisions at Supervisory Level (ES WSQ)
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- Foster Initiative & Enterprise in teams (ES WSQ)
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Target Audiences:
- WSH Coordinator, Supervisor
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WSQ Specialist Diploma in Workplace Safety and Health
Qualification Objectives:
Specialist Diploma in WSH - The Specialist Diploma in WSH is one of the courses recognised under the Workplace Safety and Health Act for registration as a WSH Officer with the Ministry of Manpower. Candidates will be trained to conduct safety inspections, recommend control measures, monitor and improve WSH performance, and apply WSH engineering principles to WSH risk management.
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Total Training Hours: 255 - 277 hrs
To achieve a full qualification in WSQ Specialist Diploma in Workplace Safety and Health, you need to complete 14 competency modules comprising of 11 Core units PLUS 3 Elective units.
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Suggested Entry Requirements:
- ESS WPLN Level 6
- Demonstrate competency in Advanced Certficate in WSH level of knowledge and skills or equivalent
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Modules:
Core:
A trainee must complete 11 core units:
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Plan and Review of WSH
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- Establish and Review WSH Policy and Objectives
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- Advise on WSH Legal Compliance Issues
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- Identify WSH Hazards and Assess WSH Risks
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Implement Operational Control of WSH
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- Design and Implement Behavioural Safety Programme
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- Establish and review emergency preparedness and response plan
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- Apply Basic Mathematics and Science Topics in WSH
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- Lead Workplace Communication and Engagement (ES WSQ)
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Check and Take Corrective / Preventive Actions for WSH
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- Establish Measurement and Monitoring of WSH Performance
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- Establish and Manage WSH Incident Investigation and Analysis Processes
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Electives:
| PLUS a trainee must complete at least 3 elective units: |
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| Choose Two Elective Units (At least 1 from each group): |
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Group 1
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- Manage WSH risks in Construction industry
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- Manage WSH risks in Marine industry
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- Manage WSH risks in Chemical, Process, Pharmaceutical industries and Laboratories
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- Manage WSH risks in Manufacturing industry
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- Manage WSH risks in Service industry
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- Establish Environmental Management System
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- Manage Workplace Safety and Health System (ES WSQ)
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Group 2
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- Plan, Prepare and Deliver Presentations
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- Solve Problems & Make Decisions at Managerial Level (ES WSQ)
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- Support the establishment of a Framework for Initiative and Enterprise (ES WSQ)
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- Prepare and Facilitate Classroom Training (Training & Adult Education WSQ)
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Target audiences:
- WSH Officer*, Professional, Advisor, Specialist, Manager, Engineer, Executive
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- *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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WSQ Graduate Certificate in Workplace Safety and Health
Qualification Objectives:
Persons at this level are at a professional and/or managerial level of practice, and are on the way to becoming WSH Auditors. Candidates will undergo high level training that will enable them to evaluate the effectiveness of WSH management systems and conduct systems audits.
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Total Training Hours: 136 - 166 hrs
To achieve a full qualification in WSQ Specialist Diploma in Workplace Safety and Health, you need to complete 8 competency modules comprising of 5 Core units PLUS 3 Elective units.
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Suggested Entry Requirements:
- ESS WPLN Level 7
- Demonstrate competency in Specialist Diploma in WSH level of knowledge and skills or equivalent
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Modules:
Core:
| A trainee must complete 5 core units: |
| Plan and Review of WSH |
- Manage WSH Audit Programme
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- Advise on WSH Legal Requirements and Good Practices
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| Implement Operational Control of WSH |
- Recommend Continual Improvement to WSH Management System
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- Lead Workplace Communication and Engagement (ES WSQ)
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| Check and Take Corrective / Preventive Actions for WSH |
- Conduct WSH Management System Audit
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Electives:
| PLUS a trainee must complete at least 3 elective units: |
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| Choose Two Elective Units (At least 1 from each group): |
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Group 1
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- Manage WSH Risks in Construction Industry
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- Manage WSH Risks in Marine Industry
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- Manage WSH Risks in Chemical, Process, Pharmaceutical Industries and Laboratories
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- Manage WSH Risks in Manufacturing Industry
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- Manage WSH Risks in Service Industry
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Group 2
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- Control Industrial Hygiene Risks
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- Apply Risk Assessment Tools in WSH Process
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Target Audiences:
- WSH Officer*, Professional, Advisor, Specialist, Manager, Engineer, Executive
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- *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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