CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY

Lifting Supervisor Safety Course

(LSSC)

Version 2.3

22 Aug 2014

Workplace Safety and Health Council, Ministry of Manpower, Singapore (MOM)

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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
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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 16 Aug 2010 First issue ICB, WSH Council Office
2.0 1 Nov 2011 Update ICB, WSH Council Office
2.1 1 Feb 2012 Additional ICB, WSH Council Office
requirement in para 7
and Annex C (para
4.3)
2.2 1 Sept 2013 Update ICB, WSH Council Office
2.3 22 Aug 2014 Update ICB,WSH Council Office

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 Aim of the advisory 3

2 Scope of the course 3
3 Overview of course requirements 4
4 Table of specifications 4
5 Training delivery advice 5
6 Assessment advice 7
7 Trainer and Assessor requirements 10
8 End of course evaluation and feedback 10
9 Related WSH legislations, industrial code of practice 11
and other references

Annex A – Table for Specification

Annex B – Course Reference Matrix

Annex C - Sample Assessment Plan

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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 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 Lifting Supervisor Safety Course
(LSSC) 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 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 LSSC is a mandatory course for individuals who are assigned to supervise
lifting operation involving a mobile crane or tower crane or any other crane in the
workplace.

2.2 WSH (Operation of Cranes) Regulations 2011 stipulates that it shall be the duty of
the responsible person:

“To appoint a Lifting Supervisor before any lifting operation involving the use of any
crane is carried out in a workplace.”

“Not to appoint any person as a Lifting Supervisor for any lifting operation involving
the use of a mobile or tower crane unless the person is one who

(a) has successfully completed a training course acceptable to the Commissioner

to equip him to become a Lifting Supervisor; and

(b) has, in the opinion of the responsible person, such relevant experience in lifting
operations for at least one year.”

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3 OVERVIEW OF THE COURSE REQUIREMENTS

3.1 Learning objectives for the course:

3.1.1 Describe legislative requirements for safe lifting operation

3.1.2 List the duties of personnel involved in lifting operation
3.1.3 Comply with safe work procedure and planning for safe lifting
3.1.4 Coordinate and supervise lifting operations involving mobile cranes in a
safe and efficient way based on lifting plan
3.1.5 Coordinate and supervise lifting operations involving tower cranes in a safe
and efficient way based on lifting plan
3.1.6 Coordinate and supervise lifting operations involving other lifting machines
in a safe and efficient way based on lifting plan
3.1.7 Ensure correct rigging methods
3.1.8 Respond to lifting accident and emergencies

3.2 Target audience:

The course would be appropriate for individuals with job titles such as: Line
Managers, Lifting Supervisor and Foreman

3.3 Entry requirement:

 Workplace literacy and numeracy Level 4 and above under Employability Skills
System (ESS) or equivalent
 Successfully completed both Rigger course & Signalman course

3.4 Recommended course duration: 32 hours including 3 hours of assessment

3.5 Recommended class size: maximum 30

3.6 Recommend trainer/trainee ratio: 1: 30

3.7 Course attendance record: minimum 75% 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 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

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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
should provide information or key pointers to help educate trainers on the
course including

 Course aim
 Learning objectives
 Target audience
 Assumed skills and knowledge
 Course duration
 Class size and trainer/trainee ratio
 Lesson plan
 Course contents and instructional materials with emphasis in each of the
training slide
 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 (WSHA 2006, subsidiary
legislations, industrial code of practice, safety guidelines etc) as well as guides for
learning activities including safe use of a mobile crane, tower crane and gantry
crane.

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

The knowledge component of this course is primarily focused on the requirements

of the WSH (Construction) Regulations, WSH (Operation of Cranes) Regulations
2011 and Codes of Practices concerning lifting operations. There is also some
degree of computation and key points on the use of mobile crane and tower crane.

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 These can be delivered in a classroom using models and slides. To enhance
learning, the following delivery methods can also be used to supplement classroom
lectures:
 Case studies (with or without video)
 Group discussion
 Videos and other e-resources and instructional media
 Problem-based learning and instruction
 Report writing exercise

5.2.2 Skill

In terms of skills, it may be useful for the trainees to proceed on-site for
demonstration and practice. The demonstration and practice may include four key
skills:

 Plan and supervise safe lifting operation involving mobile cranes, tower
cranes and other lifting machines
 Conduct pre-operation check, job planning, crane set-up, crane safe
operation and crane shut-down
 Check and supervise proper slinging and rigging practices
 Conduct inspection of lifting gear and accessories to ensure safe usage

5.2.3 Attribute

Accidents can happen very fast at the worksite. A competent Lifting Supervisor in
the construction industry must have a very high sense of “situational awareness”.
At all times he must

 Be aware of all movements within the vicinity of the crane

 Be in full control of the whole crane operations
 Be quick to react to any sign of danger to the crane operations

5.3 Training venue requirements

5.3.1 The ATP shall ensure that the classroom used for this LSSC training has
adequate seating for the class of 30. 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 lighting and ventilation. Emergency
exit routes must be clearly marked out and briefed to the course trainees at the
start of the course.

5.3.2 Arrangements may be made for trainees to go on-site for a demonstration

and practice or to observe an actual crane operation in progress or through
models. This on-site training helps to promote experiential learning which forms a
necessary part of the skills component of the training.

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5.4 Training resource allocation

 WSH (Construction) Regulations

 WSH (Operation of Cranes) Regulations
 Code of Practice on Safe Lifting Operations in the Workplaces, SS 536:2008, SS
559:2010, CP 63:2005 and SS 497: 2011
 Photos/slides of the various types of crane operations
 Case studies relating to crane accidents
 Models of different types of cranes
 Training videos

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
C for proposed sample with table of contents) for the LSSC. The aim of the
assessment plan is to determine the competency of the trainee to undertake the role
of a Lifting Supervisor at the construction site upon successful completion of the
LSSC.

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 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 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?
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  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 tools and instruments

6.3.1 The ATP must conduct written test (compulsory) and use one or more skill-
based assessment method such as practical performance, role-play or case study.
There are four assessment instruments recommended to ATP:

 Written test (WT) – This method of assessment is quick and the most convenient
to conduct. It can be used for a large class and a wide range of subjects
particularly knowledge-based. It can be conducted as a multiple choice
questionnaire (MCQ).

 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. However PP can be tedious and time consuming if not
properly planned and executed.

 Role play (RP) – This method of assessment is an alternative to the practical

performance. It offers a greater flexibility and more options in terms of the range of
responses expected of the trainee. Like PP, it is time consuming and resource
intensive.

 Case study (CS) – This method of assessment allows the ATP to use a wide range
of real on-site accident cases for training purposes. The materials are readily
available on MOM website.

6.3.2 The total allocated time for assessment of the LSSC is 3 hours comprising
2 hours for 80 MCQ written test and 1 hour for other modes of assessment.

6.3.2.1 Written Test (WT) - 100 marks (2 hours):

Section A (85 marks):

10 MCQ (2 marks each) related to Lifting Plan and its requirements under
the topic Planning for Safe Lifting Operations.

10 MCQ (1 mark each) related to Rigger and Signalman (R&S)

55 MCQ (1 mark each) on roles and duties of lifting personnel, legislations,

safe work practices and other topics as in syllabus

Pass Criteria: 65%

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 Section B (15 marks):

5 MCQ (3 marks each) on load chart interpretation related areas under the
topic Planning for Safe Lifting Operations

Pass Criteria: 100%

Trainees need to satisfy Pass Criteria in Section A and Section B to be

considered to have achieved a Pass for the Written Test WT.

6.3.2.2 Other modes of assessments (PP/RP/CS) – 1 hour:

There should be interaction for discussion and participation by trainees to

demonstrate skills and knowledge based on ‘show-and-tell’ technique
where there should be evidence record to justify the competence of
trainees.

Pass criteria: 65% (RP/CS); Pass Criteria: Competent (PP)

6.3.2.3 In the event trainee fail the assessments, ATP has the jurisdiction to allow
re-test only (without re-sitting the course) on the failed assessment(s)
provided there is sufficient justification for this decision.

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
assessment

6.4.2 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

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

6.4.4 Assessor must seek feedback and clarify trainee’s understanding of

assessment requirements before commencement of the assessment

6.5. Conduct of assessment

6.5.1 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.

6.5.2 A judgment on the competency of the trainee must only be made based on
the evidence gathered. The evidence for each of the assessment instrument is given

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 in the suggested response to the WT and the checklist accompanying the PP, RP
and CS.

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 a record of the assessment results for 2 years for
inspection by MOM.

7 TRAINER AND ASSESSOR REQUIREMENTS

A trainer and assessor of this LSSC should possess the following:

 Successfully completed the Rigger course, Signalman course and Lifting

Supervisor Safety Course
 WSQ Specialist Diploma in Workplace Safety & Health (WSH) qualification or
equivalent; and
 At least 5 years relevant working experience; and
 Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment (ACTA) qualification 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 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

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9 RELATED WSH LEGISLATIONS, INDUSTRIAL CODE OF PRACTICE AND
OTHER REFERENCES (the list is not exhaustive)

 Workplace Safety and Health Act 2006 and subsidiary legislations

 WSH (Construction) Regulations 2007
 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
 CP 63 : 2005 Code of Practice for the Lifting of Persons in Work Platforms
Suspended from Cranes
 Technical Advisory for Safe Operation of Lifting Equipment (WSH Council website)
 Checklist for Tower Crane Use (WSH Council website)
 Code of Practice on Safe Lifting Operations
 SS497: 2011 Design, safe use and maintenance of overhead travelling crane
 Code of Practice on WSH Risk Management

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 Annex A
Table of Specifications-

Cognitive Domain of Bloom’s Taxonomy

Analysis,
S/N Learning Objectives Topic Sub-topic Knowledge & Total
Application Synthesis &
Comprehension
Evaluation

 Workplace Safety and Health Act

 WSH (Construction) Regulations
 WSH (Operation of Cranes)
Describe legislative Legislations Regulations
1 requirements for safe on Lifting  LTA Regulations concerning 10% 10%
lifting operation Operation Lifting Equipment
 Codes of Practices
 Safe Work Practices for Lifting
Operations

Roles and
Duties of  Duties of Lifting Supervisor
List the duties of
Personnel in  Duties of Crane Operators
2 personnel involved in 5% 5%
Lifting  Duties of Riggers
lifting operation
Operation  Duties of Signalman

 Lifting plan requirements

 Permit-to-Work and safe work
procedures
 Interpretation of load charts and
related terminologies
Comply with safe work Planning for  Proximity hazards and appropriate
3 procedure and planning Safe Lifting steps and measures to exclude 5% 5%
for safe lifting Operations persons not directly involved with
the lift from the lifting zone
 Risk assessment

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 Cognitive Domain of Bloom’s Taxonomy
S/N Learning Objectives Topic Sub-topic Analysis, Total
Knowledge &
Application Synthesis &
Comprehension
Evaluation

 SS 536 : 2008 Code of Practice

for the Safe Use of Mobile Cranes
 Types and configurations
Safe Use of
Coordinate and supervise  Principles of operations
Mobile
4 lifting operations involving
Cranes 1  Characteristics of crane 5% 5% 10%
mobile cranes in a safe  Tandem lifting in mobile crane
and efficient way based on  Supervision of lifting operation for
lifting plan truck-mounted crane, crawler
crane and lorry loader

Safe Use of  Site preparation

Mobile  Outrigger use
5% 5% 10%
Cranes 2  Operating procedures
 Inspection and maintenance
Coordinate and supervise
lifting operations involving Safe Use of  SS 559 : 2010 Code of Practice
5 tower cranes in a safe and Tower for Safe Use of Tower Cranes 10% 10% 20%
efficient way based on Cranes  Checklist for Tower Crane Use
lifting plan
 CP 63 : 2005 Code of Practice for
the Lifting of Persons in Work
Platforms Suspended from
Cranes
Coordinate and supervise Safe Use of  SS 497 : 2011 (Note: Focus on
lifting operations involving Other Lifting safe use and maintenance only)
6 5% 5% 10%
other lifting machines in a Machines  Cranes (eg overhead travelling,
safe and efficient way gantry, jib/pillar, portable crane
based on lifting plan etc), excavator approved to be
used as Lifting Machine, material
handling machinery
 Safety devices

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 Cognitive Domain of Bloom’s Taxonomy Total

Topic Sub-topic Knowledge

Learning Objectives Analysis,
&
Application Synthesis &
Comprehen
Evaluation
sion

Basic
 Types of rigging equipment
Ensure correct rigging Rigging and
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Slinging  Rigging and slinging guidelines 5% 5% 10%
methods
Methods

 Accident investigation and analysis

process of lifting accidents
Lifting
 Preventive measures
Accidents
Respond to lifting accident
and  Emergency response procedure
8 5% 5% 5% 15%
and emergencies
Emergency  Case study on common hazards
Response and causes of lifting accidents
involving cranes

Total 55 40 5 100
Practical/Case
Form of assessment Written
Study/Role Play

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 Annex B
Lifting Supervisor Safety Course

Course Reference Matrix

APPROVED TRAINING SYLLABUS Coverage of Course Contents – for ATP inputs

LIFTING SUPERVISOR SAFETY COURSE (Note: Indicate clearly where the changes are made
in accordance with the syllabus)

S/N Contents Remarks Duration Indicate slide number Indicate mode of

(Hours) Eg. Slide #2. assessment, where
applicable – Practical,
Exercise, Test etc
Eg. Practical, Q3
1 Legislation on Lifting Operation Theory 3
 Workplace Safety and Health Act
 WSH (Construction) Regulations
 WSH (Operation of Cranes)
Regulations
 LTA Regulations concerning Lifting
Equipment
 Codes of Practices
 Safe Work Practices for Lifting
Operations

2 Roles and Responsibilities of Personnel in Theory 4

Lifting Operation
 Duties of Lifting Supervisor
 Duties of Crane Operators
 Duties of Riggers
 Duties of Signalman
 Examples for illustration

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 APPROVED TRAINING SYLLABUS Coverage of Course Contents – for ATP inputs
LIFTING SUPERVISOR SAFETY COURSE
(Note: Indicate clearly where the changes are made
in accordance with the syllabus)
S/N Contents Remarks Duration Indicate slide number Indicate mode of
(Hours) Eg. Slide #2. assessment, where
applicable – Practical,
Exercise, Test etc
Eg. Practical, Q3
3 Planning for Safe Lifting Operations Theory 5
 Lifting plan requirements
 Permit-to-Work and safe work
procedures
 Interpretation of load charts and
related terminologies
 Proximity hazards and appropriate
steps and measures to exclude
persons not directly involved with the
lift from the lifting zone
 Risk Assessment

4 Safe Use of Mobile Cranes Theory 6

 SS536 : 2008 Code of Practice for
the Safe Use of Mobile Cranes
 Types and configurations
 Principles of operations
 Characteristics of crane
 Tandem lifting in mobile crane
 Supervision of lifting operation for
truck-mounted crane, crawler crane
and lorry loader
 Site preparation
 Outrigger use
 Operating procedures
 Inspection and maintenance

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 APPROVED TRAINING SYLLABUS Coverage of Course Contents – for ATP inputs
LIFTING SUPERVISOR SAFETY COURSE
(Note: Indicate clearly where the changes are made
in accordance with the syllabus)

S/N Contents Remarks Duration Indicate slide number Indicate mode of

(Hours) Eg. Slide #2. assessment, where
applicable – Practical,
Exercise, Test etc
Eg. Practical, Q3
5 Safe Use of Tower Cranes Theory 3
 SS559: 2010 Code of Practice for
Safe Use of Tower Cranes
 Checklist for Tower Crane Use

6 Safe Use of Other Lifting Machines Theory 3

 CP 63 : 2005 Code of Practice for the
Lifting of Persons in Work Platforms
Suspended from Cranes
 SS 497 : 2011 (Note: Focus on safe
use and maintenance only)
 Cranes (eg overhead travelling,
gantry, jib/pillar, portable crane etc),
excavator approved to be used as
Lifting Machine, material handling
machinery
 Safety devices

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 APPROVED TRAINING SYLLABUS Coverage of Course Contents – for ATP inputs
(Note: Indicate clearly where the changes are made
LIFTING SUPERVISOR SAFETY COURSE
in accordance with the syllabus)

S/N Contents Remarks Duration Indicate slide number Indicate mode of

(Hours) Eg. Slide #2. assessment, where
applicable – Practical,
Exercise, Test etc
Eg. Practical, Q3
7 Basic Rigging and Slinging Methods 2
 Types of rigging equipment
 Rigging guidelines

8 Lifting Accidents and Emergency Response 3

 Accident investigation and analysis
process
 Preventive measures
 Emergency response procedure
 Case study on common hazards and
causes of lifting accidents involving
crane

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 APPROVED TRAINING SYLLABUS Coverage of Course Contents – for ATP inputs
LIFTING SUPERVISOR SAFETY COURSE
(Note: Indicate clearly where the changes are made
in accordance with the syllabus)

S/N Contents Remarks Duration Indicate slide number Indicate mode of

(Hours) Eg. Slide #2. assessment, where
applicable – Practical,
Exercise, Test etc
Eg. Practical, Q3
9 Assessment 3
 Written Test and Practical
Performance / Role play / Case study

Total 32

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

Lifting Supervisor Safety Course

SAMPLE

ASSESSMENT

PLAN

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 Annex C

Version Control Record

Prepared by Name of
Effective (Name and ATP
Version Changes
Date
Designation）
01 Aug Mike Lee, Training ABC
1.0 N.A. due to first issue
2010 Executive Consultancy
Contents provided for ABC
01 Nov Mike Lee, Training
2.0 Sample Assessment Consultancy
2011 Executive
Plan

Date of next review: 30 October 2013

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 CONTENTS

Page

1 Purpose of assessment

2 Assessment Plan
3.1 Assessment tools and duration
3.2 Learning objectives to be assessed

3 Assessment Instructions，guidelines and other requirements

4.1 Instructions for assessor
4.2 Guidelines for conduct of assessment
4.3 Requirements of assessor
4.4 Evidence sources for the conduct of assessment
4.5 Recording and reporting of assessment outcome

4 Assessment Record

5 Assessment Instruments – Samples of test papers and solutions

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1 Purpose of assessment
The assessment ensures the individuals are equipped with the competencies to
supervise the lifting operation safely and competently involving mobile crane or tower
crane or any other crane in the workplace.

2 Certification & Passing Criteria

A Certificate of Successful Completion (CSC) will be awarded to a trainee who has

completed the course and meets the necessary requirements:

• Attain at least 75% attendance during the training course

• Undertake the assessment and end of course examination
• Achieve 60% mark in the written test and 100% Practical Performance

3 Assessment Plan

3.1 Assessment method and duration

S/N Assessment Instrument Duration

1 Written Test WT 2 hours

This is a theory test paper with 80 MCQs comprising:

Section A (85 marks):

55 MCQ (1 mark each) on roles and duties of lifting

personnel, legislations, safe work practices and other topics
as in syllabus.

10 MCQ (1 mark each) related to Rigger and Signalman

(R&S)

10 MCQ (2 marks each) related to Lifting Plan and its

requirements under the topic Planning for Safe Lifting
Operations.

Pass Criteria – 65%

Section B (15 marks):

5 MCQ (3 marks each) on load chart interpretation related

areas under the topic Planning for Safe Lifting Operations

Pass criteria - 100%

Note: All trainees need to satisfy Pass Criteria for Section A

and Section B to be considered to have achieved a Pass in
the WT

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S/N Assessment Instrument Duration

2 Practical Performance/ Role Play/ Case Study (PP/RP/CS) 1 hour

This is an interaction session for discussion and

participation by trainees to demonstrate the skills and
knowledge based on ‘show-and-tell’ technique.

Pass Criteria: 65%(RP/CS); Pass Criteria: Competent (PP)

Total 3 hours

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 3.2 Learning objectives to be assessed

Learning Objective Assessment Method

Describe legislative requirements for safe lifting operation WT

List the duties of personnel involved in lifting operation

WT

Comply with safe work procedure and planning for safe lifting
WT & PP/RP/CS

Coordinate and supervise lifting operations involving mobile

cranes in a safe and efficient way based on lifting plan WT & PP/RP/CS

Coordinate and supervise lifting operations involving tower

cranes in a safe and efficient way based on lifting plan WT & PP/RP/CS

Coordinate and supervise lifting operations involving other

lifting machines in a safe and efficient way based on lifting plan WT & PP/RP/CS

Ensure correct rigging methods

WT & PP/RP/CS

Respond to lifting accident and emergencies

WT & PP/RP/CS

WT: Written Test

PP: Practical Performance
RP: Role Play
CS: Case Study

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4 Assessment Instructions, Guidelines and Other Requirements

4.1 Instruction for Assessor

For Written Test, Assessor should:

a) Explain the test format and pass mark to the trainees

b) Issue the test question papers to trainees on the day of test;
c) Mark the test answer sheets after the test;
d) Submit the duly marked test answer sheets to office for checking and signing;
d) Record test results on appropriate results summary sheet;
f) Proceed to conduct practical test where applicable, and submit the results
summary sheet to office promptly.

For Practical Performance, Role Play and Case Study, Assessor should:

a) Explain the test format, pass criteria and other practical instructions (for Practical
Performance) in accordance with lifting plan to the trainees
b) Prepare the test materials;
c) Conduct practical test on the scheduled date, time and venue;
d) Record test results on appropriate results summary sheet;
e) Submit the results summary sheet to office promptly.

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4.2 Guidelines for conduct of assessments

4.2.1 Written Test

These instructions concern the conduct of written test to assess the trainee’s
competence

Specification Item Details on Specification

Learning Objective As listed in para 3.2 and extracted from the Table of
Specifications
Duration 2 hours
Venue Classroom
Set Up 1. Setup for 30 trainees (max).
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 papers.
8. Test papers.
9. Answer sheet.

Conduct of the 1. Brief trainees to check whether all of them have the
Written Test correct test paper with 80 MCQs.
2. Inform trainees on the time given for the test.
3. Remind them it is closed book test. Trainees cannot refer
to any Workbook or discuss among themselves.
4. Trainees are allowed to ask the Assessor to explain the
question for clarification, if any.
5. Trainees must achieve the pass criteria in the paper to be
considered competent.

Recording the 1. Record findings and conclusions in the Assessment

Assessment Result Record for Written Test under “Comments” column of the
Assessment Record.
2. Record final marks attained.

Feedback 1. Inform and advise trainee on weaknesses and how to

overcome such weaknesses.
2. Inform trainee on the final results of the assessment.

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Practical Performance/Role Play/Case Study (PP/RP/CS)

The following table serves as a guide to assess trainees through practical

performance/ role play / case study to verify the trainees’ competency. (Note: ATP to
fill in the information that is deemed required and to further add-on instructional
guidelines when necessary).

Specification Item Details on Specification

Learning Objective

Duration 1 hour

Venue

Set Up

Conduct of the
Practical
Performance/ Role
Play/ Case Study

Recording the 1. Record findings and conclusions in the Assessment

Assessment Result Record under “Comments’ column.
2. Record any questions asked and the responses given.
3. Record final marks attained.

Feedback 1. Inform and advise trainee on weaknesses and how to

overcome such weaknesses.
2. Inform trainee on the final results of the assessment.

4.3 Requirements of Assessor

Assessments can only be carried out by approved assessors for this unit. The
approved assessors must have the following qualifications:

- Successfully completed the Rigger course, Signalman course and Lifting

Supervisor Safety Course
- WSQ Specialist Diploma in WSH qualification or equivalent; and
- At least 5 years relevant working experience; and
- Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment (ACTA) qualification or
equivalent

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4.4 Evidence sources for the 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 include written test and practical performance/role
play/case study results as well as observation during assessment and assessment
record.

Note: For practical performance assessment, ensure all safety procedures are
complied.

4.5 Recording and reporting of assessment outcome

All assessment outcomes must be accurately recorded in the assessment record

form (see paragraph 5). Assessment outcome will be communicated to the trainee at
the end of the assessment.

The ATP shall maintain a record of the assessment outcome and related documents
for each trainee for at least 2 years for audit by MOM.

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5 Assessment Record
Following the assessed learning objectives, the outcome is summarised in the
assessment record as follows:

Lifting Supervisor Safety Course

Name of ATP:
Trainee Name:
(As in NRIC/FIN)

NRIC/FIN: Date of Assessment:

Learning Objectives Tick appropriate Comments
assessment tool(s)

PP/RP/CS WT

WT: Written Test

- Pass Criteria: 65% (Section A); Pass Criteria: 100% (Section B)

PP/RP/CS: Practical Performance/Role Play/Case Study

- Pass Criteria: 65% (RP/CS); Pass Criteria: Competent (PP)

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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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6 Assessment Instruments

- ATP to insert relevant assessment/test papers

and the solutions –

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