Workplace Safety & Health
WSQ Supervise Work in Confined Space Operation (SWCSO) / SICMH
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About this course
The Supervise Work in Confined Space Operation course is one of the core units in all process sectors of the process industry. Upon completion of this unit, learners will be equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to oversee and supervise activities conducted in confined space.
Assumed Skills and Knowledge
- Have basic supervision skills
- Have basic knowledge of the Singapore WSH requirements
- Have basic knowledge of personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Be able to follow written and oral work instructions
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Course Content
- Legislation and Code of Practice on confined space work
- Duties and responsibilities of all personnel involved in
- Confined space work
- Manhole Hazards Part A – Atmospheric Hazard
- Manhole Hazards Part B – Physical and Biological Hazards
- Manhole Entry Permit System
- Safety Measures for Manhole Entry & Work
- Overview of gas Testing Procedures
- Use and Limitations of Gas Detection Instruments
- Selection, use, fit and maintenance of personal protective equipment used for work in manholes
- Accident Case Studies of Accidents in Manholes
- Communication and Emergency Response Plan
Assessment Criteria
Attendance Criteria
80% minimum
for the entire course
Points
PDU POINTS (PE)
17
PDU points awarded to registered Professional Engineers upon successful course completion.
Who Should Attend
The course would be appropriate for Engineer, Safety Personnel, Foremen, Supervisors and Contractors who have to work and supervise in the manhole and other confined spaces.
Venue & training mode
Primary venue
Pioneer
No. 1 Soon Lee Street, #04-08
Pioneer Centre, Singapore 627605
Pioneer Centre, Singapore 627605
Training mode
Classroom
Day 1 – 3: 08:30 – 17:00
Certification & renewal
CREDENTIAL AWARDED
Electronic Statement of Attainment
Upon successful completion of the programme, learners will receive an electronic Statement of Attainment (e-SOA) issued by the Skills and Workforce Development Agency (SWDA).
| Participant category | Individual Sponsored | Company Sponsored | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-SME | SME | |||||
| Before GST | After GST | Before GST | After GST | Before GST | After GST | |
| Full Course Fee1 | S$240.00 | S$261.60 | S$240.00 | S$261.60 | S$240.00 | S$261.60 |
| SC ≤ 39 & SPR2 | S$120.00 | S$141.60 | S$120.00 | S$141.60 | S$72.00 | S$93.60 |
| SC ≥ 403 | S$72.00 | S$93.60 | S$72.00 | S$93.60 | S$72.00 | S$93.60 |
- Full Course Fee (For Foreigners and those not eligible for subsidies).
- For Singapore Citizens (SC) aged 39 years old and below; and For all Singapore Permanent Residents (SPR) (The minimum age for individual sponsored trainees is 21 years old).
- For Singapore Citizens aged 39 years and above.
- Note: Subject to Grant Calculator & SSG approval.
SkillsFuture Credit & Employer Support
SFC/SFEC can be used to offset course fees after skillsfuture subsidies have been applied.
Claims are submitted via the TPGateway.
Eligible Singapore Citizens
SkillsFuture Credit (SFC)
Use your available SkillsFuture Credit
Eligible Employers
SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit (SFEC)
Support may apply to eligible employers
TPGateway Course Code
TGS-2013500771
Only applicable for self-sponsored Trainee to submit SkillsFuture Credit
Upcoming Course Runs
| Course dates | Language | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 28, 29, 30 - Oct 2026 3 days Weekday | English | Register |
| 04, 05, 06 - Nov 2026 3 days Weekday | English | Register |
| 15, 22, 29 - Nov 2026 3 days Weekend | English | Register |
| 18, 19, 20 - Nov 2026 3 days Weekday | English | Register |
| 02, 03, 04 - Dec 2026 3 days Weekday | English | Register |
| 13, 20, 27 - Dec 2026 3 days Weekend | English | Register |
| 16, 17, 18 - Dec 2026 3 days Weekday | English | Register |
| 20, 25, 27 - Dec 2026 3 days Holiday | English | Register |
Entry Requirements
Workplace literacy and numeracy Level 5 under Employability Skills System (ESS) Workplace Literacy and Numeracy Level 5 or equivalent
- ‘O’ level completed for Singaporeans
- Form 3 completed for Malaysians
- Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) for Indians
- Secondary School Certificate for Bangladeshi
Assumed Skills & Knowledge
- Have completed the relevant safety training for a process plant
- Be observant and attentive to safety instructions and measures in place
- Be able to respond to any sign of potential emergency situations
- Be able to handle equipment with care
- Be able to practice good housekeeping
- Be able to communicate with the workers effectively
- Be able to listen, read, speak and write English at a proficiency level equivalent to the Employability Skills (ES) Level 5
- Be able to manipulate numbers at a proficiency level equivalent to Employability Skills (ES) Level 5
Train Your Team
Up to 10 participants
Priority scheduling, dedicated customer service officer.
11 or more participants
Custom run at Avanta premises and dedicated Schedules
