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Perform Rigger and Signalman Tasks
FUNDED
Course Duration
17.5 Hour(s)
Mode of Assessment
  • Written Assessment
  • Practical Assessment
Who Should Attend
WSQ-Performing Rigger and Signalman Task course is suitable for aspiring and experienced individuals assigned as Rigger and Signalman in the workplace.
Course Overview

Course Code: TGS-2022012911
Funding Validity Period: 01/05/2022 to 05/04/2026

The Perform Rigger and Signalman Tasks Course is aimed at providing you with the knowledge and skills to prepare and to tie the load for safe lifting by any form of lifting equipment using correct and clear signals to guide the crane operator in the manoeuvring of a load safely to its destination.

Teaching Method
Classroom Facilitated Training and Practical Training (Work-Based/Workplace Learning)

Class Size
18

Course Attendance
100% for Classroom Facilitated Training and 100% for Practical Training (Work-Based/Workplace Learning)

Course Objective

At the end of the programme, you will be able to:

  • observe and apply safety practices
  • identify hazards related to lifting operations
  • select and use appropriate slinging method and rigging equipment
  • apply rigging techniques to the load
  • direct the load to its destination with safe lifting techniques
  • report any damage and defects on communication equipment, crane, lifting gear and accessories.
Assumed Skills & Knowledge / Pre-requisites

Learners must be above 18 years of age and are assumed to:

  • have a basic knowledge of the relevant sector of work
  • be able to listen and speak English at a proficiency level equivalent to the Employability Skills (ES) level 2 (Applies to English Courses ONLY)
  • be able to read and write English at a proficiency level equivalent to ES level 2 (Applies to English Courses ONLY)
  • be able to manipulate numbers at a proficiency level equivalent to ES level 2; and 
  • be medically fit
Course Outline
  • Prepare to perform rigger and signalman tasks
  • Perform rigger and signalman tasks
  • Reinstate rigger and signalman work area

 

Fees and Funding

This course is applicable for SkillsFuture Funding up to 70%.

*From 1 Jan 2022, SkillsFuture course funding will be revised to a baseline of 50% subsidy, with an additional 20% subsidy (up to 70% subsidy) for SMEs and Mid-career individuals (Singapore citizens above 40 years old). Do note that the funding amount advised is not final and is subject to changes.

If you are a Singaporean aged 25 and above, you can choose to use your SkillsFuture Credit to offset the payment for this course. Visit the SkillsFuture Credit website www.skillsfuture.sg/credit to choose from the wide range of approved skills-related courses available on the SkillsFuture Credit course directory.

Certificate Obtained and Conferred by

Based on the successful completion of the course and assessment, a Statement of Attainment (SOA) from the Skillfuture Singapore (SSG) and a Safety Pass from Wong Fong Academy Pte Ltd will be awarded to the trainee.