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Apply to add approved scaffold supervisor or erector

Approved scaffold contractors can add scaffold supervisors, erectors or riggers to their approved personnel. Each team must employ at least 2 supervisors and 5 erectors or riggers.

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Who can apply Company representative
How much it costs No cost to apply
How long it takes Up to 8 weeks
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Before moving to another approved scaffold contractor (ASC), scaffold supervisors and erectors need to first be removed from their existing ASC’s approved personnel list.

Requirements

As an approved scaffold contractor, you must have a team of competent workers. Each team must be:

  • Under the charge of at least 2 competent scaffold supervisors or suspended scaffold supervisors.
  • Made up of at least 5 competent scaffold erectors or suspended scaffold riggers to carry out their jobs safely.

Requirements for scaffold supervisors

Scaffold supervisors or suspended scaffold supervisors must be trained and competent in scaffolding work. They must also be familiar with the scaffold manufacturer's procedures.

To be considered competent, a supervisor must:

  • Have completed the Supervision of Metal Scaffold Erection Course or Suspended Scaffold Supervisor Course conducted by a training provider approved by the Commissioner for Workplace Safety and Health.
  • Have completed the Work-At-Height Course for Supervisors conducted by a training provider approved by the Commissioner for Workplace Safety and Health
  • Have a minimum of 2 years’ relevant practical experience in scaffolding work.

Requirements for scaffold erectors or riggers

Each scaffold erector and suspended scaffold rigger must:

  • Be properly trained in the techniques of scaffolding work.
  • Have successfully completed the Metal Scaffold Erection Course or Suspended Scaffold Rigger Course, conducted by a training provider approved by the Commissioner.

How to apply

To apply, follow these steps:

  1. Log in to add approved personnel.
  2. Upload all supporting documents.
  3. (Optional) Log in to check your application status.

You will receive an email notification if your application is successful.

Documents required

  • All certificates must display:
    • NRIC (for Singapore citizens or PRs)
    • FIN, Work Permit number or S Pass number (for work pass holders)
  • You must submit A4 sized certificates, not cards.
  • Check that your worker had attended the required training using check worker training records.
For Scaffold Supervisors

For Scaffold Supervisors, you need to submit PDF copies of the following:

  • A copy of NRIC, Work Permit, S Pass or EP.
  • Medical report form for applicants who are 60 years old and above.

Company testimony

  • Minimum 2 years of relevant practical experience in scaffolding work.
  • Minimum 2 scaffold supervisors.

You can use the following templates on your company letterhead:

 
For Scaffold Erectors

For Scaffold Erectors, you need to submit PDF copies of the following:

  • A copy of NRIC, Work Permit, S Pass or EP.
  • Medical report form for applicants who are 60 years old and above.

For ISO 29990:2010 certified Learning Service Providers for scaffold personnel related courses, you can refer to list of Learning Service Providers.

Updating MOM on changes and work done

If your application is approved, you need to:

  • Inform us of any changes to the employment status of the scaffold supervisors, erectors or riggers you employ, including resignation or retirement.
  • Keep and maintain a record of scaffolding work by each scaffold or suspended scaffold supervisor. The record must be made available for inspection.

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