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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.

At a glance

Who can apply Company representative
How much it costs No cost to apply
How long it takes Up to 8 weeks
Related eServices Registration for WSH Service Providers
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, 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:

 

Training certificates for metal scaffold supervisorShow

Training certificates for metal scaffold supervisor

You must submit at least 1 of the following training certificates:

  • Supervision of Metal Scaffold Erection Course certificate from Learning Service Providers certified to ISO 29990:2010 issued between October 2014 and August 2020
  • Marine Metal Scaffolding Course for Supervisors certificate from Learning Service Providers certified to ISO 29990:2010 issued between October 2014 and August 2020
  • Supervision of Metal Scaffolding Erection Course certificate issued by MOM Accredited Training Providers (ATPs) before December 2016
  • Marine Metal Scaffolding Course for Supervisors certificate issued by MOM Accredited Training Providers (ATPs) before Apr 2017
  • Supervise Metal Scaffold in Marine Industry issued by WSQ Training Provider (TPs) from September 2020 onwards
  • Supervise Metal Scaffold Erection issued by WSQ Training Provider (TPs) from September 2020 onwards

Training certificates for suspended scaffold supervisorShow

You must submit at least 1 of the following training certificates:

  • Suspended Scaffolding Supervisors’ Course Certificate from Learning Service Providers certified to ISO 29990:2010 issued between October 2014 and August 2020
  • Suspended Scaffold Supervisors' Course Certificate issued by MOM Accredited Training Providers (ATPs) before Aug 2016
  • Supervise Suspended Scaffold issued by WSQ Training Provider (TPs) from September 2020 onwards

Training certificates for work at height (WAH) courseShow

 

You must submit at least 1 of the following training certificates:

  • Managing Work-At-Height course from Learning Service Providers certified to ISO 29990:2010 issued between October 2014 and August 2020
  • Work-At-Height course for Supervisors issued by MOM Accredited Training Providers (ATPs) before September 2017
  • Work-At-Height course for Managers (Integrated) issued by MOM Accredited Training Providers (ATPs) before September 2017
  • Work-At-Height course for Assessors (Integrated) issued by MOM Accredited Training Providers (ATPs) before September 2017
  • Manage Work At Height issued by WSQ Training Provider (TPs) from September 2020 onwards

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.

Training certificates for metal scaffold erectionShow

You must submit at least 1 of the following training certificates:

  • Metal Scaffolding Erection Course certificate from Learning Service Providers certified to ISO 29990:2010 issued between October 2014 and August 2020
  • Marine Metal Scaffolding Course for Scaffolders from Learning Service Providers certified to ISO 29990:2010 issued between October 2014 and August 2020
  • Marine Metal Scaffolding Course for Scaffolders issued by MOM Accredited Training Providers (ATPs) before July 2017
  • Metal Scaffolding Erection Course certificate issued by MOM Accredited Training Providers (ATPs) before July 2017
  • Erect Metal Scaffold in Marine Industry issued by WSQ Training Provider (TPs) from September 2020 onwards
  • Perform Metal Scaffold Erection issued by WSQ Training Provider (TPs) from September 2020 onwards

 

Training certificates for suspended scaffold riggerShow

You must submit at least 1 of the following training certificates:

  • Suspended Scaffolding Riggers’ Course Certificate from Learning Service Providers certified to ISO 29990:2010 issued between October 2014 and August 2020
  • Suspended Scaffold Riggers' Course certificate issued by MOM Accredited Training Providers (ATPs) before March 2017
  • Perform Rigging of Suspended Scaffold issued by WSQ Training Provider (TPs) from September 2020 onwards

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.