Course Overview
This course equips learners with the essential skills and knowledge to supervise formwork activities, including construction, erection, alteration, dismantling, and inspection of formwork structures on construction sites. It is aligned with the WSH Act, Work at Height Regulations, and relevant Codes of Practice such as SS580:2012 and SS311:2005.
By the end of the course, you’ll be able to:
- Apply WSH Act and formwork-specific regulations
- Understand the role of a Formwork Supervisor
- Interpret construction drawings for formwork structures
- Conduct risk assessments and inspections
- Respond to structural failures and on-site emergencies
Course Outcomes
- WSH legislation, Codes of Practice, and Regulations for formwork
- Role and responsibilities of a Formwork Supervisor
- Fundamentals of formwork and falsework construction
- Reading and understanding formwork construction drawings
- Risk assessment for formwork-related activities
- Inspection of structures before, during, and after concreting
- Case studies on failure, fire, and emergency response
Who Should Attend
This course is mandatory for supervisors overseeing formwork activities at construction sites and related industries.
Entry Requirements
To enrol, you must:
- Be at least 18 years old
- Be a Singaporean, PR, or hold a valid work pass/permit
You are also expected to:
- Have ESS WPLN (Workplace Literacy and Numeracy) Level 4 or equivalent
- Be able to perform basic numerical tasks (Numeracy Level 4)
- Preferably have completed SEC(K) Formwork Training (Timber, Aluminium, or System) by BCA
Course Format & Duration
Total Duration: 36 hours (includes 4 hours of written assessment)
Options:
- Day Class: 4.5 full days or 4.5 Sundays (8:30am – 6:30pm)
- Evening Class: 9 evenings (6:00pm – 10:00pm)
- Attendance Requirement: 75% minimum
Training methods include:
- Classroom lectures
- Case studies and role play
- Videos, photographs, and e-learning tools
Assessment
- Written Test: 100 multiple-choice questions
- Role Play / Case Study: Scenario-based supervision application
Certification
Upon successful completion and passing the assessment, you will receive:
- An e-Statement of Attainment (SOA) from SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG)
- A Safety Pass issued by Fonda Global Engineering Pte Ltd
Results will be released within one week of course completion.
Course Fee
$305.60 per participant (including GST)
Training Locations
Neythal Road
101 Neythal Road, Singapore 628589
101 Neythal Road, Singapore 628589
Shan Road
3 Shan Road, Singapore 328104
3 Shan Road, Singapore 328104
Sungei Kadut
45 Sungei Kadut Loop, Singapore 729495
45 Sungei Kadut Loop, Singapore 729495
