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Tower Crane (Saddle Jib) Operation (Theory)

BCA UEN: T08GB0005B

EVENT CODE: 45048_theory

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About the Course

Overview

Under the Workplace Safety and Health (Operation of Cranes) Regulations 2011, all tower crane operators are required to be trained. These crane operators must successfully complete tower crane (saddle jib) operator training programmes (Theory and Practical) before they are allowed to operate a tower crane.

Participants must attend and pass the Tower Crane (Saddle Jib) Operation (Theory) and apply within one year for the Tower Crane (Saddle Jib) Operation (Practical).

Objectives

This course provides theoretical training in tower crane (saddle jib) operation.

Participants who have successfully completed this course will be awarded a Certificate of Successful Completion (Theory), CSC (Theory). Participants must use this certificate to apply for Tower Crane (Saddle Jib) Operation (Practical) within 1 year from the date of the CSC (Theory).

Registration will be open on 1^st September 2024.

Course Outline

Challenges (Work and Environment)
Crane orientation
Main components and configuration of tower crane
Safety devices and indicators
Introduction to WSHA and subsidiary legislation
Duties and responsibilities of crane operator
Interpretation of load chart
Job site consideration and safe operation of crane
Risk Assessment and Permit to Work for lifting operations.

Course Information

8.30 am to 5.00 pm

3 days (Theory)

BCA Braddell Campus

Monthly

Confirmation of training place is based on a first come, first-served basis.

Assessment & Award

Participants who have attended at least 75% of the training sessions and passed the course assessments will be awarded a Certificate of Successful Completion (Theory).

Entry Requirement

At least 21 years of age
Must not be suffering from acrophobia (fear of height)
Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents; or
Sponsoring company of construction work pass holders, who wish to apply for this course, must submit an endorsed copy of Form C under the “Temporary relaxation scheme” and be subjected to its prevailing terms and conditions. For more information, please visit https://www1.bca.gov.sg/buildsg/manpower/temporary-relaxation-of-licence-registration-for-foreign-crane-operators
Sponsoring company of construction work pass holders, who are existing crane & hoist operators and wish to cross train in other cranes, need not submit a copy of endorsed Form C under the “Temporary relaxation scheme”; or
Work permit holders from other industries (except construction) who are working as crane & hoist operators may also apply for this course, subject to availability.

MOM’S REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLYING TO BE A REGISTERED CRANE OPERATOR

To apply, you need to meet the following requirements:

Be at least 21 years old.
Passed the tower crane (saddle jib) operator (Theory) course
Passed the tower crane (saddle jib) operator (Practical) course
Participants who have passed both the theory and practical courses will be issued a complete certificate “Certificate of Successful Completion (CSC). You must submit your crane operator application within 6 months from date of issuance of your crane operator course certificate (CSC).
If you are aged 50 years or above, you must pass the medical examination before you can apply.
Occupation on the work pass card must be stated as “Crane and Hoist Operator” for an applicant holding a work permit or S-Pass in the construction sector, all other occupations are not accepted. Please refer to MOM website (http://www.mom.gov.sg/workplace-safety-and-health/wsh-professionals) for more information.

Fee & Funding

Fee (inclusive of 9% GST)
S$636	Full course fee without subsidy
To be confirmed	Fee payable after 90% funding support Singaporeans 40 years old and above OR SME company sponsored Singaporeans or Singapore PRs

Participant must achieve at least 75% attendance and pass all assessments. BCA Academy reserves the right to recover the funded amount from the participant (self-sponsored) or employer (company sponsored) if participant did not meet the eligibility criteria. Details of SSG’s funding can be found on Home (skillsfuture.gov.sg).

BCA Academy reserves the right to reschedule/cancel any programme/course, modify the fees and amend information without prior notice.

BCA UEN: T08GB0005B