PART II1).pdf · 2016-01-20 · 5 MOM Technical Notes v1.0 PART II - SSAHWC 2.3 Shipyard Safety Assessor (Hot Work Certification) – SSAHWC Course duration: 79 hours with theory

1 MOM Technical Notes v1.0 PART II - SSAHWC

MINISTRY OF MANPOWER

TECHNICAL NOTES

For

Shipyard Safety Assessors (Hot-Work

Certification) Course

PART II

Version 1.0

14 October 2014

Workplace Safety and Health Council, Ministry of Manpower, Singapore (MOM) All rights reserved.

This document is provided for explicit use and guidance of Learning Service Providers (LSPs) as information resource for curriculum development and assessment purposes. Any other use of this document or parts thereof, including reproduction, publication, distribution, transmission, retransmission or public showing, or storage in a retrieval system in any form, electronic or otherwise, for purposes other than that expressly stated in this advice without the expressed permission of MOM is strictly prohibited.


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Table of Contents: Page 1 Aim of MOM Technical Notes 4 2 MOM Technical Notes 4 3 Overview of Course Requirements 7 4 Learning Delivery Advice 8 5 Assessment Advice 11 6 Facilitator and Assessor Requirements 12 7 End of Course Evaluation and Feedback 13 8 Related WSH Legislations, Industrial Code of Practice, and other 13 References Annex A: Course Syllabus Annex B: Course Reference Matrix Annex C: Assessment Plan


1 AIM OF THE MOM TECHNICAL NOTES 1.1 The MOM Technical Notes is a document listing the requirements expected of the Learning Service Providers (LSPs), the facilitators, course and facilities suitable for the conduct of the WSH course. It also aims to help facilitate LSPs learning process, deliver effective learning and conduct competency-based learning and assessment. 1.2 The main part of this document contains key information on the Shipyard Safety Assessors (Hot-Work Certification) Course - SSAHWC, including the course aim, learning objectives, target audience, assumed skills and knowledge, course syllabus, course duration, class size, and facilitator/learner ratio. It also sets forth guidelines for learning delivery and assessment for the course. 1.3 This MOM Technical Notes shall be reviewed on a regular basis and or whenever it is deemed necessary due to changes in MOM policy and or requirements, learning syllabus and or industrial requirements. 2 MOM TECHNICAL NOTES 2.1 LSP Criteria:

• 1 full time Principal/Manager • 1 full time facilitator & 1 Associate Facilitator • 2 facilitators per language per course • bizSAFE Level 3 • Paid up Capital $5k • ACTA or DACE • Specialist Diploma in WSH for supervisor and above courses • 5 years of relevant industry experience • Any other course specific requirement/s

2.2 LSP Facilities:

• Conduciveness of learning facilities • Safe • Noise • Lighting • Sanitary • Projection • Tables/Chairs • Ventilation • No learning in containers/portable cabins


2.3 Shipyard Safety Assessor (Hot Work Certification) – SSAHWC

Course duration:

79 hours with theory (29 hours) and practical module (50 hours – compulsory with learning and 45 hot work assessments – 15 non-petroleum tanks and 30 on petroleum tanks) .

Written Assessment (WA) – Theory (2 hours) - Refer 2.3.1

Pass criterion: 70 marks and completion of the compulsory practical module

Learners need to complete the compulsory practical module and attained at least 75% attendance to be eligible for the WA

Learners who fail the WA are required to be re-course and re-assessed

2.3.1 Written Assessment (Theory): comprises MCQs and short questions in the following areas:

Understanding the Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) Act & WSH (Shipbuilding & Ship-repairing) Regulations

Roles of Safety Assessors (Hot work Certification)

Accident Prevention Principle

Chemistry of Fires and Explosions

Gas Free Inspections carried out by Petroleum Inspectors appointed under the PSA (Dangerous Goods, Petroleum and Explosives) Regulations

Guidelines for the Approval of Hot works

Accident Case Studies on Fires and Explosions

Safety Practices during the cleaning and repairs of tankers

Operations and inspections of tankers and other vessels

Occupational Health

Meters for Measurement and detection of oxygen, flammable and toxic vapours/gases

Permit-to-work system in shipyards and Vessel Safety Coordination Committee

Each learner shall be given a different set of assessment question paper.

Facilitator for class is not allowed to be the invigilator for the assessment (same class)

2.3.2 Assessment papers are to be issued in accordance with the course language

registered for only. No mix language assessment is permitted.

2.3.3 A certificate of successful completion of a safety pass/ card shall be issued to each learner who passes the assessment, by the LSP

2.3.4 All learning records must be kept by LSP for period of no less than 2 years for audit purpose.


2.4 Practical Learning cum Hot Work Assessments The practical learning prepares learners on how to carry out workplace inspections for the purpose of issuing hot work permits. The learners are required to complete a total of 45 hot work assessments, comprising 15 on non-petroleum tanks and 30 on petroleum tanks.

Facilitators are required to prepare the list of equipment as follow:

S/No

Equipment Required

Number Required

Remark

1 Multi-Gas monitoring meters for monitoring of O2, LEL, CO and H2S

4 learners per set

2 Complete set of meter calibration kit ( pressure regulator, tubing and 4 in 1 calibration gas)

1 complete set of meter calibration kit, or as required

3 An air pump One, or as required

To prepare and simulate various air conditions inside the confined spaces.

4 Air sampling bags (40 Litre) 8 bags

5 CO calibration gas (300 ppm) 1

6 N2 calibration gas (100%) 1

7 H2S calibration gas (100 ppm)

1

8 Solvents (toluene and xylene)

1 bottle each

9 Toluene or Xylene detectors tubes

2 tubes per team of 4 learners

To test the toxic level, ppm

10 CO detector tubes 2 tubes per team of 4 learners

To test the engine exhaust gas.

11 Additional connection tubing 3 m To connect detector tubes to the air bags.

Note:

In preparation for the gas monitoring/testing, the following are to be complied with:

Select and use personal protective equipment for works in shipyard, shipbuilding and ship repairing and related environment.

LSP is to ensure learners use and wear the appropriate personal protective equipment and apparels during the practical sessions. Assessors must be familiar with the assessment criteria before conducting any assessment.

Learner is to complete all the practical learning which includes 45 hot work assessments and to meet the pass criteria and requirements.

All learning records must be kept by LSP for a period no less than 2 years for audit purpose.


2.5 Checklist for LSPs:

URA approved use of venue: Industrial Learning (theory and practical)

Facilitators to be approved by authority by course, language and venue

Updated register of all facilitators by course, language and venue

Facilitator certification: Specialist Diploma in WSH for supervisor & above courses with the relevant competency and industry experience

Course information including cancellation and refund policy must be available to public

Accountability for all test related materials including test question sets i.e. number of sets produced / destroyed

Guidelines for invigilator and assessors

Code of conduct for Invigilators and Assessors

Register to show production, issuance and destruction of safety certificates / pass / card

All safety certificates / safety pass / card to be issued by LSPs to learners no later than one month from assessment date

End of course evaluation for each learner per course

LSPs to have copy of Technical Notes Parts I and II and the other course related documents at all times

3 OVERVIEW OF THE COURSE REQUIREMENTS

3.1 Learning objectives:

3.1.1 State the Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) Act & WSH (Shipbuilding & Ship-repairing) Regulations 3.1.2 Describe roles of Safety Assessors (Hot work Certification) 3.1.3 Explain the Accident Prevention Principle 3.1.4 Describe the Chemistry of Fires and Explosions 3.1.5 Perform Gas Free Inspections carried out by Petroleum Inspectors appointed under the PSA (Dangerous Goods, Petroleum and Explosives) Regulations 3.1.6 Describe Guidelines for the Approval of Hot works 3.1.7 State the learning points arising from Accident Case Studies on Fires and Explosions 3.1.8 Carry out Safety Practices during the cleaning and repairs of tankers

Operations and inspections of tankers and other vessels 3.1.9 Define Occupational Health and its importance 3.1.10 Perform gas test using meters to measure and detect oxygen, flammable and toxic vapours/gases 3.1.11 Perform hot-work assessments in line with Permit-To-Work (PTW) system in shipyards and Vessel Safety Coordination Committee (VSCC) requirements

3.2 Target audience: This course is designed for personnel appointed to perform the

role of Safety Assessors for Hot Work Certification in Ship building and Ship repairing environment.


3.3 Entry requirement:

Learner need to either: (i) Successfully completed a Technical Diploma from an approved technical college OR (ii) Attained ESS WPLN 6 or ‘O’ Level English Grade 6 & ‘O’ Level Maths Grade 6 AND WSH Skills & Knowledge equivalent to Advanced Certificate in WSH or 5 years of relevant working experience in operations and co-ordination of safety work.

3.4 Course duration: 79 hours 3.5 Maximum class size: 15 learners 3.6 Recommended facilitator/learner ratio:

Theory Lesson/Assessment = 1:15 max

Practical module with hot-work assessments = 1: 6 max

3.7 Course attendance: 75% attendance (minimum) 4 LEARNING DELIVERY ADVICE 4.1 Facilitator’s guide and learners’ workbook/handouts

4.1.1 In order to deliver more effective instruction and ensure consistency in learning, a copy of the facilitator’s guide shall be prepared. The guide provides the facilitator with information on the course including:

Course aim

Learning objectives

Target audience

Assumed skills and knowledge

Course duration

Class size and facilitator/learner ratio

Lesson plan

Course contents and instructional materials according to the course requirements

Learning methodologies

Areas of focus/emphasis for each slide/topic

Learning resource requirements

Course administration instruction


4.1.2 The LSP shall facilitate the learning process by providing each learner with a learners’ workbook/handouts to summarize (with illustrations, where possible) key learning points of all the topics covered in the syllabus. This may be in the form of drawings/illustrations rather than words. 4.1.3 The LSP shall prepare and submit a course reference matrix (see Annex B) for coverage of course contents with respect to the learning slides and the practical learning cum hot work assessments. This is to facilitate cross references between topics and learning slides on the said topics. 4.1.4 It is the responsibility of the LSP to ensure that no part of the materials used for the learning infringe on patent, design, copyright and intellectual property rights of any individual or organization.

4.1.5 The LSP shall retain an updated version of the learning course syllabus, lesson plan, facilitator’s guide and a learners’ workbook/handouts at all times for inspection and verification by appointed auditors.

4.2 Learning Methodology

4.2.1 Facilitators are expected to draw upon their facilitator-learning in the development and delivery of the learning programme and to apply appropriate principles of learning in the design and delivery of the course. 4.2.2 Many learning delivery approaches are appropriate for this course which is pegged at learners’ level. Learning methods shall combine a wide range of delivery methods. 4.2.3 Some of the learning methods which can be adopted for the theory lessons are, but not limited to the following:

Classroom instruction

Case studies

Videos and photographs, other e-resources and instructional media

4.3 Learning venue requirements

4.3.1 LSP is required to be equipped with sufficient and relevant practical learning equipment such as gas meters, PPEs, fire fighting equipment etc. 4.3.2 For the theory learning, this is to be conducted in a classroom with supporting learning slides, videos, local case studies on incidents and accidents at the yards, and where possible, actual equipment/PPEs to enhance learning. For practical module, risk assessment need to be done from onset before the commencement of the practical lessons. This will ensure the safety of learners to carry out inspections and to issue hot work permits in line with permit-to-work system and VSCC requirements.


4.3.3 The LSP shall ensure the classroom has adequate chairs and writing tables to be comfortably spaced for a class of up to 15 learners for conduciveness to the learning process. There must also be adequate land space to comfortably conduct the practical learning and assessment safely. A time device e.g. clock, lightings and ventilation must be adequate for classroom instruction. Emergency exit routes must be clearly marked out and briefed to the course learners at the start of the course. Necessary equipment such as projectors, multimedia player, whiteboards, flipcharts and any other equipment essential for instruction purpose must be made available. 4.3.4 LSP is to adhere to the conditions stipulated in the MOM Technical Notes Parts I and II at all times, where applicable. Adequate safety control measures must be undertaken to ensure the safety of the learners and facilitators during the conduct of the course/learning at all times.

4.4 Learning Requirements:

4.4.1 Learning site emergency evacuation route – to be briefed at start of course 4.4.2 Learning SOP must be available before the conduct of the course 4.4.3 Relevant photos / slides of the various types of hazards and control

measures working in shipyard, ship building and ship repairing environment or related areas

4.4.5 Local case studies, where possible, relating to incidents/accidents while

working in shipyard, ship building and ship repairing environment or related areas

4.4.6 Appropriate and relevant PPEs and equipment for classroom demonstration

must be made available during the course 4.5 Practical Learning cum hot work assessments requirements:

4.5.1 The gas testing and monitoring equipment, materials and accessories and setup shall be checked to ensure all equipment are in good working condition and safe for the practical module involving hot work assessments. Refer to para 2.4 for the details.

5 ASSESSMENT ADVICE 5.1 There shall be a one 2-hour Written Assessment (WA) where learners need to first

attend the compulsory practical module and attain 75% (minimum) course attendance. There are 45 hot work assessments to be completed in the practical module.


5.1.1 The learner must complete all 45 hot-work assessments and pass the WA in order to be issued with the certificate of successful completion. Failure to complete or pass either of the assessments shall render a “Fail” outcome for the learner and he must then re-attempt the course and assessments.

S/N Assessment Activity Method/Format Duration

1 Written Assessment

50 MCQs and 5 Short Questions

2 hours

Total Assessment Time 2 hours

5.2 Written Assessment:

5.2.1 The WA shall comprise multiple choice questions (MCQs) and short answer

questions. 5.2.2 The total allocated time for the written assessment is 2 hours. 5.2.3 The passing mark for the written assessment is 70%. 5.2.4 During the administration of the written assessment, there shall be an

invigilator to ensure the integrity of the assessment process. The facilitator for the course is not permitted to be the assessor or invigilator for the same course learners during the assessment.

5.2.5 The process to upkeep the confidentiality of the written assessment questions shall be documented in the relevant SOP.

5.3 Practical Module

5.3.1 The assessment plan shall comprise the following:

Overview of the assessment tools and duration

Clear instructions on the conduct of the assessment which include a risk assessment to be done

SOP on the upkeep of the confidentiality of the practical learning cum hot work assessment questions

Instruments or tools of the practical module (e.g. question paper, checklist, test certificate etc)

Record results of the practical module in the form of summary record required before learner can sit for the written assessment.

5.4 Conduct of Practical Module and Hot Work Assessments

5.4.1 The practical module and assessments must be conducted strictly in

accordance with the assessment plan. Each learner is expected to complete and pass ALL the assessment requirements within the stipulated assessment time allocated.

5.4.2 The learner shall be assessed either “Competent” or “Not Yet Competent”.

100% pass for all the components in the compulsory practical module.


5.5 Recording and reporting outcome of the Practical Module

5.5.1 All practical learning cum hot work assessments outcomes must be accurately recorded in the assessment summary record form.

5.5.2 The outcome must be conveyed to the learners at the end of the

assessment. 5.5.3 The LSP shall maintain a record of the assessment results for 2 years for

inspection by the authorities, when requested.

6 FACILITATOR AND ASSESSOR REQUIREMENTS 6.1 A facilitator and assessor of this course should possess the following:

6.1.1 Specialist Diploma in Workplace Safety and Health 6.1.2 At least 5 years of relevant industry experience, of which:

Theory Facilitator: Registered WSH Officer or WSH Personnel with at least 5 year of experience in marine industry. Practical Learning: (i) Practical topic on Gas Detectors: Facilitator should possess extensive knowledge in the usage, maintenance and calibration of gas detectors (ii) For Practical Module: Registered WSH Officer or WSH Personnel with at least 5 years of experience in marine industry and possess extensive knowledge in the usage, maintenance and calibration of gas detectors

6.1.3 Advanced Certificate in Learning and Assessment (ACTA) or Diploma in Adult Continuing Education (DACE)

7 END OF COURSE EVALUATION AND FEEDBACK 7.1 The LSP shall conduct an end-of-course evaluation after each course, where

learners provide quantitative and qualitative feedback on the course content, duration, learning delivery, learning materials, learning venue, learning resources, quality of facilitators and assessors.

7.2 The LSP shall analyse the feedback provided to improve the delivery of the course. Immediate actions shall be taken to address issues with ratings below 3. The actions taken to address issues with a rating of 1 or 2 shall be recorded and kept for audit purpose.

1 2 3 4 5

Poor Fair Satisfactory Very Good Excellent


8 RELATED WSH LEGISLATIONS, INDUSTRIAL CODE OF PRACTICE AND OTHER REFERENCES (the list is not exhaustive)

Workplace Safety and Health Act 2006

WSH CP:1 Code of Practice for Working Safely at Height

WSH (Risk Management) Regulations 2006

WSH (Work at Heights) Regulations 2013

WSH (Work at Heights) Regulations Amendment 2014

WSH (Shipbuilding and Ship Repairing) Regulations 2008

WSH (Confined Spaces) Regulations 2009

SS568: 2011 Code of Practice for Confined Spaces


Annex A Course Syllabus

Lesson No. Content Instructional

Mode Duration (Hours)

Day 1

Understanding the Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) Act & the Factories (Shipbuilding & Ship-repairing) Regulations, 1994






Theory 9

Day 2




Theory

9

Day 3

Occupational Health


Theory

6

Day 4


Theory

3

Practical learning on the calibration, maintenance and use of oxygen detectors, combustible gas indicators and toxic gas indicators

5

Day 5 onwards

Practical learning on workplace inspections Practical 45

Written Assessment 2

Total duration 79


Annex B Course Reference Matrix

APPROVED LEARNING SYLLABUS

Shipyard Safety Assessors (Hot Work Certification) Course

Coverage of Course Content

For LSP Inputs

S/N Content Remarks Duration

Indicate slide number/topic e.g. Slide #2

of topic 1

Mode of Assessment

Day 1







Theory 9

Day 2




Theory 9

Day 3

Occupational Health


Theory

6


APPROVED LEARNING SYLLABUS

Shipyard Safety Assessors (Hot Work Certification) Course

Coverage of Course Content

For LSP Inputs

Day 4


Theory 3


Practical 5

Day 5 onwards

Practical learning on workplace inspections Practical 45

Written Assessment Theory 2

TOTAL 79 hours


Declaration by LSP

I hereby declare that all the learning materials and related particulars / information given are true and correct nor have I infringed any copyright related issues in this entire accreditation process/application

____________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________ Name of LSP Name of Applicant Designation of Applicant __________________________________ ___________________________ Applicant’s Signature Date ___________________________ ___________________________ Head/Principal’s Signature Date

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Annex C Assessment Plan for SSAHWC

1 Overview

2 Assessment method and duration

3 Assessment Instruments

4 Assessment Record


Annex C-1 1 Overview

Topics Lecture (hour)

Practical (hour)

Assessment Mode

Total (hour)

Day 1







9 WA 9

Day 2




9 WA 9

Day 3

Occupational Health


6 WA 6

Day 4



8 WA 8


Topics Lecture (hour)

Practical (hour)

Assessment Mode

Total (hour)

Day 5 onwards

Practical learning cum hot work assessments on workplace inspections

45 3 - 45

WRITTEN ASSESSMENT

TOTAL (Hours) – Written Assessment 2

TOTAL (Hours) 79

WA = Written Assessment Practical learning cum hot work assessments is for a class of not more than 6 learners


Annex C-2 2 Assessment method and duration 2.1 Instruction for preparation of Written Assessment These instructions concern the written assessment of the learner’s competency

Specification item Details on specifications

Learning outcome Fulfill the course learning objectives for all topics to be assessed

Duration 2 Hours

Venue Classroom

Set up Classroom setup for 15 learners.

Tables & chairs for individual seating

Projector and monitor

Whiteboard & markers of different colours

Whiteboard duster

2B pencil and eraser for each learner

Printed answer sheet

Common Clock

Conduct of the Written Test

Brief learners to check if they have been given the correct test set

Brief learners on the time allocated for the test

Brief learners on the close book test format.

Brief learners that they cannot refer to any material or notes or discuss the questions with any other learners during the test

Brief learners that they are allowed to ask the assessor to explain the question/s

Brief learners on the 70% passing mark requirement


2.2 Instruction for the conduct of the Practical Module cum

Assessment. These instructions concern the practical learning cum hot work assessment for the learner’s competency in line with para 2.4 of the CDA for SSAHWC.

Specification item Details on specifications

Learning outcome To meet the learning objectives for learning and hot work assessments

Duration 50 hours

Venue Practical learning area

Set up Learners to assess on the following: • Implement gas testing plan • Identify common hazards in shipyard, ship building and ship repairing environment • Propose gas monitoring instruments to

obtain representative atmospheric measurements

• Propose periodic monitoring schedule for common hazards

• Conduct of hot work assessments based on PTW systems and VSCC requirements.


3 Assessment Instruments Learners are required to work in groups to demonstrate to the assessor to meet the requirements in para 2.2

4 Assessment Records Shipyard Safety Assessors (Hot-Work Certification) Course Approved Assessment Centre: _________________________

Learner’s Name: Date of Assessment:

Learner’s NRIC/Passport/FIN:

Practical Performance Assessment Sheet Competency

Level Comments C NYC

1. Implement gas testing plan

2. Identify common hazards in a shipyard, shipbuilding and ship repairing environment or related areas.

3. Propose gas monitoring instruments to

obtain representative atmospheric measurements

4. Propose periodic monitoring schedule

for common hazards based on working environment in shipyard, shipbuilding and ship repairing or related areas

5. Conduct of hot work assessments

based on PTW systems and VSCC requirements


Overall Assessment

Written Assessment Pass /Fail (Marks: _________ %)

Practical Learning cum Hot Work Assessment

Competent / Not Yet Competent

Overall Assessment Pass / Fail

Assessor 1: Name & Signature Assessor 2: Name & Signature

Date: Date:

Assessor Feedback: Overall performance of course learners. For NYCs, areas of skills gap and improvements to recommend ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________

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