About This Course

The WSQ PWM-Cleaning: Workplace Safety and Health Practices Implementation Level 1 course equips cleaning staff with the essential competencies to implement workplace safety and health (WSH) practices in their daily work.

Learners will gain the ability to:
✔ Understand WSH policies and procedures in the cleaning industry
✔ Follow safe work practices and risk control measures
✔ Participate in workplace safety and health management activities
✔ Respond appropriately to workplace emergencies and MOH alert codes

This WSH module is mandatory for all cleaning staff under the Progressive Wage Model (PWM).

• Skill Code: EVS-WSH-1006-1.1

Regulatory Requirement & Industry Standards

As of 31 December 2022, all cleaning businesses must ensure that their cleaning workforce meets the mandatory training requirements set by the National Environment Agency (NEA):

1️⃣ One Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) module
2️⃣ One CORE cleaning module

📌 Additional Requirement for Class 1 Licence Holders

• Cleaning businesses applying for a Class 1 Licence must ensure their workforce completes at least 3 training modules, including a minimum of 2 CORE modules.

📌 Who Must Be Trained?

• 100% of cleaners must complete training before a new or renewed cleaning business licence is issued.

• This requirement applies to all cleaners, including Singaporeans, Permanent Residents, and foreign workers, regardless of whether they are full-time, part-time, casual, or temporary employees.

• Cleaners employed for less than 3 months at the time of licence application are exempt from this requirement.

⚠️ Non-Compliance Consequences
Cleaning businesses that fail to meet the training requirement may face:
🚫 A financial penalty of up to $5,000
🚫 Suspension or revocation of their cleaning business licence

📌 If a cleaning business does not meet the training requirements at the time of licence renewal, the licence cannot be renewed.

📢 Ensure compliance today—train your workforce to meet NEA’s mandatory standards!

What You’ll Learn 📖

By completing this course, learners will develop knowledge and skills in:
✔ Introduction to Workplace Safety & Health (WSH) Policies – Understanding safety regulations and guidelines
✔ Safe Work Practices & Risk Control – Identifying hazards and minimizing risks in cleaning operations
✔ Participating in Workplace Safety & Health Management – Contributing to a safer work environment
✔ Emergency Response Procedures – Learning how to act in case of workplace incidents
✔ Ministry of Health (MOH) Alert Codes – Understanding alert levels and their implications for workplace safety

Mode of Assessment

• Role Play
• Oral Questioning

Certificate 🔖

Upon successful completion, learners will receive a WSQ Statement of Attainment (SOA) for PWM-Cleaning: Workplace Safety and Health Practices Implementation (Skill Code: EVS-WSH-1006-1.1).

1. Letter of Attendance (LOA) can be issued by us after course completion, upon request, for your immediate submission to NEA.
2. WSQ SOA will be issued by SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) in 1-2 days after full payment of course fees and course completion.

Validity of Certificate
The certificate does not have an expiry date.

Who Should Attend? 🙋‍♀️🙋🏻‍♂️

This course is essential for cleaning professionals working in:
✅ Offices, shopping malls, residential areas, hospitals, public transport, hawker centers, food courts
✅ General cleaners, indoor cleaners, outdoor cleaners, healthcare cleaners, restroom cleaners, table-top cleaners, dishwashers, refuse collectors

📌 Employers Take Note: This training is required under PWM job levels and ensures compliance with NEA cleaning workforce regulations.

Pre-requisites

✅ New entrants to the cleaning industry or existing cleaners who have not completed this course
✅ Job orientation completed, including knowledge of work roles, responsibilities, safety, and health practices
✅ Basic English proficiency (able to read, listen, and speak at ESS Literacy Level 1)
✅ Basic numeracy skills (ESS Numeracy Level 1)
✅ Course materials provided – bring a pen for note-taking
✅ Smartphone required to scan SingPass QR code for attendance tracking

📢 Ensure compliance and upgrade your cleaning skills today!

Topics covered include:

📌 Introduction to Workplace Safety & Health (WSH) Policies – Understanding industry regulations and compliance
📌 Safe Work Practices & Risk Control Procedures – Reducing workplace hazards and ensuring safety
📌 Participation in Workplace Safety & Health Management Activities – Promoting a culture of safety in cleaning operations
📌 Emergency Response Procedures – Actions to take in case of workplace incidents
📌 Ministry of Health (MOH) Alert Codes – Responding to health and safety alerts in the workplace

Our training venue is at Halycon Building, within 5-minute walk from Marymount MRT (Circle Line). We can arrange private classes for your organisation at your site as long as you meet the minimum pax criteria.

Course Duration

• 1 day (8 hours of training + 1 hour of assessment)

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