Course details

To provide participants with knowledge and skills to effectively perform the role of signalman in the marine industry.

Course Outline

  • Legal Requirements for Lifting Operation
  • Role and Responsibilities of a Signalman
  • Ensuring Safe Lifting Operation
  • Slinging Methods for Lifting Operation
  • 3-Steps Lifting & Lowering Method
  • Standard Hand & Verbal Signals
  • Do's and Don'ts
  • Signaling for Hoist, Lowering, Slew, Jib, Travelling and Stop Operations (Practical)

Who should take this course?

Workers in the marine industry, who are involved in lifting operations using mobile or tower cranes.

Requirements

  • Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents or holders of valid Work Permits
  • Able to read and write English
  • Medically fit
  • Company-sponsored

Note:

  • Signalmen will only be required to attend the Signalman Course (Marine).
  • Riggers are required to attend both the Signalman Course and Rigger Course (Marine).
  • The Signalman Course (Marine) is a pre-requisite for the Rigger Course (Marine).

How will I be assessed?

  • Theory
  • Practical

Will I receive a certificate of completion?

Candidates who have successfully passed their course examiniations, will be issued the Marine Signalman Pass and Certificate by The Association of Singapore Marine Industries (ASMI).

Updated on 08 November, 2015

About NTUC Learninghub

NTUC LearningHub Private Limited was corporatised in 2004 with the mission to enhance the lifelong employability of Singapore’s workforce by providing high quality, innovative products and affordable learning. The training programmes provided by NTUC LearningHub comprise Infocomm Technology, Professional IT Certificates, Soft Skills & Literacy, Workplace Safety & Health, Employability Skills System, Customer Service Training, Trades, Cleaning, WSQ Security and Manufacturing Skills. To date, it has trained more than 1,000,000 executives and working adults, and has worked with more than 10,000 companies to identify training needs, define curriculum roadmaps and deliver contemporary training programmes. The organization has evolved to meet the burgeoning training needs of Singaporeans to continuously keep pace with the dynamic business economy.

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