Silver Card Course is suitable for workers involved in construction trade(s) of high risk.

The Course consists of three modules :

Module 1 - 3.5 hours (Morning Session, Day 1)

• Common accidents in lifting operations

• Legislation and general safe working practice related to lifting operations

• Common types of lifting appliances and lifting gears and their safe working practices

• Proper use of personal protective equipment, Smart Site Safety System (SSSS) and MiC Work

Module 2 - 4 hours (Afternoon session, Day 1)

• General safety inspection for lifting gears

• Basic principals of safe lifting operations

• Case study

• Written test

Module 3 - 7.5 hours (Day 2)

• Safe working procedures for lifting operations and code of practice in working at height

• Use of SSSS PPE & Inspection of lifting gears

• Practical training in safe lifting operations

• Practical training in MiC Lifting, using hand signals and walkie-talkie for communication with lifting crane operator

• Practical test

"Non-Public Works Safety Training Promotion Scheme" aims to enhance the safety awareness and knowledge of personnel in the non-public works sector.

This course is covered under the scheme. In addition to meeting the course entry requirements, applicants must comply with the following conditions and submit a personal declaration via online application system:

1. The applicant must not have been involved in any public works projects for a minimum period of three (3) months immediately preceding the application date.
2. Applicants are allowed to participate in the scheme only once per year (calculated from the start date of their previous course) and repeat enrollments are not allowed.

 

*Public works projects include Architectural Services Department, Civil Engineering and Development Department, Drainage Services Department, Electrical and Mechanical Services Department, Highways Department, and Water Supplies Department.