Apply to add approved scaffold supervisor or erector

Approved scaffold contractors can add scaffold supervisors, erectors or riggers to their approved personnel. Each team must directly employ at least 2 supervisors and 5 erectors or riggers.

At a glance

Who can apply	Company representative
How much it costs	No cost to apply
How long it takes	Within 30 working days from date of full submission of required information and documents. If additional time is needed, you will be informed of when the outcome is expected.
Related eServices	Registration for WSH Service Providers

Before moving to another approved scaffold contractor (ASC), scaffold supervisors and erectors need to first be removed from their existing ASC’s approved personnel list.

If you do not have the minimum number of personnel required for your ASC after the removal, your ASC approval will be automatically suspended.

Requirements

As an approved scaffold contractor, you must have a team of competent workers. Each team must be:

Under the charge of at least 2 competent scaffold supervisors or suspended scaffold supervisors.
Made up of at least 5 competent scaffold erectors or suspended scaffold riggers to carry out their jobs safely.

Requirements for scaffold supervisors

Scaffold supervisors or suspended scaffold supervisors must be trained and competent in scaffolding work. They must also be familiar with the scaffold manufacturer's procedures.

To be considered competent, a supervisor must:

Have completed the Supervision of Metal Scaffold Erection Course or Suspended Scaffold Supervisor Course conducted by a training provider approved by the Commissioner for Workplace Safety and Health.
Have completed the Work-At-Height Course for Supervisors conducted by a training provider approved by the Commissioner for Workplace Safety and Health
Have a minimum of 2 years’ relevant practical experience in scaffolding work.

Requirements for scaffold erectors or riggers

Each scaffold erector and suspended scaffold rigger must:

Be properly trained in the techniques of scaffolding work.
Have successfully completed the Metal Scaffold Erection Course or Suspended Scaffold Rigger Course, conducted by a training provider approved by the Commissioner.

How to apply

To apply, follow these steps:

Log in to add approved personnel.
Upload all supporting documents.
(Optional) Log in to check your application status.

You will receive an email notification if your application is successful.

Documents required

All certificates must display:
- NRIC (for Singapore citizens or PRs)
- FIN, Work Permit number or S Pass number (for work pass holders)
You must submit A4 sized certificates, not cards.
Check that your worker had attended the required training using check worker training records.
Applications where training certificates are not found in the worker training record system will require additional time for verification and processing.

For Scaffold Supervisors, you need to submit PDF copies of the following:

A copy of NRIC, Work Permit, S Pass or EP.
Medical report form for applicants who are 60 years old and above.