Refresher Course (Tower Crane (Saddle Jib))

The 3.5 -day refresher courses comprise theory lesson, hands-on practical session and assessment.

The topics to be covered are as follows:

1. Safety requirements and operation for various types of cranes
2. Principles and characteristics of mobile/tower crane
3. Interpreting load capacity chart
4. Field exercises

Participants must attend at least 75% of the training session to be eligible to take the written and practical assessment. Those who successfully pass the course assessment will be awarded the Certificate of Successful Completion.

• Singapore citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents - Foreigners (Employment Pass, S-Pass, Traditional Source/North Asia Source work permit holders) must attach a copy of Application for Temporary Relaxation of License Registration for Foreign Cane Operators (Form C) approved by BCA when applying for Refresher course.
• SVP Holders (Traditional Source/North Asia Source) must attach a copy of Application for Temporary Relaxation of License Registration for Foreign Cane Operators (Form C) approved by BCA when applying for Refresher course. - Have successfully completed the Crane Operation (Mobile, Crawler & Tower) course by MOM’s Approved Training Providers and crane license have expired for more 3 years but less than 5 years.
• For Mobile Crane Operation
  • Must possess a class 4 (provisional/qualified) driving license (PDL/QDL) or class 5 driving license or equivalent.
  • Participants without class 5 driving license can only collect their certificate after they have obtained their class 5 driving license. They must do so within one (1) year after successfully completing their course. Applicant must submit a photocopy of the crane license (if applicable) and relevant certificate at time of application.

Participant must achieve at least 75% attendance and pass all assessments. BCA Academy reserves the right to recover the funded amount from the participant (self-sponsored) or employer (company sponsored) if participant did not meet the eligibility criteria. Details of SSG’s funding can be found on  Home (skillsfuture.gov.sg).