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TRAINING PROGRAMME

Site Safety Supervisor (SSS) Training

COURSE OVERVIEW

About this programme

A structured competency programme for construction personnel seeking the knowledge required to support site safety supervision and DOSH registration pathways.

The Site Safety Supervisor programme covers the legal, management and technical knowledge needed to monitor occupational safety at construction sites. It includes site planning, work equipment, vehicle and plant movement, work at height, excavation, demolition, lifting operations, fire safety, welfare and construction hazard controls.

Duration10 days / 80 hours for the full SSS course; a 7-day / 47-hour SSS-OS route applies only to specific eligible candidates
Delivery modePhysical competency programme through a DOSH-registered training provider; full-time or approved part-time arrangement
LanguageBahasa Malaysia / English according to the approved programme
Class availabilityScheduled public/intake-based programme; in-house only where the approved scheme permits

PRICING

Per paxRM 2000 / pax
In-houseTBC

Excluded SST. Final pricing confirmed at enquiry.

Course fee may be claimable subject to current programme registration, employer eligibility and grant approval; examination/registration fees may be treated separately.
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IS THIS COURSE FOR YOU

Who should attend and entry requirements

Who should attend

  • Construction site supervisors and foremen
  • Construction safety personnel
  • Candidates seeking the DOSH Site Safety Supervisor registration pathway
  • Eligible SHO examination graduates and OSH diploma holders requiring specified SSS modules

Entry requirements

  • Malaysian citizen
  • One DOSH qualification pathway must be met for registration
  • Common pathways include a relevant construction diploma plus the registered course and recognised exam, OR at least 2 years' site supervisor/foreman experience plus the course and exam
  • A 10-year experience pathway may proceed through the recognised exam without the full course
  • Additional pathways apply to eligible SHO exam graduates and OSH diploma holders
  • Confirm documentary requirements before enrolment

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

Learning outcomes and course modules

Learning outcomes

  • Explain the SSS role and construction OSH duties
  • Identify and control key construction hazards
  • Support safe site planning and welfare arrangements
  • Monitor vehicles, plant, equipment and electrical work
  • Apply controls for work at height, excavation, demolition and lifting
  • Prepare for the recognised SSS examination and registration pathway

Key modules

  • Introduction to the SSS role
  • OSH legislation and CDM requirements
  • Site planning and general controls
  • Welfare, vehicles and plant movement
  • Work equipment and electrical safety
  • Fire safety and work at height
  • Excavation and demolition
  • Lifting operations
  • Occupational health and site assessment topics

CERTIFICATION AND RECOGNITION

What you receive and how it's recognised

Training methodology

Lectures, case studies, assignments, site-related exercises and examination preparation under the approved curriculum.

Assessment method

Course assessment plus the recognised SSS examination where required. Passing the course alone does not complete DOSH registration.

Certification awarded

Training completion/attendance certificate. To become a registered SSS, the candidate must meet a DOSH qualification pathway, attend the required course where applicable, pass the recognised examination and complete DOSH/MyKKP registration.

Validity and refresher

Registration and renewal follow current DOSH/MyKKP requirements; confirm before publishing a validity period.

Recognition and compliance note

Regulatory competency pathway. The course must be delivered through a DOSH-registered training provider, and registration is subject to DOSH approval.

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