Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Programme for WSH Trainers

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Programme for WSH Trainers

As a WSH trainer, you must complete at least 10 hours of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) activities every year and a one-day ethics workshop.

Programme Overview

CPD Programme is a mandatory programme for WSH trainers that conduct courses with:

• ISO 29990/29993 - certified Learning Service Providers (LSP); and

• SkillsFuture Singapore’s  Training Providers  (TP)

It supplements the basic training you received for your WSH trainer registration and aims to enhance your knowledge and skills to conduct effective training, by using various tools, methodologies and techniques to engage your trainees. You shall also attend a one-day ethics workshop which focuses on applying ethical principles and values in training scenarios.

Programme Requirements

Under the CPD Programme, you are required to attend:

Audit Checks

You must keep proof of attendance to facilitate audit checks by officers from: 

• Ministry of Manpower (MOM);
• Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) Council and; or
• Certification Bodies accredited by the Singapore Accreditation Council. 

The CPD requirement is prorated for new trainers who join the profession midway during the year and trainers who return from overseas postings. Please refer to the table below to understand the calculation for the audit check:

How to Apply

You may apply directly to the following organisations to attend the CPD courses:

You may approach the Singapore Institution of Safety Officers (SISO) to apply for the one-day ethics workshop.