The course is designed to prepare the delegate to safety erect and dismantle basic scaffolding to a height of two lifts with safe access and egress. To develop the skills and knowledge required for Scaffolding erector to carry out their duties safely and efficiently whilst erecting and dismantling scaffolds in the workplace, and identify the hazards of erecting and dismantling under various conditions in the workplace environment.
Course Target
Any person of legal age, whom their job is to erect or dismantle scaffolding as part of their job
Course Outline
Course Enabling Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the trainee should be able to:
Introduction to Scaffolding & Scaffolding Terminology
Regulation, Codes of Practice
Identify types and designs of scaffolds
Determine the hazards associated during erection, dismantling, altering and using of scaffolds.
Specify the General Requirements for Frame, Tubes and couplers, and System Scaffolds
Determine the Specific Safety Rules and Steps Associated with the Erection of Frame, Tube & Clamp and System Scaffolding
Identify Personal protective equipment (PPE), Safety Harness & Fall Arrest System
Employ the fall protection procedures during erection and use of scaffolds
Discuss the accidents, injuries and fatality statistics
Identify the Major Items to Consider when Performing a Scaffold Inspection.
