International Basic Scaffolding Course (5 day)

Duration: 5 days

Attendees:

This course is aimed at trainee scaffolders who require basic scaffolding skills training. Carried out at our approved centre or on client’s sites.
Objectives:

To give the attendees such knowledge and skills to enable them to erect, alter and dismantle basic scaffolding structures in traditional tube and fitting and common system scaffolds.
Certification:

Successful delegates will receive a Simian Skill ‘International Scaffolder’ Certificate of Training and an ‘International Scaffolder’ Record Card for Basic Scaffolder.
Content:
- - Statutory Regulations and Codes of Practice
  - BS EN 12811 and TG20:08
  - Safe Handling and Inspection of Materials (Manual Handling)
  - Preventing Falls in Scaffolding (SG4)
  - Safe Use and Inspection of Safety Harnesses
  - Ropes, Knots & Hitches
  - Types and Uses of Tube, Fittings and Boards
  - Assessing Material Requirements for Basic Scaffolds
  - Safe Access Methods
  - Interpretation of Simple Drawings
  - Erect and Dismantle Basic Scaffolds:
    - Independent (With Return)
    - Tower (Static and Mobile)
    - Birdcage
  - Alterations to Scaffolds
  - Skills Test (Practical)
  - Knowledge Test (Theory)
Scaffolders can progress to Intermediate Scaffolder after 6 months further experience.