Overview
This course is aimed at trainee scaffolders who require basic scaffolding skills training. Carried out at our approved centre or on client’s sites.
Content:
CORE THEORY UNITS
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- International Best Practice
- International Performance Standards
- Work at height 2005
- Local Legal Requirement
- Components/Materials recognition
- Manual Handling (SG6)
- Fall Prevention (SG4)
- Foundations/Integrity and stability (Bracing & Ties etc)
- Access & Egress
- Harness inspection and Demonstration
PRACTICAL UNITS
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- Static Tower (2 Lifts including foot tie)
- Mobile Tower
- Independent with Return (2 Lifts including foot tie)
- Nine Standard Birdcage Scaffold (Two lifts including foot tie)
- Practical/Theory Test
- Practical Assessment individual
Scaffolders can progress to Level 2 Overseas Scaffolder after 6 months further experience.
Certification:
Successful delegates will receive an Overseas Scaffolder Level 1 Certificate of Training and Record Card.
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.
