International Basic Scaffolder (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.