Course Details

This course is aimed at trainee scaffolders who require basic scaffolding skills training. Carried out at our approved centre or on client’s sites. The prime objective of this course is 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.

Contents :

• Statutory Regulations and Codes of Practice
• BS EN 12811 and TG20:08
• Safe Handling and Inspection of Materials (Manual Handling)
• Preventing Falls in Scaffolding (SG4:10)
• 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)