Training Course Specification
Duration:
5 days.
Attendees:
This course is aimed at trainee scaffolders who require basic scaffolding skills training in tube and fitting or Cuplok System Scaffold.
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 or Cuplok system scaffolds. Basic Scaffolders should only carry out the erection and dismantling of scaffold structures covered within course. They are competent to work as part of a team, but must not lead operations if the work is outside the scope of the training, adequate direct supervision is required at all times.
Certification:
Successful delegates will receive a Basic Scaffolder Certificate of Training and ID Card.
Content
Core Theory Units
- General Health and Safety Awareness
- Channel Islands Best Practice
- International Performance Standards
- Local Legal Requirements
- Components/Materials recognition
- Manual Handling (SG6)
- Fall Prevention (SG4)
- Foundations/Integrity and stability (Bracing & Ties etc)
- Access & Egress
Practical Units
- Static and Mobile Tower (2 Lifts including foot tie – Two static and one mobile for demo)
- Independent with Return (2 Lifts including foot tie)
- Nine Standard Birdcage Scaffold (2 lifts including foot tie)
- Practical/Theory Test
Scaffolders can progress to Intermediate Scaffolder after 6 months further experience.