WHO’S THE COURSE FOR?

This course is a starting point for anybody wishing to work in the scaffolding industry as a scaffolder.

COURSE AIMS AND BENEFITS

To provide an introduction to scaffolding, covering the safe erection, alteration and dismantling of a range of scaffolding structures.

At the end of the course, candidates will have knowledge of:

• The correct and safe methods of erecting independent scaffolds, scaffolds with returns, birdcage and tower scaffolds in tube and fitting.
• The regulations governing the safe erecting, alteration and dismantling of scaffolds and the work methods to be adopted.

THE CANDIDATE SHOULD ALSO BE ABLE TO CORRECTLY AND SAFELY

• Determine the material requirements for independent scaffolds, independents with returns, tower & birdcage scaffolds in tube and fitting.
• Be able to lay out materials, set out scaffolds and overcome obstacles to erect scaffold safely.
• Ensure that scaffolds are constructed following safe systems of work.
• Candidates will be able, as a member of a team, to erect, alter and dismantle the above scaffold structures safely and in the correct sequence.