Scaffolding Training: Erect, Use and Dismantle Access Scaffolds

Course Overview

This 2-day course equips participants with the knowledge and practical skills required to safely plan, erect, use, modify and dismantle access scaffolding. Participants learn to interpret scaffold drawings, coordinate resources, identify workplace hazards and apply safe working procedures in accordance with applicable standards.

Course Objectives

By the end of the training, participants should be able to:

• Interpret basic scaffold drawings and erection instructions.
• Identify scaffold types and platform load classes.
• Plan and coordinate personnel, equipment and other resources.
• Identify workplace hazards and apply appropriate safety measures.
• Safely erect, use, modify and dismantle access scaffolds.
• Apply scaffold stabilisation techniques.
• Handle, inspect and store scaffolding equipment safely.

Course Content

• Introduction to scaffolding, applications, hazards, and responsibilities.
• Legal and safety requirements under OSHA 2007 and work-at-height regulations.
• Types of scaffolds, components, and load classifications.
• Scaffold stability, foundations, anchoring, bracing, and load limits.
• Safe scaffold erection, dismantling, and material handling procedures.
• Fall protection systems, harnesses, anchorage, and PPE requirements.
• Scaffold inspection, defect identification, maintenance, and recordkeeping.
• Emergency response, rescue planning, first aid, and incident reporting.
• Practical scaffold erection, dismantling, inspection, tagging, and competency assessment.

Who Should Attend?

• Scaffold erectors and dismantlers.
• Construction and maintenance personnel.
• Site supervisors and team leaders.
• Industrial workers involved in scaffold operations.
• Personnel responsible for work-at-height activities.

Duration

2 Days.Theory and practical lessons

Assessment & Certification

Participants may be assessed on their understanding of scaffolding safety, work planning, erection procedures and dismantling practices. Certification requirements should be confirmed with Viscar Industrial Capacity Ltd before publication.