Courses

Course Description

The Basic Scaffolding course provides students with the skills and knowledge necessary to safely erect, alter and dismantle scaffolding in various working environments. The basic level of erecting, altering and dismantling scaffolding are the specific requirements of this course, consisting of scaffolding work connected with the operation or use of cantilevered materials hoists with a maximum working load of 500kg, modular or pre-fabricated scaffolds, ropes, and gin wheels, safety nets and static lines, and bracket scaffolds (tank and formwork).

The course requires students to have the ability to plan a job, select and inspect equipment, set up a task and to erect and dismantle scaffold and scaffold equipment. The following aspects are taught through written and practical teachings:

• Comply with OHS licensing, legislation and local government regulations
• Hazards and risks associated with all aspects of basic scaffolding
• Knowledge of the various soil types and ground conditions necessary for setting up plant and equipment.
• Work method statements, job safety analyses and other appropriate documentation regarding the site.
• Completion of handover certificates
• Identifying appropriate communication methods within the workplace

The successful student will have the knowledge and ability to conduct the following;

• Conduct before and after operational checks of basic scaffolding and tagging any scaffolding equipment that has been damaged
• Set up fall arrest systems in order to work safely at heights
• Application of risk assessments and hazard control strategies
• Ability to safely use bracket scaffolds, gin wheels, cantilever hoists, safety net, and static lines
• Knowledge of mathematical procedures required to measure and estimate loads
• Use effective communication with supervisors, managers and other scaffolders within the workplace
• Interpret the manufacturer’s specifications in order to safely erect and dismantle scaffolding