Aims and outcomes

This course will give participants the necessary skills and knowledge to plan, prepare & complete basic scaffolding work as prescribed by the National Standard for Licensing Persons Performing High Risk Work. On completion of this course participants will be able to manage risks; inspect equipment; work with fibre ropes; construct and dismantle modular scaffolds.

Pre requisite

There are no pre-requisites for this course.

Course Content

The Basic Scaffolding course is mapped to the Nationally Recognised unit of competency:

CPCCSC2002A Erect and dismantle basic scaffolding, includes:

• Legislation, Australian Standards, National Standard for Licensing Persons Performing High Risk Work, codes of practice and company scaffolding procedures.
• Company risk management procedures and scaffolding risk control
• Plan Work - Site requirements and rules; site hazard identification; emergency procedures; priorities; scaffold fit for the purpose.
• Rope work including bowline; clove hitch; timber hitch; rolling hitch; use of gin wheels.
• Identify scaffold components and use; identify damaged components.
• Identify individual modular systems, their advantages/disadvantages.
• Tube and Coupler overview and use
• Ground Bearing Pressure related to live load; dead load.
• Minimums and Maximums including lift height bay width, length light/medium/heavy duty scaffolds; bracing of scaffolds; tying of scaffolds.
• Estimation of material
• Practical Training - Erect modular scaffold; use tube and coupler where necessary to modify; tag completed scaffold; dismantle scaffold and stow gear.

Certification

Successful candidates will be awarded the Nationally Recognised unit of competency CPCCSC2002A Erect and dismantle basic scaffolding, recognised within the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).

 

Candidates will be awarded the SB High Risk Licence.

Duration

35 hours conducted over 4 to 5 days.

Maximum Participants

8 persons