Purpose
This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to safely perform basic scaffolding work.
Scaffolding work involves erecting, altering or dismantling a temporary structure to support a platform from which a person or object could fall more than four metres.
This unit applies to scaffolding work involving:
- modular or pre-fabricated scaffolds
- cantilevered materials hoists with a maximum working load of 500 kg
- ropes
- gin wheels
- safety nets and static lines
- bracket scaffolds (tank and formwork).
Scaffolding work is undertaken in construction and other industries where temporary structures are erected, altered and dismantled.
Course Overview
This course is part of our Scaffolding Training range and is the entry point into the scaffolding licence pathway (class SB). This course covers the below aspects:
- Plan task
- Select and inspect plant and equipment
- Set up task
- Undertake basic scaffolding activities
- Complete task
Course Delivery Mode
Training U conducts this course face to face at its Maddington facility.
Course Duration
5 days
Prerequisites and Course Requirements
- Students must be a minimum of 18 years of age
- Students must have basic English language and literacy skills
- Students must have sound maths skills
- Must be able to provide photo ID
Certification
On successful completion of this course the student will receive a Statement of Attainment and be issued a High Risk Work Licence in the class of SB.