Scaffolder Level 1

Tube & Fitting or System Scaffolding

Attendees:

This course is aimed at trainee scaffolders who require basic scaffolding skills training.
Maximum of 12 attendees per class.

Objectives:

To give the attendees such knowledge and skills to enable them to erect, alter and dismantle basic scaffolding structures in traditional tube and fitting and common system scaffolds. Level 1 Scaffolders should only carry out the erection and dismantling of scaffold structures covered within course. They are competent to work as part of a team, but must not lead operations if the work is outside the scope of the training, adequate direct supervision is required at all times.

Content:

Core theory units

General Health and Safety Awareness.

International Best Practice.

International Performance Standards

Local Legal Requirements.

Components/Materials recognition.

Manual Handling (SG6).

Fall Prevention (SG4).

Foundations/Integrity and stability (Bracing & Ties etc).

Access & Egress.

Fractical units

Static and Mobile Tower (2 Lifts including foot tie – 2 static and 1 mobile for demo).

Independent with Return (2 Lifts including foot tie).

Nine Standard Birdcage Scaffold (2 lifts including foot tie).

Practical/Theory Test.

Certification:

Successful delegates will receive an Overseas Scaffolder Level 1 Certificate of Training and Record Card. (Renewed every 5 years)

Notes:

Instruction is delivered in English and Vietnamese.
Learners to attend training will be provided with safety harness, boots, hardhat, level, tape, spanners/hammer.