Course Duration: 10 days

Maximum candidates on course: 9 (minimum 3)

Course Objectives

To give candidates the knowledge to erect and dismantle more complex scaffolds safely in accordance with the statuary regulations and the relevant guidelines for that type of scaffold.

Award

Successful candidates will receive a SOLAS CSCS card and a FETAC/QQI certificate.

Venue

The venue must have an adequately sized classroom for all candidates to complete the theory section of the course and a safely cordoned off area of adequate size for the practical assessment. It is preferable for this course to be run at an approved and accredited Training Centre.

Candidate experience

All candidates for this course must hold a valid Basic Scaffolder’s card for at least one year.

They must have experience working with tube n fitting scaffolds. They need to fill in a self-assessment form of their experience and this must be endorsed by their employer. They also require an up to date Safe Pass card and a current Manual Handling certificate.

Course Content

 

Day 1-5

• Relevant Legislation and Guidelines (C.O.P. TG20-13)
• Method Statements and Risk Assessments
• Manual Handling – best practises
• Harness inspections
• Scaffolding terminology and components
• Inspecting materials, ground conditions and setting out
• Erecting independent scaffolds, Towers and Birdcages
• Bracing, Ties, Ladders, Ropes and Knots commonly used
• Housekeeping
• Reading and understanding more complex scaffold designs
• Form filling regarding hand-overs, checklists 1 & 2, GA3’s and scaff-tags
• Theory preparation, homework and revision
• Dealing with clients and other trades, organising and controlling the labour and materials for the task.         Monitoring and reviewing risks, carrying out Tool box talks with own staff.

Day 6 – 9

• Theory Assessment – 1 hour
• 3 Practical Assessments over 4 days

Day 10

• Complete final Practical Assessment
• Housekeeping
• Course Review and Summary