Aims & Objectives
To develop an understanding of scaffold components, forms of construction and inspection procedures of basic access scaffolds and to comply with current legislation and Codes of Practice.
In order to attend this course delegates must have an awareness and experience of scaffolding structures and must complete the CISRS delegate entry form with contactable references and have a CISRS approved H&S qualification (full details will be provided by Britannia – please call/email the team to discuss). This documentation should be provided 14 days ahead of the course - for any bookings within this timescale please contact the office before booking online to discuss)
Course Content
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Legislation - Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974, Work at Height Regulations 2005, Approved Codes of Practice (ACoPs), Scaffold specific regulations.
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Scaffold Terminology
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Scaffold Materials
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Means of Access
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Gin Wheels and Ropes
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Scaffold Ties
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Construction Regulations and Recommendations of Basic Scaffolds.
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Specialist scaffold types
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Scaffolds Requiring Design
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Practical Inspection
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Reports
At the end of the course delegates should be able to:
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Identify and inspect tubes, boards, ladders, gin wheels, ropes and fittings correctly.
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State the main requirements of the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, the Construction (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1996, Work at Height Regulations 2005 and codes of practice relating to scaffolding.
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Identify the construction requirements common to all scaffolds to include:
- Foundations
- Scaffold framework
- Platforms, handrails and toe-boards
-Ladder access
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Carry out inspections and fault identification on access scaffolds.
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Complete and maintain reports in accordance with current statutory provision.
Theory Exam
Practical Assessment
Evaluations