Overview
The Scaffolding Inspection course provides comprehensive training on scaffold safety, inspection procedures, and compliance requirements. This critical safety training covers scaffold types, erection standards, inspection criteria, and documentation to ensure scaffolds are safe for use.
Developed in alignment with Highwave Training methodologies and international scaffolding safety standards, this course ensures participants understand scaffold safety requirements and can conduct thorough inspections to identify hazards and ensure compliance.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand scaffold types and their applications
- Recognize scaffold hazards and safety requirements
- Conduct comprehensive scaffold inspections
- Identify defects and non-compliance issues
- Understand scaffold erection and dismantling procedures
- Document inspection findings and maintain records
- Understand load capacity and design requirements
- Implement corrective actions and safety measures
Target Audience
Scaffold inspectors, supervisors, safety officers, construction managers, and anyone responsible for scaffold safety and inspection. Essential for construction, maintenance, and facilities management industries.
Entry Requirements
- No formal prerequisites required
- Basic understanding of construction and scaffolding
- Physical ability to inspect scaffolds at height
- Basic English language proficiency recommended
Course Details
Module 1: Introduction to Scaffolding
- Types of scaffolds and their applications
- Scaffold components and terminology
- Legal framework and regulatory requirements
- Statistics and consequences of scaffold failures
Module 2: Scaffold Hazards and Safety Requirements
- Common scaffold hazards
- Fall protection requirements
- Structural stability and bracing
- Access and egress safety
Module 3: Scaffold Erection Standards
- Foundation and base requirements
- Standards and ledgers placement
- Bracing and tie-in requirements
- Platform construction and guardrails
Module 4: Scaffold Inspection Procedures
- Pre-use inspection requirements
- Regular inspection schedules
- Inspection checklist and criteria
- After-incident and after-modification inspections
Module 5: Defect Identification and Assessment
- Common defects and damage types
- Structural integrity assessment
- Component condition evaluation
- Removal criteria and unsafe conditions
Module 6: Load Capacity and Design
- Scaffold load classifications
- Load capacity calculations
- Design requirements and specifications
- Modifications and alterations
Module 7: Documentation and Record Keeping
- Inspection report preparation
- Tagging systems and color coding
- Record keeping requirements
- Corrective action tracking
Duration: 1-2 days (8-16 hours)
Assessment: Written examination and practical scaffold inspection exercise
Pass Mark: 75%
- Certificate of Completion in Scaffolding Inspection
- Valid for 2-3 years
- Internationally recognized qualification
- Qualifies participants as competent scaffold inspectors