Traditional Scaffold Appreciation & Inspection Competency Certificate
PROGRAMME
Introduction and Course Aims
Different Types of Scaffolding
Tubular Framework
Fittings - Identification & Use
Scaffolding Terminology
Bases & Foundations
Bracing for Stability
Tying Basic Access Scaffolds
Reasons why Scaffolds Collapse
Safe use of Saffolds (inc SWL)
The Legal Requirements Explained
Theory Questionnaire
This course is not intended to provide in-depth knowledge of erection of scaffolding.
Its aims are; to enable people to improve their current level of knowledge of basic access scaffolding.
The course covers the requirements stated in BS5973 in terms of Scaffold construction, stability, loading and use (to be withdrawn 2010)
BSEN12811 New Standard
TG:20-08 Code of practice
This course also covers the Legal requirements for the inspection of temporary scaffold structures made of steel, in; The Construction (Health and Safety & Welfare) Regulations 1996.
