Tube & Fittings or Cuplock System Scaffolds
Duration:
Five (5) to (6) Days
Attendees:
This course is aim at trainee Scaffolders who have a minimum of 6 months site experience and who require basic scaffolding skills training carried out at an approved Centre or client’s sites.
Objectives:
To give attendees such knowledge and skills to enable them to erect, alter and dismantle basic scaffolding structures in traditional tube and fittings and common system scaffold. Level 1 scaffolders should only carry out the erection and dismantling of scaffold structures covered within the 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) Latest Edition
- Fall Prevention (SG4) Latest Edition
- Foundation / Integrity and stability (bracing & Ties etc.)
- Access & Egress
PRACTICAL UNITS
- Static and Mobile Tower (2 Lifts including foot tie- Two static and one mobile for demo)
- Independent with Return (2 lifts including foot tie)
- Nine Standard Birdcage Scaffold (2 lifts including foot tie)
- Practical and Theory Test
Training Methods
Practical / Hands – On Classroom / Tutorials
Methods of Assessment
Practical tests
Written test
Qualification / Certification
Successful delegates will receive an Overseas Scaffolder Level 1 Certificate of Training and Record Card.
(Renewed every 5 Years)
Where to next?
CISRS (OSTS) Scaffolder (Level Two)
