Course Description

The Advanced Scaffolder (TG20 / SG4) course is a professional training program designed for experienced scaffolders who require the knowledge and skills to safely erect, modify, inspect, and dismantle scaffolds in complex or high-risk environments. The course focuses on system scaffolds in accordance with TG20:21 Guidance and SG4 (Scaffold Guidance for Advanced Structures), widely recognized in the UK and internationally. Participants learn advanced scaffold design principles, load calculations, tie-ins, complex access solutions, and scaffold inspection techniques. Practical exercises and case studies reinforce theoretical knowledge, ensuring competence in planning, supervising, and executing scaffolding work safely, complying with BS standards and CISRS best practices.

Course Objectives

Upon successful completion, participants will be able to:

Understand advanced scaffolding design principles (TG20 / SG4)

Identify hazards in complex scaffold structures

Conduct scaffold inspections and ensure compliance with BS standards

Apply load calculations and tie-in methods safely

Supervise scaffold erection, modification, and dismantling

Implement risk assessments and safe working practices

Integrate fall protection, access, and egress solutions in scaffold operations

Audience

Experienced scaffolders seeking advanced certification

Scaffold supervisors and coordinators

Construction, industrial, and offshore site personnel

HSE officers overseeing scaffold operations

Personnel involved in planning and inspecting complex scaffolds

Prerequisites

No formal prerequisites are required. Relevant education or industry experience is beneficial.

Course Content

Introduction & Standards

Overview of TG20:21 guidance and SG4 principles

Advanced scaffold types and components

Legal responsibilities and industry standards (BS 1139, EN 12811, CISRS)

Hazard identification and risk assessment in scaffold operations

Scaffold Design & Load Calculations

Load-bearing principles and calculations

Tie-in methods and scaffold stability

Access and egress planning for complex structures

Practical exercises: scaffold layout and design interpretation

Erection, Alteration & Supervision

Advanced erection techniques for system scaffolds

Modifications, extensions, and multi-level scaffolds

Supervision of scaffold teams and task planning

Practical exercises: erecting complex scaffold sections

Inspection & Safety Management

Pre-use, periodic, and special inspections

Identification of defects and corrective measures

Fall protection and edge protection integration

Case studies of scaffold incidents and lessons learned

Practical assessment of scaffold inspection

Assessment & Certification

Practical demonstration of advanced scaffolding competence

Written knowledge assessment (TG20 / SG4 theory)

Group exercises and problem-solving scenarios

Feedback, review, and certificate issuance

Assessment Method

Written examination on TG20 / SG4 principles and safety standards

Practical assessment: erecting, modifying, and inspecting scaffolds

Continuous assessment through participation and exercises

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