Introduction and Safety Principles
Overview of scaffolding types and components
Roles, responsibilities, and competencies of scaffolders
Legislation, standards, and codes of practice (BS 1139, EN 12811, CISRS)
Hazards and risk assessment in scaffold work
Personal protective equipment (PPE) and safe practices
Scaffold Components & Assembly Techniques
Tube and fitting scaffolds, system scaffolds, and mobile scaffolds
Foundation preparation and baseplates
Tube connections, couplers, and jointing techniques
Scaffold stability and bracing
Practical exercises on ground-level assembly
Erection, Access, and Working Platforms
Safe access and egress
Scaffold planking and decking
Edge protection, guardrails, and toe boards
Load-bearing principles and safe working loads
Practical exercises in erecting small scaffold structures
Inspection, Alteration, and Maintenance
Pre-use inspections and routine checks
Identifying defects and corrective actions
Alterations, extensions, and dismantling procedures
Case studies on scaffold failures and lessons learned
Practical exercises in inspection and modification
Assessment and Certification
Practical assessment of scaffold assembly, alteration, and dismantling
Written knowledge assessment
Demonstration of safe practices and PPE compliance
Feedback and issuing of certificates
Assessment Method
Written examination (knowledge-based questions)
Practical competency assessment on scaffold erection, alteration, and dismantling
Continuous assessment through participation and exercises
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