Duration: 5 days of training which includes a formative assessment and 1 day of WorkSafe Assessment which includes but not restricted to:
Required skills for this unit are:
ability to erect scaffold and scaffold equipment within the scope of the advanced scaffolder
ability to erect, level, plumb and stabilise scaffolds and scaffold equipment within the scope of the advanced scaffolder
ability to work safely at heights
ability to interpret manufacturer’s specifications for plant and equipment
accurate interpretation of structural charts and structural plans
correct application of all scaffolding equipment
verify problems and equipment faults and demonstrate appropriate response.
Required knowledge for this unit is:
use of appropriate mathematical procedures for estimation and measurement of loads
Commonwealth, state or territory OHS legislation and local government regulations, including standards and codes of practice relevant to the full range of techniques for undertaking advanced scaffolding activities
knowledge of principles relating to plant and equipment stability
knowledge of types of scaffolding and their application
knowledge of scaffold and scaffold equipment erection and dismantling techniques
knowledge of types scaffold and scaffold equipment, associated with advanced scaffolding and their use/s
risk assessment and control, including understanding of the hierarchy of control
load capabilities of different types of scaffolding constructions
understanding and application of organisational and workplace standards, requirements, policies and procedures for scaffolding
application of safety equipment applicable to scaffolding
understanding and application of the inspection and maintenance requirements for advanced scaffold, associated equipment and scaffold equipment
uses and limitations of tools and equipment, appropriate to scaffolding tasks and activities.
Course Requirements
- 100 points of identification
- Pens
- Calculator
- Whistle
- Safety Helmet; boots and Hi vis clothing
- Scaffolding Belt if available.