Course Details
- Course Code: OS-TT-R102-S-10M
- Mode of Delivery: Onsite
- Duration: 10 Months
- Price: On Request
Scaffolding
Course Overview
The programme starts with an induction to the course and training facilities to fully understand the training process and requirements. This course is delivered through Instructor-led training and Workshop based practical training with various assessments to ensure that the candidate achieves theoretical and practical competencies. Upon successful completion, the candidates will gain skills and knowledge essential to identify scaffolding components, types of construction, inspection procedures of basic scaffolds in construction & engineering work environments, to perform efficiently in accordance with current legislation and Codes of Practice.
This course is for anyone interested in doing activities linked with the employment of an engineering operative.
The entry prerequisites are a good attitude toward learning, a solid motivation to study, and a reasonable level of language proficiency.
Candidates on successful completion of training are entitled to a ‘Certificate of Attendance’ attested by the Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation from NTI.
Other Details
Module 1: General health, safety and welfare in the workplace.
- Introduction to Health, safety and welfare legislation
- Safety precautions, First Aid & HASAWA.
- Notices, Safety regulations & Safety Signs
- Toolbox Talk and Risk Assessment
- Safe handling of tools and materials used for scaffolding.
- Permit to work, work at height and confined space.
- Workshop arrangement & Cleanliness.
- Identify unsafe act / condition
- Identify the hazards present in the workplace and suggest control measure
- Fire risks and safe exit procedures.
- Demonstrate the use of a fire extinguisher
- Preparation of permit to work (PTW)
Module 2: Introduction & Classification of Scaffold.
- Independent scaffold
- Basic putlog scaffold
- Birdcage scaffold
- Tower scaffold
- Mobile tower scaffold
- Cantilever scaffold
- System scaffold
- Hoist tower scaffold
- Suspended scaffold.
Module 3: Basic Tools and Equipment.
- Planks.
- Cross bars.
- Frame.
- Connecting pins and clamps.
- Base plates.
- Safety barriers or safety netting.
- Spanners/Socket Set.
- Level.
- Tape measure.
- Claw hammer.
- Personal Protective Equipment & fall arrester.
Module 4: Terms and Definitions Used in Scaffolding.
- Sole plate.
- Base plate.
- Universal jack.
- Spigot.
- Standards.
- Ledgers.
- Put logs.
- Platform.
- Guardrails.
- Toe board.
- Bracing.
- Gin wheel.
- Ropes, knots.
- Rack, Lift and support.
- Manual lifting and handling.
- Management of materials.
- Scaffolding check list.
- Inspection tags.
Module 5: Scaffolding Foundation.
- Ground condition checking.
- Soft or hard.
- Level.
- Safe load carrying capability.
- Leveling and soil compaction of ground beneath the sole plate.
- Heavy duty foundation and foundation on sloping ground.
- Sole plate and base plate selection.
Module 6: Fitting of Scaffolding.
- Fixed coupler.
- Swivel coupler.
- Put log coupler.
- Sleeve coupler.
- Board clamps.
- Toe board clamps.
- Ladder clamps.
Module 7: Types of Steel Tubes/ Boards.
- Black steel pipe.
- Galvanized pipes.
- Aluminum alloy pipes.
- Wooden boards, Mattel boards and manufacture.
Module 8: Independent scaffolding.
- Ground testing, leveling for assembling.
- Erection of independent scaffold, setting out of foundation, sole plate, base plate and inspection of each components while erection.
- Positioning of standards, ledgers and transom.
- Selection and fixing of proper couplers.
- Cross or ledger brace.
- Facade or sway brace.
- Preparing platform, guardrails, toe boards.
- Securing of scaffold with ties.
- Raising and lowering methods of component.
- Working at height rules and regulations.
- Inspection and tag system.
- Dismantling and storing procedure of scaffolding.
Module 9: Put Log Scaffolding.
- Setting out inspection and positioning of components.
- Preparing of working platform, guardrails and toe boards.
- Cross and ledger bracing.
- Facade or sway bracing.
- Dismantling of scaffolding.
- Inspection of components, lubrication, maintenance and proper storage of components.
- Safe operation techniques.
Module 10: Coupler and System Scaffold.
- Setting out inspection and positioning of components.
- Preparing of working platform, guardrails and toe boards.
- Cross and ledger bracing.
- Facade or sway bracing.
- Dismantling of scaffolding.
- Inspection of components, lubrication, maintenance and proper storage of components.
- Safe operation techniques.
- Cleaning and maintenance.
Module 11: Static and Mobile Tower Scaffolding.
- Ratio of platform.
- Assembling of components.
- Selection and inspection of components.
- Fixing and locking procedure of castor wheels.
- Safe working practices selection and inspection of components.
- Safe work practices.
Module 12: Access Equipment (Ladder).
- Main Types of Ladders.
- Condition of Ladders.
- Inspection of Ladders, stiles, rungs.
- Soundness of construction.
- Damage worn-out Ladders.
- Carrying ladders, Erecting and lowering ladders, placing ladders, lashing and ties.
- Use of Ladders, Hops up.
- Trestle scaffold.
- Preventing unauthorized access.
- Care and Storage of Ladders.
Module 13: Inspection and Tag Out System.
- Importance of inspection of scaffolding.
- Inspection.
- Check the soundness of scaffold using check list.
- Fill the scaffolding tag after the inspection.
- Inspection of components, lubrication, maintenance and proper storage of components.
- Safe operation techniques.
- Cleaning and maintenance.
Module 14: Storage of Scaffolding Items.
- Demonstrate the stacking procedure of tubes of different lengths.
By the end of the module the candidate will be able to:
- Work safely in a construction environment.
- Describe scaffold parts, their functions and qualities.
- Explain the need for scaffolding foundations.
- Explain the importance of scaffolding inspections.
- State the width of working platforms and their limitations.
- Describe the loading of scaffolds and position of loading.
- Identify the types of access equipment and their usage.
- Describe the structures, construction and use of scaffolds.
- Demonstrate erecting and dismantling of scaffold.
- Demonstrate the different types scaffolding ties.
- Identify hazards connected with scaffold access and platform working.
- Apply safe techniques with manual lifting and handling the component.
- Calculate the quantities of the materials and components.
- Demonstrate understanding of applicable safety regulations.
- Perform inspection of scaffolds and checklist.
- Explain the correct procedure of storing the scaffolding component.
- Describe the inspection of scaffolding - tag system.
- Explain ways of controlling hazards and reporting.
Instructor-Led Onsite Training