Basic Scaffold Inspection (2 days)

By the end of the course delegates will be able to carry out the requirements of the Work at Height Regulations 2005 for inspection of tube & fitting scaffolding working platforms including an overview of system scaffold.

Scaffolds covered on this course

• Putlog
• Birdcage
• Independent's
• Towers
• Gantry Scaffolds
• Splay Scaffolds
• Truss-out Scaffolds
• Cantilever Scaffolds
• Loading Bays (complying to TG20)
• Saddle Roof Scaffolds

Full Details

Who for

All supervisors and managers responsible for inspecting, recording & signing off scaffold structures.
Delegates should have a basic understanding of construction work at heights.

Course content

• Statutory requirements & codes of practice
• Identify scaffold materials & components
• Equipment Tolerances
• How scaffold is formed
• Scaffolding Foundations
• Ties
• Access & Egress
• Working Platforms
• Types of Scaffold to be Inspected
• Inspection & Registers
• Practical inspection

Training method

A highly participative course, with a practical inspection to compliment the classroom theory session.
This course can be delivered on client’s premises depending on facilities and delegate numbers
An area set aside from the normal working area will be required along with a suitable scaffold for the practical session.

A room large enough, with an electrical supply will be required for the theory session.

Safety Equipment

All delegates should have available & bring with them the following safety equipment:

• Overalls / Work clothes
• Gloves
• Safety shoes/boots
• Hard Hat (This will only be used if other scaffold is erected on site)

Number of delegates

As little as 1 delegate on our open scheduled courses. In-company courses can be arranged for a minimum or 8 and accommodate a maximum of 12

Certification

The delegate who successfully completes this course will recieve an in-house UTN certificate.

Note

This course meets the criteria for CITB grants.

The UTN administration section will give full support for the application of this grant.

UTN provide each delegate with a buffet on all our full day courses.