Scaffolding Supervisor

Who’s the course for?
Site supervisors and managers who are responsible for erecting and checking scaffolds for safe use and for signing certificates and registers in accordance with statutory regulations.

Course Aims & benefit

To develop in candidates an understanding of scaffolding components, forms of construction and erection procedures of basic scaffolds to comply with relevant current legislation and Codes of Practice.

The course will give candidates a thorough understanding of:

• Industry Best Practice
• Scaffolding Components
• Scaffolding terminology
• Access Requirements
• Scaffold ties
• Construction regulations and recommendations of basic scaffolds to include:
  • Independent
  • Birdcage
  • Towers
  • System scaffolds
  • Fans
  • Practical inspection
  • Reports

Entry requirement
Applicants should have six months’ construction based site experience as Scaffolding Erector.

Training Methods

• Practical inspections
• Classroom / tutorials

Course Duration
2 days

Methods of Assessment

• Practical assessment exam