Basic Scaffolding (Level 1)
Duration of training
The course lasts for 7 days.
Minimum and maximum class numbers
Classes can vary from 5 – 12 learners.
Award
FETAC certificate & Fás CSCS ticket.
Required Prior Learning
Valid Safe Pass, Manual Handling Certificate and a minimum of 6 months fulltime scaffolding experience
Duration of certificate
Valid for 5 years
Venue
Training is generally at the Safety Solutions Training facility. Training can be arranged at client’s premises.
Course description & General Information
Course Content:
Day 1
- Introduction to Scaffolding
- Legislation and Regulations
- Code of Practice for Access and Working Platforms
- Scaffolding Terminology
- Components, Standards, Ledgers, Couplers etc
- Foundations, Bracing and Tying Scaffolds
- Working Platforms, Ladder Access, Manual Handling
- System Scaffolds, Kwikstage, Cup Lock and RMD
- Theory of Basic Independent Scaffold using Kwikstage
- Practical Exercise: Erect 3 x 2.4m bays, one lift
Day 2
- Dismantle Scaffold
- Erect 3 x 2.4m bays, two lifts high, 2 x 2.4m bay return
- With ladder access, Tie in Scaffold with different gangs using different methods
- Dismantle Scaffold
Day 3
- Erect mobile, static and loading bay towers
- Different groups covering each.
- Assessment of Work.
- Dismantle Scaffold.
- Good Housekeeping practices.
- Theory of Birdcage Scaffolds
- Practical Exercise: Take of Quantities for Components
- Erect Birdcage – 3 Bays by 2 Bays and 2 Lifts High
Day 4
- Dismantle Birdcage
- Theory of Basic Independent Scaffolds – tube & fittings
- Interpretation of Drawings
- Quantifying Components
- Practical Exercise: Erect 2 bay by 1 lift high independent
- Dismantle Scaffold
Day 5
- Practical Exercise – Manual Handling
- Correct Manual Handling Procedures for tubes and fittings.
- Erect 3 bay x 2 lift high independent with ladder access
- Theory and Practical Application – Gin Wheels & Ropes
- Complete Dismantling of Scaffold
- Theory of Towers – static, mobile and hoist
- Practical Exercise: take of quantities for components
- Erect towers (size vary) 2 lifts high with ladder access
- Dismantle Scaffold
Day 6
- Practical test (P1)
Day 7
- Housekeeping
- Theory Test
- Review of Course
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