Scaffolding Training

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SCAFFOLDING TRAINING

OHSCER 219A (SB) Erect Basic Scaffolding OHSCER 220A (SI) Erect Intermediate Scaffolding OHSCER 221A (SA) Erect Advanced Scaffolding:

FORMAL TRAINING ONLY COURSE:

This course is designed for those students whom wish to complete the mandatory informal training on the job or at their current employment. Employers must agree to this and fill in all relevant areas of students record book (logbook). Students are required to complete a competency based 2-4 days formal training course that covers areas such as OHS legislative requirements, video presentations and verbal/practical demonstration and instruction of all elements from the training/assessment instrument. This also includes the written exam on completion of formal training.

ASSESSMENT ONLY:

You must be an experienced and competent operator. On completion of formal training, students at their workplace must log hours and tasks performed at work and this must all be signed off by their employer or a representative from that employer whom holds the relevant OHS licence. If assessment only is to be undertaken, a completed student record book (logbook) is required along with a letter from the employer validating the log.

RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING (RPL) APPLICATIONS:

RPL is available through Skills R Us. If you wish to undertake the RPL process a fee will be charged in addition to the assessment cost. Suitable evidence of previous qualifications will be required along with supporting verification such as statements of attainment, letters from employers, training package requirements of previous courses and more. All evidence must be

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collected and deemed suitable in order for RPL application to be successful. Please note that the Formal Training is Mandatory and will need to be completed even with RPL.

LEARNING KIT:

Skills R Us WILL PROVIDE A VET machinery manual which can be used to study the theoretical elements of the course prior to Assessment. Course Outcomes for Basic Scaffolding: This course is based on the role/responsibility of the Basic Scaffolder. Examples of Elements that will be covered are:

Inspection of equipment Use of a safety harness Preparing auxiliary scaffolding equipment Plan and prepare work Scaffold construction Erection and dismantling skills Tie construction Scaffold inspection

Course Outcomes for Intermediate Scaffolding:

This course is based on the role/responsibility of the Intermediate Scaffolder which encompasses all areas of Basic Scaffolding, with the extra responsibility of conducting more advanced tasks such as.

Sloping platform construction Spur construction Lashing of planks

Course Outcomes for Advanced Scaffolding:

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This course is based on the role/responsibility of the Advanced Scaffolder which encompass all areas of Basic and Intermediate Scaffolding, with the extra responsibility of conducting more advanced tasks such as; Hung scaffold construction Hung scaffold work practices Fixing FSWR Fixing support chains.

COURSE DATES & TIMES:

APPROPRIATE TIMES FOR TRAINING AND ASSESSMENT CAN BE NEGOTIATED WITH THE EMPLOYER PRIOR TO THE COMMENCEMENT OF TRAINING.

FEES:

Prices will vary depending on the type of training required and the number of students to be trained. Please contact our sales team for a quote.

HOW TO ENROL:

Please phone our office on 073167 6700to discuss your training requirements or enquire online .To enrol please complete our booking form .

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

A person seeking a Scaffolding Licence must undergo Training and Assessment for the lower level Scaffolding classes if licenses for the classes are not already held.

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Be able to read and write Basic English (Workplace Health & Safety Requirement). Minimum of 18 years of age (Workplace Health & Safety Requirement). Provide two forms of identification. Ask about White Cards. CPCCOHS1001A Work safely in the construction industry

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