Primelift Safety Resources Ltd

Course Description – The advanced scaffold erection training course is designed to equip experienced scaffolders with the knowledge and skills required to safely erect, alter, and dismantle complex scaffolding structures in accordance with TG 20:21 guidelines. 

Course Duration –  5 days

Course Objectives – Upon successful completion of the advanced scaffold erection training, delegates will be able:

• To understand the relevant standards and codes of practice applicable to scaffolding
• To identify different scaffold components and their uses
• To erect and dismantle safely complex scaffold structures in accordance with TG 20:21 and SG 4:22
• To understand ties in scaffold erection
• Explain loading bays and their applications

Course Content

• British and European standards
• NASC safety and technical guidance 
• Definition and terminologies in scaffold erection
• Scaffold components and their functions
• Independent tied scaffold
• Birdcage scaffold
• Tower scaffold
• Cantilever scaffold
• Slung scaffold
• Putlog scaffold
• Splay scaffold
• System scaffold
• Safe use of mobile scaffold
• Protection fan
• Loading bays
• Ties and stability
• Theory and practical assessment