Program Benefits

  • Learn WHERE you want

    A blended learning program, this mobile-friendly delivery means that you can learn wherever you want - over half the lessons can even be delivered on your smartphone!

  • Learn WHEN you want

    Lessons are delivered to you on an "on demand" basis. Coaching and assessment sessions are organized at your convenience to accommodate your schedule.

  • Learn HOW you want

    This program is a rich blend of videos, practical simulations, audio, text, one-on-one assessments and individual coaching sessions. Every learning style is addressed by this "high tech, high touch" training program.

Course curriculum

  • 1
    Introduction & Orientation
  • 2
    Scaffold Access Basics
  • 3
    Roles & Responsibilities
  • 4
    Sources of Information
  • 5
    Planning and Risk Assessment
  • 6
    Foundations
  • 7
    Stability & Bracing
  • 8
    Planks & Platforms
  • 9
    Access, Egress & Guards
  • 10
    Tagging & Documentation
  • 11
    Scaffold Access Operations
  • 12
    Scaffold Access Inspections
  • 13
    Scaffold Access Load Calculations
  • 14
    Conclusion & Next Steps
  • PART 1: WORKBOOK - Please print! 1.1 Introduction 1.2 How to get prepared for this training 1.3 The Power of Questions 1.4 ASSIGNMENT: Develop a Personal Learning Plan
  • 2.1 What is the “broad” picture of the Access Scaffolding Industry? 2.2 What are the basic access scaffold types? 2.3 What are the basic access scaffold shapes? 2.4 What are the “specialty” shapes of access scaffolding? 2.5 What are some common terms in the Access Scaffolding Industry? 2.6 ASSIGNMENT: Site Scaffolding Survey
  • 3.1 What is the role and responsibilities of the Access Scaffold Erector? 3.2 What is the role and responsibilities of the Access Scaffold Supervisor? 3.3 What is the role and responsibilities of the Access Scaffold User? 3.4 What is the role and responsibilities of the Access Scaffold Inspector? 3.5 What is the role and responsibilities of the Access Scaffold Engineer? 3.6 ASSIGNMENT: Human Resources Survey
  • 4.1 What laws apply to my operations? 4.2 What scaffolding standards apply to my operations? 4.3 What are “best practices” for access scaffolding? 4.4 What manufacturer’s technical information applies to our organization? 4.5 ASSIGNMENT: Compiling Sources of Information 4.5A ASSIGNMENT: Technical Library
  • 5.1 What is the importance of understanding the scaffold’s “purpose, use and design”? 5.2 What are the duties of the erector during the scaffold planning process? 5.3 What risks are associated with scaffolding operations? 5.4 What special permits apply to the scaffold planning process? 5.5 ASSIGNMENT: Risk Assessment Scenario 5.6 ASSIGNMENT: Scaffold Access Requisition:Handover Certificate
  • 6.1 What are the typical access scaffold base components and tolerances? 6.2 What are the requirements for grade-level access scaffold foundations? 6.3 What are the requirements for scaffolds based on engineered surfaces? 6.4 ASSIGNMENT: Find the Right Answers - Foundations
  • 7.1 What are the access scaffold stability requirements? 7.2 What are the bracing requirements for access scaffolds? 7.3 What are the “lift height”requirements for access scaffolds? 7.4 ASSIGNMENT: Find the Right Answers - Stability & Bracing
  • 8.1 What are the types of platform loads that may be imposed on scaffolds? 8.2 What are the requirements for wood planks on access scaffolds? 8.3 What are the requirements for steel planks on access scaffolds? 8.4 How do we deal with “gaps” on access scaffold platforms? 8.5 ASSIGNMENT: Find the Right Answers - Planks & Platforms
  • 9.1 What are the erector fall protection requirements? 9.2 What are the scaffold user fall protection requirements? 9.3 What are the safe access requirements? 9.4 What are the falling object protection requirements? 9.5 ASSIGNMENT: Find the Right Answers - Access, Egress & Guards
  • 10.1 What scaffold planning activities must be documented? 10.2 What access scaffold inspections must be performed? 10.3 How does the scaffold tagging system work? 10.4 ASSIGNMENT: Find the Right Answers - Tagging & Documentation
  • 11.1 What are some operating hazards for access scaffolds? 11.2 What are some behavioural hazards for access scaffolds? 11.3 What emergency plans are required for access scaffolding operations? 11.4 ASSIGNMENT: Find the Right Answers - Operations
  • 12.1 What are the scaffold access inspection priorities? 12.2 Inspecting Purpose, Use, & Design 12.3 Inspecting Foundations 12.4 Inspecting Structure 12.5 Inspecting Stability 12.6 Inspecting Platforms & Planks 12.7 Inspecting Access & Egress 12.8 Inspecting Fall Protection & Falling Object Protection 12.9 Inspecting Scaffold Operations 12.10 Inspecting Tagging & Documentation 12.11 Inspection Simulations 12.12 Practical Inspection Assignments
  • 13.1 Introduction to Scaffold Load Calculations 13.2 Calculating Platform Loads 13.3 Calculating Ledger/Bearer Loads 13.4 Calculating Leg Loads 13.5 Calculating Foundation Loads 13.6 Other Load Calculation Factors 13.7 Load Calculation Exercises 13.8 Load Calculation Assignments
  • 14.1 Conclusion & Next Steps

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