Audience
The course is designed for workers, apprentices, employees and others who use scaffolding in their daily work during construction, maintenance, installation and other work at height, both in the private and public sectors. It covers the requirement for documented training according to Section 17-5 of the Regulations on the Performance of Work, and is also relevant for work managers, safety representatives, HSE officers and employers who are to follow up the safe use of scaffolding.
Learning objectives
The course provides the theoretical training required for the safe use of scaffolding. Participants gain an understanding of legislation, roles and responsibilities, risk assessment and planning of work at height. Furthermore, the course provides insight into different types of stationary, stability, anchoring and loading, safe travel and access, control procedures, personal fall protection, preparedness and documentation requirements, and prepares participants for practical training in business.
After completing the course you will be able to
- Explain which laws, regulations and standards govern the use of scaffolding
- Know the responsibility and interaction between employer, employee, protection officer and instructor
- Plan and carry out risk assessment when working at height
- Recognize and describe different types of scaffolding and main components
- Assess stability, anchoring, substrate and load before use
- Perform daily visual inspection of scaffolding and manage deviations safely
- Using scaffolding correctly with safe access, transportation and material handling
- Choosing and using personal fall protection equipment where collective protection is not sufficient
- Know the requirements for rescue plan, preparedness and reporting of accidents and near-accidents
- Contribute to systematic documentation and a good safety culture around working at height
Important to note
This course covers the theoretical part of training in the use of scaffolding. Regulations on the performance of work impose a requirement that the employer additionally conduct practical training. This means that the participant must be trained in daily user control, safe driving, correct use of personal fall protection equipment and handling deviations on the types of stationary used in the business. The practical training should be led by a qualified instructor or trustee who assesses and approves the skills before work is carried out independently. All training must be documented in writing. The course does not cover the assembly, disassembly or modification of scaffolding, and such tasks require special training through fitter courses.
See accompanying documents and guidance for this course at this page. Please contact us if you have any other questions.
Read more about the course at PECB website, or download updated brochure for this course here.
PECB courses are conducted in PECB's own learning portal, with presentations, materials for self-study as well as video where available. After payment, you sign up for the course, and receive an email from PECB with registration link, normally within 24 hours of booking.
The price for courses (self-study and e-learning) includes one year of access. During this period, the examination, one new exam if necessary, as well as the issuance of a certificate are included.
If you choose not to attend courses and only want to take the exam, the exam and certificate must be paid separately. The payment is made directly to the PECB.
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