Scaffolding course 2-9 meters

Audience
The course is designed for workers, fitters, craftsmen, apprentices and hired workers who will use, build, modify or control scaffolding with working height between 2 and 9 meters. It is relevant for both the private and public sectors and covers the theoretical part of the requirement for documented training under the Regulations on the Performance of Work Section 17 5. The course is suitable for anyone who is going to carry out work at height and needs safe and regulatory expertise before practical training is carried out in the business.

Learning objectives
The course provides participants with theoretical training in the safe assembly, modification, use and control of scaffolding up to 9 meters. It provides insight into regulations, roles and responsibilities, risk assessment, different types of standstill and basic principles of stability and anchoring. Participants also learn about control procedures, safe driving, personal fall protection and documentation requirements. The course prepares participants for practical training under the guidance of qualified person.

After completing the course you will be able to

• Explain what laws and regulations apply to work at the height and erection of scaffolding
• Describe the roles and responsibilities of the employer, employee, protection officer and others involved
• Recognize different types of stationary and when to use them, such as system scaffolding and rolling scaffolding
• Understand principles of build-up, anchoring, stability and load classes
• Conduct simple risk assessment and identify hazards when working at height
• Perform daily checks and recognize faults and defects on scaffolding
• Use personal fall protection when collective action is not sufficient
• Contribute to safe movement, order and interaction on and around scaffolding
• Understand documentation requirements and conduct practical training in your own business