Basic Scaffolding

Harness offers a five-day accredited Basic Scaffolding course which covers how to erect, alter and dismantle scaffolding.

Learning Outcomes:

• Plan and prepare for basic scaffolding operations.
• Erect and maintain basic scaffolding.
• Dismantle basic scaffolding.

On successful completion, participants will be awarded the Unit of Competency – Conduct Basic Scaffolding Operations RIIHAN211D.

Program Benefits:

• Regular weekly schedules across all Harness training facilities.
• Use of custom equipment to provide enhanced practical training to complement and enhance theory based learning.

Learning Methods:

The mode of delivery for this course is face to face.

Course Content:

Throughout the Harness course our trainers will cover off the below operations to help provide a thorough practical and theory -based understanding of Basic Scaffolding.

Plan and prepare for basic scaffolding operations:

• Access, interpret and apply scaffolding documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant

• Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements and safety information before proceeding

• Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities

• Develop the preliminary scaffolding plan

• Confirm site preparation with appropriate personnel and identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures

• Identify and select equipment

• Check equipment is ready for use and report verbally or in writing, label and repair any defects within functional responsibility

• Confirm scaffolding plan

Erect and maintain basic scaffolding:

• Erect scaffolding

• Adhere to safety requirements at heights, on incomplete structures and in confined spaces

• Install static lines

• Assemble and erect lifting device

• Inspect critical structural and safety areas and equipment periodically while in use, identify any variation from the plan and record in writing inspection in inspection log

• Perform alteration or repair to critical structural and safety areas and equipment

Dismantle basic scaffolding:

• Isolate scaffolding and appropriately sign and barricade
• Inspect, classify, label and dismantle scaffolding using the reverse procedure for erection
• Clear work area and dispose of used and recycled materials
• Clean, check and store equipment and tools