Supervision of Metal Scaffold Erection Course

Course Objective

By the end of the course, participants will be competently trained with necessary knowledge and skills to supervise scaffold erection and dismantling different types of commonly used metal scaffold in the construction and related industry

For Whom

This course is designed for all workers involved in supervising scaffold erection and dismantling work activities in construction and other industries.

Entry Requirements

• Singapore citizen, Permanent Resident or Holder of valid employment pass/work
• Must be over 18 years of age
• Must be physically and mentally fit for the training.
• Successfully completed the Metal Scaffold Erection Course. Proof of entry requirement includes the submission of Certificate of Successful Completion.

Course Contents

THEORY:

1. Type of scaffold systems and their characteristics
2. Criteria for selection of scaffolds
3. Terminology used in scaffolds as well as its components and materials
4. Tools, equipment and personal protective equipment used in scaffold activities
5. Material requirement for scaffolds
6. Work platform requirement for scaffolds
7. Independent tied scaffolds
8. Frame scaffold – Characteristics and material requirement
9. Material estimation
10. Hazards identification
11. Birdcage scaffold – Characteristics and types
12. Requirement of ties and brace
13. Tower scaffold – Characteristics and types
14. Modular scaffold and the systems
15. Suspended scaffold and its characteristics
16. Special scaffold and its types
17. Overview of WSH (Scaffolds) Regulations for scaffold activities
18. Relevant case studies on scaffold incidents
19. Types of commonly used checklists
20. Essential information for the scaffold register
21. Factors affecting safety of scaffold structure

PRACTICAL:

Erection, inspection and dismantling of the following scaffold in line with safe work procedures, general principles and requirements of WSH(Scaffold) Regulations and CP 14:-

• Frame scaffold
• Birdcage scaffold
• Tower scaffold
• Modular scaffold, including cup lock system scaffold
• Suspended scaffold
• Special scaffold

Certification

The Passing Criteria are as such:

• Written Assessment Section A – 30 MCQ Section B – 5 Fill in the Blanks, 3 Short/Long Questions Overall: 65%
• Practical Assessment 100%
• Learner must pass BOTH written and practical assessments
• Course attendance: 100% attendance. Late comers will not be allowed to sit for the test.

Upon successful completion of the course, a Certificate / Card endorsed by Global Training Services will be issued to all participants.