SCAFFOLDING - Intermediate & Advanced (SIA)

Note: Scaffolding Intermediate and Advanced are combined into the one course.

Purpose
This course is designed for participants to gain the necessary skills to plan, prepare & complete advanced scaffolding work as prescribed by the National Standard for Licensing Persons Performing High Risk Work. On completion of this course participants will be able to select and inspect gear and construct and dismantle hung scaffolds.

Pre requisite
Participants must hold a Scaffolding - Basic (SB) certificate of competency.

Course Content
The Advanced Scaffolding training plan is based on the Unit of Competencies within the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF):

UEPOPS201A - Comply with Occupational Health and Safety Policy and Procedures
UEPOPS216A - Perform Intermediate Scaffolding
UEPOPS303A - Perform Advanced Scaffolding
WorkSafe Western Australia Certification

Legislation in the Workplace - O.S.H. Acts and Regulations; Mines Safety Inspection Act and Regulations; National Standard for Licensing Persons Performing High Risk Work; Relevant Australian Standards reflected in the National Standard for Licensing Persons Performing High Risk Work.; AS 4576 & AS1576 Pt 1-8; Codes of Practice.
Bends & Hitches - Bowline; clove hitch; timber hitch; rolling hitch; use of gin wheels.
Plan Work - Site requirements and rules; site hazard identification; emergency procedures; priorities; scaffold fit for the purpose.
Scaffold Components - Identify scaffold components and use; identify damaged components.
Tube and Coupler Scaffolds - Suspended; hung.
Minimums and Maximums for Suspended & Hung Scaffolds - Counter levering/counter weight; tying of scaffolds.
Estimation of Material - Design scaffold/take off quantities; obtain quantity for scaffold erection.
Practical Training - Erect suspended scaffold.
Dismantle Scaffold and Stow Gear - Dismantle scaffold; stow gear correctly; tidy area.

Certification
Australia
Competent candidates will be issued with a Statement of Attainment (SA) and a nationally recognized WorkSafe 60 day interim certificate. WorkSafe Western Australia will issue a Certificate of Competency within that 60 day period.

Duration
28 hours conducted over 4 days.

Maximum Participants
8 persons

Cost
Perth
AUD$985 per person

Worksafe certificate fee - AUD$77 per person

Darwin
AUD$800 per person

Worksafe certificate fee - AUD$51 per person

On Demand and On Site
For on site course costs, please contact AST.

Resources required for on site training are:

• Tube & Coupler scaffold (4 bays – 2 x lifts – minimum) with access gear.
• Cordage (for bends & hitches)
• Scaffold tools and belts
• Practical training area
• Air-conditioned classroom with whiteboard comfortable for 8 trainees.

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