SCAFFOLDING - Intermediate (SI)

Purpose
This course is designed for participants to gain the necessary skills to plan, prepare & complete intermediate scaffolding work as prescribed by the "National Occupational Health and Safety Certification Standards for Users and Operators of Industrial Equipment." [NOHSC 1006 (2001)]. On completion of this course participants will be able to select equipment and inspect; dismantle scaffolding; construct tube and coupler type scaffolding; construct platforms and spurs and lash platforms.

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

Course Content
The Intermediate Scaffolding training plan is based on the Unit of Competencies within the Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF):

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

Legislation in the Workplace - O.S.H. Acts and Regulations; Mines Safety Inspection Act and Regulations; [NOHSC 1006 (2001)]; Relevant Australian Standards reflected in [NOHSC 1006 (2001)]; 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 - Independent tower; circular spurred; birdcage; putlog.
Minimums and Maximums for Tube & Coupler - Lift height; bay width, length light/medium/heavy duty scaffolds; bracing of scaffolds; tying of scaffolds.
Estimation of Material - Design scaffold/take off quantities; obtain quantity for scaffold erection.
Practical Training - Erect independent tube & coupler scaffold.
Dismantle Scaffold and Stow Gear - Dismantle scaffold; stow gear correctly; tidy area.

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

Duration
35 hours conducted over 5 days.

Maximum Participants
8 persons

Cost
Perth
AUD$660 per person
Combined Intermediate & Advanced (SIA) - AUD$960 per person

Worksafe certificate fee - AUD$73 per person

Darwin
AUD$700 per person

Worksafe certificate fee - AUD$50 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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