BASIC SCAFFOLDING TICKET COURSE

Basic Scaffolding Licence Application

This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to safely perform basic scaffolding work.

Scaffolding work involves erecting, altering or dismantling a temporary structure to support a platform from which a person or object could fall more than four metres.

This unit applies to scaffolding work involving:

• Modular or prefabricated scaffolds
• Cantilevered materials hoists with a maximum working load of 500 kg
• Ropes
• Gin wheels
• Safety nets and static lines
• Bracket scaffolds (tank and formwork).

Scaffolding work is undertaken in construction and other industries where temporary structures are erected, altered and dismantled.

Completion of the general construction induction training program, specified in the Safe Work Australia model Code of Practice: Construction Work, is required by anyone carrying carry out construction work. Achievement of CPCCWHS1001 - Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.

Competence in this unit does not in itself result in a licence. A licence is obtained after competence is assessed under applicable Commonwealth, state or territory work health and safety (WHS) regulations.

Further Information is available on the following links:

• Training.gov.au Fact Sheet
• Safework Australia General Guide
• Worksafe QLD Information

Basic Scaffolding Course Outcomes

• Plan the job
• Select & inspect plant & equipment
• Set up task
• Undertake basic scaffolding activities
• Complete task

Basic Scaffolding Training Course Outline

• Ability to erect scaffold within the scope of the basic scaffolder
• Ability to erect, level, plumb and stabilise cantilever hoists and scaffolds
• Ability to interpret manufacturer's specifications for plant and equipment
• Ability to work safely at heights
• Ability to set up fall arrest systems, including safety nets
• Ability to work safely in confined spaces
• Accurate interpretation of basic structural charts and structural plans
• Applying methods for making temporary connection using fibre ropes
• Correct application of all scaffolding equipment
• Methods for making temporary connection of guy ropes and static lines using Flexible Steel Wire Rope (FSWR)
• Verify problems and equipment faults and demonstrate appropriate response.
• Use of appropriate mathematical procedures for estimation and measurement of loads Commonwealth, state or territory OHS legislation and local government regulations, including standards and codes of practice relevant to the full range of techniques for undertaking basic scaffolding activities
• Knowledge of principles relating to plant and equipment stability
• Knowledge of types of scaffolding and their application
• Knowledge of scaffolding erection and dismantling techniques
• Knowledge of types of hoists, plant and equipment associated with basic scaffolding and their use/s
• Risk assessment and control, including understanding of the hierarchy of control
• Estimation of bearing pressures of the full range of soil types and associated ground conditions for setting up plant and equipment
• Load capabilities of different types of scaffolding constructions
• Understanding and application of organisational and workplace standards, requirements, policies and procedures for scaffolding
• Safety equipment applicable to scaffolding
• Understanding and application of the inspection and maintenance requirements for basic scaffold, associated equipment and scaffold equipment
• Uses and limitations of tools and equipment, appropriate to scaffolding tasks and activities

Pre-requisite For This Course

• Provide 100 Points of identification (as per Workplace Health and Safety Queensland requirements)
• Ability to read, write & understand English

What to Bring

• Provide 100 Points of identification (as per Workplace Health and Safety Queensland requirements)
• Steel cap Boots
• Safety gloves
• Hi-Visibility shirt and hard hat with a brim
• Suitable outdoor work clothing (no singlets)
• Lunch and water bottle
• If applicable, any evidence of prior experience e.g old certificates
• USI Number (Find My USI)

Additional Information

Course Timing:Course days typically run from 6:30am to approximately 3:00pm - Participants are advised to arrive 15 minutes early to sign in.

*You may be required to start before 6:30am and stay after 3:00pm depending on how long the formal assessment runs for, we will advise of these times on the day of formal assessment.

Course Structure:
Please note: Competence in a unit does not in itself result in a licence.

Once the trainer believes the participant has demonstrated theoretical and practical understanding of the chosen course (i.e ‘Unit of Competency’, in this case 'Licence to erect, alter and dismantle Scaffolding Basic level - CPCCLSF2001'), this will be verified with a certificate or what’s known as a ‘Statement of Attainment’ from us, On the Job Training.

In order to obtain a SB licence, the candidate, after successful completion of the unit of competency, can choose to participate in the theoretical and practical assessments known as ‘National Assessment Instruments’ (NAI) held at the conclusion of each course at On the Job Training. This is conducted by an assessor on behalf of Workplace Health & Safety Queensland. On successful completion of the mandated assessments, they will be issued with a ‘Candidate Assessment Summary’ (CAS) by On the Job Training.

Upon successful completion of the NAI as stated above, the Office of Industrial Relations Queensland will contact them with instructions on how to apply for the SB high risk work licence.

Reassessments: Should the participant not achieve competence in any of the NAI’s, then they will be entitled to no more than one reassessment with no charge. At the RTO’s discretion, any additional reassessments will incur further fees of $250 each including charges for retraining of $500 if required.

For more information about costs associated with high risk work licences visit the Workplace Health & Safety website.