The Scaffolding Inspection Course provides delegates with the knowledge and practical skills required to inspect scaffolding structures and identify defects that could affect safety or compliance. Designed for those responsible for scaffold inspections, the course helps organisations ensure scaffolding remains safe for use, meets legal requirements and supports safe working at height activities.
Delegates will gain an understanding of scaffold components, inspection procedures, common defects, stability requirements and relevant legislation, before applying their knowledge through a practical scaffold inspection assessment. The course also covers inspection records and reporting requirements.
This Scaffolding Inspection Course covers the knowledge and practical skills required to carry out scaffold inspections in accordance with current legislation.
The course includes both theoretical and practical elements, allowing delegates to identify scaffold components, recognise common defects, assess scaffold safety and complete inspection records correctly.
Course Outline:
- Health and safety legislation relating to scaffolding inspections
- Types of scaffold systems and their applications
- Scaffold stability, ties and foundation requirements
- Identifying common scaffold defects and hazards
- Scaffold inspection reports and Scafftag systems
- Practical scaffold inspection assessment
What you’ll learn
By completing this Scaffolding Inspection Course, delegates will be able to:
- Understand the legal requirements relating to scaffold inspections and working at height.
- Identify common scaffold components and understand their purpose within a scaffold structure.
- Identify common scaffold defects, hazards and unsafe conditions.
- Carry out scaffold inspections in accordance with current legislation and industry guidance.
- Determine whether a scaffold is safe for continued use or requires corrective action.
Delegates will be required to bring appropriate PPE and their National Insurance number on the day of training.
Once booked, please refer to your booking confirmation or joining instructions for full details.
