INSU 122 - Scaffold Erector Apprentice Qualification

3 Credits
The focus of this course is to familiarize the student with the current state and federal safety regulations for temporary work platforms - also known as scaffolding. This course will provide the student with the opportunity to demonstrate the practices & procedures for the safe and efficient construction, alteration, and/or dismantling of welded frame, mobile tower, system, and tube & clamp scaffolds. In addition to introducing the student to the requirements & regulations for fall protection and falling object protection, the course will cover scaffold planks & platforms, allowable loads for scaffolding, and calculating contributory leg loads. At the successful conclusion of this course, the student will receive the Scaffold Erector certificate and qualification card from the UBC.

Course Outcomes

Identify and describe the practices & procedures for the safe use of scaffolds and materials.
List the criteria for supported and suspended scaffolds, and describe the differences between frame, tube & clamp, and system scaffolds.
State the role and responsibilities of the scaffold competent person.
Identify and describe the allowable loads for various types of scaffolds, and demonstrate the ability to calculate contributory leg loads.
Describe and demonstrate the requirements for safe access and egress to scaffolds.
Identify the scaffold-grade rating system and the requirements for scaffold planks & platform construction.
Demonstrate the ability to properly and accurately use the methods and techniques shown for planning, assembling, and dismantling the various types of scaffolds covered in this course.