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Advanced Scaffold Inspection

Details

Proper scaffold inspection is essential for workplace safety and legal compliance. The Work at Height Regulations 2005 and CISRS Advanced Scaffolding Inspection Training Scheme (SITS Advanced) mandate that employers ensure scaffolding structures are inspected regularly to minimize risks and prevent accidents.

Who is the course aimed at?

Anyone who works with advances scaffold structures and those responsible for supervising them.  Delegates wishing to attend this course must hold an in-date Basic (TG20:21) Scaffold Inspection certificate or equivalent.

Course Objectives

This Advanced Scaffold Inspection Training Course provides essential knowledge on complex scaffold structures, inspection procedures, risk assessment, and legal responsibilities, following CISRS and HSE guidelines. Participants will learn how to assess scaffold safety, interpret design specifications, and ensure compliance with UK regulations.

Ideal for professional scaffold inspectors, scaffolding supervisors, site managers, and health and safety officers, this training equips professionals with the expertise needed to inspect advanced scaffolding structures effectively, reducing workplace risks and improving overall safety.

Certification

This course certification is provided by Safetymen

Validation Length

Upon completion this course certification is valid for 5 year(s)

Training Methods

  • Classroom
  • Client Premises
  • Virtual

Course Duration

The length of this course is Two Days

Pricing

Number of Learners Per Person Premium Price *
1 - 3 £450 £480
4 - 4 £420 £450
5 - 5 £350 £380
6 - 7 £300 £330
8 - 8 £280 £310
9 - 9 £260 £290
10 - 10 £250 £280
11 - 11 £240 £270
12 - 12 £233 £263

* Our premium price is for courses that are held during the evenings or on weekends for your convenience

Prerequisites

The following list of prerequisites are required to take this course:

  • 16 years or older
  • able to physically undertake pracitcal tasks
  • free from the effects of drugs and alcohol
  • fluent in spoken and written English
  • Delegates must have successfully completed the Basic Scaffold Inspection Course before attending this Advanced Course.

What to Bring

The following items are required to bring on the day of the course:

  • Valid Photo ID - For example Passport or Driving License
  • Clean comfortable clothing, suitable for classroom
  • Lunch - if attending our Training Centre (although there are many local eateries nearby) - tea and coffee are provided
  • PPE (Hi-Vis, Gloves, Hard Hat, Safety Shoes, Cold/Wet weather clothing) - (If in-person classroom course)

Course Content

  • Statutory requirements

  • Advanced scaffold structures

  • Scaffold terminology / components / ties

  • Types of access and egress

  • Bracing and tying scaffolds

  • Beams and bridging beams

  • Mobile, static and loading towers

  • Protection of the public

  • Inspection procedures & record keeping

Upcoming Events

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