Level 3 Award in Scaffolding Inspection
The Level 3 Award in Scaffolding Inspection offered by OXQUAL develops practical competence in inspecting scaffolding systems for stability, structural condition, fall protection and safe use. The programme covers scaffold types, erection principles, load considerations, hazard i...
About this qualification
The Level 3 Award in Scaffolding Inspection offered by OXQUAL develops practical competence in inspecting scaffolding systems for stability, structural condition, fall protection and safe use. The programme covers scaffold types, erection principles, load considerations, hazard identification, inspection procedures and reporting.
Career-focused
Develop relevant skills and knowledge that can support your next professional step.
What you'll cover
Key topics covered in this OXQUAL programme include:
- Scaffolding Safety Fundamentals
- Scaffolding Requirements Awareness
- Tube-and-Fitting Scaffolds
- System Scaffolds
- Mobile Scaffolds
- Specialised Scaffold Structures
- Scaffold Erection Principles
- Dismantling Principles
- Load Classification
- Safe Working Loads
- Bracing and Ties
- Anchoring
- Stability Assessment
- Scaffolding Inspection Procedures
- Defect Identification
- Hazard Identification
- Scaffolding Risk Assessment
- Fall Protection
- Guardrails and Access
- Scaffold Modifications
- Inspection Documentation
Who it's designed for
This OXQUAL programme is suitable for:
- Scaffolding Inspectors
- Site Supervisors
- Construction Managers
- Safety Officers
- QA/QC Personnel
- Scaffolding Supervisors
What you'll gain
Successful completion of this OXQUAL programme can help learners to:
- Develop scaffolding-inspection competence.
- Strengthen stability and load-assessment skills.
- Improve hazard-identification capability.
- Develop fall-protection awareness.
- Improve defect reporting.
- Strengthen scaffolding inspection documentation.
How this qualification is assessed
The assessment pattern for this OXQUAL programme is outlined below.
- Assessment Type: Written examination and practical inspection project.
- Format: Multiple-choice questions, applied case studies and hands-on scaffolding inspection project.
- Total Questions: 60 theory questions plus 1 practical project.
- Passing Score: 70%.
- Duration: 6–8 weeks (100–120 hours total).
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