Scaffold Towering and Code Practices
The Scaffold Towering and Code Practices course offered by OXQUAL provides practical knowledge for the safe erection, use, inspection and dismantling of scaffold towers. The programme focuses on stability, load capacity, working-at-height controls and safe access. Learners dev...
About this qualification
The Scaffold Towering and Code Practices course offered by OXQUAL provides practical knowledge for the safe erection, use, inspection and dismantling of scaffold towers. The programme focuses on stability, load capacity, working-at-height controls and safe access.
Learners develop awareness of scaffold-tower components, risk assessment, inspection requirements, Personal Protective Equipment and emergency procedures.
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:
- Introduction to Scaffold Towers
- Scaffold Tower Components
- Scaffold Safety Codes and Good Practice
- Manufacturer Instructions
- Hazard Identification
- Risk Assessment
- Safe Erection Procedures
- Safe Dismantling Procedures
- Load Capacity
- Centre of Gravity
- Tower Stability
- Pre-Use Inspection
- Periodic Inspection
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Working-at-Height Controls
- Guardrails and Toe Boards
- Safe Access
- Emergency and Rescue Procedures
Who it's designed for
This OXQUAL programme is suitable for:
- Construction Workers
- Site Supervisors
- Maintenance Personnel
- Facilities Personnel
- Health and Safety Officers
- Personnel involved in scaffold-tower erection or inspection
What you'll gain
Successful completion of this OXQUAL programme can help learners to:
- Understand scaffold-tower safety principles.
- Recognise common tower-scaffold hazards.
- Conduct basic tower risk assessments.
- Understand safe erection and dismantling sequences.
- Improve load and stability awareness.
- Conduct scaffold-tower inspections.
- Improve working-at-height safety practices.
How this qualification is assessed
The assessment pattern for this OXQUAL programme is outlined below.
- Written Examination: Multiple-choice and short descriptive questions.
- Practical Assessment: Scaffold-tower erection, inspection and safety demonstration.
- Passing Score: Minimum 60% overall.
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