ICRQ UK Level 2 International Award in Basic Scaffolding Safety

The Level 2 Award in Basic Scaffolding Safety is a course that teaches participants the fundamental knowledge and skills needed to ensure safety when working with scaffolding. This course is designed for people who work in construction, maintenance, or any other industry that utilises scaffolding. During the course, participants will gain knowledge about the important principles that ensure the safety of scaffolding practises. This includes understanding how to properly set up scaffolding, conducting inspections to identify any potential issues, maintaining the scaffolding to prevent accidents, and safely dismantling it when no longer needed.

ASSESSMENT:

Assessments and Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQ) are used to test this skill. The learner must pass both tests with a certain score in order to get this qualification.

MODULES:

• Introduction to Scaffolding Safety
• Roles and Responsibilities in Scaffolding Operations
• Types of Scaffolding and their Uses
• Scaffold Components and Terminology
• Scaffold Erection and Dismantling Procedures
• Scaffolding Stability and Load Capacity
• Fall Protection Systems in Scaffolding
• Electrical Safety in Scaffolding
• Hazards Identification and Risk Assessment
• Emergency Procedures and Response

DURATION:

The qualification has recommended course duration of 2 days.