Erect, use and dismantle access equipment for construction work
DESCRIPTION
Unit Standard (SAQA Reg. No 261664)
Working at height on a construction site without properly erected access equipment is one of the most dangerous decisions a contractor can make. Scaffolding, trestles and ladders are the foundation of safe construction work at height — providing stable working platforms, protecting workers from falls and shielding those below from falling objects.Falls from height remain the single biggest cause of accidental death and serious injury in the South African construction industry. The good news is that most of these incidents are entirely preventable. Scaffolding that is correctly erected, inspected and maintained significantly reduces the risk of falls — and this CETA-accredited course ensures your team knows exactly how to do it right.
Successful candidates credited with this unit standard are able to:
- Erect and dismantle a system scaffold with ladder access.
- Erect and dismantle a trestle scaffold.
- Erect and dismantle an extension ladder.
- Make use of a step ladder.
COURSE DURATION: 2 Days
NQF LEVEL: 3
CREDITS: 6
Quality Assured Partner: Construction Education And Training Authority
Description
The skills, values and knowledge reflected in this course are required by people in the field of building and civil construction. Learners should be able to perform duties in installing access equipment for construction work effectively and safely.
System Scaffold
Introduction
- Scaffolding Hazards
- Definitions
- Safe Erection And Dismantling
- Safety Of Scaffolders
- Safety Of Other Workers and Persons
- Incomplete Scaffolding
- Materials
- Stability
- Adjacent Excavations and Underground Services
- Blocks, Bricks and Other Material
- Access To The Scaffold
- Erection On Public Streets
- Through Access
- Adjacent Parking Or Traffic
- Inspection And Hand-Over
Safety Regulations
System Scaffolding
- Components Used In System Scaffolding.
- Types Of Systems
- Components Of The Cuplok system
- Connecting The System
- Dismantling System Scaffold
Other Scaffolding Systems
- Putlock Scaffold
- Scaffolding Towers
- Birdcage Scaffold
- Tubular Steel System Scaffolding
- Tubular Steel Independent Tied Scaffold
- Ledgers:
- Transoms:
Inspection of the Scaffolding Structure
Trestle Scaffold
Safety Regulations For Trestle Scaffolding.
Erect And Dismantle Trestle Scaffolding
- Steel Trestles
- Steps To Erect Trestle Scaffolding
Dismantle Trestle Scaffolding.
Extension Ladder
Safety Regulations, Erection And Use Of Ladders
- Extracts From The General Safety Regulations
Guidelines To Select A Ladder
- Wooden Ladders
- Length And Type Of Extension Ladders
Guidelines To Free An Area Of Obstructions
Safety When Using Extension Ladders
Setting-Up An Extension Ladder
- How To Erect A Ladder Without Help
- Ascending And Descending A Ladder
- Mounting A Ladder While Carrying Equipment
General Information Regarding Ladders
- Ladder Inspection
- Storing Ladders
- Tip For Painting On A Ladder
Using Step Ladders
- Setting Up A Step Ladder
- Procedure To Ascend (Climb) And Descend Stepladders
Safety For Step Ladders
Taking Care Of Step Ladders
- Storing A Step Ladder
Entry Level Requirements Into This Programme?
- Certified copy of his/her ID document
- Highest School certificate or Skills certificate equivalent NQF Level 2
- Be medically fit and in possession of a medical certificate, declaring him/her free from a condition that may prevent him/her from working safely at heights.
Learning Assumed To Be In Place And Recognition Of Prior Learning:
- Communication at NQF Level 2 or equivalent
- Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 2 or equivalent
Who Should Attend?
This CETA-accredited Access Equipment for Construction course is designed for people in the field of building and civil construction who need to perform duties in installing access equipment for construction work effectively and safely. It is specifically recommended for;
- General construction workers — required to erect and dismantle system scaffolding, trestle scaffolding and extension ladders on construction sites
- Building and renovation contractors — using scaffolding, trestles and ladders to access elevated work areas on residential and commercial construction projects
- Painters and plastering contractors — working from trestle scaffolding and ladders on internal and external building surfaces
- Roofing and cladding contractors — erecting and dismantling temporary access platforms to perform work at height on roofs and building facades
- Civil engineering and infrastructure workers — installing access equipment on bridges, roads and large-scale civil construction projects
- Maintenance and facilities workers — using ladders and access platforms for routine building maintenance, inspections and repairs
- Scaffolding assistants and labourers — supporting qualified scaffold erectors and needing formal training in the safe use and handling of access equipment
- Supervisors and site foremen — responsible for the safety of workers using access equipment and ensuring compliance with Construction Regulations and the OHS Act
- Health and safety officers — requiring a working knowledge of access equipment erection, inspection and dismantling procedures
- All employees, managers and safety practitioners — who want to better understand the requirements of how to erect, use and dismantle access equipment in the construction workplace
