Erect, use and dismantle access scaffolding ( Scaffold Erector)
DESCRIPTION
Unit Standard (SAQA Reg. No 263245)
A scaffold erector is one of the most important roles on any construction site. In fact, scaffold erectors build and dismantle various types of scaffolding and temporary elevated work platforms, and are ultimately responsible for building and taking down scaffolds and temporary support structures.Getting it wrong is not an option. As a result, poorly erected scaffolding remains a leading cause of serious injury and death on construction sites across South Africa. Furthermore, the consequences of non-compliance extend beyond injury — employers and individuals face serious legal liability under the OHS Act and Construction Regulations.
This CETA-accredited Scaffold Erector course therefore gives you the technical knowledge, practical skills and legal grounding to erect access scaffolding safely and efficiently. In addition, it ensures you are fully compliant with South African construction law from day one on site.
Successful candidates credited with this unit standard are able to:
- Interpret basic drawings and instructions for the erection of access scaffolding
- Furthermore, coordinate resources and lead a scaffold team effectively
- Erect and use access scaffolding safely and in accordance with regulations
- In addition, dismantle access scaffolding correctly and without risk to yourself or others
- Identify and eliminate hazards in the scaffolding work environment
- Finally, apply OHS Act regulations and safety guidelines throughout all scaffolding operations
COURSE DURATION: 2 Days
NQF LEVEL: 3
CREDITS: 5
Quality Assured Partner: Construction Education And Training Authority
Description
The qualifying learner will acquire the knowledge and skills required by the industry to function as a scaffold erector. Their functions will include leading a scaffold team. This includes the ability to safely and efficiently deploy the required resources to erect and dismantle access scaffolding. This course will serve, in conjunction with related programmes, to develop the qualifying learner to function as a scaffold erector in an access scaffold team. The area of focus of this course will be;
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Entry Level Requirements Into This Programme?
- A certified copy of a valid ID document
- A Grade 7 (Std 5) school certificate or a skills certificate equivalent to NQF Level 3
- A valid medical certificate confirming that the learner is medically fit and free from any condition that may prevent them 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
- Assist to erect, use and dismantle access scaffolding at NQF Level 3..
Who Should Attend?
This CETA-accredited Scaffold Erector course is designed for employees who have been designated as competent persons responsible for the erection and maintenance of scaffolds in a construction environment. It is specifically recommended for:
- Scaffold Erectors — seeking formal CETA accreditation to validate their skills and meet legal competency requirements on construction sites
- Assistant Scaffold Erectors — ready to progress to a lead erector role and take on full responsibility for coordinating and supervising a scaffold team
- Construction and building workers — regularly involved in the erection and dismantling of temporary elevated work platforms on residential, commercial and industrial projects
- Building and renovation contractors — whose teams erect scaffolding for plastering, painting, cladding and structural work at height on construction sites
- Civil engineering and infrastructure workers — erecting and dismantling scaffolding on bridges, dams, roads and large-scale civil construction projects
- Roofing and cladding contractors — using temporary elevated platforms to safely access and work on roofs and building facades
- Supervisors and site foremen — responsible for leading a scaffold team and safely deploying the required resources to erect and dismantle access scaffolding on construction sites
- Health and safety officers — requiring a thorough working knowledge of scaffolding regulations, hazard identification and scaffolding inspection requirements under the Construction Regulations and OHS Act
