Description
NPORS – N053 Scaffolding Appreciation Course
Scaffolding is a vital trade in the construction industry, providing essential support for countless projects. It requires skilled training and rigorous safety standards to ensure compliance and efficiency. However, for many contractors, managers, and supervisors, scaffolding is not their primary expertise. They may not be the competent person required to inspect it, yet they are still responsible for overseeing scaffolding operations on-site.
Having a solid understanding of scaffolding is crucial. It allows site managers and supervisors to oversee scaffolding activities effectively, ensuring safety, compliance, and operational efficiency. Mismanagement can lead to accidents, costly fines, and breaches of HSE regulations.
Our NPORS – N053 Scaffolding Appreciation Course is designed to provide key personnel with the awareness and understanding needed to manage scaffolding operations safely and effectively.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This course is ideal for those looking to gain a deeper understanding of the requirements, procedures, and best practices related to scaffolding operations. This may include H&S Managers, Advisors, Site Managers, Site Agents and Site Supervisors.
WHAT WILL YOU LEARN
- Have an understanding of relevant legislation and codes of practice
- Recognise the dangers involved with scaffolding
- Understand different types of scaffolding and their uses
- Be familiar with component parts of a tube and fitting scaffolding, and other aspects of scaffolding
- Confirm design requirements and compliance sheets
- Identify access and egress methods
- Identify contractual requirements and handover certificates
- Recognise inspection requirements and be familiar with inspection reports
- Be familiar with fault finding and tagging systems
- Overview of SG4 and safe working practices
- Identify competency schemes and training requirements
COURSE DETAILS
Duration: 7 hours.
Delivery Methods: Open Course | On-Site.
Numbers of Learners: Up to 10 learners per day.
Assessment: A theoretical assessment, with a hands-on practical overview.
Certification: Upon completion, learners receive an NPORS ID Card endorsed with the category: N053 Scaffolding Appreciation.
- Traditional Card: For entrants that wish to apply for the NPORS Traditional Card, there is no requirement to do an NVQ qualification. If the ‘HS&E TESTED Logo’ is required on the card, entrants must ensure they have attended and passed the CITB Operatives Health, Safety and Environment Test within the two years prior to application for the card. This card is valid for 3 or 5 years.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This course is NOT a replacement for a formal scaffolding inspection qualification, but rather a SUPER enhanced awareness course for those managing or supervising scaffolding operations at the site level. It offers far more depth than general safety courses like SMSTS, SSSTS, or NEBOSH when it comes to scaffolding knowledge.
