Supported Scaffolding Competent Person Certification

Supported Scaffolding Competent Person Certification Course Description: The course is designed to meet OSHA requirements for supported scaffolding systems competent person training including frame or fabricated, tube and coupler, mast climbers, mobile, pump jack, and ladder jack. The course includes professional classroom theory instruction, participant handouts, final written exam, and hands-on scaffolding practical exercise.

Curriculum covers the Competent Person duties and responsibilities associated with hazards as these relate to the proper use, erection, and work on supported scaffolds. Training includes fall hazards, falling object hazards, electrical hazards, maximum intended load, load-carrying capacities, material handling, and the correct procedures for inspecting, erecting, disassembling, moving, operating, maintaining and repair of scaffolding in accordance with OSHA 1926.454.

Course will instruct participants on how to preplan scaffold construction to ensure proper loading and use of the scaffold design. Participants will learn how to determine the correct type of scaffold necessary for the job, determine the maximum load of the scaffold, how to assure a good foundation for the scaffold, and how to address hazards.

Scaffolding Practical Exercise:  A scaffolding exercise and evaluation is included and will be conducted for erection and dismantling of scaffolding to ensure that the participant has the knowledge, skills, and competency needed to setup scaffolding for safe use and disassembly control worker hazards. 

Who Should Attend: Employers are required to have a minimum of one employee onsite that is considered to be Competent Person to recognize any hazards associated with the work in question.  Recommended for participants looking to become involved in the scaffold selection, setup, and hazard avoidance on the construction site. Initial training required and refresher training required whenever workplace processes/procedures change, equipment changes, or the employer has reason to believe that an employee lacks the skill or understanding needed to ensure safety. 

IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS

Safety Equipment Required: Attending participants are required to bring Hardhat, Safety Glasses, Work Gloves, Work Boots, Reflective Vest or Jacket and wear proper Work Clothing for participation in the scaffolding practical exercise.  

Completion Requirements: Participants are required to be present and actively participate in all learning activities including hands-on exercises, written exam, and practical evaluation. Participants who successfully complete the program will receive a supported scaffolding competent person training card and certification. Employer specific training and authorization is required.

Learning Aids: Participants should come prepared with a note pad and pen. Guides and handouts will be provided at the start of the course. The presentation and materials are in English (Spanish courses are available upon request).

Course Length: Approximately 8 hours of classroom theory and activities followed by field exercises and evaluations. We will be covering a great deal of information in a short period of time; your punctuality will be greatly appreciated.

Pricing:
Open Enrollment Participant Pricing: $140.00 ea.
Scheduled Groups with minimum of 8 Participants Pricing: $125.00 ea.
Association Member Participant Pricing: $90.00 ea.
Retainer Client Participant Pricing: $10.00 ea.

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