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Online CPD Course

Scaffold Awareness

Gain awareness of scaffold hazards and understand the basic controls required for safe access and working around scaffolding.

1 course 4 CPD hours 365 days access Verifiable certificate
Course Price
£19.99
Curriculum

Course Details

CPD212-CAF-018

Scaffold Awareness

240 minutes 4 CPD hours Introductory English 80% pass mark
Course Description
This professional online CPD course introduces learners to Scaffold Awareness. It covers scaffold components, stability, access, guardrails, loading, inspections, unauthorised alterations, falling-object risks and reporting defects. Learners will understand that scaffolds should be erected, altered and inspected only by appropriately competent persons.
Learning Outcomes
  • Explain the basic purpose and components of scaffolding.
  • Recognise common scaffold hazards and defects.
  • Understand the importance of safe access and edge protection.
  • Recognise loading and falling-object risks.
  • Avoid unauthorised alteration or misuse of scaffolding.
  • Report damaged or unsafe scaffolds promptly.
  • Successfully complete the end-of-course knowledge assessment.
Study online Access course materials through your secure learner account and continue from your recorded progress.
Complete the assessment Your final score and completion result are retained within your learning record.
Record your achievement Successful completion is added to your CPD transcript with access to a verifiable certificate.