Scaffold Inspector Onsite Training & Certification Programme
The Institute of Technical Education & Safety Consultancy Services (ITESCS)
Duration: 3 Days
Mode: Classroom + Practical + Assessment
Certification Validity: 3 Years
Course Overview
The Scaffold Inspector Training & Certification programme is an advanced onsite training designed for personnel responsible for inspection, certification, and approval of scaffolding systems. The programme focuses on inspection principles, structural integrity assessment, load compliance, access safety, and documentation, strictly aligned with Indian Standards and statutory safety requirements.
This course is essential for construction, infrastructure, industrial maintenance, power plants, refineries, EPC projects, and large work-at-height operations.
Applicable Standards & Codes
Indian Standards
- IS 3696 (Part 1) – Inspection requirements for scaffold erection, use & dismantling
- IS 3696 (Part 2) – Ladder inspection and safety requirements
- IS 4014 – Steel Tubular Scaffolding
- IS 2750 – Steel Scaffold Materials
- IS 3629 – Timber / Bamboo Evaluation for Scaffolding
Statutory Provisions
- Building and Other Construction Workers (BOCW) Act & Central Rules
- Inter-State Migrant Workmen (ISMW) Act
- Factories Act, 1948 (as applicable)
Training Objectives
After completing this training, participants will be able to:
- Understand legal and competency requirements of a scaffold inspector
- Conduct scaffold inspections as per IS standards
- Identify defects, unsafe conditions, and non-compliances
- Verify structural integrity and load capacity
- Ensure safe access and egress arrangements
- Certify scaffolds through proper tagging and documentation
- Prepare inspection reports suitable for audits and statutory review
Course Modules & Content
Module 1: Introduction to Inspection Principles
- Role and responsibilities of a scaffold inspector
- Competency requirements
- Types of inspections:
- Daily inspections
- Weekly inspections
- Special inspections (after alteration, weather, impact)
Module 2: Detailed Component Inspection
- Inspection of scaffold components:
- Standards
- Ledgers
- Couplers
- Planks and platforms
- Braces and ties
- Rejection criteria as per IS standards
- Identification of damaged, corroded, bent, or unserviceable components
Module 3: Structural Integrity Assessment
- Foundation and base plate condition
- Ground settlement and load bearing capacity
- Verticality and alignment checks
- Bracing adequacy and tie arrangement verification
- Stability assessment at different heights
Module 4: Load Compliance
- Maximum permissible platform loads
- Duty ratings of scaffolds
- Overloading hazards and warning signs
- Verification of load distribution
Module 5: Access & Egress Safety
- Ladder compliance as per IS 3696 (Part 2)
- Safe access methods:
- Stair towers
- Ladder access
- Internal ladder systems
- Guardrails, toe boards, and platform edge protection
Module 6: Scaffold Tagging & Certification
- Scaffold tagging system:
- Green tag (safe for use)
- Yellow tag (restricted use)
- Red tag (unsafe / do not use)
- Inspector report format
- Authorization and sign-off procedures
- Validity and re-certification requirements
Module 7: Documentation & Audit Requirements
- Inspection checklists aligned with IS standards
- Record keeping and traceability
- Documentation for client and statutory audits
- Coordination with safety officers and site management
Module 8: Practical Examination
- Real scaffold inspection at site
- Identification of defects and unsafe conditions
- Practical load and stability checks
- Inspection report drafting and presentation
Training Delivery Structure
Duration
- Scaffold Inspector Training: 3 Days
Training Methodology
- Classroom instruction
- Visual demonstrations
- Hands-on site inspections
- Written and practical assessments
Assessment & Certification
- Written assessment (standards, inspection criteria, legal aspects)
- Practical assessment (inspection, defect identification, reporting)
- Certification issued by ITESCS
- Validity: 3 Years
Training Deliverables
- Training presentation (English / Hindi / Bilingual)
- Practical inspection tools and checklists
- Assessment papers
- Attendance records
- Training photographs
- Certificate with unique identification number
- Training report for client / audit purposes
Compliance & Value Addition
✔ Fully aligned with IS standards and statutory requirements
✔ Essential for scaffold certification and audit compliance
✔ Suitable for construction, infrastructure, and industrial projects
✔ Reduces scaffold collapse and fall risks
✔ Strengthens site safety governance and inspection quality
