Scaffold Erector Onsite Training & Certification Programme
The Institute of Technical Education & Safety Consultancy Services (ITESCS)
Duration: 2 Days
Mode: Classroom + Practical + Assessment
Certification Validity: 3 Years
Course Overview
The Scaffold Erector Training & Certification programme is a specialized two-day onsite training designed for personnel involved in the erection, alteration, and dismantling of scaffolds. The course focuses on safe erection practices, material standards, load calculations, stability requirements, and fall protection, in compliance with Indian Standards and statutory safety regulations.
This training is mandatory for construction, infrastructure, industrial maintenance, power plants, refineries, and EPC projects where scaffolding work is performed.
Applicable Standards & Codes
Indian Standards
- IS 3696 (Part 1) – Safety Requirements for Scaffold Erection, Use & Dismantling
(Material requirements, scaffold components, safe erection procedures) - IS 2750 – Steel Scaffold Materials
- IS 3629 – Timber / Bamboo Evaluation for Scaffolding
- IS 4014 – Steel Tubular Scaffolding Code
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 types and applications of scaffolding systems
- Identify compliant scaffold materials and components
- Erect, modify, and dismantle scaffolds safely as per IS standards
- Ensure scaffold stability, anchorage, and load compliance
- Apply fall protection measures during scaffold erection
- Identify common scaffold hazards and implement control measures
- Meet statutory and client safety requirements
Course Modules & Content
Module 1: Introduction to Scaffolding
- Definition and purpose of scaffolding
- Types of scaffolds:
- Single pole scaffold
- Double pole scaffold
- Tubular scaffold
- Cup lock scaffold
- Frame scaffold
- Suspended scaffold
- Selection of scaffold system based on work and height
Module 2: Scaffold Materials & Components
- Scaffold material standards and specifications
- Key scaffold components:
- Standards
- Ledgers
- Putlogs
- Braces
- Couplers
- Material requirements as per IS 3696 (timber and metal)
- Inspection and rejection criteria for scaffold materials
Module 3: Scaffold Erection Procedures
- Base preparation and ground condition assessment
- Plumb, level, and alignment requirements
- Bracing and tie installation
- Platform assembly and guardrail installation
- Load calculations and duty ratings
- Safe dismantling sequence
Module 4: Scaffold Stability & Anchorage
- Tie spacing requirements as per scaffold height
- Anchorage methods and positioning
- Wind load considerations
- Stability checks during erection and use
Module 5: Fall Protection During Erection
- 100% tie-off concept
- Use of full body harnesses
- Inertia reels and vertical lifelines
- Safe movement during erection activities
Module 6: Common Hazards & Control Measures
- Overloading of platforms
- Improper bracing and missing ties
- Incomplete platforms
- Missing guardrails and toe boards
- Unsafe access and egress
- Control measures and best practices
Module 7: Practical Demonstration
- Scaffold erection at site
- Levelling and securing scaffold structures
- Installation of guardrails and platforms
- Tagging system demonstration
- Identification of unsafe practices
Module 8: Assessment & Certification
- Written assessment (MCQs / short answers)
- Practical skill evaluation:
- Material identification
- Erection technique
- Safety compliance
- Certification issued by ITESCS
Training Delivery Structure
Duration
- Scaffold Erector Training: 2 Days
Training Methodology
- Classroom instruction
- Visual demonstrations
- Hands-on practice at site
- Written and practical assessments
Training Deliverables
- Training presentation (English / Hindi / Bilingual)
- Practical demonstration tools
- 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
✔ Suitable for construction, infrastructure, industrial & maintenance work
✔ Audit and client-compliance friendly
✔ Reduces fall-from-height accidents
✔ Improves worker competence and site safety culture
