Scaffolding is a very important item on any worksite — it ensures people can work safely at heights, and access all areas of a space. With this course, you'll be qualified to work as a licensed scaffolder on residential and commercial construction sites. It's a career that can take you to new heights!
You'll learn how to to erect, alter and dismantle scaffolding; perform dogging; operate a forklift truck; work safely at heights; and operate elevated work platforms, a truck mounted loading crane, and personnel and materials hoists. You'll also learn safety regulations and legislation as they apply to scaffolding in the construction industry.
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This course is available from registered training organisations (accredited private training providers) that are also funded through Jobs and Skills WA. Select from the list below, and follow the link to the provider's website for further information about the course and how to enrol.
The Certificate III in Scaffolding is a nationally recognised qualification that provides individuals with the skills and knowledge to safely and effectively erect, alter and dismantle scaffolding structures in a variety of industries including construction, mining and maintenance. The course covers a range of subject matter expertise areas including identifying scaffold requirements, planning for safe and efficient scaffold installations, safe practice and conducting post-installation checks and maintenance. Participants will learn how to interpret scaffold specifications, communicate effectively and comply with WHS regulations. This course covers both the theoretical and practical training, with a focus on the hands-on component. On successful completion, a nationally recognised qualification will be issued and the participant will be eligible to work as a certified scaffolder.
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Our innovative traineeship training strategies have been designed to service a progressive scaffolding industry and its valued workforce. These strategies provide a positive blend of on-the-job and off-the-job learning experiences enabling scaffolding trainees to become new generation scaffolders. A 12-month scaffolding traineeship provides an employment-based learning experience for those wishing to become highly skilled scaffolders. This qualification brings further credibility to a high-risk occupation.
Scaffolding disciplines in this nationally recognised qualification are:
- Workplace health and safety
- Interpreting plans and specifications
- Restricted height scaffolding applications
- Basic scaffolding applications (Basic licence)
- Intermediate scaffolding applications (Intermediate licence)
- Forklift operations (Forklift licence)
- Dogging responsibilities (Dogging licence)
Consultation with industry has contributed to the development of our modern training strategies which offer maximum flexibility to businesses and their trainees. Our training strategies confidently meet industry requirements and expectations.
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The information presented on the course lists within this website is provided to the Department of Training and Workforce Development by the WA TAFE colleges and private training providers, and is offered as a guide only. It is updated regularly, however some changes to details may occur in between updates. You should always contact the TAFE or private training provider directly to confirm details and/or ask questions.