Scaffolding Training – IADC DIT

Introduction to Scaffolding

Legislation, Regulations, and standards

Code of Practice for Access and Working Platforms

Scaffolding Terminology

Components and material recognition – Standards, Ledgers, Couplers, etc

Foundations, Bracing and Tying Scaffolds

Working Platforms, safe Access and egress, Manual Handling

System Scaffolds, working methods

Theory of Basic Independent Scaffold, scaffolding foundation/integrity, and 

stability

Practical Exercise: Erect static tower (2lifts including foot tie)

Dismantle Scaffold

Erect independent with return (2 lifts including foot ties)

With ladder access, Tie in Scaffold with different gangs using different 

methods

Dismantle Scaffold

Erect mobile, static and loading bay towers

Different groups covering each.

Assessment of Work.

Dismantle Scaffold.

Good Housekeeping practices.

Theory of Birdcage Scaffolds

Practical Exercise: Take of Quantities for Components

Erect Birdcage – 2 Lifts high

Dismantle Birdcage

Theory of Basic Independent Scaffolds – tube & fittings

Interpretation of Drawings

Quantifying Components

Practical Exercise: Erect 2 bay by 1 lift high independent

Dismantle Scaffold

Practical Exercise – Manual Handling

Correct Manual Handling Procedures for tubes and fittings.

Erect 3 bay x 2 lift high independent with ladder access

Theory and Practical Application – Gin Wheels & Ropes     

Complete Dismantling of Scaffold

Theory of Towers – static, mobile and hoist

Practical Exercise: take-off quantities for components

Erect towers (size vary) 2 lifts high with ladder access

Dismantle Scaffold

Cantilever Drop

Truss Out

Temporary Roof/Habitat

Scaffold Inspection in Practice

Scaffold Inspection Reports

Scaffold Tagging Systems

Scaffold Inspection Exercises

Practical/Theory Test

Basic Scaffolding Training –IADC DIT

Candidates must be fit and able to complete all aspects of training. This course is physically demanding and candidates will be required to complete a medical declaration prior to course commencement besides being in possession of a current offshore medical certificate.

• Participants must demonstrate the ability to read and write English
• Participants are required to submit a valid form of identification. The following are acceptable forms of identification accepted.
  • National Identification Card
  • International Passport
  • Nigerian Armed Forces identification card
  • A photo Identification card issued in Nigeria by the Federal State, or Local Government, Ministries
  • Departments and Agencies
  • Driver’s License with a photo of the driver issued by FRSC

100% class attendance and full participation in all practical exercises are required for the issuance of the certificate

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