Course Outline
A Metal Scaffolder is one who selects, plans, erects, adds, maintains and dismantles various
types of metal scaffold
including tubular and modular systems to provide access and working platform for the repair,
conversion and
construction and other structures in the industry, and to ensure that the scaffolds meet the
statutory requirements.
Participants will be trained and assessed to perform the following work functions:
- Perform safety checks before, during and after erection and dismantling of scaffolds
- Maintain good housekeeping before, during and after erection, modification and dismantling of scaffolds
- Prepare scaffolding materials, tools and equipment before erection
- Erect and dismantle special scaffolds, includes cantilever and birdcage scaffolds
Learner’s Objective
On completion of the course, participants should be able to select, plan, erect, maintain and dismantle complex tubular metal scaffold to provide access and working platform for the repair, conversion and construction of structures in accordance with drawings and specifications.
- Maintain safe working environment
- Maintain hand tools, equipment and scaffolding materials
- Stack scaffolding material
- Determine types of scaffolding system
- Prepare scaffolding materials
- Plan scaffold erection
- Fix rigid base plate to standards
- Erect scaffold structure
- Brace scaffolds
- Fix and secure ladders
- Fix and secure work platform
- Fix and secure toe boards and guards rails
- Erect complex scaffolds
- Dismantle complex scaffold
Course Structure
Duration:
21 hours (17 training hours and 4 assessment
hours) (Learners must attain 100% attendance to be eligible for the course assessment)
Medium:
English
Training Venue
HAI LECK at 9 Tuas Ave 1, Singapore 639494
Pre-Requisite
LEARNERS MUST POSSESS:
- Individual SingPass account with valid email address
- A valid STEP portal account prior to class registration (a step-by-step guide will be provided). A registration link will be provided to the workers for sign-up once their eligibility is confirmed.s
- WSQ Perform Metal Scaffolding Work or
- ITE CoC in Metal Scaffolding Level 1
- Must be 18 years of age or older and physically capable of performing all required tasks
LEARNERS ARE ASSUMED TO:
- Have knowledge of common hazards and necessary safety precautions
- Have the ability to read and interpret instructions, diagrams and sketches
- Have knowledge of the methods and skills in the use of common equipment, materials and hand tools appropriate for metal scaffolding activity
- Be physically fit to perform all the required tasks
Course Certification
- A Certificate of Competency (CoC) will be awarded to candidates who are assessed as competent
- Tested by approved testers by ITE, tests in line with industry demands
- The CoC in Metal Scaffolding – Level 2 will be granted only upon successful completion of all required assessments
- e-Certificates will be issued to individual candidates via the ITE Step Portal within 6 to 8 weeks after course completion
PAYMENT, REFUND & WITHDRAWAL POLICY
- Full payment is required upon registration
- 100% refund will be provided for cancellations made more than 14 days before course start date
- 50% refund for cancellation/withdrawal less than 14 days if no replacement candidate is provided
- For cancellation/withdrawal with replacement provided, fee waiver will be subjected to ITE Management approval
- No refund will be provided for any cancellation/withdrawal after the course start date unless with valid reason(s) but subjected to ITE Management approval
IMPORTANT NOTES
- Participants are required to bring along their identification documents (NRIC/Work Permit/IPA or Passport) for verification purposes
- Participants are required to bring along their own water bottle and PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) such as hand gloves, goggles, safety shoes and safety helmet