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Page 1: Jan 2012 v2 - Simian Risk€¦ · 7. System Scaffold Product Training 9 8. Certification, Record Cards & Database 10 9. Scaffold Refresher Training & Card Renewal 11 10. Other Scaffolding,

Jan 2012 v2.1

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General Information

Simian Risk Group is an occupational health and safety consultancy and training provider

specialising in scaffolding and work at height. Operating internationally with extensive experience

working for Government’s, Enforcing Authorities, Clients and Contractors, in construction, oil and

gas, power generation and manufacturing sectors.

Simian Skill is a training provider with dedicated scaffolding training facilities in London, Warrington

and Dubai, as well as providing approved training and assessment on site. Holding internationally

recognised accreditations for the delivery of training qualifications and the assessment of

competence for the scaffolding trade, including the Construction Industry Scaffolders Record

Scheme (often referred to as CITB), Construction Awards Alliance and City & Guilds. We are the

organisation behind the new INTERNATIONAL SCAFFOLDER training standard providing

recognised qualifications for the global scaffolding market.

In developing INTERNATIONAL SCAFFOLDER we were able to draw from our extensive

experience of providing training and consultancy for scaffolding and access around the globe. We

identified the need for an internationally recognised for scaffolder training and competence

assessment standard and thereby designed this scheme.

This scheme has been developed to provide a training standard for scaffolders at various grades

and to give clients and contractors reassurance that any Scaffolder, Supervisor or Inspector who

holds a Simian Skill certificate or record card, has achieved a level of skills and knowledge for their

trade. The Simian Skill mission is to provide an education in scaffolding and access to best practice.

Simon Hughes CMIOSH, MIIRSM Managing Director

1. Introduction

2

General Information

Item Page

1 Introduction 3

2 Scope of the Training Scheme 4

3. Scaffolding Operative Training � Basic Scaffolder � Intermediate Scaffolder � Advanced Scaffolder

5

4. Scaffold Inspector Training � Basic Scaffold Inspector � Advanced Scaffold Inspector

6

5. Scaffolding Supervisor Training 7

6. Vocational Qualifications (QCF/NVQ) 8

7. System Scaffold Product Training 9

8. Certification, Record Cards & Database 10

9. Scaffold Refresher Training & Card Renewal 11

10. Other Scaffolding, Work at Height & Construction Training � Fall Prevention (SG4) � Scaffolder Rescue (SG19) � Safe Management of Scaffolding Operations � Scaffold User Awareness � Manual Handling (SG6) � Scaffolding Yardman / Labourer � Harness Inspection � Mobile Towers � CITB Construction Skills SSSTS/SMSTS

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11. Bespoke Training 12

12. Course Specifications 12

13. Course Fees 18

14. Simian Risk – Inspection, Auditing & Consultancy Services 19

Contents

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General Information

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3

General Information

Simian Risk Group is an occupational health and safety consultancy and training provider

specialising in scaffolding and work at height. Operating internationally with extensive experience

working for Government’s, Enforcing Authorities, Clients and Contractors, in construction, oil and

gas, power generation and manufacturing sectors.

Simian Skill is a training provider with dedicated scaffolding training facilities in London, Warrington

and Dubai, as well as providing approved training and assessment on site. Holding internationally

recognised accreditations for the delivery of training qualifications and the assessment of

competence for the scaffolding trade, including the Construction Industry Scaffolders Record

Scheme (often referred to as CITB), Construction Awards Alliance and City & Guilds. We are the

organisation behind the new INTERNATIONAL SCAFFOLDER training standard providing

recognised qualifications for the global scaffolding market.

In developing INTERNATIONAL SCAFFOLDER we were able to draw from our extensive

experience of providing training and consultancy for scaffolding and access around the globe. We

identified the need for an internationally recognised for scaffolder training and competence

assessment standard and thereby designed this scheme.

This scheme has been developed to provide a training standard for scaffolders at various grades

and to give clients and contractors reassurance that any Scaffolder, Supervisor or Inspector who

holds a Simian Skill certificate or record card, has achieved a level of skills and knowledge for their

trade. The Simian Skill mission is to provide an education in scaffolding and access to best practice.

Simon Hughes CMIOSH, MIIRSM Managing Director

1. Introduction

3

General Information

Simian Risk Group is an occupational health and safety consultancy and training provider

specialising in scaffolding and work at height. Operating internationally with extensive experience

working for Government’s, Enforcing Authorities, Clients and Contractors, in construction, oil and

gas, power generation and manufacturing sectors.

Simian Skill is a training provider with dedicated scaffolding training facilities in London, Warrington

and Dubai, as well as providing approved training and assessment on site. Holding internationally

recognised accreditations for the delivery of training qualifications and the assessment of

competence for the scaffolding trade, including the Construction Industry Scaffolders Record

Scheme (often referred to as CITB), Construction Awards Alliance and City & Guilds. We are the

organisation behind the new INTERNATIONAL SCAFFOLDER training standard providing

recognised qualifications for the global scaffolding market.

In developing INTERNATIONAL SCAFFOLDER we were able to draw from our extensive

experience of providing training and consultancy for scaffolding and access around the globe. We

identified the need for an internationally recognised for scaffolder training and competence

assessment standard and thereby designed this scheme.

This scheme has been developed to provide a training standard for scaffolders at various grades

and to give clients and contractors reassurance that any Scaffolder, Supervisor or Inspector who

holds a Simian Skill certificate or record card, has achieved a level of skills and knowledge for their

trade. The Simian Skill mission is to provide an education in scaffolding and access to best practice.

Simon Hughes CMIOSH, MIIRSM Managing Director

1. Introduction

2

General Information

Item Page

1 Introduction 3

2 Scope of the Training Scheme 4

3. Scaffolding Operative Training � Basic Scaffolder � Intermediate Scaffolder � Advanced Scaffolder

5

4. Scaffold Inspector Training � Basic Scaffold Inspector � Advanced Scaffold Inspector

6

5. Scaffolding Supervisor Training 7

6. Vocational Qualifications (QCF/NVQ) 8

7. System Scaffold Product Training 9

8. Certification, Record Cards & Database 10

9. Scaffold Refresher Training & Card Renewal 11

10. Other Scaffolding, Work at Height & Construction Training � Fall Prevention (SG4) � Scaffolder Rescue (SG19) � Safe Management of Scaffolding Operations � Scaffold User Awareness � Manual Handling (SG6) � Scaffolding Yardman / Labourer � Harness Inspection � Mobile Towers � CITB Construction Skills SSSTS/SMSTS

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11. Bespoke Training 12

12. Course Specifications 12

13. Course Fees 18

14. Simian Risk – Inspection, Auditing & Consultancy Services 19

Contents

3

General Information

Certificate No. 045329 Centre number 7084

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General Information

The International Scaffolder operative training programme has been developed to meet the scaffolding and access needs of each country and the specific industry sectors, including:

� Construction � Demolition and Decommissioning � Engineering and Manufacturing � Industrial Maintenance and Projects � Oil and Gas (Off and On Shore) � Power Generation and Distribution � Utilities and Transport Infrastructure

The operative training programme is divided into three grades:

For more course information see page 13 Course Specifications.

3. Scaffolding Operative Training

� Operatives require at least 6 months prior experience

� Attend a 5 day training course � Complete theory tests and practical

assessments � Successful candidates achieve a Basic Scaffolder

Certificate and can apply for a Basic Scaffolder Card (Valid for 5 years)

� 6 months as a Basic Scaffolder before accepted � 10 day training course � Complete theory tests and practical

assessments � Successful candidates achieve an Intermediate

Scaffolder Certificate and can apply for a Intermediate Scaffolder Card (Valid for 5 years)

� At least 12 months as an Intermediate Scaffolder � 10 day training course � Complete theory tests and practical assessments � Successful candidates achieve an Advanced

Scaffolder Certificate and can apply for a Advanced Scaffolder Card (Valid for 5 years)

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General Information

The scheme has been designed to provide a recognised training qualification for:

� Scaffolding Operatives � Scaffolding Supervisors � Scaffold Inspectors � Others who need to raise their levels of skill, knowledge and awareness of access and

scaffolding…

It applies to all training and assessment made by Simian Skill internationally outside of the United Kingdom, where we resort to the UK Construction Industry Scaffolders Record Scheme (CISRS).

In most cases training and assessment can be carried out either at our training centres or onsite at client’s premises, providing they have suitable training facilities and equipment. Note that some of the more complex training, such as the Advanced Scaffolder, needs to be completed at our specially equipped scaffolder training centres.

Candidates who successfully pass our training courses will receive our Simian Skill Certificate and can apply for the Simian Skill Record Card* which are issued separately. Simian Skill certificates and record cards are valid for 5 years from the date the training was completed.

Certificates and Record Cards can be renewed by completing a 1 Day Scaffolding Update Course.

In addition to the Simian Skill Certification and Record Cards, we provide externally accredited training and qualifications that are certificated by other organisations e.g. PASMA Mobile Tower, CSkills Site Safety Plus, NVQ by Construction Awards Alliance etc…

Example Record Card & Certificate

2. Scope of the Training Scheme

4

General Information

Example Record Card & Certificate

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General Information

The International Scaffolder operative training programme has been developed to meet the scaffolding and access needs of each country and the specific industry sectors, including:

� Construction � Demolition and Decommissioning � Engineering and Manufacturing � Industrial Maintenance and Projects � Oil and Gas (Off and On Shore) � Power Generation and Distribution � Utilities and Transport Infrastructure

The operative training programme is divided into three grades:

For more course information see page 13 Course Specifications.

3. Scaffolding Operative Training

� Operatives require at least 6 months prior experience

� Attend a 5 day training course � Complete theory tests and practical

assessments � Successful candidates achieve a Basic Scaffolder

Certificate and can apply for a Basic Scaffolder Card (Valid for 5 years)

� 6 months as a Basic Scaffolder before accepted � 10 day training course � Complete theory tests and practical

assessments � Successful candidates achieve an Intermediate

Scaffolder Certificate and can apply for a Intermediate Scaffolder Card (Valid for 5 years)

� At least 12 months as an Intermediate Scaffolder � 10 day training course � Complete theory tests and practical assessments � Successful candidates achieve an Advanced

Scaffolder Certificate and can apply for a Advanced Scaffolder Card (Valid for 5 years)

4

General Information

The scheme has been designed to provide a recognised training qualification for:

� Scaffolding Operatives � Scaffolding Supervisors � Scaffold Inspectors � Others who need to raise their levels of skill, knowledge and awareness of access and

scaffolding…

It applies to all training and assessment made by Simian Skill internationally outside of the United Kingdom, where we resort to the UK Construction Industry Scaffolders Record Scheme (CISRS).

In most cases training and assessment can be carried out either at our training centres or onsite at client’s premises, providing they have suitable training facilities and equipment. Note that some of the more complex training, such as the Advanced Scaffolder, needs to be completed at our specially equipped scaffolder training centres.

Candidates who successfully pass our training courses will receive our Simian Skill Certificate and can apply for the Simian Skill Record Card* which are issued separately. Simian Skill certificates and record cards are valid for 5 years from the date the training was completed.

Certificates and Record Cards can be renewed by completing a 1 Day Scaffolding Update Course.

In addition to the Simian Skill Certification and Record Cards, we provide externally accredited training and qualifications that are certificated by other organisations e.g. PASMA Mobile Tower, CSkills Site Safety Plus, NVQ by Construction Awards Alliance etc…

Example Record Card & Certificate

2. Scope of the Training Scheme

5

General Information

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General Information

To meet local regulation requirements and the demands of today’s scaffolding industry, International Scaffolder has developed this training programme specifically for people responsible for the direct supervision and management of scaffolding operatives for example:

� Chargehand Scaffolders � Foreman Scaffolders � Scaffolding Supervisors � Contract Supervisors � Contract Managers

The purpose of this course is to provide supervisory staff and management, responsible for scaffolders and scaffolding operations, with the basic skills and knowledge required of the modern scaffolding industry. This 3 Day course includes:

� Health & Safety Best Practice (including Risk Assessments and Method Statements) � Legal Overview (Local Regulation for the country or region) � Performance Standards � Communication Skills (including Task Briefings & Toolbox Talks) � Supervisory Skills � Design Appreciation � Theory Tests � Practical Exercises (Scaffold Inspection & Toolbox Talks) � Risk Assessment Project

Theory training in progress

5. Scaffolding Supervisor Training

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General Information

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General Information

The Scaffold Inspector Training scheme is aimed at non-scaffolders and scaffolders who require the knowledge and skills to carry out scaffold safety inspections in accordance with local regulations and international good practice.

This inspection training is divided into two grades:

Basic Scaffold Inspector

� Aimed at non-scaffolders (e.g. managers, engineers etc.) who are required to carry out inspections of basic scaffold structures.

� Attend a 2 day training course � Complete theory and practical tests � Successful candidates receive a Basic Scaffold

Inspector Certificate and can apply for a Basic Scaffolder Inspector Record Card (Valid for 5 Years)

Advanced Scaffold Inspector

� Aimed at experienced Scaffolders and others who have held a Basic Inspectors Card for at least 2 years.

� A 2 day training course Complete theory and practical tests

� Successful candidates receive an Advanced Scaffold Inspector Certificate and can apply for an Advanced Scaffolder Inspector Record Card (Valid for 5 Years)

For more course information see page 16 Course Specifications.

4. Scaffold Inspector Training

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General Information

To meet local regulation requirements and the demands of today’s scaffolding industry, International Scaffolder has developed this training programme specifically for people responsible for the direct supervision and management of scaffolding operatives for example:

� Chargehand Scaffolders � Foreman Scaffolders � Scaffolding Supervisors � Contract Supervisors � Contract Managers

The purpose of this course is to provide supervisory staff and management, responsible for scaffolders and scaffolding operations, with the basic skills and knowledge required of the modern scaffolding industry. This 3 Day course includes:

� Health & Safety Best Practice (including Risk Assessments and Method Statements) � Legal Overview (Local Regulation for the country or region) � Performance Standards � Communication Skills (including Task Briefings & Toolbox Talks) � Supervisory Skills � Design Appreciation � Theory Tests � Practical Exercises (Scaffold Inspection & Toolbox Talks) � Risk Assessment Project

Theory training in progress

5. Scaffolding Supervisor Training

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General Information

Theory training in progress

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General Information

At Simian Skill we recognise the need for scaffolders to full understand the requirements of the manufacturer’s instructions when erecting proprietary system scaffolding. Therefore we offer product training for a variety of system scaffolds types, including:

� Cuplok � Kwikstage � Layher Allround � Peri Up � Haki Universal � Modex � And many more…

Although system scaffolding is covered on our Scaffolder courses, we offer a 2 day product course to provide more in depth training on the use of specific system scaffold products and the manufacturers’ instructions.

Existing Simian Skill Card holders can have this product training endorsed on the back of their card, in addition to the System Scaffold Product Training certificate they will receive for successfully completing the course.

We can also provide 1 day product appreciation training in a particular product for customers who require to enhance their product knowledge for scaffold inspection or just general awareness on site.

System Scaffold Product Training Underway

7. System Scaffold Product Training

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General Information

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General Information

Simian Skill is an approved vocational assessment centre with the Construction Awards Alliance (CAA) and City and Guilds of London (C&G). We can offer National Vocational Qualifications (NVQ) levels 2 and 3 in Rigging and Access Operations. These optional assessments can be undertaken in addition to the International Scaffolder training and can also be recorded on the Simian Skill Record Card.

We can offer On Site Assessment and Training (OSAT) internationally, however this UK based qualification relies upon candidates being able to speak and read English.

Individual NVQ units can also be achieved for example for the Advanced Scaffold Inspection course.

Successful candidates will receive either a CAA or City & Guilds certificate.

6. Vocational Qualifications

Training in progress

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General Information

At Simian Skill we recognise the need for scaffolders to full understand the requirements of the manufacturer’s instructions when erecting proprietary system scaffolding. Therefore we offer product training for a variety of system scaffolds types, including:

� Cuplok � Kwikstage � Layher Allround � Peri Up � Haki Universal � Modex � And many more…

Although system scaffolding is covered on our Scaffolder courses, we offer a 2 day product course to provide more in depth training on the use of specific system scaffold products and the manufacturers’ instructions.

Existing Simian Skill Card holders can have this product training endorsed on the back of their card, in addition to the System Scaffold Product Training certificate they will receive for successfully completing the course.

We can also provide 1 day product appreciation training in a particular product for customers who require to enhance their product knowledge for scaffold inspection or just general awareness on site.

System Scaffold Product Training Underway

7. System Scaffold Product Training

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General Information

8

General Information

Simian Skill is an approved vocational assessment centre with the Construction Awards Alliance (CAA) and City and Guilds of London (C&G). We can offer National Vocational Qualifications (NVQ) levels 2 and 3 in Rigging and Access Operations. These optional assessments can be undertaken in addition to the International Scaffolder training and can also be recorded on the Simian Skill Record Card.

We can offer On Site Assessment and Training (OSAT) internationally, however this UK based qualification relies upon candidates being able to speak and read English.

Individual NVQ units can also be achieved for example for the Advanced Scaffold Inspection course.

Successful candidates will receive either a CAA or City & Guilds certificate.

6. Vocational Qualifications

System Scaffold Product Training Underway

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General Information

Simian Skill Record Cards are optional for Scaffolders and can be applied for directly from Simian Skill by completing an application form posting it to:

International Scaffolder C/o Simian Skill Wallis House Birchwood Park Warrington Cheshire WA3 6FW UK

Application forms are available for download and printing via our website:

www.internationalscaffolder.com/forms

For further information contact Simian Skill on:

Tel: 00 44 845 6022 418 or email: [email protected]

Simian Skill Certificates and Record Cards expire after 5 years, to renew their certificates and cards holders need to attend a 1 day scaffolding refresher training course and apply for their card to be renewed.

Where card holders wish to have their card endorsed with any further training they have undertaken, they will need to provide a copy of their certificate and apply for a new card with the additional endorsements. E.g. if a Basic Scaffolder has attended a system scaffold product course or wishes to upgrade to intermediate scaffolder then a new application is required with supporting documentation (copy of new certificate, 2 passport photographs, payment and a completed form).

9. Scaffold Refresher Training & Card Renewal

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General Information

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General Information

We recognise the need for employers to be able to demonstrate evidence of training and competence. All attendees that successfully complete our training courses will receive a certificate of achievement and can also apply for a Simian Skill Card as a demonstrable record of their training when on site. They also agree to have their training records held on a central database that can be viewed by potential employers and clients to verify their personal training record.

We are currently developing our website to allow secure access by clients and employers, to allow them to authenticate and verify training records online via our website:

www.internationalscaffolder.com

In addition to the online verification and to further help overcome fraud and counterfeiting the training certificate has a unique certificate number, is printed with a photograph of the candidate and also there passport number. The record card is also over-printed with special Ultraviolet ink that can only be viewed under a special UV lamp.

Card being verified with a UV lamp.

8. Certification, Record Cards & Database

Card being verified with a UV lamp

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General Information

Simian Skill Record Cards are optional for Scaffolders and can be applied for directly from Simian Skill by completing an application form posting it to:

International Scaffolder C/o Simian Skill Wallis House Birchwood Park Warrington Cheshire WA3 6FW UK

Application forms are available for download and printing via our website:

www.internationalscaffolder.com/forms

For further information contact Simian Skill on:

Tel: 00 44 845 6022 418 or email: [email protected]

Simian Skill Certificates and Record Cards expire after 5 years, to renew their certificates and cards holders need to attend a 1 day scaffolding refresher training course and apply for their card to be renewed.

Where card holders wish to have their card endorsed with any further training they have undertaken, they will need to provide a copy of their certificate and apply for a new card with the additional endorsements. E.g. if a Basic Scaffolder has attended a system scaffold product course or wishes to upgrade to intermediate scaffolder then a new application is required with supporting documentation (copy of new certificate, 2 passport photographs, payment and a completed form).

9. Scaffold Refresher Training & Card Renewal

11

General Information

10

General Information

We recognise the need for employers to be able to demonstrate evidence of training and competence. All attendees that successfully complete our training courses will receive a certificate of achievement and can also apply for a Simian Skill Card as a demonstrable record of their training when on site. They also agree to have their training records held on a central database that can be viewed by potential employers and clients to verify their personal training record.

We are currently developing our website to allow secure access by clients and employers, to allow them to authenticate and verify training records online via our website:

www.internationalscaffolder.com

In addition to the online verification and to further help overcome fraud and counterfeiting the training certificate has a unique certificate number, is printed with a photograph of the candidate and also there passport number. The record card is also over-printed with special Ultraviolet ink that can only be viewed under a special UV lamp.

Card being verified with a UV lamp.

8. Certification, Record Cards & Database

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General Information

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General Information

As specialist scaffolding and work at height training providers we offer a range of associated short duration certificated training courses, including:

� Preventing Falls in Scaffolding (SG4) � Scaffolder Rescue (SG19) � Safe Management of Scaffolding Operations � Scaffold User Awareness � Manual Handling (SG6) � Scaffolding Yardman / Labourer � Safety Harness Inspection � Mobile Tower � Low-level Access � Safe Use of Ladders and Steps � Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS) � Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) � Risk Assessment / Method Statement � Accident Reporting & Investigation � Toolbox Talk Presenter � And much more…

Simian Skill has a proven track record in providing tailor made training courses to meet the needs of our clients and their individual objectives. New or hybrid courses can be developed that include the clients own requirements, procedures and management systems.

This section contains a selection of our training course specification.

10. Other Scaffolding, Work at Height & Construction Related Training

11. Bespoke Training

12. Course Specifications

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Course Specifications

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General Information

As specialist scaffolding and work at height training providers we offer a range of associated short duration certificated training courses, including:

� Preventing Falls in Scaffolding (SG4) � Scaffolder Rescue (SG19) � Safe Management of Scaffolding Operations � Scaffold User Awareness � Manual Handling (SG6) � Scaffolding Yardman / Labourer � Safety Harness Inspection � Mobile Tower � Low-level Access � Safe Use of Ladders and Steps � Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS) � Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) � Risk Assessment / Method Statement � Accident Reporting & Investigation � Toolbox Talk Presenter � And much more…

Simian Skill has a proven track record in providing tailor made training courses to meet the needs of our clients and their individual objectives. New or hybrid courses can be developed that include the clients own requirements, procedures and management systems.

This section contains a selection of our training course specification.

10. Other Scaffolding, Work at Height & Construction Related Training

11. Bespoke Training

12. Course Specifications

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Course Specifications

International

Basic Scaffolder Training Course Specification Duration: 5 days Attendees: This course is aimed at trainee scaffolders who require basic scaffolding

skills training. Carried out at our approved centre or on client’s sites. Objectives: To give the attendees such knowledge and skills to enable them to erect,

alter and dismantle basic scaffolding structures in traditional tube and fitting and common system scaffolds.

Certification: Successful delegates will receive a Simian Skill ‘International Scaffolder’

Certificate of Training and can apply for an ‘International Scaffolder’ Record Card for Basic Scaffolder.

Content: � Statutory Regulations and Codes of Practice � BS EN 12811 and TG20:08 � Safe Handling and Inspection of Materials (Manual Handling) � Preventing Falls in Scaffolding (SG4:10) � Safe Use and Inspection of Safety Harnesses � Ropes, Knots & Hitches � Types and Uses of Tube, Fittings and Boards � Assessing Material Requirements for Basic Scaffolds � Safe Access Methods � Interpretation of Simple Drawings � Erect and Dismantle Basic Scaffolds:

� Independent (With Return) � Tower (Static and Mobile) � Birdcage

� Alterations to Scaffolds � Skills Test (Practical) � Knowledge Test (Theory)

Scaffolders can progress to Intermediate Scaffolder after 6 months further experience.

Warrington | London |Dubai

(UK) 0845 602 2418

(Overseas) 00 44 1925 822 161

[email protected]

www.simian-skill.com

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Course Specifications

International

Intermediate Scaffolder Training Course Specification Duration: 10 days Attendees: Delegates must complete the International Basic Scaffolder 5 day course

and held the certificate for at least 6 months. Carried out at our approved centre or on client’s sites.

Objectives: To give the attendees such knowledge and skills to enable them to erect,

alter and dismantle scaffolding structures of an intermediate complexity in traditional tube and fitting and common system scaffolds.

Certification: Successful delegates will receive a Simian Skill ‘International Scaffolder’

Certificate of Training and can apply for an ‘International Scaffolder’ Record Card for Intermediate Scaffolder.

Content: � Statutory Regulations and Codes of Practice � BS EN 12811 and TG20:08 � Safe Handling and Inspection of Materials (Manual Handling) � Preventing Falls in Scaffolding (SG4:10) � Basic Scaffolder Skills Test � Assessing Material Requirements for Intermediate Scaffolds � Erect and Dismantle Intermediate Scaffolds:

� Bridging with Beams � Gantry � Splay/Radial � Loading Bays � Protection Fans � Staircases � Lifting Frames � Ramps

� Skills Test (Practical) � Knowledge Test (Theory)

Scaffolders can progress to Advanced Scaffolder after 12 months further experience.

Warrington | London |Dubai

(UK) 0845 602 2418

(Overseas) 00 44 1925 822 161

[email protected]

www.simian-skill.com

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General Information

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Course Specifications

International

Advanced Scaffolder Training Course Specification Duration: 10 days Attendees: Delegates must complete the International Intermediate Scaffolder 10 day

course and held the certificate for at least 12 months. Can only be undertaken at an approved International Scaffolder Training Centre.

Objectives: To give the attendees such knowledge and skills to enable them to erect,

alter and dismantle scaffolding structures of an advanced complexity in traditional tube and fitting and common system scaffolds.

Certification: Successful delegates will receive a Simian Skill ‘International Scaffolder’

Certificate of Training and can apply for an ‘International Scaffolder’ Record Card for Advanced Scaffolder.

Content: � Statutory Regulations and Codes of Practice � BS EN 12811 and TG20:08 � Safe Handling and Inspection of Materials (Manual Handling) � Preventing Falls in Scaffolding (SG4:10) � Basic Scaffolder Skills Test � Design Appreciation � Assessing Material Requirements for Advanced Scaffolds � Erect and Dismantle Advanced Scaffolds:

� Cantilever Truss-out Scaffolds � Cantilever Drop-lift Scaffolds � Raking Shore � Dead Shore � Suspended Scaffold � Temporary Building/Roofs

� Skills Test (Practical) � Knowledge Test (Theory)

Scaffolders can progress to Advanced Scaffolder after 12 months further experience.

Warrington | London |Dubai

(UK) 0845 602 2418

(Overseas) 00 44 1925 822 161

[email protected]

www.simian-skill.com

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Course Specifications

International

Basic Scaffold Inspection Training Course Specification Duration: 2 days Attendees: This course is aimed at those who are required to carry out safety

inspections for basic access, working and special scaffolds. Objectives: To give the attendees such knowledge and skills to enable them to inspect

basic access, working and special scaffolds and complete safety inspection reports.

Certification: Successful delegates will receive a Simian Skill ‘International Scaffolder’

Certificate of Training and can apply for an ‘International Scaffolder’ Record Card for Basic Scaffold Inspector.

Content: � Introduction to Scaffolding & Scaffolding Terminology � Statutory Requirements & Codes of Practice � International Standards (British, European, US & Local) � International Best Practice & Industry Standards (NASC) � Overview of Fall prevention in Scaffolding � Tube, fittings & boards � Safe access and egress � Scaffolders training and working methods � Bracing and tying scaffolds � Mobile, static and loading towers � Birdcage scaffolds � Beams and bridging beams � Public protection � Various types of system scaffolding � How to carry out a scaffolding inspection � Scaffold Inspection Reports � Scaffold Tagging Systems � Scaffold Inspection Exercises � Knowledge Test and Assessment

Warrington | London |Dubai

(UK) 0845 602 2418

(Overseas) 00 44 1925 822 161

[email protected]

www.simian-skill.com

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Course Specifications

International

Advanced Scaffold Inspection Training Course Specification Duration: 2 days Attendees: This course is aimed at those who are required to carry out safety

inspections for complex designed access, working and special scaffolds. Objectives: To give the attendees such knowledge and skills to enable them to inspect

complex designed access, working and special scaffolds and complete safety inspection reports.

Certification: Successful delegates will receive a Simian Skill ‘International Scaffolder’

Certificate of Training and can apply for an ‘International Scaffolder’ Record Card for Advanced Scaffold Inspector.

Content: � Statutory Requirements & Codes of Practice � International Standards (British, European, US & Local) � International Best Practice & Industry Standards (NASC) � Overview of Fall prevention in Scaffolding � Advanced Component Information � Review of Basic Structures � Scaffold Design Overview & Interpreting Drawings � Advanced Scaffold Structures (including):

� Suspended Scaffolds � Cantilevered Scaffolds � Splayed / Radial Scaffolds � Shores (Dead, Raking, Flying) � Ramps & Gangways

� Scaffold Inspection In Practice � Scaffold Inspection Reports � Scaffold Tagging Systems � Scaffold Inspection Exercises � Knowledge Test and Assessment

Warrington | London |Dubai

(UK) 0845 602 2418

(Overseas) 00 44 1925 822 161

[email protected]

www.simian-skill.com

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Scaffolding Consultants

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Simian Risk provides safety consultancy services for all aspects of access and work at height and are

seen by many organisations as the access industry safety experts. Helping clients improve

standards of access as part of their accident prevention campaigns providing;

� Scaffolding audits

� Independent scaffold inspections

� Tie testing

� Accident investigation

� Technical authors of standards, guidance and other documentation

� Health and Safety Management Systems (OHSAS 18001)

� Supply chain support (scaffold specifications, contractor capability assessments)

� Expert witness statements for legal cases

� Specialist research

� And much more…

Warrington | London | Dubai

www.simian-risk.com

14. Simian Risk

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Course Fees

Fees quoted are current at the time of printing. Simian Skill reserves the right to change these rates.

Fees are subject to booking terms and conditions and exclude any local taxes.

Fees applicable to UAE only.

13. Course Fees

Training & Consultancy in Basra, Iraq Training Centre, Dubai

On-site training in progress

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Scaffolding Consultants

19

Simian Risk provides safety consultancy services for all aspects of access and work at height and are

seen by many organisations as the access industry safety experts. Helping clients improve

standards of access as part of their accident prevention campaigns providing;

� Scaffolding audits

� Independent scaffold inspections

� Tie testing

� Accident investigation

� Technical authors of standards, guidance and other documentation

� Health and Safety Management Systems (OHSAS 18001)

� Supply chain support (scaffold specifications, contractor capability assessments)

� Expert witness statements for legal cases

� Specialist research

� And much more…

Warrington | London | Dubai

www.simian-risk.com

14. Simian Risk

Scaffolding Consultants

19

Simian Risk provides safety consultancy services for all aspects of access and work at height and are

seen by many organisations as the access industry safety experts. Helping clients improve

standards of access as part of their accident prevention campaigns providing;

� Scaffolding audits

� Independent scaffold inspections

� Tie testing

� Accident investigation

� Technical authors of standards, guidance and other documentation

� Health and Safety Management Systems (OHSAS 18001)

� Supply chain support (scaffold specifications, contractor capability assessments)

� Expert witness statements for legal cases

� Specialist research

� And much more…

Warrington | London | Dubai

www.simian-risk.com

14. Simian Risk

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Scaffolding Consultants

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