10 Scaffolder Training Courses for Working at Heights

1. Scaffold Safety

This course by SC Training (formerly EdApp) equips workers with knowledge and safety practices around scaffolding. Learners will be acquainted with the different types of scaffolds and the proper type to use depending on the structure being built. It also discusses the different types of access to scaffolding, such as ladders and ramps, which are needed when scaffolds are more than two feet above or below a point of access. By the end of this course, learners will surely be able to protect themselves and others from scaffold-related accidents.

This course by SC Training (formerly EdApp) is just one of the many free workplace safety training courses you can roll out to your teams. It’s fully editable so you can change it up and add content specific to your business. You can even rebrand and personalize courses to suit your style and needs.

Cost: Free (up to 10 users)

Scope: Types of scaffolds, types of scaffold access, types of loads affecting scaffolds

Created by SC Training (formerly EdApp)

3. Fall Prevention (US)

It’s a no-brainer that fall prevention is necessary when working at construction sites, especially when using scaffolding. This Fall Prevention (US) course by SC Training (formerly EdApp) aims to educate workers about the essential safety practices and protocols for working at heights.

Throughout the course, your team will understand how to properly select, inspect, store, maintain, and climb ladders while securing their safety. They'll also learn the importance of other aspects of fall prevention, such as roofing safety and scaffolding safety. At the end of the course, there's a final exam to test their knowledge and learning retention.

Since SC Training (formerly EdApp) is a mobile learning solution, learners can take this course on the go through their smartphones or any device. As the construction world is a fast-paced environment, it’s perfect to deploy to your teams who can learn anytime, anywhere.

Cost: Free (up to 10 users)

Scope: Fall safety and ladder protection, roofing safety, scaffolding safety

Created by SC Training (formerly EdApp)

5. Scaffolding for General Industry

As serious injuries can be brought about by scaffold-related accidents, OSHA has provided guidelines and required training to ensure workers’ safety. This scaffolder safety program and training course give learners the basics by introducing common scaffolds used in general industries and load limitations. It then proceeds to highlight the safe usage of scaffolding and the importance of ensuring its structural integrity. It also discusses the potential hazards of working in a restricted space of a scaffold and ladder and teaches safety measures to mitigate them. While this is a great course, you’ll need to pay to enroll for it and get a separate quotation to use this training on your LMS.

Cost: 25 USD

Scope: Common types of scaffolds, potential hazards associated with scaffolds, safety measures to follow when working on a scaffold

Created by J.J. Keller

6. Suspended Scaffolding

TPC’s scaffolder training course is geared towards preparing workers to safely erect and use scaffolding according to OSHA’s Scaffolding regulation. It explains the responsibilities of a scaffold and crane expert and how they can help minimize possible dangers that come with scaffolding, such as platform and power line hazards. Through personal fall arrest systems, it also discusses how to avoid any hazard like falls and falling objects. While this is an online course, it also comes in different formats like CDs and DVDs for video learning. TPC also offers this video in Spanish and even in a VHS format for those with older equipment upon request.

Cost: 19.95 USD

Scope: Scaffold expert responsibilities, personal fall arrest systems, platform hazards

Created by TPC

8. Scaffolding Inspection

While scaffolding protects workers, it’s also vital to ensure that it’s built up to standard and is safe to use. This scaffolder training course will give learners the knowledge needed to know how to properly inspect and examine scaffolding and assure its structural integrity. It begins with construction site safety awareness aligned with health and safety legislation. It also teaches the principles of a system scaffold and a tube & fitting scaffold. This course is designed for more experienced scaffolders and learners can get certified after demonstrating what they learned. As this is a bit more advanced, a couple of prerequisite courses need to be completed first.

Cost: Contact Kearney for pricing

Scope: Construction site safety awareness, principles of system scaffold and tube & fitting scaffold, health and safety legislation

Created by Kearney Training & Consultancy Ltd

10. Working at Height

Working at height applies to vast situations which include working on platforms and scaffolding. This scaffolder training course emphasizes safety as it’s crucial to know how extremely dangerous it is to work in this industry. It also hits the nail on the head when it comes to safety training as it covers topics such as the hazards of working at heights, risk assessments, and height regulations. While working at heights may be inevitable during construction, it puts a spotlight on avoiding it wherever possible and using safer measures if permissible like having a safety net, lockout, or roof anchor. It also discusses fall prevention and reducing its consequences.

Cost: £25

Scope: Dangers of working at height, work at height regulations, risk assessment

Created by Acudemy