Scaffolding Inspection for Maintenance Work
Maintenance teams work from scaffolding erected by someone else and signed off by someone who may not have looked closely. This course covers inspecting scaffolding competently before anyone climbs it.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Who may erect, alter and inspect, and who may not
- 02Scaffold types and their appropriate use
- 03Foundations, base plates, sole boards and ground condition
- 04Standards, ledgers, bracing and ties
- 05Platforms, guardrails, toe boards and access
- 06Loading limits and what maintenance work adds
- 07Tagging, handover, alterations and stopping unsafe work
What you will gain
- Explain who may erect, alter and inspect scaffolding
- Inspect a scaffold systematically before use
- Recognise the defects that most often cause collapse
- Check ties, bracing, foundations and loading
- Handle handover, tagging and altered scaffolds
- Stop work and escalate when a scaffold is unsafe
Who should attend
- Maintenance supervisors and planners
- Safety officers and practitioners
- Artisans working from scaffolding
- Site and project managers
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 to 11 Nov 2026 | Johannesburg | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 30 Nov to 1 Dec 2026 | London | 2 Days | US$1,100 | |
| 11 to 12 Jan 2027 | Dubai | 2 Days | US$1,100 | |
| 1 to 2 Feb 2027 | Durban | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 12 to 13 Apr 2027 | Cape Town | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 7 to 8 Jun 2027 | Johannesburg | 2 Days | R10,000 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- R10,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 2 Days
- Field
- Maintenance, Reliability & Asset Management
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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