Scaffolding (Train the Trainer)

The Scaffolding Train the Trainer course prepares experienced scaffolding and safety professionals to deliver effective technical training. It combines advanced scaffolding knowledge with adult-learning principles, presentation methods, practical demonstrations, and competency-assessment techniques. Participants learn to conduct engaging classroom and practical sessions while promoting compliance with recognized scaffolding-safety standards.

• Apply adult-learning principles and effective instructional techniques.
• Understand the duties and professional responsibilities of a scaffolding trainer.
• Plan, deliver, and evaluate structured training sessions.
• Explain scaffolding systems, components, regulations, and international standards.
• Teach hazard identification and risk assessment for scaffolding operations.
• Demonstrate safe erection, alteration, inspection, and dismantling procedures.
• Explain fall protection and safe working-at-height requirements.
• Use inspection checklists and maintain appropriate documentation.
• Apply practical coaching and demonstration techniques.
• Assess learner performance and verify technical competence.
• Explain incident investigation, prevention, and corrective-action processes.

• Experienced scaffolders and scaffolding supervisors
• HSE trainers, advisers, and consultants
• Occupational health and safety professionals
• Construction supervisors and project managers
• Training coordinators and technical instructors
• Personnel responsible for providing scaffolding-safety instruction

• Build the competence and confidence required to deliver professional scaffolding courses.
• Improve presentation, facilitation, coaching, and learner-engagement skills.
• Strengthen knowledge of scaffolding standards and inspection requirements.
• Develop reliable methods for assessing learner knowledge and practical ability.
• Support improved workplace safety through consistent training delivery.
• Expand career opportunities in scaffolding instruction and safety training.

• Duration: Three hours of theory followed by a practical training assessment
• Written assessment: 40 multiple-choice and 10 short-answer questions
• Practical assessment: Training delivery, scaffold inspection, and risk-assessment exercises
• Passing requirement: At least 70% overall and successful completion of the practical assessment
• Mode: Classroom-based or online theory with a mandatory practical assessment