Basic Scaffold Inspection

COURSE SUMMARY

The aim of the basic scaffolding inspection training is emphasise to delegates the employer’s statutory obligation to have competent persons to inspect and then complete reports on scaffolds in the workplace.

Overview

This course will give learners the awareness of legislative requirements, the knowledge of components of a scaffold, the purpose they serve in ensuring its stability and the requirements of a scaffold inspection. Ultimately it is the employer’s responsibility to determine the competency of an individual to carry out a scaffold inspection dependant on their training and experience in relation to the type and complexity of the scaffold.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the training course delegates will be able to:

  • Understand the requirements of the relevant legislation including; BS EN 12811 part 1, TG20:21,  SG4:15 and HSE recommendations for inspecting scaffold systems.
  • Identify the safe working loads for working platforms.
  • Differentiate between various scaffold systems and for what purpose they should be used.
  • Adopt a safe working practice for the use of ladders for access and egress.
  • Appreciate the safe erection, alteration and dismantling procedures as laid out in SG4:15.
  • Carry out statutory inspections of all types of basic scaffolds and mobile towers.

We will continue to use Safety and Training as we can just about fill the 2 day course but this is not an approved course for Grant. HSS and Citrus do the approved CISRS approved courses but again more expensive and 3 days.

CITB – Scaffolding Inspection Training Scheme (BSITS) £140 If delivered as per the standard below

https://www.citb.co.uk/standards-and-delivering-training/training-standards/short-training-standards-search/scaffolding/scaffolding-inspection-training-scheme-bsits/

General FAQ’s

Can I purchase and take the course myself?

Yes, As long as you are a member of the Association

Can I purchase the course and enrol others?

Yes as long as you are a member of the Association

How Quickly can I start the course?

It only takes minutes to set you up.

When do I get the certificate

At the end of the course, with an expiry date on the certificate.

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COURSE DURATION

2 Day(s)

COURSE VENUE

Sindlesham

COURSE COST

From £155+VAT

COURSE DATES

  • 08th October 2025
  • 18th March 2026

Please note; All prices quoted are subject to the maximum delegate number attending, and therefore may change. The cost for the course will be advised when your booking is confirmed (within your booking form with all other course details e.g. timings/location/what delegates should bring etc).