8-Hour Supported Scaffold Installer & Remover Refresher (SCA-202)
Description
The 8-Hour Supported Scaffold Installer & Remover Refresher course is a specialized training program designed for individuals who have completed the 32-Hour Supported Scaffold Installer/Remover course and need to renew their certification or refresh their knowledge. This course provides a review of critical concepts and updates related to supported scaffold installation and removal in the construction industry.
Key Topics Covered
- Reviewing Scaffold Safety Regulations: Refreshing knowledge of OSHA and industry-specific safety regulations.
- Updating Knowledge of Hazard Recognition: Revisiting techniques to identify and mitigate risks during scaffold installation and removal.
- Reinforcing Fall Protection Measures: Proper use of personal fall arrest systems (PFAS), harnesses, lifelines, and tie-off techniques.
- Refreshing Scaffold Assembly and Dismantling Procedures: Reviewing safe procedures, including component selection, rigging, and securing methods.
- Updating Platform Requirements and Stability: Ensuring proper placement, securing, and maintaining stability during scaffold installation and removal.
- Addressing Recent Updates and Best Practices: Staying up to date with new techniques and industry innovations.
- Reinforcing Communication and Coordination: Promoting clear communication and teamwork during scaffold operations.
- Practical Application and Hands-On Activities: Engaging in simulations and discussions to apply learned skills in realistic scenarios.
Delivery Requirements
- Hands-On: Students must physically handle scaffold equipment; procedures are demonstrated and explained onsite.
- Demonstration: Delivered live by an instructor or via video in a virtual classroom. Self-study modules are not permitted.
- Classroom Lecture/Discussion: Delivered live in-person or via virtual classroom with A/V support.
Audience
This course is designed for individuals renewing their scaffold installer/remover certification. It is beneficial for construction workers, safety managers, and supervisors involved in scaffold operations.
Course Details
- Language: English and Spanish
- Duration: 8 Hours
- Course Code: SCA-202
Learning Objectives
- Refresh knowledge of scaffold safety regulations and standards.
- Update skills in hazard recognition specific to scaffold installation and removal.
- Reinforce fall protection measures, including the proper use of PFAS and tie-off techniques.
- Review scaffold assembly and dismantling procedures for safe operations.
- Stay current with platform requirements and best practices for scaffold stability.
- Develop effective communication and coordination skills for scaffold projects.
- Engage in practical, hands-on activities to apply knowledge in realistic scenarios.
Requirements
- Prerequisites: Completion of a 32 Hour Supported Scaffold Installer/Remover or 8 Hour Supported Scaffold Refresher course within the last 4 years. The expired or soon to be expired card must be presented prior to the start of the course.
- As per NYC Local Law 52 of 2005, to continue to install or remove Supported Scaffolds in New York City, an individual must successfully complete this 8 hour Supported Scaffold Installer & Remover Refresher training course four years following the completion of the 32 Hour Supported Scaffold Installer and Remover Course & every four years thereafter. The original scaffold card must be renewed within 1 year from its expiration date. Should individual not renew their card within the allowed time, they will no longer be eligible to attend an 8 hour Refresher and must retake the original 32-hour class.
Features
- CEUs: 0.8
- CEU Requirements: 100% attendance for the course.
- Completion of IACET Registration Form
- Active participation in all class exercises
- As applicable, achievement of minimum passing score on required end-of-course examination
- Participation and submittal of end-of-course evaluation form
Target audiences
- Workers who are renewing an expired or soon to be expired 32 Hour Supported Scaffold Installer/Remover Refresher ID card to continue to supervise and use supported scaffolds in NYC.