Description

Objectives

Learning Objective 1 • Explain the scaffolding trade and the trade math and regulations and standards associated with the scaffolding trade.

• Describe the scaffolding trade.
• Summarize the math applications used in the scaffolding trade.
• Identify the regulatory agencies in the scaffolding trade and their basic standards.

Learning Objective 2 • Identify commonly used scaffold systems and the safety guidelines associated with each type of system.

• Identify the safety guidelines, characteristics, and applications of supported scaffold systems.
• Identify the safety guidelines, characteristics, and applications of mobile scaffold systems.
• Identify the safety guidelines, characteristics, and applications of suspension scaffold systems.

Learning Objective 3 • Identify personal qualities that contribute to job success.

• Describe the responsibilities of a scaffold builder.
• Describe the attributes of a good scaffold builder.

Learning Objective 4 • Explain the apprenticeship training process.

• Describe the types of formal craft training available in the scaffolding industry.
• Describe the standards associated with an apprenticeship program.
• Identify the functions of the Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training (BAT). d. Identify the advantages and benefits of today’s apprenticeship training programs.

Performance Tasks

This is a knowledge-based module; there are no performance tasks.