basic scaffolding courses

CPCCLSF2001 – Licence to erect, alter and dismantle scaffolding basic level

Course Description

This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to safely perform basic scaffolding work.

Scaffolding work involves erecting, altering or dismantling a temporary structure to support a platform from which a person or object could fall more than four metres.

This unit applies to scaffolding work involving:

  • modular or pre-fabricated scaffolds
  • cantilevered materials hoists with a maximum working load of 500 kg
  • ropes
  • gin wheels
  • safety nets and static lines
  • bracket scaffolds (tank and formwork).

Scaffolding work is undertaken in construction and other industries where temporary structures are erected, altered and dismantled.

Course Content

This course is designed to provide participants with the skills and knowledge to safely perform Basic
Scaffolding.  This unit is based upon the National Standard for Licensing Persons Performing High Risk Work.

This course includes:

  • Plan task
  • Select and inspect plant and equipment
  • Set up task
  • Undertake basic scaffolding activities
  • Complete task

https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/CPCCLSF2001

Pre-Requisites
None

Selection Criteria

  • Minimum 18 years
  • 100 points ID check – (including photo ID)
  • Basic command of English language
    • Reading and writing – a learner must be able to read, comprehend and write a range of texts
    • Oral communication – a learner must be able to use and respond to spoken language
  • Basic ability in mathematics for formulas and load chart calculations
  • Must have necessary health and fitness to carry out duties safely

Qualification

  • National High Risk Licence (SB) – issued by SafeWork NSW
  • Statement of Attainment – issued by HPA Training

Duration and Cost

  • 4 days training inclusive of assessment – HPA Training
  • 1-day High Risk Licence assessment – SafeWork NSW
  • Total 5 full days
  • $1350.00 – using our scaffolding – (Note: this does not cover the application fee to process your High-Risk Work Licence at the Post Office)

Payment Methods

Payments are either paid via an invoice (EFT or BPay) or directly through our Booking & Payment Form (a 2.2% fee applies for debit/credit cards) to secure your booking.

Once the form and payment has been received our Allocator will contact you to confirm your dates and times. 

Mode of Assessment

Assessments both theory and practical will be explained to students at the commencement of the course and conducted throughout the course duration.  Some examples of assessment will be group participation, theory questions, work type activities and practical demonstrations and observations. 

This unit also requires the student to be assessed by SafeWork NSW. 
Re-Assessment fee $250 (if required)

Certification

On successful completion of this course, participants will be issued with a Notice of Satisfactory Assessment for – CPCCLSF2001 – Licence to erect, alter and dismantle scaffolding basic level by a SafeWork NSW Accredited Assessor.

HRWL – Application

Participants have 60 days to process their Notice of Satisfactory Assessment at a NSW post office

Locations

1 Marina Close, Mt. Kuring-Gai NSW or on your site providing the following
requirements are met:

  • Signed agreement to train on site
  • All necessary equipment on HPA Trainings equipment list available and in good condition
  • Training room with tables, chairs and screen (or blank wall for a projector)
  • Suitable clear operating area
  • Operational live worksite.

What to bring

Resources Provided

All courseware and handouts
All equipment

Your rights and obligations

Please refer to the HPA Student Handbook on the Student Info page (click here) as well as RPL, Language, Literacy and Numeracy support, Privacy, Refund, Complaints and Appeals and cancellation policy.

Support Services

If you have any concerns regarding your Language, Literacy & Numeracy ability please ring HPA Office and speak to one of our trainers who can advise you on what support we can offer you.