Scaffold
Chamber
The Scaffolding Chamber of the IWH Professional Body represents the practitioners involved in erecting, dismantling and using access Scaffolding. Scaffolding is a temporary structure used to support people and materials. It is usually a modular system of steel tubes, although it can be from other materials.
The IWH PB Scaffolding Chamber is focusing on Steel Scaffolding.
The IWH Professional Body recognises the following high-risk skills programmes within the SCAFFOLD industry, and therefore license the competent and experienced persons accordingly:
IWH PB APPROVED LICENSE TO OPERATE specializing as a:
1.
SCAFFOLD
HAND
The Scaffold Hand is able to assist with preparing, selecting and conveying a selection of components for the erection, modification and dismantling of scaffolds.
Criteria for Obtaining Recognition
To be recognised with the IWH Prof Body as a SCAFFOLD HAND the licensee must comply with the following minimum requirements:
Academic Component
Must have completed the following:
- Unit Standard 229998: Explain and perform fall arrest techniques when working at height (Lev1; 2 cred)
- Must have completed an IWH PB approved Non-NQF Skills Programme. Outcomes of this programme have been developed by the Scaffold industry and are available for use by all approved IWH PB recognised training providers.
- Must also have completed the IWH PB Board-Assessment
(If the person has not completed this Unit Standard but have proof of experience, the person can also complete the IWH PB’s RPL assessment, and if found competent, the person will be licensed accordingly).
(Training and assessment must be conducted by a SETA ETQA/QCTO accredited and IWH Professional Body recognised training provider)
Other criteria
- Must be in possession of a current, valid medical certificate.
- Minimum 18 years of age
- Must renew his/her license every three years to proof that he/she is still able to perform the work competently and safely
Criteria for re-licensing
- Must still be medically fit for the work to be done safely
- Proof of practical workplace experience
- Attendance of CPD workshop/activity
- IWH Re-assessment
CERTIFIED WORK AT HEIGHT TECHNICIAN specializing as a:
2.
SCAFFOLD
FIXER
A registered ‘Scaffold Fixer’ is the person responsible for assisting in the erection, use and dismantling of access scaffolding. They must be able to understand the nature and scope of access scaffolding. They will be able to provide assistance to the Scaffold Erector during erection and dismantle of access scaffolding in a safe and efficient way
Criteria for Obtaining Recognition
To be registered with the IWH Prof Body as a Scaffold Fixer the person must competent against the following unit standards:
Academic Component
Must have completed the following:
- Unit Standard 229998: Explain and perform fall arrest techniques when working at height (Lev1; 2 cred)
- Unit Standard 263247: Assist to erect, use and dismantle access scaffolding(Lev 3; 4 cred)
- Must also have completed the IWH PB Board-Assessment
(If the person has not completed this Unit Standard but have proof of experience, the person can also complete the IWH PB’s RPL assessment, and if found competent, the person will be licensed accordingly).
(Training and assessment must be conducted by a SETA ETQA/QCTO accredited and IWH Professional Body recognised training provider)
Other criteria
- The Scaffold Fixer must have been registered previously as a Scaffold Hand
- Must complete at least 6 months workplace experience after his theoretical training as per the above.
- Must be in possession of a current, valid medical certificate.
- Minimum 18 years of age
- Must renew his/her license every three years to proof that he/she is still able to perform the work competently and safely
Criteria for re-licensing
- Must still be medically fit for the work to be done safely
- Proof of practical workplace experience
- Attendance of CPD workshop/activity
- IWH Re-assessment
CERTIFIED WORK AT HEIGHT PRACTITIONER specializing as a:
3.
SCAFFOLD
ERECTOR
A registered Scaffold Erector/Scaffolder is responsible for the erection and dismantling of access scaffolding. They have to be able to deploy the required resources for the specific task. They will be able to erect and dismantle various types of access scaffolds in a safe and efficient way on sites throughout a multitude of sectors. They will also be able to interpret basic drawings and instructions for the erection of access scaffolding.
Criteria for Obtaining Recognition
To be registered with the IWH Prof Body as a Scaffold Erector the person must competent against the following unit standards:
Academic Component
Must have completed the following:
- Unit Standard 229998: Explain and perform fall arrest techniques when working at height (Lev 1; 2 cred)
- Unit Standard 263247: Assist to erect, use and dismantle access scaffolding(Lev 3; 4 credits)
- Unit Standard 263245: Erect, use and dismantle access scaffolding (Lev 3; 5 credits)
- Must also have completed the IWH PB Board-Assessment
(If the person has not completed this Unit Standard but have proof of experience, the person can also complete the IWH PB’s RPL assessment, and if found competent, the person will be licensed accordingly).
(Training and assessment must be conducted by a SETA ETQA/QCTO accredited and IWH Professional Body recognised training provider)
Other criteria
- The Scaffold Erector designation can only be achieved by persons who have previously achieved a Scaffold Fixer designation.
- Must complete at least six months of workplace experience after the theory training as per the academic component.
- Must be in possession of a current, valid medical certificate.
- Minimum 18 years of age
- Must renew his/her license every three years to proof that he/she is still able to perform the work competently and safely
Criteria for re-licensing
- Must still be medically fit for the work to be done safely
- Proof of practical workplace experience
- Attendance of CPD workshop/activity
- IWH Re-assessment
CERTIFIED WORK AT HEIGHT PRACTITIONER specializing as a:
4.
SCAFFOLD
INSPECTOR
For the professional designation of ‘Scaffold Inspector’, the person must be able to inspects erected access scaffolding structures and sign it off as safe for use. The Scaffold Inspector should be knowledgeable in scaffolding and plays a crucial role in the enhancement of safe working conditions.
Criteria for Obtaining Recognition
For the professional recognition of the Scaffold Inspector, professionals must comply with the following minimum requirements:
Academic Component
Must have completed the following:
- Unit Standard 229998: Explain and perform fall arrest techniques when working at height (Lev 1; 2 cred)
- Unit Standard 263245: Erect, use and dismantle access scaffolding (Lev 3; 5 cred)
- Unit Standard 263205: Inspect Access Scaffolding (Lev 4; 6 cred)
(If the person has not completed these Unit Standards but have proof of experience, the person can also complete the IWH PB’s RPL assessment, and if found competent, the person will be licensed accordingly).
(Training and assessment must be conducted by a SETA ETQA/QCTO accredited and IWH Professional Body recognised training provider)
Other criteria
- The Scaffold Inspector designation can only be achieved by persons who have previously achieved a Scaffold Erector designation.
- Must complete at least six months of workplace experience after the theory training as per the academic component.
- Must be in possession of a current, valid medical certificate.
- Minimum 18 years of age
- Must renew his/her license every three years to proof that he/she is still able to perform the work competently and safely
Criteria for re-licensing
- Must still be medically fit for the work to be done safely
- Proof of practical workplace experience
- Attendance of CPD workshop/activity
- IWH Re-assessment
CERTIFIED WORK AT HEIGHT PROFESSIONALspecializing as a:
5.
SCAFFOLD
SUPERVISOR
The Scaffold Supervisor is the person responsible for the supervision of the erection and dismantle of access scaffolding. They must have a thorough understanding of all different types of scaffolds, applications and compliance. They will also be able to interpret basic drawings and instructions for the erection of “specialised” access scaffolding. They must be able to assess site risks and accessibility. They have to be able to deploy the required resources for the specific task.
Criteria for Obtaining Recognition
To be registered with the IWH Prof Body as a Scaffold Supervisor the person must competent against the following unit standards:
Academic Component
Must have completed the following:
- Unit Standard 229998: Explain and perform fall arrest techniques when working at height (Lev 1; 2 cred)
- Unit Standard 263245: Erect, use and dismantle access scaffolding (Lev 3; 5 cred)
- Unit Standard 263205: Inspect Access Scaffolding (Lev 4; 6 cred)
- Unit Standard 263224: Supervise the erection and dismantling of access scaffolding (Lev 4; 12 cred)
- Must also have completed the IWH PB Board-Assessment
(If the person has not completed this Unit Standard but have proof of experience, the person can also complete the IWH PB’s RPL assessment, and if found competent, the person will be licensed accordingly).
(Training and assessment must be conducted by a SETA ETQA/QCTO accredited and IWH Professional Body recognised training provider)
Other criteria
- The Scaffold Supervisor designation can only be achieved by persons who have previously achieved a Scaffold Erector or Inspector designation.
- Must complete at least six months of workplace experience after the theory training as per the academic component.
- Must be in possession of a current, valid medical certificate.
- Minimum 18 years of age
- Must renew his/her license every three years to proof that he/she is still able to perform the work competently and safely
Criteria for re-licensing
- Must still be medically fit for the work to be done safely
- Proof of practical workplace experience
- Attendance of CPD workshop/activity
- IWH Re-assessment