Scaffold Inspection Training – Northern Ireland & Dublin

Professional Scaffold Inspection Course with Certification Valid for 3 Years

Duration: 1 Day
Locations: Portadown, Northern Ireland | Dublin, Ireland | On Site
Price: £150 (ex VAT)

Safe, well-constructed scaffolding is essential for preventing workplace accidents and ensuring regulatory compliance across construction, engineering, and maintenance sectors. Our Scaffold Inspection Training Course equips delegates with the competency to inspect scaffolds, identify defects, and complete statutory inspection reports in line with current legislation in Northern Ireland and Ireland.

Who Should Attend?

This course is ideal for delegates who already possess a basic understanding of scaffolding structures and wish to further develop their practical and theoretical scaffold inspection skills.

Suitable for:

• Site supervisors
• Forepersons
• Managers
• Safety professionals
• Experienced operatives responsible for scaffold safety

PPE Requirements

All candidates must bring appropriate PPE, including:

• Safety helmet
• Protective boots
• Gloves
• Hi-Vis jacket or vest

Course Aim

To outline an employer’s statutory obligations regarding scaffold safety and ensure delegates become competent persons capable of:

• Inspecting working platforms
• Identifying scaffold faults
• Completing compliant scaffold inspection reports

Delegates will also gain practical experience inspecting various scaffold types.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, delegates will have knowledge of:

• Current regulations and approved Codes of Practice for access platforms
• Scaffolding terminology and component identification
• Fall arrest equipment and correct usage
• Tubes, boards and fitting types
• Ladder safety requirements
• Gin wheels and hoist safety
• Scaffold ties and tie patterns
• Construction features of:
  • Basic access scaffolds
  • Independent scaffolds
  • Putlog scaffolds
  • Birdcage scaffolds
  • Towers
  • System scaffolds
  • Fans
• Practical scaffold inspection techniques
• How to complete compliant scaffold inspection reports

Assessment Method

Training includes:

• Classroom-based learning
• Practical demonstrations
• Scaffold inspection exercises
• Completion of an inspection report
• A written questionnaire to verify knowledge and competency

Certification

Successful delegates will receive an Industry Training Services (ITS) certificate, valid for 3 years. This certification demonstrates competence in scaffold inspection for regulatory and industry compliance.

Additional Information

For training delivered on your site, please ensure:

• A suitable classroom space is available with a 240v power supply
• A safe, risk-assessed practical area is prepared for scaffold inspection activities
• All scaffolding and equipment used meets current legislation and safety standards

Training is available across Northern Ireland and Dublin, with flexible on-site and centre-based options.