Scaffolding Supervisor
Unit Standard ID: N/A
Unit Standard Name:Scaffolding Supervision, Inspections & Legal Compliance
NQF Level: 4
Duration: 1 Day
Price: R700
Course Description
This course provides learners with the advanced knowledge and supervisory skills required to oversee scaffolding operations, conduct inspections, and ensure full legal compliance on construction and industrial sites. The training focuses on planning and supervising scaffolding work, verifying safe erection and dismantling practices, conducting formal inspections, managing documentation, and enforcing compliance with occupational health and safety legislation. Learners will be equipped to take responsibility for scaffolding safety, supervision, and compliance across multiple work teams.
Course Outline
Roles and responsibilities of a scaffolding supervisor
Planning and coordination of scaffolding work activities
Advanced hazard identification and risk assessment
Supervision of scaffolding erection, alteration, and dismantling
Scaffolding inspection systems and compliance verification
Load calculations, stability, and structural integrity oversight
Fall protection, access, and edge protection requirements
Scaffolding tagging, registers, and record keeping
Managing non-compliance and corrective actions
Incident investigation and reporting related to scaffolding
Leadership, communication, and team management in scaffolding operations.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
Supervise scaffolding operations in compliance with legal requirements
Plan and coordinate scaffolding work safely and effectively
Conduct and oversee scaffolding inspections and compliance checks
Ensure correct documentation, tagging, and record keeping
Identify non-compliance and implement corrective actions
Lead teams and enforce safe work practices on site
Our Accreditations & Professional Bodies
REH Safety Training forms part of the SM Safety and Technical Learning Group, one of South Africa’s established providers of OHS training, auditing, and consulting services.
Johannesburg Branch
14 Douglas Road,
Glen Austin, Midrand
061 580 7967 | 010 746 6954
info@rehtraining.co.za
Durban Branch
62 Lilian Ngoyi Street,
Windermere, Durban
0769346783 | 010 746 6954
info@rehtraining.co.za