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 Department:    APPRC

 Course #:    63

 Credits:    5

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    4

 CIP:    460201

 EPC:    745

 REV:    2024

 Course Description  

Focuses on the current state and federal safety regulations for temporary work platforms � also known as scaffolding. Provides the opportunity to demonstrate the practices & procedures for the safe and efficient construction, alteration, and/or dismantling of welded frame, mobile tower, system, and tube & clamp scaffolds. Introduction to the requirements & regulations for fall protection and falling object protection. Topics include cover scaffold planks & platforms, allowable loads for scaffolding, and calculating contributory leg loads. At the successful completion of this course, the student will receive the Scaffold Erector certificate and qualification card from the UBC.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: None.

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 44

Lab: 0

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0

Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Vocational Supplementary Elective  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

1. Identify and describe the practices & procedures for the safe use of scaffolds and materials.
2. List the criteria for supported and suspended scaffolds, and describe the differences between frame, tube & clamp, and system scaffolds.
3. State the role and responsibilities of the scaffold competent person.
4. Identify and describe the allowable loads for various types of scaffolds, and demonstrate the ability to calculate contributory leg loads.
5. Describe and demonstrate the requirements for safe access and egress to scaffolds.
6. Identify the scaffold-grade rating system and the requirements for scaffold planks & platform construction.
7. Demonstrate the ability to properly and accurately use the methods and techniques shown for planning, assembling, and dismantling the various types of scaffolds covered in this course.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2008 and affects outlines for 2008 year 1 and later.

Course Contents

1. The practices & procedures for the safe use of scaffolds and materials.
2. Criteria for supported and suspended scaffolds, and describe the differences between frame, tube & clamp, and system scaffolds.
3. Role and responsibilities of the scaffold competent person.
4. Allowable loads for various types of scaffolds, and demonstrate the ability to calculate contributory leg loads.
5. Requirements for safe access and egress to scaffolds.
6. Scaffold-grade rating system and the requirements for scaffold planks & platform construction.
7. The methods and techniques shown for planning, assembling, and dismantling the various types of scaffolds covered in this course.