Colliery Training College
Scaffold Erecting & Dismantling

Course Overview

This intensive two-day programme prepares participants to safely erect, inspect, and dismantle scaffolding structures. The course covers:
– Practical, hands-on exercises under guided supervision
Identification and control of scaffold-related hazards (falls, electrical, falling objects)
– Correct procedures for assembly, securing, inspection, alteration, and dismantling
– Understanding load capacities, design requirements, and safe access
– Use of fall-protection systems and personal protective equipment
– Competent-person roles, regulatory compliance, and best practices

Course Outcome:
Participants will be able to:
– Assume competent-person responsibilities for scaffold activities
– Recognize and mitigate scaffold hazards
– Competently erect, inspect, and disassemble scaffolds
– Interpret scaffold load and design specifications
– Apply proper fall protection and safety procedures

Who Should Attend:
Ideal for technicians, supervisors, maintenance staff, and anyone tasked with scaffold-related activities in industrial, mining, or construction environments.

Why CTC?
Delivered at our modern eMalahleni facility by seasoned instructors, this course combines theory with extensive practical training. You’ll gain real-world skills aligned with national and international safety standards — ready to lead scaffold operations with confidence.