Aluminium Alloy Scaffolding Monitoring and Control Training

Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate the ability to inspect prefabricated aluminium alloy scaffolding components for defects and compliance with standards.
• Apply safe erection and dismantling procedures for aluminium alloy scaffolding in accordance with manufacturer specifications.
• Evaluate site conditions and implement control measures to mitigate risks associated with scaffolding use.
• Monitor scaffolding usage to ensure ongoing stability and safety throughout the work period.
• Implement corrective actions when deviations or unsafe practices are identified during scaffolding operations.
• Document and report scaffolding inspections, incidents, and maintenance activities according to organisational procedures.

Target Audience

This course is designed for construction supervisors, safety officers, scaffold erectors, and site managers responsible for overseeing scaffolding operations. It is also suitable for anyone seeking to enhance their competency in aluminium alloy scaffolding safety and control.

Prerequisites

None — open enrollment

Course Outline

Practicals

Overview

The practicals provide hands-on experience in erecting, inspecting, and dismantling aluminium alloy scaffolding under supervision. Learners apply theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios, developing competence in safe work practices and control measures.

Practical Activities

• Component Identification and Inspection — Learners identify and inspect various aluminium scaffold components for defects, using checklists and measuring tools. (3h)
• Scaffold Erection and Dismantling — Learners erect a scaffold structure following design drawings, then dismantle it safely, applying fall protection and edge protection. (6h)
• Load Testing and Stability Checks — Learners conduct load tests and stability checks on erected scaffold, measuring deflection and verifying compliance with specifications. (3h)
• Inspection and Tagging — Learners perform a comprehensive inspection of an erected scaffold, complete a report, and attach appropriate tags. (2h)
• Emergency Scenario Simulation — Learners respond to a simulated scaffold emergency (e.g., partial collapse or fall) and execute the emergency plan. (2h)

Summatives

Each delegate is assessed continuously throughout the course via daily exercises, scored practical assignments, and a final summative test at the end.

Practical Assignments — 30%

Practical assignments are observed and scored against a rubric during the practical sessions. Each delegate's practical mark is averaged into a single 100% score and contributes 30% to the final total.

Daily Exercises — 20%

Every training day ends with a multiple-choice exercise scored out of 100%. The scores from each daily exercise are averaged across the duration of the course to produce a Daily Average mark, which contributes 20% to the final total.

Final Test — 50%

On the last day a final summative test is written. It is a multiple-choice paper with multiple-answer questions: each question may have more than one correct option, and a single wrong selection on a question marks the entire question wrong — no partial credit. The final test is scored out of 100% and contributes 50% to the overall mark.

Final Total

Component	Out of	Weight
Practical Assignments (rubric-scored)	100%	30%
Daily Average (multiple choice)	100%	20%
Final Test (multi-answer multiple choice)	100%	50%
Final Total	—	100%

All marks are recorded on the AATICD LMS and visible to each learner under their account.

Certificate

How it works

• Certificates are auto-generated on the AATICD LMS as soon as the marks pass the 50% threshold.
• Each certificate is a branded PDF with the delegate's name, the course title, the unit standard ID, NQF level, credits, and the date of issue.
• You can download or print your certificate from your LMS dashboard at any time after issue — there's no reissue fee and no expiry date.
• If you scored under 50% you can sit the final test again at the next scheduled session at no extra cost.

Where to find it

Sign in to the LMS, open your dashboard, and your certificates appear under My Certificates. Each entry has a View / Download button and a print option.

Training Discounts

Group discounts apply automatically — the more delegates you enrol, the greater the saving. Discounts are calculated at 3% per 5 delegates, scaling up to 40% off for 100+ delegates.

Delegates	Discount
5	3% off
10	6% off
15	9% off
20	12% off
25	15% off
30	18% off
50	30% off
75	35% off
100	40% off

3% discount per 5 delegates, up to 40% off for 100+ delegates. Contact us for a custom group quote.