50-410-716Scaffold Erector and Tool Safety for Carpentry Apprentices
Course Information
Description
Apprentices will learn about scaffold systems, safety, and assembly in this course. Additional topics include tool safety and basic blueprint reading. Tube and clamp, welding frame, and mobile towers will be compared. Common scaffold systems and set-ups for various job site situations will be discussed. Beginning tool safety for protecting workers, equipment and property will be examined. Blueprint reading skills will be introduced. Optional scaffold certifications may be included in the course.
Total Credits
1.1
Course Competencies
  1. Demonstrate tube & clamp scaffold assembly and applications

  2. Demonstrate welded frame scaffold assembly and applications

  3. Examine mobile tower scaffolding systems

  4. Compare scaffold systems, components, and safety for various trade practices

  5. Explore beginning tool safety for the trade

  6. Read basic blueprints used in construction and carpentry

  7. Complete UBC scaffold certification requirements

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