What is intermediate scaffolding?
The intermediate scaffolding certificate encompasses the requirements for the basic scaffolding certificate.
It is preferable that applicants for the intermediate scaffolding certificate already hold a basic scaffolding certificate or has previously passed a practical skills assessment for the basic scaffolding certificate. Otherwise the assessment for an applicant for the intermediate certificate must incorporate the requirements of both the basic and intermediate certificate assessment.
The scope of work for intermediate scaffolding includes:
- Prefabricated scaffolds
- Tube and coupler scaffolds including tube and coupler covered ways and gantries
- Cantilever hoists with a maximum working load of 500 kilograms (materials only)
- Ropes
- Gin wheels
- Safety nets and static lines
- Bracket scaffolds (tank and formwork)
- Cantilever crane loading platforms
- Cantilever and spurred scaffolds
- Barrow ramps and sloping platforms
- Scaffolding associated with perimeter safety screens and shutters
- Mast climbers
Intermediate scaffolding work does not include:
- Hung scaffolds, including scaffolds hanging from tubes, wire ropes and chains
- Suspended scaffolds
To be competent the person should be able to:
- Plan and prepare work.
- Erect scaffolding/equipment.
- Inspect, repair and alter scaffolding/equipment.
- Dismantle scaffolding/equipment.