This course introduces the student to the scaffold building industry. The student will learn about the different types of scaffold and terms: stationary, mobile, and suspension scaffolds. Includes an overview of the safety regulations and guidelines of the industry, safe use and applications of tools used in the trade. Explains math calculations of scaffold loads, live loads, and wind loads. Uses NCCER Scaffolding instructional modules.
Prerequisites
Pass a drug test and ACCUPLACER Pre-Algebra math score of 20, or permission of instructor.
Semester Offered
As demand warrants