Cuplok Basic Erector
Course objectives To ensure people who are given the responsibility by their Employer to erect Cuplok System scaffold structures up to a maximum platform height of 5.5 metres (7.5 metres working). can do so in a safe manner in accordance with SG4:15, the guidance provided by the system manufacturer and current legislation. An In-house Erector Competency Certificate will be awarded to all participants who successfully complete the technical paper, and show an acceptable level of Knowledge & Skill with the system during the practical workshops and final practical skills assessment. We use our client’s venue and equipment or equipment hired in for the purpose of the training. (we provide a component list of required equipment) In order to fully comply with SG4:15 Guidance our clients will be required to have eight (8) “Kwikstep battens made up to our design prior to the training, we will supply design drawings for this purpose.
This is a 5 Day Training Course
Day One
Introduction & Course Aims The System Scaffold Concept Basic Design Criteria Components – identification and use Quantifying Components Safe Erection Procedure Basing Out Exercises Access Options Practical Workshop
Day Two
Designing First Practical Structure Quantifying Components “Kwiksteps” Safe System of Work SG4:15 Harness Inspection, Donning & Safe Use Practical Workshop
Day Three
Stability Tying & Loading Buttress Towers Rakers Practical Workshop
Day Four
Striking Safely Handover Inspection Reporting & Tagging Tie Patterns Practical Tying Workshop Technical Question Paper
Day Five
Squad Assessment Day Erectors will be required to demonstrate the 5 key Knowledge & Skills area’s covered on the course under assessment. Designing, Quantifying, Erecting, Inspecting/tagging/reporting and Striking. This course will qualify Erectors to build Basic Cuplok Scaffolding up to a maximum platform height of 5.5mtrs, with access provided through a safety gate, or by ladder bays with single lift ladders. We can offer this course at your premises given our requirements for the theory and Practical Workshops can be accommodated. (please check our requirements) Course Fee £750.00 per delegate + VAT. (inc Erector handbook, certificate of competence and plastic Identification card verifying extent of qualification) Our fixed daily expense fee applies of £95:00 + VAT per day. All delegates will require a Full Body Harness and a 1.75mtr (max) Fall Arrest Lanyard with 55mm Snap Hook, we are able to supply this PFPE and bring it along with us if you wish. ( we only supply good quality PFPE not cheap foreign makes) please check our current costs, before you purchase elsewhere. Min Number of delegates= three (it is possible to have 4 on one course, for pro-rata fee) Two squads can be trained (6) at the same time but twice the equipment and twice the ground area will be needed for the practical workshops.
Cuplok Advanced Erector
This is a Three Day Course
Qualified Basic Erectors are trained over two days to erect scaffolding up to a maximum platform height of 9.5mtrs. this training includes the installation and safe use of Gin wheels to move components up & down the structure. Tie Patterns are covered and additional bracing & stabilising requirements. The third day is a practical skills assessment of the squad erecting a fifth lift up to 9.5mtrs, inspection/recording, striking completely.