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Scaffolding Supervisor Training
Unit Standard N/A · NQF Level 4
SAQA-aligned scaffolding supervisor training delivered online, on-site or at our centres in Midrand and Durban. Daily classes, no waiting period.
Quick answer
What is the Scaffolding Supervisor course?
This course provides learners with the advanced knowledge and supervisory skills required to oversee scaffolding operations, conduct inspections, and ensure full legal compliance on construction and industrial sites. The training focuses on planning and supervising scaffolding work, verifying safe erection and dismantling practices, conducting formal inspections, managing documentation, and enforcing compliance with occupational health and safety legislation. Learners will be equipped to take responsibility for scaffolding safety, supervision, and compliance across multiple work teams.
Course outline
What the Scaffolding Supervisor course covers, module by module.
- Legal and regulatory framework for scaffolding supervision
- Roles and responsibilities of a scaffolding supervisor
- Planning and coordination of scaffolding work activities
- Advanced hazard identification and risk assessment
- Supervision of scaffolding erection, alteration, and dismantling
- Scaffolding inspection systems and compliance verification
- Load calculations, stability, and structural integrity oversight
- Fall protection, access, and edge protection requirements
- Scaffolding tagging, registers, and record keeping
- Managing non-compliance and corrective actions
- Incident investigation and reporting related to scaffolding
- Leadership, communication, and team management in scaffolding operations.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Supervise scaffolding operations in compliance with legal requirements
- Plan and coordinate scaffolding work safely and effectively
- Conduct and oversee scaffolding inspections and compliance checks
- Ensure correct documentation, tagging, and record keeping
- Identify non-compliance and implement corrective actions
- Lead teams and enforce safe work practices on site
Who should attend
- Supervisors who oversee scaffolding teams
- Site managers responsible for scaffold safety and compliance
- Experienced erectors moving into supervisory roles
- Safety officers who monitor scaffolding operations
Frequently asked questions
How much does Scaffolding Supervisor training cost?
The course costs R700 per person and runs for one day. Prices are negotiable for group bookings, and we can train on site at your premises. Daily classes also run at our Midrand and Durban centres. Email us at info@rehtraining.co.za to book or to ask about a team rate.
What is the difference between a scaffolding erector and a supervisor?
An erector builds, alters and dismantles scaffolds. A supervisor plans and oversees the work, checks that erection and dismantling follow safe procedures, conducts inspections and manages compliance records. This course builds the supervisory and inspection skills you need to take responsibility for scaffolding safety on site. It runs for one day and costs R700 per person, with group rates available.
Do I need experience before doing this course?
Yes, some practical scaffolding experience is strongly recommended. Supervisors need to understand how scaffolds go up and come down before they can oversee a team. If you are new to scaffolding, start with the Scaffolding Erector course and move up to the supervisor course later. Experienced erectors ready to step into supervision can book directly.
Can you train our supervisors on site?
Yes. On-site training lets your supervisors review their own scaffolding operations, tagging systems and records under instruction. We also run daily classes at our centres in Midrand and Durban. Group pricing is negotiable, so email us at info@rehtraining.co.za with your team size for a quote, or call 010 746 6954.
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