Practical Training Details
15 hours of practical training in use and safety. The training is statutory and ensures knowledge for higher scaffolding structures, focusing on:
- Planning and foundation: Assessment of ground conditions, load classes, and base screws.
- Assembly at heights: Systematic buildup according to assembly instructions and regulations.
- Stability and wind load: Correct anchoring patterns, bracing, and assessment of forces.
- Access and fall protection: Safe stairs/ladders and use of fall protection equipment.
- Control and signage: Final control before tagging with approved control card (scafftag).
7.5 hours of practical training in use and safety. Ensures participants can assemble, use, and disassemble safely, focusing on:
- Assembly and disassembly: Correct order and methods for stability.
- Anchoring and foundation: Substrate assessment and correct attachment to structures.
- Safety elements: Railings, toe boards, and safe access routes.
- Control and signage: Pre-use inspection and approved signage.
- PPE: Use of fall protection during assembly.
Recommended duration for practical training:
- Klasse A + B: min. 25 hours
- Klasse A + B + C: min. 50 hours
No statutory hour requirement, but training must ensure documented skills in:
- Review of user manual and safety rules
- Daily control and function test before use
- Safe maneuvering and placement of the machine
- Correct use of fall protection equipment
- Emergency lowering and preparedness
Practical training focusing on:
- Safety devices: Correct use and control of guards and emergency stops.
- Safety features: Understanding tool risks (e.g., kickback).
Practical training for safe lifting operations, focusing on:
- Signaling: Hand signals and radio communication.
- Equipment control: Check for damage (slings, chains, shackles).
Training for safe use and maintenance of personal fall protection equipment:
- Harness fitting: Correct donning and adjustment.
- Rescue plan: Buddy rescue and suspension trauma risks.
Instructors for practical fire extinguishing can be:
- Approved Hot Works instructor
- Fire department employee
- Qualified person with extinguishing expertise
Documentation must be submitted within 3 months. A valid phone number is mandatory for certification.
For more info: Practical extinguishing exercise
Course Completion
The online course covers the theoretical part of the training. The participant is responsible for finding, conducting, and documenting the practical training. Practical training must be provided by a person with at least equivalent competence.
For example, if you are taking the Scaffolding course 2-9 meters, the person providing the training must have passed at least an equivalent course. The person providing the training must sign the practice document.
You will get access to all the documents that need to be filled out in your chosen online course.
Training Requirements
Practical training shall enable the course participant to perform their work tasks safely.
The user shall receive full training in safe and correct use of the equipment, with a particular focus on correct use according to the user manual, as well as a review of any safety devices.
Some of the courses have guiding checklists.
Remember
The employer must always provide equipment-specific training, in addition to the general requirements for theoretical and practical training in the use of work equipment.
This means that new equipment may involve requirements for a new review of safe use. Such training should be documented in the company's HSE system.
