NCCER Scaffolding

Issued by NCCER

This individual has demonstrated the ability to: • Describe types of scaffold systems • Identify regulatory agencies and standards that govern the trade • Explain the guidelines for planning, erecting, and using scaffolding • Safely use fall protection, lifesaving equipment, and required PPE • Identify electrical hazards and sources • Describe rescue procedures after a fall • Explain how to store, handle, and inspect scaffold equipment • Safely use hand and power tools …see more skills below

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…skills continued • Describe how to level scaffolds • Properly rig fall arrest devices • Calculate area and linear dimensions • Use reference tables to solve math problems • Calculate live and dead scaffold loads • Identify types of supported scaffold systems and their components • Erect supported scaffolds • Explain how to operate scissors lifts and aerial lifts • Erect and use mobile scaffolds • Identify suspension scaffolds and their components • Explain how to rig suspension scaffolds
Successfully demonstrated to an NCCER-certified instructor or evaluator the performance task requirements for all Scaffolding modules. Successfully completed the craft modules and passed the knowledge-based examinations.
The NCCER course completions can be validated at www.nccer.org by searching the individuals NCCER card number. Each individual who completes an NCCER course also receives a card number associated with their record. This search is free and can verify the completions earned.