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Level 3 Award in Scaffolding Inspection

The PIMS Level 3 Award in Scaffolding Inspection develops practical competence in evaluating scaffolding systems for stability, structural condition, safe access and fall protection.The programme covers scaffol...

Training Area HiQual UK
Category Engineering & Manufacturing Industry
Learning Flexible
Provider PIMS
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Program Overview

The PIMS Level 3 Award in Scaffolding Inspection develops practical competence in evaluating scaffolding systems for stability, structural condition, safe access and fall protection.

The programme covers scaffold types, erection and dismantling principles, load considerations, bracing, anchoring, hazard identification, inspection procedures, modifications and professional inspection documentation.

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What You'll Learn

  1. Scaffolding Safety Fundamentals
  2. Scaffolding Requirements Awareness
  3. Tube-and-Fitting Scaffolds
  4. System Scaffolds
  5. Mobile Scaffolds
  6. Specialised Scaffold Structures
  7. Scaffold Erection Principles
  8. Dismantling Principles
  9. Load Classification
  10. Safe Working Loads
  11. Bracing and Ties
  12. Anchoring
  13. Stability Assessment
  14. Scaffolding Inspection Procedures
  15. Defect Identification
  16. Hazard Identification
  17. Scaffolding Risk Assessment
  18. Fall Protection
  19. Guardrails and Access
  20. Scaffold Modifications
  21. Inspection Documentation
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Who Should Attend?

Who should attend Level 3 Award in Scaffolding Inspection

This PIMS Scaffolding Inspection course is suitable for Scaffolding Inspectors, Site Supervisors, Construction Managers, Safety Officers, QA/QC Personnel and Scaffolding Supervisors.

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Key Benefits

After completing the programme, learners should be better prepared to:

  • Develop scaffolding-inspection competence
  • Strengthen stability and load-assessment skills
  • Improve hazard-identification capability
  • Develop fall-protection awareness
  • Improve defect reporting
  • Strengthen scaffolding inspection documentation
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Level 3 Award in Scaffolding Inspection assessment
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Assessment & Evaluation

  • Assessment Type: Written examination and practical inspection project.
  • Format: Multiple-choice questions, applied case studies and hands-on scaffolding inspection project.
  • Total Questions: 60 theory questions plus 1 practical project.
  • Passing Score: 70%.
  • Duration: 6–8 weeks (100–120 hours total).
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