📘 Module 1: Introduction to Scaffolding & Safety Principles

• What is Scaffolding? Definition & Purpose
• Types of Scaffolding (Supported, Suspended, Mobile, Cantilever, Trestle)
• Importance of Scaffolding Safety
• Role & Responsibilities of Scaffolding Inspector
• Components of a Safe Scaffold
• Safety Culture & Accident Prevention
• Basic Structural Principles (Stability, Support, Load Transfer)
• Hazards Associated with Scaffolding

📗 Module 2: Scaffolding Components, Materials & Tools

• Tubes, Couplers, Boards, Ledgers, Standards, Transoms
• Base Plates, Sole Boards & Adjustable Jacks
• Guardrails, Toe Boards, Bracing Systems
• Modular / System Scaffolds (Cuplock, Kwikstage, Ringlock)
• Scaffold Materials (Steel, Aluminium, Timber)
• Identification of Defective Components
• Tools Used for Scaffolding Erection & Inspection
• Storage, Handling & Maintenance of Scaffolding Components

📙 Module 3: Scaffold Erection, Alteration & Dismantling Procedures

• Step-by-step Erection Procedures
• Foundation Preparation & Ground Conditions
• Verticality, Alignment & Bracing Requirements
• Ladder Access & Stair Access Systems
• Platform Construction & Load Distribution
• Tie-In Methods & Anchoring Systems
• Safe Dismantling Techniques
• Common Errors During Erection & How to Prevent Them
• Inspection During and After Installation

📕 Module 4: Scaffolding Load Calculations & Stability Analysis

• Types of Scaffold Loads (Dead Load, Live Load, Environmental Load)
• Load Classes & Capacity Requirements
• Load Transfer and Distribution
• Working Load Limits (WLL)
• Structural Stability Considerations
• Wind Load & Weather Impacts
• Preventing Scaffold Collapse
• Calculating Safe Working Platforms
• Practical Load Calculation Exercises

📘 Module 5: Scaffolding Inspection Techniques & Tagging System

• Pre-Erection Inspection
• Weekly & Daily Inspections
• Post-Modification Inspections
• Inspection Checklists & Safety Criteria
• Identifying Hazards & Defects
• Scaffold Tagging System (Green, Yellow, Red)
• Risk Assessment for Scaffolding Work
• Documentation & Inspection Reporting
• Competency Standards for Scaffolding Inspectors

📗 Module 6: Safety Rules, Regulations & Legal Compliance

• OSHA Scaffolding Standards
• ISO Standards Related to Scaffold Safety
• Local Regulations & Industry Guidelines
• Permit-to-Work (PTW) System
• Emergency Preparedness & Rescue Procedures
• Fall Protection Systems
• PPE Requirements for Scaffolding Work
• Accident Investigation & Preventive Measures
• Safety Audits & Compliance Inspections