4 HOUR SUPPORTED SCAFFOLD TRAINING

Chapter 33 of the New York City Building Code requires anyone who works on a supported scaﬀold to complete an initial 4-hour User course and then an approved 4-hour User Refresher Course every 4 years.

Course Materials: This course consists of several different components which include power point presentations, lectures, real life case studies, class discussions and hands on demonstrations. We will provide a student manual which will include Section 3314 on Scaffolds of the Building Code.

Course Policy: Students must earn a 70% or more in their final exam in order to successfully complete the course. Upon successful class completion, students will receive a picture ID wallet card certificate.

Attendance Policy: Students are required to complete 100% of the course and actively participate in all learning activities. Make-up time is not permitted for this training course.

Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Identify the types, nomenclature and definitions of a scaffold
List and identity the different types of fall protection needed when working on a scaffold

Recognize the permit requirements needed in order to comply with Chapter 33 of the Building Code
Describe and identify common supported scaffold hazards

Classify the Federal and City scaffold regulations
Apply safe work practices at their construction sites based on prudent decision-makin