Licence to erect, alter and dismantle scaffolding (Advanced level)

Career opportunities

Being a scaffolder involves setting up or dismantling scaffolding to create work platforms and handrails on buildings or constructions sites.

Course attendees who pass this assessment and are deemed competent will be eligible to apply for and obtain their WorkSafe High-risk Licence for advanced scaffolding.

Opportunities for further study

N/A

Qualifications and Recognition

Upon completion of this course students will receive a Statement of Attainment. A licence to perform High Risk Work is issued by WorkSafe Victoria. On successful completion of this course, you can apply to WorkSafe Victoria for a license to perform high risk work. There is a fee payable to WorkSafe for a High Risk Licence. For WorkSafe fees, please visit: www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/high-risk-work-licence.

Placement

Not Applicable

Specialist Course Information

N/A

Material and Equipment Supplied by Students

Not Applicable

Entry Requirements

This unit has a pre-requisite requirement. This requirement may be met by either the successful completion of the unit CPCCLSF3001 Licence to erect alter and dismantle scaffolding intermediate level or holding a valid licence for intermediate scaffolding.

Students will be required to apply for enrolment. A starter pack will be forwarded to the student, this will include a Pre-Training Review (PTR) requiring completion, the PTR will be reviewed by a trainer. An invitation to complete an online Enrolment Form will be forwarded to the student to complete the enrolment process. Enrolments will need to be complete five days prior to delivery.

Applicants will be required to undertake pre-course reading and an activity book to ensure an understanding of the learning content that will be reviewed in the class contact time. These materials will be supplied to the students upon enrolment.

Students must provide valid identification documents to the WorkSafe Victoria standards, such as a current Victorian drivers licence.

Have literacy and numeracy skills at sufficient level to be able to undertake training and assessment in English.

Must be minimum 18 years of age.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Many TAFE Gippsland courses offer Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). To find out more visit the TAFE Gippsland website or contact us to discuss your option.