VU20960 - Introduction to scaffolding and working platforms
Overview
The purpose of this module is to provide the participant with the skills and knowledge to safely erect, use and disassemble restricted height scaffolding and working platforms.
Assessment
For Melbourne campuses
• Comply with OHS legislation, regulations, Codes of Practice applicable to workplace operations.
• Comply with organisational policies and procedures.
• Communicate and work safely and effectively with others.
• Construct modular scaffolding which must include a minimum of three bays one lift high incorporating:
– one access bay and one return
• Or – two bays plus return and one lift high.
• Erect one mobile scaffold to four metres or less in height according to manufacturers’ specifications.
Specific unit assessments are located in the learning and assessment plans within the School.
Required reading
VU Produced Workbooks.
As part of a course
This unit is not compulsory for any specific course. Depending on the course you study, this unit may be taken as an elective.