Basic Knowledge of Scaffolding

Questions & Answers

1. At what height is a scaffolding certificate of competency needed?

Answer: Where a person or object could fall more than 4M from the scaffolding.

2. Is a person with a Basic Scaffolding Certificate allowed to construct a cantilevered scaffold?

Answer: No

3. Is a person with a Basic Scaffolding Certificate allowed to construct a barrow ramp?

Answer: No

4.  Is a person with a Basic Scaffolding Certificate allowed to construct a tower frame scaffold

with outriggers?

Answer: Yes

5.  Is a person with a Basic Scaffolding Certificate allowed to construct a tube and coupler

scaffold?

Answer: No

6.  Is a person with a Basic Scaffolding Certificate allowed to install a barrow hoist?

Answer: Yes

7. Is a person with a Basic Scaffolding Certificate allowed to construct a modular birdcage

scaffold?

Answer: Yes

8.  Is a person with a Basic Scaffolding Certificate allowed to construct a swing stage?

Answer: No

9.  Is a person with a Basic Scaffolding Certificate allowed to install a safety net?

Answer: Yes

10.  Is a person with a Basic Scaffolding Certificate allowed to erect a mast climber?

Answer: No