32-HR Suspended Scaffold Supervisor

32 Hour Suspended Scaffold Supervisor Course Details

The 32 Hour Suspended Scaffolding Supervisor Course, also known as the 32-hour suspended rigging foreman course, is designed for individuals who wish to supervise suspended scaffold projects. The Suspended Scaffold Supervisor Course is aimed at experienced workers, safety managers, and superintendents. Students will learn about the rules and regulations related to supervising suspended scaffold projects. During the course students will review the NYC construction codes and OSHA regulations pursuant to the supervision of suspended scaffolds. Students will learn suspended scaffold standards, how to read scaffold drawings, how to properly train workers on potential hazards, how to verify the fitness of a rigging crew and how to respond correctly in the case of an emergency.

Cost of completion card is included in price indicated below.

DOB Course Code: SCA-301

Individuals

$595.00

per person

Group

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32 Hour Suspended Scaffold Supervisor Course Schedule

$595.00

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Additional Details

NYC DOB REQUIREMENT:

As Per 3314.4.5.3 of the 2014 NYC Construction Code, this 32 Hour rigging foreman training is required by the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) to supervise suspended scaffold projects on construction sites in New York City.

CEUs (CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS)

3.2

Audience

Experienced workers with at least one year of practical experience in hoisting and rigging and whose roles require supervision of suspended scaffold projects. This training may also be beneficial for safety managers, superintendents, and individuals planning to apply for the New York City Master or Special Rigger’s license.

CEU REQUIREMENTS

100% attendance for the 32 hour suspended scaffold supervisor course: 32 hours of instruction time
Completion of Continuing Education and Training Registration Form
Active participation in all class exercises (determined by instructor)
Completion of required pre-and post-quiz assessment
As applicable, achievement of minimum passing (70%) score on required end-of-course examination
Participation and submittal of end-of-course evaluation form (must provide name on form to receive credit)
Make up time is not allowed. Students who miss time from any individual session must reschedule and attend the full training course.

PREREQUISITE:

Participants need to be able to communicate with the instructor in the language the course is held in. There are no prerequisites needed to attend this course, however, it is recommended that students have some experience in rigging operations and supervision of or use of suspended scaffold systems. As per § RCNY 104-20, for an individual to be designated as a rigging foreman by a licensed special or master rigger they must meet certain qualifications (link to NYC DOB website) including an ability to read and write in English. To participate in the training, students must only be able to verbally communicate with the instructor in the primary language of the training.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:

Identify suspended scaffold systems and their essential components
Discuss common suspended scaffold hazards based on statistical and historical data provided
Outline differences between OSHA and NYC DOB scaffold regulations and their sources
Demonstrate practical skills necessary to properly install and maintain fall protection systems used on suspended scaffolds
Create a suspended scaffold inspection checklist using provided requirements
Apply various applications & connection techniques using ropes, knots & hitches
Assemble the block and tackle for a fiber rope light duty scaffold
Construct the wire rope termination for hoisting rope on suspended scaffolds

INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS

A plethora of methods will be used, such as auditory, visual and kinesthetic methods to ensure learning. This includes the program’s PowerPoint, related lectures, testing/quizzing, hands-on activities, and classroom discussions.