Additional Details
PREREQUISITE: This Course Package is appropiate for individuals who meet the qualifications of a Worker under Local Law 196.
For More information on NYC Local Law 196, Visit this Page.
Participants need to be able to communicate with the instructor in the language the course is held in. Successful completion of 32 Hour Supported Scaffold Installer/Remover or 8 Hour Supported Scaffold Refresher course within the last 4 years, prior to enrolling in this course. The expired or soon to be expired card must be presented prior to the start of the course.
As stated in the New York City Local law 52 of 2005, in order to continue to install and/or remove supported scaffolds in the city of New York, all individuals must complete the 8 Hour Supported Scaffold Installer and Remover Refresher Course every 4 years.
In order to eligible to receive a scaffolding certification through this course, the original scaffold card must be renewed within 1 year of its expiration date. Should an individual not complete the 8hr supported scaffold refresher course in the allotted time they will be required to complete the 32-hour supported scaffold installer and remover class over again.
CEUs (CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS)
CEU Credits: 0.8
CEU REQUIREMENTS
To earn a certificate of completion and a permanent card, student must do the following:
- 100% attendance for the 8 hour Supported Scaffold Installer and Remover Refresher course: 8 hours of instruction time
- Completion of Continuing Education and Training Registration Form
- Active participation in all class exercise (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 ceive credit)
- Make-Up time is not allowed. Students who miss time from any individual session must reschedule and attend the full training course
Audience
This course is intended for workers who are renewing an expired or soon to be expired 32 Hour Supported Scaffold Installer/Remover Refresher ID card to continue to supervise and use supported scaffolds in NYC.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:
- Recognize supported scaffold related terminology and definitions
- Identify causes of scaffolding accidents and prevention methods
- Discuss differences between New York City Building Code and OSHA scaffolding regulations
- Discuss differences between New York City Building Code and OSHA scaffolding regulations
- Develop a basic knowledge of how to safely install and remove supported scaffold equipment
- Inspect supported scaffold components using methods learned
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.