Department Approved Course Requirements

Course Title: 32-Hour Supported Scaffold Installer & Remover

Purpose: This course is a requirement for an individual to install or remove a supported

Duration: 32 Hours of instructional time, excluding breaks & meals

Class Size: 1 – 30 Trainees

NYC Requirement: To install or remove a supported scaffold in New York City, an individual must
successfully complete this 32 hour training course.

Facility Requirements: The Training Facility used by the Course Provider must:
 Have sufficient room to accommodate all expected attendees and the equipment
needed to perform hands-on exercises where required as part of the course.
 Make provisions for the presentation of training material in all media types
(computer, projector, video/DVD player, etc.); and
 Comply with all applicable laws, rules & regulations relating to occupancy,
zoning, egress, fire detection, fire suppression, light, ventilation, cleanliness,
sanitary facilities, emergency notification & evacuation procedures.

Training may be held at construction sites, provided the above requirements are met.

Instructor Requirement: To deliver this course the instructor(s) must demonstrate that he or she is credentialed
or trained in instructional methods and learning processes. The instructor(s) must also
successfully demonstrate his or her ability to solve or resolve problems relating to the
subject matter by possession of a recognized degree, certificate, licensure or
professional standing, or by extensive knowledge, training, and experience, in the
subject matter being taught. To the extent that the course instructor(s) holds, or has
held, a trade license issued by the Department, it must be in good standing and not be
surrendered to, suspended by or revoked by the Department.

The instructor(s) must also be authorized by the Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (“OSHA”) as a trainer(s) for its Construction and Outreach Program.

Curriculum Requirement: All topics listed under Course Content Outline must be covered using the listed
Instructional Delivery Method. The time dedicated to each outline topic should be
appropriate for the course content and can vary depending on the trade or job
performed by the trainee. The Instructional Delivery Materials used in this course
must contain all current applicable NYC Construction Code references, current rules,
policies & bulletins.
 Department Approved Course Requirements
Course Content Outline Instruction Delivery Method
1. General Overview of Scaffolding
2. Supported Scaffold Accidents Classroom Lecture/Discussion w A/V
Common Causes & Prevention
Accident Statistics
Case Studies w/Photos
3. OSHA 1926 Overview - Safety & Health Regulations for Construction Classroom Lecture/Discussion w A/V
Subpart E - Personal Protective Equipment & Life-Saving Equipment (PPE)
Subpart L - Scaffolds
Subpart M - Fall Protection
4. NYC Construction Codes Overview - cover all applicable codes, rules, Classroom Lecture/Discussion w A/V
related department policy statements, regulatory notices, bulletins & memos including:
Title 1 Rules of the City of New York - Chapter 9 Rigging Operations & all NYC
Building Codes with emphasis on the scaffold sections (3314) in Chapter 33 Safeguards
during Construction & Demolition
5. NYC Department of Buildings Overview - cover all applicable Classroom Lecture/Discussion w A/V
Administrative standard operating procedures, policy & procedure notices
permits/department notifications, forms, filing & site documents, plans, inspection
checklists/logs and wind & weather advisories
6. General Principles of Fall Protection Classroom Lecture/Discussion w A/V
Fall Clearance, Total Fall Distance Calculations, Minimizing Fall Forces,
Guarding Against Falling Objects
7. Personal Protective Equipment & Fall Arrest Systems Hands-On Demonstration & Practice
Selection, Fit Test of Harness, Inspection Procedures
Donning & Doffing Harness & Equipment, Care of Equipment & Systems
8. Supported Scaffold Erection/Dismantling Planning Classroom Lecture/Discussion w A/V
9. Supported Scaffold Use Hands-On Demonstration & Practice
Safe Use of Tools
Safety Hazards & Protection
Hazards - Fire, Electrical, Material Handling & Overloading
Maximum intended load & load handling
Installation & Removal of components, braces, tiebacks & guardrail systems
10. Rejection Criteria for Equipment & Hardware Hands-On Demonstration & Practice
11. Safety Checklists: Pre-Start, Erection & Dismantling Hands-On Demonstration
12. Emergency Situations & Preparedness Procedures Hands-On Demonstration & Practice
13. Access & Working Platforms Hands-On Demonstration & Practice
14. Foundations Hands-On Demonstration & Practice
15. Guys, Ties & Braces Hands-On Demonstration & Practice
16. Tubular Welded Frame Scaffolds
17. Specific Regulations & Standards Classroom Lecture/Discussion w A/V
18. Components & Parts Inspection Hands-On Demonstration & Practice
19. Erection/Dismantling Planning Classroom Lecture/Discussion w A/V
20. Guys, Ties & Braces Hands-On Demonstration & Practice
21. Fall Protection, Accident Prevention & General Safety Classroom & Hands-On Demonstration
22. Access & Platforms Hands-On Demonstration & Practice
23. Erection/Dismantling Procedures Hands-On Demonstration & Practice
24. Rolling Scaffold Assembly Hands-On Demonstration & Practice
25. Putlogs Hands-On Demonstration & Practice
26. Tube & Clamp Scaffolds
27. Specific Regulations & Standards Classroom Lecture/Discussion w A/V
28. Components & Parts Inspection Hands-On Demonstration & Practice
29. Erection/Dismantling Planning Classroom Lecture/Discussion w A/V
30. Guys, Ties & Braces Hands-On Demonstration & Practice
31. Fall Protection, Accident Prevention & General Safety Classroom & Hands-On Demonstration
32. Access & Platforms Hands-On Demonstration & Practice
33. Erection/Dismantling Procedures Hands-On Demonstration & Practice
34. Buttresses, Cantilevers & Bridges Hands-On Demonstration & Practice
35. System Scaffolds
36. Specific Regulations & Standards Classroom Lecture/Discussion w A/V
37. Components & Parts Inspection Hands-On Demonstration & Practice
38. Erection/Dismantling Planning Hands-On Demonstration & Practice
39. Guys, Ties & Braces Hands-On Demonstration & Practice
40. Fall Protection, Accident Prevention & General Safety Classroom & Hands-On Demonstration
41. Access & Platforms Hands-On Demonstration & Practice
42. Erection/Dismantling Procedures Hands-On Demonstration & Practice
43. Buttresses, Cantilevers, & Bridges Hands-On Demonstration & Practice
44. NYC Buildings Unsafe Condition (311) Notification Procedure Provide Copy to Trainee & Discuss
45. NYC/DOI Buildings Integrity Training Contact Information Sheet Provide Copy to Trainee & Discuss
46. Review of all Training Topics Discussion with Questions & Answers
47. Written Assessment Classroom
48. Hands-On Performance Assessment On Scaffold