Class Descriptions

        These specialized classes are carefully designed for users of scaffold and access equipment ensuring that participants are well-informed about essential safety aspects.

Our training offers a comprehensive educational experience through a combination of presentations, interactive question-and-answer sessions, hands-on activities, and a final assessment to reinforce learning and practical application.

HAZARD AWARENESS FOR SUPPORTED SCAFFOLD TRAINING

The Supported Scaffold User Hazard Awareness Training class is designed to help the scaffold user recognize the hazards on various types of scaffolds. The class is approximately four hours in length and incorporates a PowerPoint presentation and student interaction that encourages participation. This course is NOT designed for workers who are involved with erecting any type of scaffold and/or have a three-year certificate.

HAZARD AWARENESS FOR SUSPENDED SCAFFOLD AND OPERATOR SAFETY TRAINING

This class is designed for employees who perform work while on a suspended scaffold. The curriculum covers the suspended and supported systems and emphasizes the safety system for those workers operating a suspended scaffold. The class includes basic fall arrest, safe operation of a suspended scaffold, and an introduction to suspended scaffold support systems. This class has a three-year certificate.
 

JOURNEYPERSON SCAFFOLD TRAINING – CANADA

Scaffold professionals who continually work in the industry erecting and dismantling scaffolds of various types, regardless of height or configuration, may take one or more of the various Journeyperson courses. The Journeyperson Program consists of three levels of training: Level 1 (1st Year Apprentice), Level 2 (2nd Year Apprentice), and Specialty Level (3rd Year Apprentice). This program also requires documented hours worked for each level of proficiency completed. This program is offered in Canada only.
 

Mobile Elevated Work Platform (MEWP) OPERATOR TRAINING

This training is designed for people who want to safely operate MEWP equipment and will include an online component. It instructs an operator to prepare and safely operate various types of MEWP's, also referred to as cherry pickers, aerial lifts, or scissor lifts. Categories include Mobile Vertical (3a) and Mobile Boom (3b). The class format includes a combination of online learning, presentation, question-and-answer, and a hands-on practical exam. Upon successful completion of the class, participants will receive a PAL card distributed by IPAF.

Mast Climbing Work Platform (MCWP) OPERATOR TRAINING

This training instructs an operator on how to operate the MCWP safely, with full knowledge of the controls of the equipment and they can carry out pre-use/daily inspections and perform the emergency descent. Upon successful completion of this half-day class, participants will receive a PAL card distributed by IPAF.
 

SUPPORTED SCAFFOLD COMPETENT PERSON TRAINING (CPT)

Competent Person Training is available in all three major supported scaffold systems: frame scaffolds, systems scaffolds, and tube and clamp scaffolds. These classes are designed for scaffold erectors and cover the safety aspects regarding scaffold foundations, scaffold components, regulations, guardrail requirements, fall protection, scaffold stabilization, and erecting and dismantling procedures for scaffolds that exceed the height-to-base ratio. This class has a three-year certificate.

SUSPENDED SCAFFOLD COMPETENT PERSON TRAINING (CPT)

This comprehensive training explains how to set up, operate, and inspect suspended work platforms. The student completing this class will know the basics required to safely use suspended equipment. On-the-job training after this class will allow participants to apply what they have learned and to gain field experience necessary for any professional. This class has a three-year certificate.
 

TRAIN THE TRAINER FACILITATOR SKILLS WORKSHOP

This interactive 8-hour workshop offers a comprehensive, hands-on approach to enhancing teaching and learning skills specifically tailored for the scaffold and access industry. Designed to foster both competence and confidence among instructors, the workshop is ideal for individuals at all experience levels, from novices to seasoned professionals.

Furthermore, this course aligns seamlessly with SAIA's accreditation standards, making it a crucial opportunity for new SAIA Accredited Training Institutes and instructors to fulfill their skills training requirements.

By participating in this collaborative learning environment, attendees will not only advance their instructional abilities but also contribute to a community dedicated to safety, education, and continuous professional development within the industry. We encourage you to seize this opportunity and register for the workshop to elevate your teaching practice and support our collective commitment to excellence in training.