ICTQual Level 2 Award in Scaffolding Safety

The ICTQual Level 2 Award in Scaffolding Safety is structured as a mandatory-unit qualification for learners involved in scaffolding activities, with training and assessment delivered through Approved Training Centres.

• ICTQual AB Level 2 Award certification

• Designed for scaffolding safety in construction environments

• Covers 9 mandatory study units

• Includes scaffolding legislation, standards, and safe procedures

• Includes risk assessment, PPE, emergency response, and reporting

• Mandatory assessment conducted through Approved Training Centres

The ICTQual Level 2 Award in Scaffolding Safety is a specialized certification program designed to equip learners with the knowledge and skills required to understand and apply scaffolding safety practices in construction environments.

• Builds understanding of scaffolding safety in construction projects

• Supports safe assembly, use, inspection, and dismantling practices

• Covers legal, regulatory, and industry safety expectations

• Develops risk assessment and hazard control awareness

• Strengthens emergency response and documentation skills

• Provides a pathway for further scaffolding safety development

Learners will develop the knowledge and practical awareness needed to identify scaffolding hazards, follow safety procedures, comply with standards, and respond effectively to scaffolding-related incidents.

• Understand the importance of scaffolding safety in construction projects

• Identify common hazards associated with scaffolding operations

• Comprehend relevant health and safety regulations governing scaffolding operations

• Identify and describe various components of scaffolding systems

• Conduct risk assessments to identify potential hazards associated with scaffolding activities

• Properly document scaffolding inspections, incidents, and corrective actions

This course is suitable for individuals involved in scaffolding operations or responsible for maintaining safety on construction sites where scaffolding is assembled, used, inspected, or managed.

• Scaffolders

• Construction site supervisors

• Site managers

• Health and safety officers

• Workers involved in scaffolding operations

• Personnel responsible for scaffolding safety on construction sites

Learners should meet the entry requirements needed to understand course materials, safety instructions, documentation, and practical scaffolding safety expectations.

• Learners must be at least 18 years old and should have basic literacy and numeracy skills

• Learners should be in good health, have reasonable physical fitness, understand basic health and safety principles, and be able to comply with relevant safety standards

Assessment is mandatory and is conducted through Approved Training Centres to evaluate learners’ understanding of the course material and ability to apply scaffolding safety concepts.

• Quizzes consisting of 100 multiple-choice questions

• Assessment of comprehension of course material

• Assessment of ability to apply concepts in practical situations

• Minimum passing score of 75%

Successful completion of this course may support further professional development and career advancement in scaffolding safety, construction safety, and health and safety management.

• ICTQual Level 3 Award in Scaffolding Safety

• Specialized courses in advanced scaffolding techniques, scaffold design, or scaffold inspection

• IOSH courses in construction safety, risk assessment, or incident investigation

• Career progression into health and safety management, construction management, scaffolding consultancy, quality assurance, or compliance roles