Basic Scaffold Inspector
Basic Scaffold Inspector
Basic Scaffold Inspector
Module 2: Types of scaffoldings, their components, specifications, uses under specific conditions
and protections for safe use ............................................................................................................. .9
Module 3: Module 3: Read & Understand the scaffolding drawings, codal provisions in designing,
design factors, load calculations and design of supported scaffoldings up to a height of 20
meters………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….11
Module 4: Understanding compliance of design, safety of scaffolding platform, process to be
followed & documentation to be maintained during & after the inspection process of the scaffolds
.......................................................................................................................................................... 13
Module 5: International practices in drawings, designs of scaffolds and various codal provisions
followed in designing of scaffolds, specifications given …..…………………………………………………………..15
Module 6: Planning, organizing and monitoring of their work to provide the expected outcomes
efficiently & ensuring quality of the work ....................................................................................... 17
Module 7: Personal and co-worker’s safety, health & environmental protocols and measures while
carrying out work/inspection............................................................................................................ 19
Module 8: Employability skills ........................................................................................................... 21
On the Job (OJT) Training Plan…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….23
Annexure ............................................................................................................................................... 25
Trainer Requirements........................................................................................................................ 25
Assessor Requirements ..................................................................................................................... 26
Assessment Strategy ......................................................................................................................... 27
Glossary ............................................................................................................................................ 28
Acronyms and Abbreviations ............................................................................................................ 29
2|Basic Scaffold Inspector
Training Parameters
Sectors Construction, Infrastructure, Real estate, Iron & Steel, Mining
Sub-Sector -
Country India
Last Reviewed On
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Next Review Date
31-01-2026
Version 1.0
Training Outcomes
- Identify the scaffold components, fall protections & load classification of scaffold components.
- Understand scaffold drawings, working details provided and fall protections.
- Carry inspection as per design details & prepare documents.
- Carryout inspection of supported scaffolds up to 20 meter high.
- Know & understand the international practices in design & prepare inspection documents.
- Plan and organise scaffold inspections.
- Advise & implement safe working practices while erecting scaffolds.
Compulsory Modules
The table lists the modules and their duration corresponding to the Compulsory NOS of the QP.
Terminal Outcomes:
• Discuss role of Scaffold Inspector & Sectors.
• Employment opportunities, career development & International opportunities.
• Course approach, duration, training & assessment processes.
Classroom Aids:
Black/White Board, Computer, Projection Equipment, Power Point Presentation and software,
Facilitator’s Guide, Participant’s Handbook.
Terminal Outcomes:
• Identification of scaffold & components
Black/White Board, Computer, Projection Equipment, Power Point Presentation and software,
Facilitator’s Guide, Participant’s Handbook.
Podge spanner, Ring spanner, Open-End Spanner, Claw hammer, Mash hammer, Vernier
caliper, Hack saw blade with frame, Line string, Knife, Wheel pulley, Drilling machine,
Adjustable screw jack base plate, Spigot with bolts and nuts, H-frame Scaffold, Cup Lock
System Scaffold (vertical, ledger, transom), Ring Lock system Scaffold, Cross bracings,
Extension pipes, Sole boards, GI Pipe 48.3 mm OD, 4mm thick , Swivel coupler, Right angle
coupler, Putlog coupler, Sleeve coupler, Stairway set (including all components), Ladder 6.0
mt, Ladder 3.0 mt, Ladder clamps(Suitable to ladder), Toe guard, Wooden planks, Staircase
tower scaffold with components (as per manufacturer), Mobile tower scaffold with
components (as per manufacturer), Lifting appliances (wheel and rope), Wheel barrows,
Safety Net, Steel scale, Try square, Spirit level, Plumb bob, Measuring tape, Safety Helmet,
Face shield, Safety goggles, Safety shoes, Safety belt, Safety Harness, Ear defenders, Particle
masks, Knee pad, Reflective jackets, Pencil, Cotton Hand - Gloves, Tools Bag, message boards,
Fire Extinguishers, Sand buckets, Barricading tape
Terminal Outcomes:
• Reading & Understanding scaffold drawings
Classroom Aids:
Black/White Board, Computer, Projection Equipment, MS office & Design & drafting software,
Facilitator’s Guide, Participant’s Handbook.
Podge spanner, Ring spanner, Open-End Spanner, Claw hammer, Mash hammer, Vernier
caliper, Hack saw blade with frame, Line string, Knife, Wheel pulley, Drilling machine,
Adjustable screw jack base plate, Spigot with bolts and nuts, H-frame Scaffold, Cup Lock
System Scaffold (vertical, ledger, transom), Ring Lock system Scaffold, Cross bracings,
Extension pipes, Sole boards, GI Pipe 48.3 mm OD, 4mm thick , Swivel coupler, Right angle
coupler, Putlog coupler, Sleeve coupler, Stairway set (including all components), Ladder 6.0
mt, Ladder 3.0 mt, Ladder clamps(Suitable to ladder), Toe guard, Wooden planks, Staircase
tower scaffold with components (as per manufacturer), Mobile tower scaffold with
components (as per manufacturer), Lifting appliances (wheel and rope), Wheel barrows,
Safety Net, Steel scale, Try square, Spirit level, Plumb bob, Measuring tape, Safety Helmet,
Face shield, Safety goggles, Safety shoes, Safety belt, Safety Harness, Ear defenders, Particle
masks, Knee pad, Reflective jackets, Pencil, Cotton Hand - Gloves, Tools Bag, message boards,
Fire Extinguishers, Sand buckets, Barricading tape
Terminal Outcomes:
• Safety & Design check during inspection to prevent any accident during its use.
Classroom Aids:
Black/White Board, Computer, Projection Equipment, MS office & Design & drafting software,
Facilitator’s Guide, Participant’s Handbook.
Podge spanner, Ring spanner, Open-End Spanner, Claw hammer, Mash hammer, Vernier
caliper, Hack saw blade with frame, Line string, Knife, Wheel pulley, Drilling machine,
Adjustable screw jack base plate, Spigot with bolts and nuts, H-frame Scaffold, Cup Lock
System Scaffold (vertical, ledger, transom), Ring Lock system Scaffold, Cross bracings,
Extension pipes, Sole boards, GI Pipe 48.3 mm OD, 4mm thick , Swivel coupler, Right angle
coupler, Putlog coupler, Sleeve coupler, Stairway set (including all components), Ladder 6.0
mt, Ladder 3.0 mt, Ladder clamps(Suitable to ladder), Toe guard, Wooden planks, Staircase
tower scaffold with components (as per manufacturer), Mobile tower scaffold with
components (as per manufacturer), Lifting appliances (wheel and rope), Wheel barrows,
Safety Net, Steel scale, Try square, Spirit level, Plumb bob, Measuring tape, Safety Helmet,
Face shield, Safety goggles, Safety shoes, Safety belt, Safety Harness, Ear defenders, Particle
masks, Knee pad, Reflective jackets, Pencil, Cotton Hand - Gloves, Tools Bag, message boards,
Fire Extinguishers, Sand buckets, Barricading tape
Terminal Outcomes:
• International practices in design of scaffolds.
Classroom Aids:
Black/White Board, Computer, Projection Equipment, MS office & Design & drafting software,
Facilitator’s Guide, Participant’s Handbook.
Podge spanner, Ring spanner, Open-End Spanner, Claw hammer, Mash hammer, Vernier
caliper, Hack saw blade with frame, Line string, Knife, Wheel pulley, Drilling machine,
Adjustable screw jack base plate, Spigot with bolts and nuts, H-frame Scaffold, Cup Lock
System Scaffold (vertical, ledger, transom), Ring Lock system Scaffold, Cross bracings,
Extension pipes, Sole boards, GI Pipe 48.3 mm OD, 4mm thick , Swivel coupler, Right angle
coupler, Putlog coupler, Sleeve coupler, Stairway set (including all components), Ladder 6.0
mt, Ladder 3.0 mt, Ladder clamps(Suitable to ladder), Toe guard, Wooden planks, Staircase
tower scaffold with components (as per manufacturer), Mobile tower scaffold with
components (as per manufacturer), Lifting appliances (wheel and rope), Wheel barrows,
Safety Net, Steel scale, Try square, Spirit level, Plumb bob, Measuring tape, Safety Helmet,
Face shield, Safety goggles, Safety shoes, Safety belt, Safety Harness, Ear defenders, Particle
masks, Knee pad, Reflective jackets, Pencil, Cotton Hand - Gloves, Tools Bag, message boards,
Fire Extinguishers, Sand buckets, Barricading tape
Terminal Outcomes:
• Planning of resources for own work and communication to concerned subordinates, co-workers and
superiors.
• Provide necessary support to subordinates, co-ordinate with co-workers and liaise with superiors and other
teams .
• Monitor progress of work and adjust, manage or project requirements on time.
Black/White Board, Computer, Projection Equipment, MS office & Design & drafting software,
Facilitator’s Guide, Participant’s Handbook.
Podge spanner, Ring spanner, Open-End Spanner, Claw hammer, Mash hammer, Vernier
caliper, Hack saw blade with frame, Line string, Knife, Wheel pulley, Drilling machine,
Adjustable screw jack base plate, Spigot with bolts and nuts, H-frame Scaffold, Cup Lock
System Scaffold (vertical, ledger, transom), Ring Lock system Scaffold, Cross bracings,
Extension pipes, Sole boards, GI Pipe 48.3 mm OD, 4mm thick , Swivel coupler, Right angle
coupler, Putlog coupler, Sleeve coupler, Stairway set (including all components), Ladder 6.0
mt, Ladder 3.0 mt, Ladder clamps(Suitable to ladder), Toe guard, Wooden planks, Staircase
tower scaffold with components (as per manufacturer), Mobile tower scaffold with
components (as per manufacturer), Lifting appliances (wheel and rope), Wheel barrows,
Safety Net, Steel scale, Try square, Spirit level, Plumb bob, Measuring tape, Safety Helmet,
Face shield, Safety goggles, Safety shoes, Safety belt, Safety Harness, Ear defenders, Particle
masks, Knee pad, Reflective jackets, Pencil, Cotton Hand - Gloves, Tools Bag, message boards,
Fire Extinguishers, Sand buckets, Barricading tape
Terminal Outcomes:
• Safety measures to minimize any incident or accidents, use of personal safety equipments and emergency
drills.
• Healthy habits, maintenance of clean& healthy area and healthy working relation among co-workers and
subordinate. .
• Safe disposal of waste materials to minimise adverse effect on environment & re-use.
Classroom Aids:
Black/White Board, Computer, Projection Equipment, MS office & Design & drafting software,
Facilitator’s Guide, Participant’s Handbook.
Podge spanner, Ring spanner, Open-End Spanner, Claw hammer, Mash hammer, Vernier
caliper, Hack saw blade with frame, Line string, Knife, Wheel pulley, Drilling machine,
Adjustable screw jack base plate, Spigot with bolts and nuts, H-frame Scaffold, Cup Lock
System Scaffold (vertical, ledger, transom), Ring Lock system Scaffold, Cross bracings,
Extension pipes, Sole boards, GI Pipe 48.3 mm OD, 4mm thick , Swivel coupler, Right angle
coupler, Putlog coupler, Sleeve coupler, Stairway set (including all components), Ladder 6.0
mt, Ladder 3.0 mt, Ladder clamps(Suitable to ladder), Toe guard, Wooden planks, Staircase
tower scaffold with components (as per manufacturer), Mobile tower scaffold with
components (as per manufacturer), Lifting appliances (wheel and rope), Wheel barrows,
Safety Net, Steel scale, Try square, Spirit level, Plumb bob, Measuring tape, Safety Helmet,
Face shield, Safety goggles, Safety shoes, Safety belt, Safety Harness, Ear defenders, Particle
masks, Knee pad, Reflective jackets, Pencil, Cotton Hand - Gloves, Tools Bag, message boards,
Fire Extinguishers, Sand buckets, Barricading tape
Terminal Outcomes:
Trainer Prerequisites
Minimum Specialization Relevant Industry Training Remar
Educational Experience Experience ks
Qualification Years Specialization Years Specializati
on
Trainer Certification
Domain Certification Platform Certification
Certified as Trainer for the Qualification Recommended that the Trainer is certified for the
“SSD/Q0206 : Basic Scaffold Inspector” or higher Job Role: “Trainer”, mapped to the Qualification
qualification as per career progression by SSDF. Pack: “MEP/Q2601”.Minimum accepted score as
Minimum accepted score is 80%. per MEPSC guidelines is 80%.
Assessor Prerequisites
Minimum Specialization Relevant Industry Training/Assessmen Remarks
Educational Experience t Experience
Qualification Years Specialization Years Specialization
Assessor Certification
Domain Certification Platform Certification
Certified as assessor for the Qualification Recommended that the Assessor is certified for
“SSD/Q0206 : Basic Scaffold Inspector” or higher the Job Role: “Assessor”, mapped to the
qualification as per career progression. Qualification Pack: “MEP/Q2701”. Minimum
Minimum accepted score is 80%. accepted score as per MEPSC guide lines is
80%.
The assessment will be based on concept of third-party assessments through certified assessors with
empanelled Assessment Agencies of NCVET. The certification of each assessor will be done by SSDF through a
process of selection, training, assessment & certification through training of assessor’s program.
The assessments will include both formative & summative. The progressive assessments will be through trainer
during progress of the training. The summative assessments will be carried by assessor through assessment
agencies.
The assessment process will find whether the candidate or professional is competent or not to perform the job
as per expected performance criteria. The assessment plan contains the following information:
Term Description
Declarative Declarative knowledge refers to facts, concepts and principles that need to
Knowledge Be known and/or understood in order to accomplish or to solve a problem.
Key Learning Key learning outcome is the statement of what a learner needs to know,
Outcome understand and be able to do in order to achieve the terminal outcomes. A
set of key learning outcomes will make up the training outcomes. Training
Outcome is specified in terms of knowledge, understanding(theory)and
skills (practical application).
OJT(M) On-the-job training(Mandatory);trainees are mandated to complete
specified hours of training on site
Term Description
QP Qualification Pack
AB Awarding Body
AA Assessment Agency
TP Training Partner