This
craft level is comprised of the following modules. Students may enroll for the entire craft level, or take a single module to focus on specific skills. For more information contact training@abcnys.org.
Introduction to the Trade
Introduces the scaffolding program, describes the duties of a scaffolder, and identifies scaffold types and scaffolding terms.
Trade Safety
Provides a comprehensive overview of the safety regulations and guidelines in the scaffolding industry.
Trade Tools and Equipment
Covers the safe use and applications of hand and power tools used in the trade.
Trade Math
Explains and gives examples of math calculations of scaffold loads, including area loads, concentrated loads, live loads, cantilevered loads, and wind loads.
Stationary Scaffolds
Identifies the equipment used with stationary scaffolds. Describes the procedures for erecting stationary scaffolds.
Mobile Scaffolds
Identifies the different types of powered and manually propelled mobile scaffolds and describes their erection and operation.
Suspension Scaffolds
Identifies and explains the types of equipment used with suspension scaffolds. Describes the rigging of suspension scaffolds.
Orientation to the Job
Introduces the trainee to the history of the construction industry and to organization theory. Covers the phases of a construction project and the role and duties of the supervisor.
Human Relations & Problem Solving
Focuses on the communication process and developing effective communication and leadership skills. Compares problem solving to decision making. Discusses potential human relations difficulties and how to resolve them.
Safety
Covers the supervisor’s role in job site safety, the true cost of accidents, and how to train and involve all employees in job safety. Includes OSHA safety inspections.
Quality Control
Defines quality control and the types of quality control. Explains how to incorporate quality and safety through effective communication, document control, and inspections.
Contract & Construction Documents
Covers understanding and interpreting construction drawings, technical specifications, and as-built drawings. Includes different types of bidding, contracts, change orders, closeout documents, and more.
Document Control & Estimating
Provides an introduction to using and maintaining document control. Defines the elements of material, labor, and equipment estimates and how to develop, organize, and look for errors in an estimate.
Plans & Schedules
Introduces the stages of planning, how to implement a plan, and how to coordinate with other contractors. Includes planning resources, materials, equipment, tools, and labor. Discusses short- and long-term schedules.
Resource Control & Cost Awareness
Teaches the trainee how to measure job site productivity and how to increase it. Discusses resource, material, tool, equipment, labor, quality, and cost and resource control. Introduces cost awareness and types of reports.