Scaffolding work has been classed as High Risk Work since 1 September 2010. Prior to this it was known as a 'Prescribed Occupation' and required the operator to hold an OHS Certification Australia card or Certificate of Competency. To undertake this work you need a Licence to Perform High Risk Work unless you have valid certificates issued before 1 September 2010. Check the expiry date of certificates issued after 1 January 1999.
To get a new qualification in scaffolding work you must undertake appropriate training and be assessed as competent by an Assessor who is accredited with SafeWork SA. For further details see Getting a new licence or adding a class.
There are three classes of scaffolding work:
| Basic scaffolding (Class SB) |
consists of scaffolding work connected with the operation or use of:
- Modular or pre-fabricated scaffolds
- Cantilevered materials hoists with a maximum working load of 500kg
- Ropes and gin wheels
- Safety nets and static lines, and
- Bracket scaffolds (tank and formwork)
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| Intermediate scaffolding (Class SI) |
consists of all basic scaffolding work as well as scaffolding work connected with the use and operation of:
- Cantilevered crane-loading platforms
- Cantilevered and spurred scaffolds
- Barrow ramps and sloping platforms
- Perimeter safety screens and shutters
- Mast climbers, and
- Tube and coupler scaffolds (including tube and coupler covered ways and gantries)
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| Advanced scaffolding (Class SA) |
consists of all intermediate scaffolding work as well as all other scaffolding work connected with the use and operation of:
- Hung scaffolds, including scaffolds hanging from tubes, wire ropes or chains, and
- Suspended scaffolds
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