This programme will provide the candidate with the knowledge and skills necessary for them to erect, alter and dismantle basic scaffolding structures to internationally recognised standards.

The GIST New Entrant card will be valid for 3 years and cannot be renewed. Candidates holding the New Entrant card must complete more than 6 months onsite experience before progressing to Improver Scaffolder training and assessment.

•International and Local Statutory regulations and best practice
• Health and Safety Awareness
• Materials and component identification and selection
• Manual Handling
• Ropes Knots and Hitches
• Fall prevention/Fall Protection
• Safe use of a Safety Harness
• Safe access/egress methods
• Interpretation of simple drawings
• Risk Assessment and Method Statements
• Scaffold Towers
• Handrails
• Independent
• Independent with Return
• Skills Test
• Knowledge/Behaviours Test (80% to pass)
• Both must be completed satisfactorily for the candidate to pass the course.