Scaffolding Work Licence Classes

• Definitions
• Basic Scaffolding (SB)
• Intermediate Scaffolding (SI)
• Advanced Scaffolding (SA)

Definitions 

Scaffolding work is the erection, alteration or dismantling of a temporary structure specifically erected to support a platform from which a person or object could fall more than 4m.

Basic Scaffolding (SB)

A High Risk Work Licence for this class of high risk work allows the holder to carry out scaffolding work including scaffolding work associated with the operation or use of 1 or more of the following:

• a modular or prefabricated scaffold;

• a cantilevered materials hoist with a maximum working load limit of up to 500kg;

• ropes;

• gin wheels;

• safety nets or static lines;

• a bracket scaffold (tank and formwork);

but not scaffolding work associated with the operation or use of 1 or more of the following:

• a cantilevered crane-loading platform;

• a cantilevered scaffold;

• a spurred scaffold;

• a barrow ramp or sloping platform;

• perimeter safety screens or shutters;

• a mast-climber;

• a tube and coupler scaffold (including tube and coupler covered ways and gantries);

• a hung scaffold, including a scaffold hanging from tubes, wire ropes or chains;

• a suspended scaffold;
• cantilevered hoists.

Intermediate Scaffolding (SI) 

A High Risk Work Licence for this class of high risk work allows the holder to carry out all basic scaffolding work together with scaffolding work associated with the operation or use of 1 or more of the following:

• a cantilevered crane-loading platform;

• a cantilevered scaffold;

• a spurred scaffold;

• a barrow ramp or sloping platform;

• perimeter safety screens or shutters;

• a mast-climber;

• a tube and coupler scaffold (including tube and coupler covered ways and gantries);

but not scaffolding work associated with the operation or use of 1 or more of the following:

• a hung scaffold, including a scaffold hanging from tubes, wire ropes or chains;

• a suspended scaffold;
• cantilevered hoists.

Advanced Scaffolding (SA) 

A High Risk Work Licence for this class of high risk work allows the holder to carry out all basic and intermediate scaffolding work together with scaffolding work associated with the operation or use of—

• a hung scaffold, including a scaffold hanging from tubes, wire ropes or chains;

• a suspended scaffold; or
• cantilevered hoists