Temporary Works – Effective Management of Scaffolding

The Effective Management of Scaffolding eCourse equips construction professionals with essential knowledge to manage scaffolding safely and in compliance with BS 5975:2019. This course is designed to help organisations and individuals understand their responsibilities in planning, supervising, inspecting, and coordinating scaffolding as a key part of temporary works.

Whether you are a site manager, supervisor, designer, or client, this course offers practical insight into how scaffolding should be managed from procurement through to dismantling — with a strong focus on safety, communication, and accountability.

When you access the course, you’ll get:

• Interactive online course material

• An online end-of-course assessment

• Certificate of completion 

Click here to access the free eCourse
(You may need to register on the platform if you haven’t previously completed a TWf eCourse.)

Who is it for?

• Site managers, supervisors, and project leads involved in scaffolding works

• Health & Safety professionals responsible for scaffold inspections and oversight

• Principal Contractors, subcontractors, and clients needing to understand scaffolding responsibilities

• Anyone working with or appointing scaffolders, designers, or temporary works coordinators

• Organisations aiming to align their procedures with BS 5975:2019

Effective Management of Scaffolding eCourse Overview

What does it cover?

Module 1 – Organisational responsibilities for managing temporary works (including scaffolding)

• Understanding your organisation’s legal and procedural duties
• How scaffolding fits within overall temporary works responsibilities
• The importance of clearly defined accountability and internal communication

Module 2 – People involved in managing temporary works (including scaffolding)

• Roles and responsibilities of key personnel (TWC, TWS, supervisors, contractors)
• Competency requirements and expectations under BS 5975:2019
• The interface between scaffolders, designers, site teams and management

Module 3 – Procedures for managing temporary works (including scaffolding) to BS 5975:2019

• Overview of temporary works procedures specific to scaffolding
• Implementation risk classes and how they apply to scaffold structures
• Importance of audits, registers, permits and control measures

Module 4 – When scaffolding needs designing, and the design process under BS 5975:2019

• When scaffold design is required and who is responsible
• Working with scaffold designers and integrating designs into site plans
• Reviewing, checking, and approving scaffold designs within procedures

Module 5 – Building, modifying and dismantling scaffolding, inspections, and common challenges

• Who is allowed to build, modify or dismantle scaffolding
• Scaffold inspection requirements and frequency
• Dealing with “grey areas” and avoiding breakdowns in responsibility
• Common pitfalls, miscommunications and how to prevent them

What are the benefits of learning online?

• The interactive online course takes approximately 3 hours
• Complete the course at your own pace — in one sitting or over multiple sessions
• Return to modules — your progress is saved automatically