Falsework Chamber

Falsework
Chamber

The IWH Professional Body’s Falsework Chamber represents all persons involved with working at height whilst using any available falsework systems or falsework components.

Falsework may incorporate access and working platforms which are used to erect and dismantle the components that make up a falsework system. Alternatively, independent scaffolding may be erected within or adjacent to the erected temporary falsework structure.

The IWH Professional Body recognises the following high-risk skills programmes within the Falsework industry, and therefore license the competent and experienced persons accordingly:

IWH PB APPROVED LICENSE TO OPERATE specializing as a:

1.

ASSISTANT
SHUTTER HAND

The IWH PB recognised Assistant Shutter Hand is able to assist the Shutter Hand in performing all the duties of the General Worker, preparing the equipment for the falsework and formwork team and a wide range of other activities in assisting the falsework and formwork team in completing their tasks safely and competently.

Criteria for Obtaining Recognition

To be recognised with the IWH Prof Body as an Assistant Shutterhand the licensee must comply with the following minimum requirements:

Academic Component

Must have completed the following NQF registered unit standard:

(If the person has not completed this training programme but have proof of experience, the person can also complete the IWH PB’s RPL assessment, and if found competent, the person will be licensed accordingly).

(Training and assessment must be conducted by a SETA ETQA/QCTO accredited and IWH Professional Body recognised training provider)

Other criteria

Criteria for re-licensing

CERTIFIED WORK AT HEIGHT TECHNICIAN specializing as a:

2.

SHUTTER
HAND

A registered ‘Shutter Hand’ is able to establish safe access and working platforms within / alongside the erected temporary structure under supervision of the Falsework Foreman.

Criteria for Obtaining Recognition

To be recognised with the IWH Prof Body as an Assistant Shutterhand the licensee must comply with the following minimum requirements:

Academic Component

Must have completed the following NQF registered unit standard:

Unit Standard 229998: Explain and perform fall arrest techniques when working at height (Lev1; 2 cred)
Unit Standard 263247: Assist to erect, use and dismantle access scaffolding(Lev 3; 4 cred)
Must have completed an IWH PB approved Non-NQF Skills Programme. Outcomes of this programme have been developed by the Falsework industry and are available for use by all approved IWH PB recognised training providers.
Must also have completed the IWH PB Board-Assessment

(If the person has not completed this Unit Standard/s but have proof of experience, the person can also complete the IWH PB’s RPL assessment, and if found competent, the person will be licensed accordingly).

(Training and assessment must be conducted by a SETA ETQA/QCTO accredited and IWH Professional Body recognised training provider)

Other criteria

The Shutter Hand must have been registered previously as an Assistant Shutter Hand
Must complete at least 6 months workplace experience after his theoretical training as per the above.
Must be in possession of a current, valid medical certificate.
Minimum 18 years of age
Must renew his/her license every three years to proof that he/she is still able to perform the work competently and safely

Criteria for re-licensing

CERTIFIED WORK AT HEIGHT TECHNICIAN specializing as a:

3.

falsework
erector

A registered Falsework Erector is responsible for the erection and dismantling of Falsework. They have to be able to deploy the required resources for the specific task.

Criteria for Obtaining Recognition

To be recognised with the IWH Prof Body as a Falsework Erector, professionals must

comply with the following minimum requirements:

Academic Component

Must have completed the following NQF registered unit standard:

Unit Standard 229998: Explain and perform fall arrest techniques when working at height (Lev1; 2 cred)
Unit Standard 263247: Assist to erect, use and dismantle access scaffolding (Lev 3; 4 cred)
Must have completed an IWH PB approved Non-NQF Skills Programme. Outcomes of this programme have been developed by the Falsework industry and are available for use by all approved IWH PB recognised training providers.
Must also have completed the IWH PB Board-Assessment

(If the person has not completed this Unit Standard/s but have proof of experience, the

person can also complete the IWH PB’s RPL assessment, and if found competent, the

person will be licensed accordingly).

(Training and assessment must be conducted by a SETA ETQA/QCTO accredited and

IWH Professional Body recognised training provider)

Other criteria

The Falsework Erector designation can only be achieved by persons who have previously achieved a Shutterhand designation.
Must complete at least six months of workplace experience after the theory training as per the academic component.
Must be in possession of a current, valid medical certificate.
Minimum 18 years of age
Must renew his/her license every three years to proof that he/she is still able to perform the work competently and safely

Criteria for re-licensing

CERTIFIED WORK AT HEIGHT TECHNICIAN specializing as a:

4.

CLASS A1
FALSEWORK INSPECTOR

For the professional designation of ‘Class A1 Falsework Inspector’, the person must be able to implement hazard identification and risk assessment, and inspect, sign-off and handover class A1 falsework

Criteria for Obtaining Recognition

To be recognised with the IWH Prof Body as a Class A1 Falsework Inspector, the professional must comply with the following minimum requirements:

Academic Component

Must have completed the following NQF registered unit standard:

And the IWH PB Approved Skills Programmes OR

(Training and assessment must be conducted by a SETA ETQA/QCTO accredited and IWH Professional Body recognised training provider)

Other criteria

The Class 1 Falsework Inspector designation can only be achieved by persons who have previously achieved a Falsework Erector designation.
Must complete at least six months of workplace experience after the theory training as per the academic component.
Must be in possession of a current, valid medical certificate.
Minimum 18 years of age
Must renew his/her license every three years to proof that he/she is still able to perform the work competently and safely

Criteria for re-licensing

CERTIFIED WORK AT HEIGHT PROFESSIONAL specializing as a:

5.

FALSEWORK
FOREMAN

For the professional designation of Falsework Foreman, the person must be able ensure that safe erection and stripping / dismantling sequences are maintained under his/her professional supervision.

Criteria for Obtaining Recognition

To be recognised with the IWH Prof Body as a Falsework Foreman, the professional must comply with the following minimum requirements:

Academic Component

Must have completed the following NQF registered unit standard:

And the IWH PB Approved Skills Programmes OR

U/S116691 Plan, organise and control the erection, alteration/ repositioning and dismantling of load bearing scaffolding
U/S 261664 Erect, use and dismantle access equipment for construction work U/S 263205 Inspect access scaffolding
U/S 263224 Supervise the erection and dismantling of access scaffolding
Must also have completed the IWH PB Board-Assessment

(Training and assessment must be conducted by a SETA ETQA/QCTO accredited and IWH Professional Body recognised training provider)

Other criteria

The Falsework Foreman must have been registered previously as a Falsework Erector
Must complete at least 6 months workplace experience after his theoretical training as per the above.
Must be in possession of a current, valid medical certificate.
Minimum 18 years of age
Must renew his/her license every three years to proof that he/she is still able to perform the work competently and safely