Platform Decking for Installers

Platform Decking is a method of providing safe access at height during traditional and timber frame Housebuild construction. It sits close to the top of the Work at Height Hierarchy because a Platform Decking System prevents the worker from falling. FASET have authored an Installers course which concludes in a Blue CSCS card to evidence competence..

Outcome

At the end of the course, candidates will:

Understand the way in which a Platform Decking system works

Know how the components are used to make the system

Be able to plan the installation

Be able identify faults with components and completed system

Carry out handover, pre-use inspections, 7 day inspections and adverse issue inspections

Competence

Candidates are tested on their knowledge at the end of the course. Experienced candidates may be assessed on their practical skills on the day (GSA4). Less experienced candidates will be assessed at a later date, but they must have achieved at least 100 hours supervised experience. Successful assessment will allow the candidate to apply for a 5 year blue CSCS card.

Job Functions

Include; Joiners, scaffolders, labourers

Facilities

Courses are best held on site, but can also be held at our training centre in Westcott, Bucks. In both cases, candidates will build the platform deck under instruction, using the chosen Manufacturers system. Site courses will require suitable facilities (as a minimum, classroom and a plot).