The UBC Scaffold Erector Qualification Program is the premier scaffold training program in the industry today. This program focuses on the three most common scaffold systems presently used throughout the construction industry:

Welded Frame and Mobile Tower
This program, developed in partnership with OSHA and the D.O.E, addresses OSHA safety regulations for scaffolding, scaffold introduction and specific procedures for erecting welded frame and mobile tower scaffold. A sixteen (16) hour workshop includes classroom instruction and hands-on erection and dismantling of welded frame and mobile tower scaffolding.

Tube & Coupler
This course is designed to prepare the student to complete the installation of tube and clamp scaffolding and provide hands-on practice in layout and erection of tube and clamp scaffolding. Classroom training includes fall protection, inspection, hazard awareness, safe access and OSHA regulations for tube and clamp scaffolding.

Systems Scaffolding
This course is designed to prepare the student to complete the installation of systems type scaffolding and provide hands-on practice in layout and erection of systems type scaffolding. Classroom training includes fall protection, inspection, hazard awareness, safe access, and OSHA regulations.

Scaffold User
This 8 hour class is required for all people that work on scaffolds and meets the requirements of the OSHA regulations including fall protection and hazard recognition.

All of the systems listed make up a 40 to 60 hour hands on class when taught together. Members may take specific systems according to the jobsite or company requirements. All classes are very thorough instructions on the OSHA requirements in the scaffold standard. All classes include hands on training that simulates real jobsite conditions with special attention given to safety and productivity.

Basic Metal Studs (16 hours)
This course will focus on the basics of material identification, print layout, tools use, and framing techniques including free-standing walls, infill walls, columns, trimmed openings, door and window framing.

Soffits (16 Hours)
In this course the student will learn to build supported and un-supported soffits, column and beam wraps, prefab soffits, and soffits built from templates. The use of several different types of materials are demonstrated.

Advanced Metal Stud Specialty Ceilings (16 hours)
This course includes the use different drywall suspension systems to build barrel ceilings and groin vault ceilings. The use of the track bender and CRC bender and the geometry employed will be the prime objectives in this class.

Commercial Steel Framing (24 hours)
This course includes the identification of the metal stud materials and systems used to frame load bearing structural steel walls. The class demonstrates the use of free standing, infill, sway, spandrel and parapet walls as well as roof and truss systems. Students will also frame three types of header systems and a beampocket.

Drywall Installation (12 Hours)
This basic course is designed to introduce the learner to drywall installation. A study of materials and their uses, the storage and handling of the materials is another focus of the class. Measurement communication and terminology are covered as well as cutting and fastening techniques.

Drywall Top - Out (8 hours)
This course concentrates attention of top-of-wall installation situations and further enhances the communication skills of the learner. Visualization of the cutting and installation sequence is also a focus of this class. Hands on practice tops off this really fun class.

Firestop Installation (16 hours)
Building codes are increasingly requiring the use of Fire Stop materials. This workshop demonstrates the correct techniques for installation of fire stop materials according to the UL listings.

Drywall Finishing Basics, Hand Techniques (24 hours)
This course introduces the learner to the basics of drywall finishing focusing on the hand techniques necessary to get an acceptable product. Installation of several drywall trim systems are covered as well as materials identification and use. Students will practice on a varied group of walls and situations.

Drywall Finishing, Ames tools (16 hours)
This course covers the care and use of the AMES tools for finishing drywall. It includes the Bazooka, flat boxes, cornering tools, and molding setters. It is recommended that the student complete the drywall basic finishing class above before taking this class.