Scaffold Inspection Course

The Danish working environment rules require an annual main inspection of scaffolds, carried out by a competent person. Our scaffold inspection course gives you the knowledge to inspect small mobile and trestle scaffolds – online and in approx. 30 minutes.

You will learn how to carry out an inspection that meets the legal requirements, and you get an inspection report to use during the inspection and as documentation afterwards. When you pass, you receive a personal course certificate.

Who should take the course?

The course is for anyone who carries out the annual main inspection of mobile and trestle scaffolds. For example:

• health and safety representatives and safety managers
• supervisors and operations managers
• tradespeople and service technicians who use small scaffolds
• companies that want to carry out the inspection themselves

What you will learn

• The Danish working environment rules for scaffolds
• The different types of scaffold
• Correct erection and use of scaffolds
• How to carry out a main inspection that meets the legal requirements
• Documenting the inspection with an inspection report

Rules and requirements

Scaffolds are work equipment and must be inspected by a competent person at least once a year, in accordance with the Danish Executive Order on the use of work equipment (in Danish). According to the Danish Working Environment Authority, the competent person must have the necessary training and know the equipment’s design, function, instructions for use and safety requirements.

In addition to the main inspection, the scaffold must be checked daily by the person who erects it. The main inspection must be recorded and documented – we recommend keeping the documentation for 5 years.

How the course works

The course is online and can be taken on a computer, tablet or mobile whenever it suits you. It is divided into short chapters with questions along the way. You must pass each chapter before moving on, so you can be sure you have understood the key points. If you take a break, you carry on where you left off.

When you have passed all the chapters, you automatically receive a personal course certificate that you can download and print. The course is available in Danish and English. You also get an inspection report for the main inspection itself.

Frequently asked questions

Which scaffolds does the course cover?

The course covers small mobile and trestle scaffolds. Larger facade scaffolds and scaffolds that require scaffolding training to erect are not covered.

How often must scaffolds be inspected?

A competent person must carry out a main inspection at least once a year. In addition, the person who erects the scaffold must check it daily.

How long should we keep the documentation?

You must be able to document the main inspection at any time. We recommend keeping the inspection reports for 5 years. We also sell labels showing that the scaffold has been inspected.

What happens if I don’t pass?

Then you simply try again. You can retake the questions in a chapter until you pass, and only then do you move on to the next chapter.

When will I get access to the course?

You will receive an email from VESCO Academy with your login – usually the same day and often within 1–2 hours. If you pay by invoice, participants get access once we have approved the order. You have access to the course for 12 months.

Can we buy the course for several employees?

Yes. Choose the number of licences and enter the participants at checkout, or upload a list. From 11 licences, the price drops automatically. Companies can also get a super-user account for VESCO Academy, so you can follow progress and download the certificates for all employees.