The Scaffold Training Institute's (STI) programs have been used to train over 250,000 workers around the world since 1991. STI provides both direct training by our instructors, and Train The Trainer programs to certify attendees to conduct training using STI materials. Train The Trainers are authorized to conduct scaffold training when using and following the STI protocol.

Schedule of Courses and Pricing 2013

(conducted in Houston or at your location worldwide)

1. Five Day (40 hour) Trainer Course.This is our premier course and includes the STI TRAINER certificate and trainer materials including DVD's, Power point type slide presentation, Instructor Guide, and 340 page manual. Upon completion, the attendee is authorized to conduct training per STI protocols and issue certificates. It consists of five daily modules. Price $1250.00
Module One is basic Competent Person training including overview of the 25 types of scaffolds in the OSHA regulations, and coverage of the OSHA requirements. It also covers recommended assembly procedures. It is primarily classroom with walk by discussion of actual scaffold displays. The course agenda follows the manual including step by step assembly instructions and inspection checklists.
Module Two consists of practical hands-on erection and dismantling of several types of basic frame, tube & coupler, and "system" scaffolds.
Module Three covers scaffold design & loading, including how to determine what size scaffold is needed, how to do scaffold drawings, how to calculate the scaffold material required, and how to calculate the weights on the scaffold planks, bearers, couplers, and posts (leg load). It also covers typical manufacturers allowable loading.
Module Four covers powered suspended scaffolds. Topics included are single and two point suspended scaffold (e.g. Spider, swing stage, etc.), rigging equipment, counterweight formula, and related topics. Course includes PDF copies of several different manufacturers' brochures, and hands-on training.
Module Five is advanced hands on including assembly of underhung (hanging) tube & coupler, cantilevering (knee out), frame scaffolds with putlog trusses and stairways.

2. Four Day Trainer Course. This course is the same as the Five Day Trainer course without the fifth day (Module Five, Advanced Hands on). If the attendee will not be teaching Module Five topics such as assembly of underhung (hanging) scaffolds, cantilevers, trusses, and stairways, then this course could be a good fit. Price: $1000.00

3. Three Day Trainer Course. This is our most basic Trainer course and covers Modules One, Two, and Three. It does not include Modules Four or Five. The course includes the STI Trainer certificate and trainer materials including DVD's, Power-point type Presentation, and Instructor Guide, and 340 page manual. Materials available in English or Spanish. Price: $750.00. Module One is basic Competent Person training including overview of the 25 types of scaffolds in the OSHA regulations, and coverage of the OSHA requirements. It also covers recommended assembly procedures. It is primarily classroom with walk by discussion of actual scaffold displays. The course agenda follows the manual including step by step assembly instructions and inspection checklists. This first module is excellent for Competent Inspectors. It is the prerequisite for all other modules.
Module Two consists of practical hands-on erection and dismantling of several types of of frame, tube & coupler, and "system" scaffolds.
Module Three covers scaffold design & loading, including how to determine what size scaffold is needed, how to do scaffold drawings, how to calculate the scaffold material required, and how to calculate the weights on the scaffold planks, bearers, couplers, and posts (leg load). It also covers typical manufacturers allowable loading. This course does not include Module Four powered suspended scaffolds or Module Five advanced hands on.

MODULES (NON TRAINER):

4. Module One:Module One is basic Competent Person (Inspection Only) training for frame, tube & coupler, and "system" type scaffolds. Topics include detailed coverage of the OSHA scaffold regulations, as well as recommended assembly procedures. It is primarily classroom with walk by discussion of actual scaffold displays. The price includes a 340 page manual with step by step assembly instructions and inspection checklists. This first module by itself is excellent for Competent Inspectors Only. Module One is the prerequisite for all other modules. Price: $150.00 per person.  

5. Module Two: Module two consists of Practical Hands-On Erection and dismantling of several types of basic (one - two level) frame, tube & coupler, and "system" scaffolds. Pre-requisite: Module One. Recommended for anyone who will be erecting, dismantling, or modifying scaffolds. When this module is conducted on site at the clients location, it may be expanded to multiple days if required. Price: $150.00 per person.

6. Module Three:Module Three covers scaffold Design & Loading, including how to determine what size scaffold is needed, how to do scaffold drawings, how to calculate the scaffold material required, and how to calculate the weights on the scaffold planks, bearers, couplers, and posts (leg loads). It also covers typical manufacturers allowable loading. Pre-requisite: Module One. Price $150.00 per person.

7. Module Four:  Module Four covers powered Suspended Scaffolds. Topics included are single and two point suspended scaffolds (e.g. Spider, swing stage, etc.), rigging equipment, counterweight formula, and related topics. Course includes PDF copies of several different manufacturers' brochures, and hands-on training. Pre-requisite: Module One. Price $250.00 per person.

8. Module Five:  Module Five is a day of advanced hands on including assembly of underhung (hanging) tube & coupler, cantilevered (knee outs), and frame scaffolds with putlog trusses and stairways.($150.00)

9. Module Six: Module Six is User only training. All scaffold users must be trained in the hazards associated with scaffold use as per 1926.454(a). Course length one half day. ($75) Note: this course does not cover the topics necessary to conduct the workshift inspection.

10. On-Site Training:  All of the above courses may be conducted at your location, anywhere in the world. The above courses can be customized in length and content to fit your site specific needs, for the type and size of scaffold which you use. For example, if the client only needs system scaffold training, the course can be tailored for system scaffold. Or if more than one day of practical hands-on is required, that can be done. STI has been conducting professional scaffold training for over 20 years, including all 50 states, the Caribbean, China, Africa, and the Middle East. Call us for discussion of course customization, pricing, or other questions.

11. Spanish Training:Courses may be conducted in Spanish by a bilingual instructor, and using the dual language manual. See schedule below or call for customized course and price. Training materials are available in Spanish.

12. 80 Hour (Two Week) Course:  This course consists of our regular 40 hour course and an additional 40 hours of training on site at the clients location. The attendees will be erecting actual working scaffolds needed at the client's plant under the supervision of our instructor.

For Director CV:   Scaffold Training Institute - Instructor Qualifications

Scaffold Training Institute
311 East Walker, League City, Texas 77573
Voice: 281-332-1613 Fax: 281-316-2030