Program Overview
This Basic Scaffolding course equips participants with the practical skills and knowledge to safely handle scaffolding. Upon completion, individuals can apply for a WorkSafe Victoria license to perform high-risk work in this field. The course covers the erection, alteration, and dismantling of scaffolding at an industry-approved level.
Program Outline
Outline:
The Basic Scaffolding course provides participants with the practical skills and knowledge required to safely erect, alter, and dismantle scaffolding at a basic industry-approved level. Upon successful completion, individuals can apply to WorkSafe Victoria for a license to perform high-risk work.
For more than 100 years, Victoria University (VU) has offered accessible education to students in Melbourne’s west and beyond. Victoria University aims to continue creating positive outcomes for education, industry and our community into the future.
Services
Housing services
Victoria University is pleased to offer guaranteed accommodation to new and continuing full-time domestic and international students. This offer is in partnership with UniLodge, our accommodation provider.
UniLodge Victoria University offers modern purpose-built student accommodation apartments in Footscray with excellent facilities and a community environment – all within a short walking distance to classes!
Library services
Our online resources are available 24 hours a day from wherever you are. You can also visit any of our seven campus libraries for help with your information needs, access to a PC or a quiet place to study.
Student Life
Campus life
Victoria University has campuses across Melbourne's CBD and western suburbs. International students can also choose to study at VU Sydney, VU India or partner institutions overseas.
Our flagship campus is located in Footscray - study with us in Melbourne's western cultural and creative epicentre.
- City Flinders
- City Flinders Lane
- City King
- City Queen
- Footscray Nicholson
- Footscray Park
- St Albans
- Sunshine
- Werribee
- VU at MetroWest (Footscray)
- VU Sydney
Sports facilities
There are plenty of options for staff and students wanting to join a sporting club and play in local competitions.
Joining a Victoria University sport club helps keep you fit while doing something you love. You will also get to meet new people and maybe do some travelling too.
Student clubs
VU organises a range of activities on- and off-campus, including:
- Orientation Parties
- Annual Ball
- Mental Health training (subsidised)
- Be a Better Human Festival
- De-stress Festival
- Queernival
Entry Requirements:
This course has no entry requirements. However, as part of the application process, applicants must complete a Pre-training Review (PTR) to determine suitability for admission. All applicants must be at least 18 years of age or over by the time of commencement date.
