Take Your Scaffolding Skills to the Highest Level
The Licence to Erect, Alter and Dismantle Scaffolding (Advanced) course gives you the practical skills and confidence to safely erect, alter and dismantle advanced scaffolding systems used on complex and high-risk projects. You’ll gain hands-on experience working with advanced scaffold configurations while learning correct procedures, hazard identification, risk assessment and safe work practices in realistic, workplace-focused scenarios.
This nationally recognised high-risk work licence course is designed for experienced scaffolders looking to progress beyond intermediate scaffolding and work on more complex structures across construction, shutdowns, maintenance, resources and civil industries. Completing this course can also increase your employability, opening pathways to more advanced roles, broader job opportunities and potentially higher earning potential.
By the end of the course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge to perform advanced scaffolding work safely and efficiently, meet regulatory requirements, and operate with confidence in demanding work environments.
Course Delivery
Face-to-Face
Course Duration
4-5 days
Course Outcome
Locations
Multiple training centres across Queensland and Western Australia, or we can come to your location.
Course Fee
Fees vary depending on location (see table below)
Afterpay available
Funding
CSQ and CTF Funding available
Licence to Erect, Alter and Dismantle Scaffolding - Advanced Level - Course Information
The Licence to Erect, Alter and Dismantle Scaffolding (Advanced) course provides advanced knowledge and hands-on experience to safely erect, alter and dismantle complex scaffolding systems used in high-risk environments. You’ll develop practical skills and learn to manage risks effectively while working with advanced scaffold types and associated equipment. You’ll learn about:
Advanced Scaffold Systems & Equipment: Work safely with hung scaffolds, suspended scaffolds, cantilevered platforms, advanced tube and coupler scaffolds, and other complex scaffold systems used on high-risk projects.
Legislation & Compliance: Understand WHS and workplace requirements for advanced scaffolding work.
Hazard Identification: Recognise hazards associated with erecting, altering and dismantling advanced scaffolds.
Risk Assessment & Planning: Plan advanced scaffold operations and implement control measures before work begins.
Scaffold Erection & Dismantling: Safely erect, alter and dismantle advanced scaffolding systems in line with industry standards and licensing requirements.
Load Handling & Structural Stability: Maintain scaffold integrity, manage loads safely and apply correct bracing and support techniques.
Inspection & Maintenance: Conduct routine checks, identify defective components and maintain scaffold safety.
Emergency Procedures & Rescue: Respond effectively to incidents, including scaffold failures, suspended scaffold emergencies and falls.
Communication & Reporting: Report hazards, incidents and maintenance issues according to workplace procedures.
By the end of the course, you’ll be confident in safely working with advanced scaffolding systems, managing complex risks and operating in full compliance with workplace safety standards.
Course Delivery and Assessment
Due to the high-risk nature of scaffolding work, the Licence to Erect, Alter and Dismantle Scaffolding (Advanced) course is delivered face-to-face over five full days. You’ll gain hands-on experience in a controlled environment, building both confidence and competence while receiving direct guidance and personalised feedback from experienced trainers throughout the course.
High Risk Work Licences
After successfully completing this course, you can apply for your High Risk Work Licence (HRWL). You have 60 days from course completion to submit your application. HRWLs are valid for five years and can be applied for or renewed online via the WorkSafe QLD or WorkSafe WA websites. If your licence expires, you are no longer recognised as a licensed operator until it is renewed. WorkSafe provides a 12-month grace period for renewal; if this period passes, you will need to resit both the written and practical assessments.
If you are one of our corporate clients, we can apply for the licence on your behalf for an additional fee of $160 (which includes the WorkSafe fee).
Who Should Complete This Course?
This course is ideal for experienced workers looking to gain the practical skills and high-risk work licence required to safely work with advanced scaffolding systems. It’s ideal for:
Intermediate scaffolders looking to progress to the highest scaffolding licence class
Experienced scaffolders working in construction, shutdowns or major projects
Workers in mining, oil and gas, and heavy industry requiring advanced scaffolding competency
Tradespeople and rigging or access specialists looking to expand their qualifications
Workers needing to meet organisational or site compliance requirements for advanced scaffold work
Whether you’re advancing your career or expanding your skill set, this course builds on your intermediate scaffolding knowledge and develops the technical skills required to take on complex scaffolding tasks safely, confidently and in full compliance with workplace regulations.
Course Outcome
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be awarded a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment for:
CPCCLSF4001 - Licence to Erect, Dismantle and Alter Scaffolding (Advanced)
This certification is nationally recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) and can support applications for higher roles in safety and compliance.
Career Pathways
Completing the Licence to Erect, Dismantle and Alter Scaffolding (Advanced) expands your career opportunities across a wide range of industries and high-risk project environments, such as:
Construction and Civil Works: Advanced scaffolder, scaffolding supervisor, site supervisor, project foreperson, structural or specialist access scaffolder.
Mining and Resources: Advanced scaffolder on shutdowns and major projects, maintenance crew member, fixed plant access specialist, high-risk work team member.
Building Services and Maintenance: Industrial maintenance scaffolder, shutdown support specialist, complex access systems installer, maintenance coordinator.
Oil & Gas and Major Projects: Advanced scaffolder on large-scale infrastructure projects, shutdown and turnaround specialist, offshore and onshore project support roles.
Events and Infrastructure: Complex staging and temporary structures specialist, suspended access systems crew, and major infrastructure support roles.
By completing the Advanced level, you’ll be qualified to work on complex scaffolding systems such as suspended, hung and other advanced scaffold configurations. This can significantly increase your value on-site, enhance your employability and open pathways into supervisory roles, specialised high-risk work and higher-paying positions across construction, mining and industrial sectors.
Entry Requirements
To enrol in the Licence to Erect, Alter and Dismantle Scaffolding (Advanced) course, participants must hold a current Intermediate Scaffolding (SI) High Risk Work Licence, as this is a prerequisite for advanced scaffolding training.
Participants must also:
Be at least 18 years of age
Provide valid photo identification and a Unique Student Identifier (USI)
Have sufficient language, literacy and numeracy skills to complete training and assessment requirements
Be physically capable of undertaking practical training activities, including working safely at heights
Wear appropriate PPE for practical training, including steel-capped boots and suitable workwear
This course is designed for experienced scaffolders looking to progress to the highest level of scaffolding licensing, expand their career opportunities and work on more complex, high-risk projects across construction, mining and industry.
Support When You Need It
Throughout the duration of your course, you can access experienced industry professionals and support staff to guide you through the program. Our trainers are dedicated to helping you succeed and will be available to answer your questions and provide feedback on your progress. They will provide you with the guidance and support you need to fully understand the course material, as well as offer suggestions for further learning opportunities.
Funding is Available For this Course
Construction Skills Queensland
Eligible workers, employers, and job seekers in Queensland’s building and construction industry can save up to 75-100% on courses, including short courses, units of competency, and Certificate or Diploma qualifications. CSQ provides substantial funding, with a small student co-contribution usually required. Check your eligiblity or contact us for more information.
Construction Training Fund WA
Eligible apprentices, trainees, workers and business owners in WA’s building and construction industry can save up to 70% on metro courses and 80% on regional courses with CTF funding. As an approved provider, we can handle the paperwork and claim process for you, so you only pay the gap while you upskill, get licences, and complete safety courses. Check your eligibility or contact us for more information.
"The advanced scaffolding course was really hands-on and easy to follow. The trainer broke down the more complex scaffold systems in a way that actually made sense and kept safety front and centre the whole time. I definitely feel a lot more confident now working on advanced setups and stepping into more senior scaffolding roles."
Course FAQs
Fees vary depending on location - you can view specific location fees in the table above.
Yes - you may be eligible for either Construction Skills Queensland (CSQ QLD) or Construction Training Fund (CTF WA) subsidies for this course.
This course is delivered face-to-face over 4-5 days (depending on location and experience of students).
To enrol in the Licence to Erect, Alter and Dismantle Scaffolding (Advanced) course, participants must hold a current Intermediate Scaffolding (SI) High Risk Work Licence, as this is a prerequisite for advanced scaffolding training.
Participants must also:
Be at least 18 years of age
Provide valid photo identification and a Unique Student Identifier (USI)
Have sufficient language, literacy and numeracy skills to complete training and assessment requirements
Be physically capable of undertaking practical training activities, including working safely at heights
Wear appropriate PPE for practical training, including steel-capped boots and suitable workwear
This course is designed for experienced scaffolders looking to progress to the highest level of scaffolding licensing, expand their career opportunities and work on more complex, high-risk projects across construction, mining and industry.
After successfully completing this course, you can apply for your High Risk Work Licence (HRWL). You have 60 days from course completion to submit your application. HRWLs are valid for five years and can be applied for or renewed online via the WorkSafe QLD or WorkSafe WA websites. If your licence expires, you are no longer recognised as a licensed operator until it is renewed. WorkSafe provides a 12-month grace period for renewal; if this period passes, you will need to resit both the written and practical assessments.
If you are one of our corporate clients, we can apply for the licence on your behalf for an additional fee of $160 (which includes the WorkSafe fee).
Your SOA will be issued within 3-5 business days of successfully completing the course and receiving payment.
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