Basic Scaffolding Safety and Licence Guide - CPCCLSF2001 - Licence to erect, alter and dismantle scaffolding basic level

Oct 28, 2026

Guide for the CPCCLSF2001 basic scaffolding licence covering safe work practices and legal requirements. Explains how to use the guide, supporting LLN skills, and provides an introduction to basic scaffolding types such as prefabricated scaffolds, cantilevered hoists, ropes, gin wheels, and safety nets/static lines. Details licensing thresholds for erecting scaffolds when the fall risk exceeds 4 metres, and outlines core elements from planning through equipment selection, setup, completing tasks, and learning assessments.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages53

Reading Time2 h 14 min

AccessFree to download

How to use this guide

Language – Literacy – Numeracy (LLN)

Introduction to basic scaffolding

High risk licensing and the law

Element 1 Plan task

Element 2 Select and inspect plant and equipment

Element 3 Set up task

Element 4 Undertake basic scaffolding activities

Element 5 Complete task

Test yourself – Learning tasks

SAFETY AND LICENCE GUIDE Scaffolding-Basic LICENCE CPCCLSF2001 Licence to erect, alter and dismantle scaffolding basic level Contents How to use this guide 4 Language – Literacy – Numeracy (LLN) 5 Introduction to basic scaffolding 9 High risk licensing and the law 13 Element 1 Plan task 19 Element 2 Select and inspect plant and equipment 85 Element 3 Set up task 97 Element 4 Undertake basic scaffolding activities 113 Element 5 Complete task 159 Test yourself – Learning tasks 165 Acknowledgements 7 Introduction to basic scaffolding © Easy Guides Australia Pty. Ltd. 7 May not be reproduced INTRODUCTION TO BASIC SCAFFOLDING What is basic scaffolding? Basic scaffolding is work with: • Prefabricated scaffolds • Cantilevered hoist with a working load limit not exceeding 500 kg (materials only) • Ropes • Gin wheels • Safety nets and static lines © Easy Guides Australia Pty. Ltd. 8 May not be reproduced Plantask Element 1 © Easy Guides Australia Pty. Ltd. 16 May not be reproduced PC 1.1 PLAN TASK QUESTION 8 Name some jobs a basicscaffolder can do and not break the law. A basic scaffolder is allowed to: | Use cantilevered hoists with a maximum load of less than 500 kg.
| Use static lines and safety nets.
| | --- | --- | | | Use bracket scaffolds including tank and formwork.
| CONTINUES ON NEXT PAGE © Easy Guides Australia Pty. Ltd. 17 May not be reproduced PC 1.1, 1.2 PLAN TASK QUESTION 9 You need a licence to erect (put up) scaffoldsif you are working high up. At what height do you need a licence? You need a licence to erect scaffolds if you can fall more than 4 metres from the scaffolds. © Easy Guides Australia Pty. Ltd. 19 May not be reproduced PC 1.1 PLAN TASK When the scaffolder is using any 3 of the following (choose 3): | Gin wheels
| Tie ins
| | --- | --- | | Handrails
| | QUESTION 10 Name some times when a basic scaffolder can use a tube and coupler scaffold. CONTINUES ON NEXT PAGE © Easy Guides Australia Pty. Ltd. 20 May not be reproduced PC 1.1 PLAN TASK | Securing kickboards
| | --- | | Internal ledger braces
| Name some times when a basic scaffolder can use a tube and coupler scaffold. QUESTION 10 CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE © Easy Guides Australia Pty. Ltd. 21 May not be reproduced

FAQs

What jobs can a basic scaffolder do without breaking the law?

A basic scaffolder is allowed to use cantilevered hoists with a maximum load of less than 500 kg, and to use static lines and safety nets. They can also use bracket scaffolds, including tank and formwork.

At what height do you need a licence to erect scaffolds?

You need a licence to erect scaffolds if you can fall more than 4 metres from the scaffolds.

When can a tube and coupler scaffold be used (example from the guide)?

The guide includes planning tasks that list securing kickboards and internal ledger braces as times when a basic scaffolder can use a tube and coupler scaffold.

Oct 28, 2026

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