Individuals with this qualification perform tasks under broad supervision involving a broad range of skills that are applied in a wide variety of contexts. Discretion and judgement in selecting and operating equipment, coordinating resources and applying contingency measures during work.

This course is intended to provide learners with the knowledge and skills to perform the functions associated with the use of swing stage scaffolds, including planning the job; conducting routine checks; conducting swing stage operations; and shutting down and securing the swing stage.

This qualification is designed to meet the needs of estimators and schedulers and or contract administrators in the building and construction field who may have responsibility for the preparation of estimates from predetermined rates, processing of subcontractor claims and preparation of head and subcontracts for building and construction works.