About Us
Bringing Certified Scaffold Training Across Canada
150+ Years of Combined Canadian Scaffold Industry Experience Read More About Us
Scaffold Education Canada (SEC) is a leading organization dedicated to providing high-quality scaffold training and safety education across Canada. SEC has been established to set a new benchmark in scaffold training, replacing traditional systems and ensuring that training is fully aligned with Canadian standards and industry needs. Our training programs are based on the CSA Z797:23 standards, CSA Group has authorized Scaffold Education Canada Inc. to use portions of the copy right material, along with Provincial Occupational Health and Safety regulations, Federal OH&S requirements, manufacturer specifications, and industry best practices.
Regulatory-Aligned Training
Programs aligned with CSA Z797-23, Provincial Occupational Health and Safety regulations, and Federal OH&S requirements.
Industry Best Practices
Training developed using manufacturer specifications, practical industry knowledge, and recognized scaffold safety best practices.
Scaffold Training Programs
Practical, certified, and safety-focused learning
This training covers the essential safety standards, inspection procedures, hazard recognition, and emergency response protocols for scaffold users to ensure safe work practices.
Online
A comprehensive guide to Canadian scaffold safety standards, regulations, and inspection practices to ensure safe scaffold use and compliance.
Excellent training for someone starting a career in the scaffold.
Requires 1,600+ hours in the scaffold industry.
Requires 3,200+ hours in the scaffold industry.
Requires 4,800+ hours in the scaffold industry.
ATP
Approved Training Providers
301 Alexandra Street, Sydney NS B1S 2E8
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Scaffold training is a specialized occupational health and safety program that teaches scaffold professional’s how to safely erect, use,modify,inspect, and dismantle scaffolding. It is essential for preventing accidents, mitigating fall risks, and ensuring sites meet strict regulatory and liability standards.
In Canada, training must align with provincial occupational, health and safety regulations Canadian Standards Association (CSA Z-797). Jurisdictions require workers to complete specialized, practical, and written assessment to be deemed a competent person.
Scaffold training is divided by role. Scaffold erectors need hands-on, practical building experience, theoretical training, while scaffold users and supervisors may only need hazard awareness training to understand safe work practices. Anybody who works with around or on scaffold requires training.
Upon successful completion of any SEC training program a certification will be issued. A student data based is maintained in Canada. Every student will receive a student number and a certification number.
Latest Blogs
Insights & Articles
Blog
Building a Solid Foundation – Scaffold Bases and Ground Conditions
A scaffold is only as strong as its foundation. Before erecting any scaffold, it's vital to assess ground conditions and…
Blog
Choosing the Right Scaffold Platform for the Job
Selecting the appropriate scaffold platform depends on the type of work and load requirements. Platforms are classified as light, medium…