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SAIA University

Accredited Training Institutions

The Scaffold & Access Industry Association University (SAIAU) offers training that has been developed by experts within the industry. Classes are conducted throughout the world by SAIA members that have been approved as Accredited Training Institutes (ATI).

In-Person Training Offerings

Hazard Awareness for Supported Scaffold Training

The Supported Scaffold User Hazard Awareness Training class is designed to help the scaffold user recognize the hazards on various types of scaffold.

Hazard Awareness for Suspended Scaffold and Operator Safety Training

This class is designed for employees who perform work while on a suspended scaffold. The class includes basic fall arrest, safe operation of a suspended scaffold, and an introduction to suspended scaffold support systems.

Journeyperson Scaffold Training

Scaffold professionals who continually work in the industry erecting and dismantling scaffolds of various types, regardless of height or configuration, may take one or more of the various Journeyperson courses. This program also requires documented hours worked for each level of proficiency completed.

MEWP/AWP Operator Training

This training is designed for people who want to safely operate MEWP/AWP equipment and will include an on-line component. It instructs an operator to prepare and safely operate various types of equipment.

MCWP Operator Training

This training instructs an operator on how to operate the MCWP safely, with full knowledge of the controls of the equipment and they are able to carry out pre-use/daily inspections and perform the emergency descent.

Supported Scaffold Competent Person Training

Competent Person Training is available in all three major supported scaffold systems: frame scaffolds, systems scaffolds, and tube and clamp scaffolds. These classes are designed for scaffold erectors and covers the safety aspects regarding scaffold foundations, scaffold components, regulations, guardrail requirements, fall protection, scaffold stabilization, and erecting and dismantling procedures for scaffolds that exceed the height-to-base ratio.

Suspended Scaffold Competent Person Training

The student completing this class will know the basics required to safely use suspended equipment. On-the-job training after this class will allow participants to apply what they have learned and to gain field experience.

Find an Accredited Training Institute

Online Training Options can be found on the SAIA Website.
Abbreviations: SSHA & OST means Suspended Scaffold Hazard Awareness & Operator Safety Training.