Four Hours on Scaffolds. SST Credit on Your Record.
Scaffolds are everywhere on NYC job sites, and they hurt people who treat them like furniture. This course is four hours on how supported scaffolds work, how they fail, and how to keep yourself off the wrong one.
This is the 4-Hour Supported Scaffold User and Refresher (SCA-212). It earns SST credit only: we file it to NYC DOB Training Connect and it goes on your SST record. No separate scaffold card comes with it, and nothing new shows up in your mailbox. First time or refresher, it’s the same four hours and the same credit.
📋 The Deal
- 4 hours – Shortest course we offer.
- 100% online, self-paced – Take it on your couch, on your lunch break, at 2am. We’re not judging.
- Mobile-friendly – Phone, tablet, laptop. Pick your device.
- 🪪 A photo of your ID – Snap it on your phone, upload it once. Now and then we ask your height or eye color to make sure it’s still you. DOB compliance thing.
- SST credit only – SCA-212, filed under your name in NYC DOB Training Connect. No separate scaffold card.
- Four SST hours – They count toward your Site Safety Training total.
- No prerequisites – First day on a scaffold? Welcome. We’ll teach you.
🎯 What You’ll Learn
Scaffolding looks simple. It’s not. Here’s what we cover:
Scaffold Basics
- Types of supported scaffolds (frame, tube-and-coupler, system – yes, there are differences)
- Weight limits and load capacity (spoiler: don’t overload it)
- Proper assembly and disassembly (there’s a right way and a “hope you said goodbye to your family” way)
Hazard Recognition
- What a sketchy scaffold looks like (wobbly = bad)
- Fall hazards and how to avoid them (guardrails exist for a reason)
- Electrical hazards near scaffolds (scaffolds conduct electricity – fun fact!)
Regulatory Requirements
- OSHA scaffold standards (they’re picky about this stuff)
- NYC DOB rules (even pickier)
- Inspection requirements (daily, weekly, after weather events)
- When to call the competent person (not you, unless you’re certified)
Safe Work Practices
- How to get on and off a scaffold without dying
- Tool and material handling (don’t drop things on people below)
- Weather considerations (wind + tall scaffold = bad idea)
- Personal fall protection on scaffolds (sometimes guardrails aren’t enough)
🏗️ How It Works
- Sign up – Email, payment, instant access. 2 minutes.
- Take the course – 4 hours at your pace. Pause, resume, repeat as needed.
- Pass the quiz – Multiple choice. You got this.
- We file your credit – SCA-212 goes to NYC DOB Training Connect and shows on your SST record. No card is mailed for this course.
- Get back to work – With four more SST hours on file.
❓ FAQ (The Stuff Everyone Asks)
Is this first-time training or a refresher?
Both. Same four hours, same SCA-212 credit either way.
Do I get a scaffold card?
No. This course earns SST credit only. The credit goes on your SST record in Training Connect, and your SST card stays your card. If your job asks for a separate scaffold user card, that’s a different course. Text us at (646) 494-5575 before you buy and we’ll point you the right way.
Does this count toward my SST hours?
Yes. That’s the whole point: four hours of SST credit under SCA-212. Not sure these are the four hours you need? Text us at (646) 494-5575 first.
Can I do this on my phone?
Yup. Start to finish.
What if I’m just walking under scaffolding, not working on it?
Then you probably don’t need this. But if you’re spending significant time under scaffolds or near them, your employer might require it anyway. Ask them.
Do I need this if I’m already a supervisor?
Probably not. Our 32-Hour Supervisor course and 22-Hour Supervisor Upgrade already include these same four hours (SCA-212). Took one of those? Don’t buy it twice.
What if I fail the quiz?
Retake it. No limit. We’re not trying to trick you.
🚀 Four Hours. Credit Filed. Done.
4 hours. One course. SST credit on your record. Let’s go.