STI – Scaffold Training Institute

Courses offered

1. 01

   Competent Person / Inspector Course

   Train to identify, evaluate and control scaffolding hazards. Learn inspection procedures, load management and tagging systems in line with OSHA and local regulations.

2. 02

   Scaffold Inspector Course

   Gain the technical expertise to inspect, assess and document scaffold structures. The course focuses on verifying design conformity, stability checks and maintaining compliance with local worksite protocols.

3. 03

   Scaffold Erector Course

   A hands-on practical STI course covering the safe erection, modification and dismantling of scaffolds. Participants master load calculations, bracing techniques and fall-protection methods for real-world conditions.

Who should attend

• Site and safety supervisors
• Scaffold erectors and inspectors
• Engineers and project foremen
• Contractors and maintenance managers working at height

Learning outcomes

After completing the STI training course, participants will be able to:

• Identify and mitigate risks in scaffold operations
• Conduct professional scaffold inspections and reporting
• Apply safe erection and dismantling procedures
• Comply with both local and international safety standards
• Strengthen workplace safety culture and accountability

Course duration

Each STI training course includes both theoretical instruction and practical assessment, typically over 2 to 5 days depending on the course type and participants’ experience level.

Why choose Arbrit

• Certified instructors with extensive field experience: learn from professionals who have worked on complex scaffolding operations across industrial and construction projects in the region and abroad.
• Courses conducted in English and Arabic: every programme is bilingual, so both local nationals and expatriate workers clearly understand procedures, safety checks and compliance steps.
• Training aligned with national labour and HSE regulations: our content and assessments meet the latest national HSE requirements, helping teams stay audit-ready and compliant on any project.
• On-site and classroom training options for corporate clients: we deliver courses at our centres in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, or on your site, whichever best fits your schedule.

How you'll train

• Training at our centres in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and KSA, or on your site
• Hands-on practice on the same equipment your teams use at work
• Certified trainers who bring years of site experience into every course