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Scaffolding Supervisor Program

This SAA member-exclusive, hands-on program will focus on developing communication, planning, and leadership skills that scaffolders can immediately apply on site. With flexible delivery options, in-person in Brisbane or online for interstate participants and short, focused sessions of 2-2.5hrs, it will be designed to fit around busy work schedules.

Multiple intake dates throughout the year will provide further flexibility, ensuring your team can participate without disrupting project timelines. By investing in this program, scaffolding industry businesses can strengthen their team’s performance, improve retention and on-site safety, and equip emerging leaders with the skills they need to manage their crews and communicate effectively with project managers on site.

We would love your input at this stage, so please answer the quick questions below, to help shape the Scaffolding Supervisor Program.
1.The Program will likely consist of 5 x 2-2.5hrs training sessions delivered across a 6-7 month period and the cost per participant will be around $2,500 per person (SAA members would get a 10% discount). Would you be interested in sending one or more of your employees on the Scaffolding Supervisor Program?
2.If yes, how many employees would you consider sending on the Program?
3.What day of the week would you prefer the training sessions took place? Please number your top three in order of preference; 1 being your most preferred day.
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Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
4.IN PERSON TRAINING - What time in the day would you prefer the training sessions took place? Please number them in order of preference; 1 being your most preferred day/time.
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8.30-11:00am
12-2:30pm
1:30-4pm
5.ONLINE TRAINING - What time in the day would you prefer the training sessions took place? Please number them in order of preference; 1 being your most preferred day/time.
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8.30-10:30am
11:30am-1:30pm
2-4:00pm
Here are the topics we are proposing to include in the Program. Please indicate how useful you feel each module would be.
6.Front line Leadership – Getting the basics right - Understanding the shift from “one of the crew” to Leading Hand or Supervisor. Clarify the role, responsibilities and expectations of frontline leaders, including safety leadership, setting standards, and promoting a positive, respectful site culture.
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7.Communication, Feedback & Difficult Conversations - Develop clear, confident communication skills for toolbox talks, one-on-one conversations, on-the-job direction and dealing with clients and other Managers. Learn how to give feedback, address performance issues early, and handle difficult conversations in a practical, respectful way.
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8.Planning, Delegation & Getting Work Done - Practical tools to plan work, prioritise tasks and delegate effectively while still meeting safety, quality and time pressures. Focuses on managing workloads, coordinating people and materials, and avoiding common traps new supervisors fall into.
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Very Unuseful
9.Team Performance, Problem Solving & Decision Making - Learn practical ways to help a crew work well together and perform at their best. This session focuses on team dynamics, handling common issues on site, solving problems quickly, and making sound decisions that keep work moving while maintaining safety and quality.
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10.Managing Your Crew & Solving Problems on Site - Build supervisors understanding of how their approach on site affects crew safety, attitude, and performance. The session explores different leadership styles and practical ways to adapt their approach to manage different personalities while maintaining respect and credibility with the team.
Very Useful
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11.Are there any topics or issues not covered by the above that you were hoping to see offered through training?
12.Do you think 5 sessions for the Scaffolding Supervisor Program is: