Training
The successful delivery of any scaffolding project relies on more than quality equipment alone. It requires a strong understanding of system capabilities, design principles, planning requirements and safe installation practices.
Layher’s training courses have been developed to provide industry professionals with practical knowledge and technical expertise gained through decades of experience supporting projects across Australia and around the world.
From system familiarisation through to scaffold design principles, our training programs help participants build confidence, improve efficiency and contribute to safer project outcomes.
By investing in training and education, we continue our commitment to supporting the scaffolding industry and helping our customers get the most from their Layher scaffolding systems.
Familiarisation Training
Once you have invested in Layher, or prior to commencing a major project, familiarisation training is available for your key scaffolding personnel.
This course is designed to demonstrate the features, benefits, safety components, and best-practice installation techniques of the Layher Allround system. Combining classroom presentations with practical, hands-on training, it provides participants with the knowledge and confidence to get the most out of Layher scaffolding systems.
The course is delivered by experienced Layher representatives who are fully qualified Advanced Scaffolders with extensive industry experience and practical knowledge of scaffold construction.
The 4 hour course covers the following key points
- Instructions for Assembly and use
- Component identification
- Base out and leveling
- Access ladders
- Maintaining guardrails during erection and dismantle
- Facade construction
- Cantilevers and bridging
Contact us to arrange a familiarisation session in our facility or at your location.
Principles of Design course
The Principles of Design course has been developed to help engineers, scaffold designers and experienced scaffolders understand the fundamentals of designing with Layher scaffolding systems.
This one-day workshop is held regularly at Layher locations throughout Australia and has become a popular training course for scaffolders, engineers and industry professionals seeking a deeper understanding of scaffold design principles.
The course is facilitated by a qualified engineer with decades of experience in temporary works and scaffold design.
Content includes
- Understanding Layher Technical brochure
- Calculation of live and dead loads
- Tributary area calculations
- Methods of calculating members forces to determine suitability
- Bracing and tying
- Simple beam span designs
- In-class tutorials for participants to answer
Course Fee: $500 + GST per person
Available Dates:
• Melbourne – Tuesday 4 August 2026
• Sydney – Tuesday 8 September 2026
• Brisbane – Tuesday 13 October 2026
Places are limited and registrations are essential
High Risk Scaffolding Licence
Layher has partnered with numerous Registered Training Organisations (RTO’s) that provide Basic, Intermediate and Advanced scaffolding training. These RTO’s are in every Australian state and deliver the content using Layher products. The trainers within these organisations are not only experienced scaffolders but have undertaken familiarisation training in the Layher systems.
Verification Of Competency (VOC) can also be arranged through this network of RTOs. Contact Us for a recommendation of the RTO closest to your project.
Layher’s LayPLAN design and planning software provides a significant advantage to designers, scaffolders and tradespeople looking for a quick and efficient way to deliver their scaffolding quotes and projects.
Specifically tailored to meet the requirements of the Australian building and construction industry, the software provides you with a graphical interface that you can use to easily plan your scaffolding, stair, façade or roof solution. It is also designed to assist your business in maximising the utilisation of your existing product, and with streamlining logistical and building processes.
