How to become Scaffolder
You can get into this job through:
- a college course
- an apprenticeship
- working towards this role
- a pre-employment training scheme
College
You could take a college course to learn some of the skills you need to get a trainee or apprenticeship position with a scaffolding or construction company.
Courses include:
- construction operations
- scaffolding
- T Level in Onsite Construction
Entry requirements
Entry requirements for these courses vary.
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Apprenticeship
You could apply to do a Scaffolder Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship.
This can take up to 2 years to complete. You'll do on-the-job training and spend some time with a training provider off-site.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- some GCSEs, usually including English and maths, or equivalent, for an intermediate apprenticeship
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Work
You can join a company as a trainee scaffolder or scaffolding labourer, and do qualifications on the job.
Employers will look for a good general standard of education. GCSEs in maths, English, science and design and technology can be helpful, though not always essential.
Good communication skills, co-ordination, timekeeping and safety awareness will also be useful.
Other Routes
You may be able to do a skills boot camp training course in scaffolding or construction. This would give you some of the skills needed to apply for a trainee scaffolder or scaffolder's labourer position with a construction company.
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Registration
- you'll need a Construction Industry Scaffolders Record Scheme (CISRS) safety card or equivalent to train and work on a construction site
Further information
You can find out more about becoming a scaffolder from Go Construct and the National Access and Scaffolding Confederation.