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Skill Overview

This apprenticeship will equip learners with a robust set of skills, knowledge and behaviours that will allow them to work successfully as a Scaffolder.

The programme of study will cover a range of units, from health and Safety, equipment handling, regulations and methods of assembly. This will be delivered through a mix of face-to-face learning, remote reviews, online assessments, self-study, practical skills training and one-to-one coaching facilitated at our training

Learning Objectives

The scaffolding qualification comprises of 7 parts – Part 1 and Part 2 with an assessment week followed by EPA:
• Health & Safety, regulations and codes of practice
• Equipment – tube and fittings
• Boards and stock
• Electrical Safety
• Noise and vibration
• Working at Height
• Manual Handling
• Various types of scaffold and scaffold inspection
• Preparation for EPA will include a Truss-out Scaffolding prefabricated beams, Basic inspection report, completion Skills check for EPA.

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This apprenticeship is available to employers and employees looking to upskill in their organisation. We cannot support applications from unemployed individuals.
Sole traders or self-employed individuals cannot enrol themselves but may enrol a new employee.
For apprentices aged 16-21 the training costs are fully funded by the government. For apprentices aged over 21, there is a 5% co-investment which would be paid by the employer. Alternatively, the training costs can be covered by utilising the Apprenticeship Levy Fund. Submit an enquiry to find out more.

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Scaffolding offers an exciting, physically demanding and financially rewarding career path for those who wish to enter the industry. 

Qualifying as a Scaffolder provides opportunities to work in many
different sectors including Construction, Infrastructure, Nuclear, Oil and Gas, Rail, and Events across the UK and internationally.

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