People who wish to start a career in the scaffolding industry and are motivated to work hard to become valuable members of the construction workforce. Apprentices should have a good head for heights, and have a highly developed sense of responsibility.
To provide training and assessment in the methods of erecting and dismantling both basic and complex scaffolds together with practical and theoretical knowledge to achieve the Scaffolding Scheme A framework.
This course is part of the Apprenticeships programme, is approved under the Construction Industry Scaffolders Record Scheme (CISRS) and within the training, apprentices will undertake the necessary elements to qualify for a Scaffolders Card.
Course content
Key Skills
- Application of numbers
- Communications
Practical Training
Block 1
Induction Programme
- Mandatory subjects
- Mobile towers
- Fire fighting
- Safe use of ladders
- Manual handling
Block 2
- Part 1a: erecting and dismantling independent and putlog scaffolds using tube and fitting and system
Block 3
- Part 1b: erecting and dismantling tower and birdcage scaffolds
Block 4
Part 2a, erecting and dismantling
- Scaffolds with prefabricated beams
- Roof scaffolds
- Protective fans
Block 5
Part 2b, erecting and dismantling:
- Pavement scaffolds
- Truss out scaffolds
- Loading bays
Block 6
Entry requirements
All candidates will be required to complete a Skills Learning exercise, and some will need to attend the college for further tests.
Training methods
- Practical/hands on
- Classroom/tutorials
Methods of assessment
- Practical test
- Written test
- College and on-site assessment
- Computer-based tests
Qualification/Certification
- Apprenticeship – Scaffolding, S/NVQ Level 2 – Access and Rigging Operations (Scaffolding Construction Technical certificate)
- The Construction Industry Scaffolders Record Scheme (CISRS) Scaffolders Registration Card
- Key Skills – Level 1
- First Aid Appointed Persons
- Health and Safety test
Where to next?
- Advanced Scaffolding
- Scaffolding Supervisor (CISRS)
This apprenticeship is available through the following campuses:
NNC East (Bircham Newton)
NCC Midlands (Birmingham)
NCC South (Erith)
NCC Scotland (Glasgow)
Year 1: 1 x 2-week induction
1 x 2-week part 1a
1 x 2-week part 1b
Year 2: 1 x 2-week part 2a
1 x 2-week part 2b
1 x 1-week assessment
The remaining part of the programme is spent on-site with the apprentice’s employer to gain work experience.
For details of our apprenticeship programmes call 0844 8440409
For apprenticeship recruitment enquiries call 0844 8440043
To find out more about this apprenticeship download the training programme (328kb PDF file).
