Scaffolder
Construction and the built environment
Level 2 -
Erecting, altering and dismantling scaffolding, to allow other trades to work safely at height from secure working platforms.
Reference: OCC0359
Status:
SOC 2020 sub unit groups:
- 8151/02 Scaffolders and stagers
- 5330/07 Scaffolding supervisors
Technical Education Products
Employers involved in creating the standard:
Allied Access, Brogan Group, Chris Sedgeman Scaffolding, Connect Scaffolding, Construction Industry Scaffolders Record Scheme (CISRS), Ducker & Young , JMA CONTRACT SERVICES LIMITED, Kaefer, LTC Group, Lyndon SGB, Malvern Scaffolding, NASC, Simian Risk, Trad UK
Summary
This occupation is found in the Construction and the Built Environment Industry.
Employers range from small, medium businesses to large enterprises. Projects vary in size, scale, and duration, and could include domestic refurbishments, new built housing, large scale industrial, commercial properties and challenging locations, like bridges, powerlines, towers and offshore. Scaffolders work outdoors in changeable weather, indoors or both depending on the project.
The broad purpose of the occupation is to provide access solutions or structural support which allows other trades to carry out their roles safely whilst working at height.
Scaffolders construct, alter and dismantle scaffolding structures using a variety of scaffolding equipment, tools and methods. They build secure and stable temporary structures where scaffold working platforms can be installed to create a safe working environment for other workers. With sustainable construction at the forefront of all projects, it is expected that scaffolders do so by also giving consideration to the environment and sustainability of materials, waste awareness and recycling.
Scaffolders are working in accordance with customers’ specifications following design drawings, compliance sheets and manufacturers’ specification when installing, altering or dismantling scaffolding structures.
In their daily work, an employee in this occupation interacts with members of the public, clients, site managers, and other trades such as roofers, slaters & tilers, groundworkers, bricklayers, carpenters, plumbers, decorators etc. Scaffolding is a safety critical trade and each individual working in the sector has a responsibility to themselves, their working environment, and others who they may encounter whilst carrying out their role.
An employee in this occupation will be responsible for working in a team, using equipment, materials and tools to erect, adapt and dismantle scaffolding structures according to designs or manufacturers' specification.
Scaffolders are also responsible for ordering materials, tools, and equipment. They work to industry recognised safe systems of work, health safety and environmental guidance and legislation including the HSAWA, Work at Height, COSHH, RIDDOR, PPE regulations and other relevant industry guidance.
Employers involved in creating the standard:
Allied Access, Brogan Group, Chris Sedgeman Scaffolding, Connect Scaffolding, Construction Industry Scaffolders Record Scheme (CISRS), Ducker & Young , JMA CONTRACT SERVICES LIMITED, Kaefer, LTC Group, Lyndon SGB, Malvern Scaffolding, NASC, Simian Risk, Trad UK
Typical job titles include:
Keywords:
Knowledge, skills and behaviours (KSBs)
Duties
Duty D1
Work in compliance with occupational health and safety and environmental legislation, relevant regulations, and recognised industry guidance to ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of self and others always. Report in a timely manner any non-compliances against the scaffolding design and construction programme to the appropriate person.
Duty D2
Check and maintain tools equipment and components before and after use to erect, alter and dismantle scaffolding; and store them.
Duty D3
Prepare the work area, checking it is safe and in accordance with method statements and risk assessments and implement the necessary control measures.
Duty D4
Erect, alter and dismantle scaffolding structures to meet scaffold design and specification.
Duty D5
Maintain a clear and tidy workspace and ensure that waste materials are disposed of in accordance with current legislation and sustainably.
Duty D6
Undertake appropriate inspection of finished ready for use scaffold structures and take remedial action.
Duty D7
Complete accurate records of work undertaken in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Duty D8
Work to the construction programme, adapting to changes in schedule and requirements where necessary.
Duty D9
Collaborate with stakeholders including clients and other construction trades.
Duty D10
Carry out continuous professional development to maintain knowledge of current and future developments affecting the role.
Occupational Progression
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Construction and the built environment