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Scaffolder
Putting up and taking down scaffolding, to allow workers to reach higher levels of buildings and structures safely
Summary of this apprenticeship standard
- Level
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2 (equivalent to GCSEs at grades A* to C)
- Typical length
- 18 months
- Current funding band
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Up to £9,000 per apprentice.
More information about funding - Entry requirements
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Set by employer
- What apprentices will learn
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- unloading scaffolding from a lorry
- creating a stable base on the ground
- putting up scaffolding
- fixing scaffolding to buildings or structures such as bridges
- laying planks across scaffolding for workers to walk on
- fixing guard rails and safety nets
- taking down scaffolding
- Qualifications
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- before taking their end-point assessment apprentices must have achieved level 1 English and maths (equivalent to GCSEs at grades D to G). They must also have taken level 2 English and maths (equivalent to GCSEs at grades A* to C)
- Professional registration
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Apprentices will be eligible to apply for a Construction Industry Scaffolders Record Scheme card
- End Point Assessment
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View a list of end point assessment organisations for this standard
Organisation Phone Number Email Simian Risk Management Limited 0345 602 2418 hello@simian-risk.com - More Information
The Institute for Apprenticeships has more detailed information about this apprenticeship.