Scaffolding

Climbing to new heights with Scaffolding Career Skills A SHORTAGE of qualified scaffolders is helping to build an international reputation for one of the trade's leading training centres.

SCS, which operates a purpose-designed scaffolding and roofing instruction facility, has trained people from all walks of life, with backgrounds as diverse as IT technicians, stock-brokers, accountants, shop assistants, factory workers and Service Leavers. 

Scaffolding jobs range from basic working platforms for two-storey housing developments, flats, office blocks, film sets to massive, complex structures weighing hundreds of tons, one of the most famous being the refurbishment of the 320ft Statue of Liberty in New York. 

Many of the estimated 25,000 people working on scaffolding assembly in the UK have learnt techniques and procedures on the job, but tighter safety regulations and some accidents have increased the demand for trained and qualified personnel.


By law – you now have to be qualified! The scaffolding qualifications are internationally recognised, a scaffolder with a level 1 qualification could take home around £500 per week where as a scaffolder with a level 3 qualification could take home around £1000 per week.

To be a scaffolder you should:  

· be able to follow instructions and plans carefully and accurately
· have good hand-to-eye co-ordination
· be fit, agile and active for climbing and handling heavy equipment
· enjoy working outdoors and be comfortable working at heights
· be able to work as part of a team
· be fully aware of health and safety issues 

For further information on courses please contact Stephanie on 0870 766 2247 or visit www.scaffoldingcareer.co.uk