How to become a Scaffolder

Personal requirements of a Scaffolder

• enjoy practical and manual activities
• able to cope with the physical demands of the job
• able to work at heights
• a sense of balance
• good hand-eye coordination
• able to work as part of a team
• at least 18 years of age.

Duties & Tasks of a Scaffolder

Scaffolders: • check requirements from drawings and written instructions, select materials and set ground levels • fit together steel pipes, support braces and clamps to form bases for scaffolds • lift and position sections of scaffolding and bolt pipes together to build up scaffolding • place planks over horizontal bars to create platforms • check levels in scaffolding structures • use prefabricated scaffolding when available • dismantle scaffolding at the completion of a job.

Working conditions for a Scaffolder

Scaffolders work mostly outdoors, at a variety of locations and in most weather conditions.