Scaffold Apprentice ABSOLUTE SCAFFOLD LIMITED

Excellent opportunity working one of the fastest growing scaffolding provider in the Midlands. Duties include, visually inspecting and selecting serviceable materials such as tubes, boards and fittings. This is an excellent opportunity for a smart, ambitious and self-motivated individual to join a friendly environment.

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Closing date: 30 Dec 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,982.40

    potential overtime.

    Wages explained

    Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

    Minimum Wage Rates

  • Working week

    Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 16:00. Overtime is for ages 18 and over due to employment law - under 18s cannot work more than 40 hours per week.

    Total hours per week: 40.0

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    08 Jan 2024

  • Date posted

    07 Sep 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000196614

  • Positions

    3 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

On completion the scaffolder will be able to:

  • Make adequate provision for the safety of themselves, the workforce, the public affected by scaffolding work, and future users of the scaffold structure by working to the relevant British and European Standards, National Access and Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) guidance e.g. Technical Guidance (TG)20 (Good Practice guidance for Tube and fitting Scaffolding Safety Guidance, SG4, (Preventing Falls in Scaffolding Operations) SG6 (Manual Handling in the Scaffolding Industry) and statutory regulations
  • Carry, raise, lower and use scaffold materials correctly and safely on a working platform
  • Visually inspect, select, assemble and install prefabricated beams into scaffold structures
  • Support scaffold protection fans according to requirements of current industry practice
  • Erect scaffolds on pavements and public places safely and correctly, with regard to Local Authority regulations
  • Install spurs and rakers within the correct operating angles. Attach check fittings, droppers and puncheons in the correct positions to scaffolds
  • Install anchor ties and other specialist fixings to the manufacturer’s recommendations
  • Select, space, install and test the correct number of ties to restrain sheeted and unsheeted scaffolds to current industry practices
  • Determine the material requirements for independent and putlog scaffolds with returns, towers and birdcages up to three lifts high.
  • Lay out materials, set out scaffolds and overcome obstacles to erect scaffolds safely
  • Determine the materials required to set out, erect and dismantle in a safe sequence
  • Inspect gin wheels for serviceability, position and fix securely, reeve, rope, tie knots and correctly use gin wheel to haul up scaffold tubes, boards and fittings. Take down gin wheel and coil rope
  • Inspect basic scaffolds prior to handover

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

  • You will attend college over a 18 month period growing from an apprentice to a fully qualified scaffolder whilst learning on the job achieving a Scaffolder Level 2 qualification 
  • Functional skills if required
  • You will be attending construction college midlands, every two to three months on a two-week block release 

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • There is a potential full-time position offered to the right candidate

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Logical, Team working, Initiative, Physical fitness

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4/C) Desired
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4/C) Desired

Things to consider

Role will be physical and working outside at times in all weathers.

About the employer

Absolute Scaffold Ltd has been operating since 2013 however our company has a wealth of over 35 years in the scaffold erecting service industry. Our operations cover all ranges of scaffolding from domestic projects through to commercial and industrial ones. We pride ourselves on the highest possible standard of work, this drives us to keep health and safety at the core of our principles. We are assessed members of The Scaffolding Association and can be referenced on request, as well as membership to both CHAS and Safe Contractor. Absolute Scaffold provide bespoke NASC TG20-13 drawings for all our works to calculate safe working loads, safe working practices and reassurance for our working partners. Please feel free to contact us to enter into a professional dialogue or to seek examples of our work, our policies or anything you may find of use for your business requirements.

Employer

ABSOLUTE SCAFFOLD LIMITED

Address

59 JUBILEE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE

GORSEY LANE

COLESHILL

B46 1JU

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Training

Training provider

WALSALL COLLEGE

Contact

Sam Williams

samanthawilliams@walsallcollege.ac.uk

01922 688898

Apprenticeship standard

Scaffolder

Level 2 (GCSE)

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