Scaffold Apprentice KIERON O'DONNELL
Excellent opportunity working for the leading scaffolding provider in the Midlands. Erecting, altering and dismantling scaffolding, to allow other trades to work safely at height from secure working platforms.
Closing date: 28 Feb 2024
Apprenticeship summary
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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).
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Working week
Monday - Friday, between 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
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Expected duration
18 Months
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Possible start date
04 Mar 2024
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Date posted
17 Nov 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Intermediate
Level 2 (GCSE) -
Reference number
VAC1000212998
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Positions
2 available
What you will do in your working day
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
The training you will be getting
- 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 in maths and English if required
- You will be attending construction college midlands, every two to three months on a two-week block release
What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship
- There is a potential full-time position offered to the right candidate
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4/C) Desired
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
KIERON O'DONNELL
https://www.odonnellscaffolding.co.uk/
Address
1 Roma Road
Birmingham
B11 2JH
Training
Training provider
WALSALL COLLEGE
Adjustments for experience
You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:
- training
- qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field
- industry or sector experience
Contact
Sam Williams
samanthawilliams@walsallcollege.ac.uk
01922 688898
Apprenticeship standard
Scaffolder
Level 2 (GCSE)
Demonstrating experience
If your application is successful, you will have a chance to discuss your relevant prior learning or experience with your training provider and employer. You will all need to agree any adjustments to your training plan.
You should be prepared to show your competence, and evidence of relevant qualifications
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