Scaffold Apprentice

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

Training:
You will attend college over a 2-year period, growing from an apprentice to a fully qualified scaffolder whilst learning on the job, achieving a fully recognised Level 2 Scaffold NVQ 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

Training Outcome:

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

Employer Description:
We have over 2 decades of industry knowledge and experience, meaning we have an advantage to overcome any challenge on any site. Our friendly and professional scaffolding team will keep you informed every step of the way and create affordable and flexible access solutions. At Virtus, our high-quality professional service is deeply ingrained in our scaffolding company’s core values, and we are extremely passionate about our work. Our mission is to engineer and construct high-quality scaffolding options that are both reliable and cost-effective to support the construction industry in and around Birmingham. From our wonderful office staff to our hard-working scaffolding teams, we all carry the right tools to create the best suited access package for your project. All employees at our scaffolding company hold the correct and necessary qualifications to carry out scaffolding and access operations, Our on-site team are all C.I.S.R.S/CITB Qualified since completing relevant training.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, between 07:00 - 16:00.

Skills:
Logical,Team working,Initiative,Physical fitness,Driving licence