Scaffolding Apprenticeships
Cost-effective, hands-on training designed around your site needs.
Develop qualified scaffolders through on-the-job training
The scaffolding sector is facing intense pressure. With major construction projects expanding across the UK and a sharp rise in skilled labour gaps, many businesses are finding it harder than ever to meet demand. Apprenticeships offer a smart, long-term way to grow your team with reliable, site-ready talent.
We offer the Level 2 Scaffolder apprenticeship, a recognised industry qualification that equips learners with the technical skills and safety knowledge required on today’s sites. On successful completion of the apprenticeship, the learner will be eligible to apply for a CISRS Scaffolder card, a mandatory requirement for working on construction sites.
Challenges employers currently face
140,000
construction vacancies remain open, making it harder to keep projects on schedule.
83%
of UK construction firms report struggling to hire skilled staff.
35%
of workers are over 50, while only 20% are under 30, creating long-term skills gaps.
750,000
construction professionals are expected to retire by 2036.
Sources: Associated General Contractors, Essential Site Skills, and Places for People. As of July 2025.
Why employers use apprenticeships
Contribute on site while learning industry-standard practices
Apprenticeships are shaped around your systems, equipment and site practices
Supported by government funding, reducing the cost of training new operatives
Apprenticeships help build a reliable pipeline of skilled scaffolders to support future projects and business growth.
What our apprenticeship delivers
Site-ready operatives trained to industry standards
Health, safety and compliance embedded from day one
Structured learning that supports retention and progression.
5%
of co-investment is paid by you, the employer.
95%
of co-investment is paid by the Government.
Reserve Funding
all non-levy employers must reserve government-employer co-investment for apprenticeships via an Apprenticeship Service account.
>50
more than 50 employees? You will be eligible for 95% funding for apprentices aged 16+.
<50
Fewer than 50 employees? You will be eligible for 100% funding for apprentices aged 16-18. For apprentices aged 19+ you will receive 95% of funding.
£4.15
minimum hourly wage for apprentices.
30 hours
minimum weekly working hours for apprentices.
£1000
grant per 16-18yr old apprentice.
Level 2 Scaffolder Apprenticeship
Our Level 2 Scaffolding programme is designed in collaboration with the industry to ensure your apprentice meets real-world demands from day one.
36 months of training plus a 3-month End Point Assessment, combining online learning, on-the-job experience and practical sessions in our Wythenshawe training centre.
Apprentices will learn about:
- Health & safety, regulations and codes of practice
- Equipment – tube and fittings
- Boards and stock
- Electrical safety
- Noise and vibration
- Working at height
- Manual handling
- Various types of scaffold and scaffold inspection.
Apprentices will complete 2 assessments as part of their End Point Assessment:
EPA 1: Multiple-choice knowledge test
EPA 2: Two practical assessments.
Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship the Scaffolder will be eligible to apply for a CISRS Scaffolder card.
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of our Qualifications Advisors.
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