Scaffolder Apprenticeships & Qualifications
Scaffolding apprenticeships
We are experts at training those who work on sites to become qualified as a scaffolder, enabling career progress into supervisory roles, site safety inspectors and scaffolding design.
By learning at our expert facility The Manchester College in Wythenshawe, Manchester, we have the right equipment and industry professionals for the highest quality training.
For those already qualified, we also offer CPD courses that are CISRS-approved to ensure team members remain qualified.
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Sector insights
Workforce challenges
a shortage of qualified workers puts pressure on projects
Technology advancements
CAD design and real-time monitoring for H&S
Sustainability
3d printing of structures and self-erecting scaffolding
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Apprenticeship training for scaffolder sector
Overview
This apprenticeship will equip learners with a robust set of skills, knowledge and behaviours that will allow them to work successfully as a Scaffolder.
Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship the Scaffolder will be eligible to apply for a CISRS (Construction Industry Scaffolders Record Scheme) Scaffolder card.
On this programme you’ll learn:
- 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
Length of programme:
15 months
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Thinking about your future career?
The Careerometer is a helpful online tool that can guide you in the right direction. It compares different jobs and gives you a clear picture of what you could earn once you're fully qualified.
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Scaffolding Continual Professional Development Courses
The scaffolding industry demands a high level of safety awareness and technical knowledge. To stay ahead of the curve and ensure the well-being of yourself and others on site, continual professional development (CPD) is essential.
This section offers a range of CISRS-approved courses designed to update your skills on the latest legislation, best practices, and technical innovations.
CISRS Operative Training Scheme (COTS)
Costing: £180
Delivery: 1 day
CISRS Continual Professional Development (CPD)
Costing: £450
Delivery: 2 days
The learning experience
Industry expert coaches
Free access to an online learning library
Free Microsoft 365 account during study
Free student discount card
Learn in a state-of-the-art facility
Individual coaching and mentoring sessions
Are you an employer?
Apprenticeships are a cost-effective way of upskilling your teams to have the right knowledge and behaviours to enable future success, through your people.
Delivery can also be tailored to your organisation's learning and development needs, with expertise in navigating the skills system and funding to get the most out of apprenticeships.
Download the brochureApprenticeship funding
Understanding how to fund apprenticeships can seem complicated. As experts, we can guide you through the process and help you to make the most of funding options that are available to you, either as an SME or a larger Levy-paying organisation.
Funding explained
Employer support
Are you looking for more information on how apprenticeships can benefit your business?
We have a wealth of resources available to help guide you through the process and explain how we can support you at every step.
Apprenticeships explainedSuccess with Total People
100%
EPA pass rate
95%
Learner satisfaction
87%
Increased job satisfaction
Frequently asked questions
Contact us using this form and select employer enquiry.
We will then be in touch to gather your requirements and discuss the best approach to get your vacancy live.
On our website and on the National Apprenticeship Service’s website, which is a national online recruitment system.
It’s managed by us. Once we have your information, we’ll add your vacancy to the National Apprenticeship Service website and monitor the number of applications.
We’ll firstly filter the applications based on what you’re looking for in a candidate. To comply with regulations, the applications will be sent via a secure file sharing system.
Just let us know the name of the person and we’ll arrange a meeting with you to organise their apprenticeship programme.
We can always extend your closing date or re-advertise your vacancy at a later date.
You’re not under any obligation to recruit someone from the site, but if you do, you’ll have to make sure they’re signed up to an apprenticeship programme with Total People.
In addition, we’ll promote your vacancy for free in our weekly applicant newsletter and highlight the vacancy on our homepage carousel. We’ll also promote your vacancy on our social media channels.