Apprenticeship courses

Scaffolding apprenticeship course

Duration: 18-24 months
Structure: 8 weeks training & 1 week assessment
Location: Inchinnan (Glasgow)
Date: Continuous start dates available
Funding: See Grants and funding below

This apprenticeship course is for people who want to gain a vocational qualification in Scaffolding practices and concepts while gaining industry experience.

You’ll enjoy training in a host of fundamental scaffolding principles, looking at a range of professional practices and gaining a practical insight to a variety of industry practices.

Course content

The course will cover practical principles in:

Independent scaffolds
Birdcage scaffolds
Tower scaffolds
Cantilever scaffolds
Pavement scaffolds
Roof scaffolds
General workplace safety
Efficient work practices
Manual Handling practices
Use of Fall Protection Equipment

You’ll learn basic skills, knowledge and awareness in:

Interpreting drawings
Estimating resourcing
Basic building methods
Building elements

You’ll also focus on personal skills in:

Mathematics
English
Drug and alcohol awareness
Fairness, Inclusion & Respect
Personal organisation
Study Skills

Teaching and assessment

8 weeks' training delivered over 18-24 months, completed in six blocks.

College – Induction for 2 Weeks
On Site experience 3 Months
College – Part 1A for 1 Week
On Site experience 3 Months
College – Part 1B for 2 Weeks
On Site experience 3 Months
College – Part 2A for 1 Week
On Site experience 3 Months
College – Part 2B for 2 Weeks
On Site experience 6 Months
College – Final Assessment 1 Week

Qualifications you gain

SCQF Level 5 in Accessing and Rigging Occupations: Scaffolding
The Construction Industry Scaffolders Record scheme (CISRS) Card
Level 4 ICT skills
You may also gain value added qualifications in first aid and industry specific subjects

Methods of assessment

You will be regularly assessed through a range of methods, including written assessment, practical assessment, verbal questioning and presentation and multiple-choice testing. You will also be required to complete college-based and site-based activity journals. You will be given clear, direct and constructive feedback to enable to progress to a successful completion.