What is scaffold certification?
This program is designed for participants to gain the necessary skills to erect and disassemble basic scaffolding configurations to meet the requirements of SafeWork NSW for a basic scaffolding licence, as prescribed by the National Standard for Licensing Persons Performing High Risk Work.
How do I become a qualified scaffolder?
Basic scaffolder qualification At this point, your trainee card will be issued. A further six months of practical experience will follow this, and you will begin your S/NVQ level 2.
Do you need a certificate to erect scaffolding?
Q. What qualifications do I need to put up scaffolding? Scaffolds should be designed, erected, altered and dismantled only by competent people and the work should always be carried out under the direction of a competent supervisor. This is a requirement of the Work at Height Regulations 2005.
Is scaffolding hard?
Scaffolding can be a great career but the work is very physically demanding. A good scaffolder is hard working, flexible and has an eye for detail. It also helps if you are a good listener and have vision as you’ll need to be able to visualise how a completed scaffold will look when finished before it’s even started.
Can scaffolding be put up in rain?
All snow, ice, mud and any other debris such as wet leaves should be removed thoroughly before using the scaffold. Similarly, you should also avoid using scaffolding during any adverse weather conditions such as heavy rain, sleet, ice, snow and strong winds.
How much do Scaffolders earn in Australia?
The average scaffolder salary in Australia is $84,825 per year or $43.50 per hour. Entry-level positions start at $70,538 per year, while most experienced workers make up to $98,280 per year.
Is scaffolding worth?
Scaffolding may seem like an extraordinary expense, but given the many uses that you will find for it, as well as the ease with which it allows you to perform whatever work you have to do, you’ll discover that it is well worth the money.
At what height do you need a scaffold?
Scaffolding work is defined with a four metre threshold for licensing purposes. This means in some cases a high risk work licence may not be required to erect a scaffold—because it is less than four metres—but there may still be need for a SWMS because it is more than two metres.