What's involved

Scaffold is usually made of metal tubes, fittings, and metal or timber platforms. It is put together by scaffolders so that workers can reach the different parts of a structure.

Safety is paramount, for those erecting the scaffold, the people working on the scaffold and those below. Scaffolders work outside in all weather conditions and are required to work at height.

Skills required

Not surprisingly, you'll need to have a good head for heights for this role. You'll also need to be responsible as the safety of many others will depend on your work. A good understanding of maths is also beneficial.

Qualifications required

There are no formal requirements although it would help to have GCSE's in English or Welsh and Maths at A*-C (Applications from students with the Foundation or Intermediate Welsh Baccalaureate are also welcomed).

Salary ranges

(This is a guide to the average salary a fully qualified and experienced person might expect to get.)

£17,000 - £26,000

Progression routes

There are opportunities for scaffolders to progress to an NVQ Level 3 in Scaffolding, which is recognised by the Construction Scaffolding Records Scheme (CSRC).

Find out more about this role from an apprentice's point of view.