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Overview
Construction scaffolders build scaffolds and access platforms so construction, repair and installation work can be done safely at height.
In job descriptions, look for scaffold components, sole plates, outriggers, guardrails, toeboards, rigged loads, 3D plans, construction supplies, team work and health and safety procedures.
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Search jobsWhat the work can involve
Construction scaffolders work on building sites before many other trades can work at height. They position sole plates and outriggers, assemble scaffold components, install guardrails and toeboards, and check that access platforms are stable for the planned work.
Skills and specializations
Useful depth includes scaffolding components, mechanical tools, rigging loads, interpreting 3D plans, handling construction supplies, working in a construction team and following health and safety procedures around machines and heights.
Salary context
Salary context depends on scaffold complexity, site conditions, height, lifting and rigging duties, responsibility for inspection, travel between sites, speed of assembly and whether the role includes planning or supervising scaffold crews.
Career paths
Career paths can move toward senior scaffolder, scaffold inspector, access-platform lead, site safety support, construction team lead, temporary works coordination or training newer workers in assembly and dismantling routines.
Good to know
Check whether adverts name the scaffold system, height range, guardrails, toeboards, sole plates, outriggers, load handling, drawings, inspection routines, team size and dismantling as well as assembly work.
Editorial note
This guide is editorial career context. It is not official labour-market statistics or role-specific salary data.
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O*NET relationships: 1
Riggers
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Alternative labels
Occupation group
Building frame and related trades workers not elsewhere classified (7119)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/18fa8080-3156-429a-bbd7-b3ef559b6721 |
|---|---|
| ESCO code | 7119.1 |
| ISCO group | 7119 |
| Concept type | Occupation |