Scaffolder Apprenticeship in Birmingham

Summary

This is a fantastic opportunity for a central Birmingham resident to become a qualified Scaffolder in the construction industry through working for a leading specialist contractor, J. Reddington, part of the JRL Group. We are looking for people keen to grow and succeed with us. For that we offer opportunity and support to develop and learn.

Wage: £17,667 to £28,571.40 a year
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Training course: Scaffolder (level 2)
Hours: Monday to Friday 8.00am to 6.00pm, times may vary depending on project
45 hours a week
Possible start date: Sunday 1 June
Duration: 2 years
Positions available: 1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

Inspect and select serviceable materials such as: tubes, boards and fittings
Carry, raise, lower and use scaffold materials correctly and safely on a working platform
Read and understand basic scaffold design drawings
Select, space, install and test the correct number of ties to restrain sheeted and unsheeted scaffolds to current industry practices
Determine the materials required to set out, erect and dismantle in a safe sequence
Inspect basic scaffolds prior to handover

Where you’ll work

This apprenticeship is available in these locations:

One East Side, James Watt Queenway, Birmingham, B4 7EH
Allison Street, Birmingham, B5 5TH

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

SIMIAN RISK MANAGEMENT LIMITED

Your training course

Scaffolder (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Course contents

Follow procedures in line with health and safety regulations, standards, and scaffold guidance (quality).
Comply with risk assessments, method statements and safe systems of work.
Inspect and select serviceable scaffold materials, components, and tools before use and escalate defects.
Follow procedures in line with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. Segregate resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
Carry, raise, lower, scaffold materials on a working platform.
Move and store components tools and equipment.
Install scaffold cantilevered structural components according to requirements of industry guidance and manufacturer’s instructions.
Protect others within the working vicinity. For example, the public through signage, barriers.
Install spurs and supports on cantilever sections.
Select, space, and install the correct number of ties to restrain un-sheeted scaffolds to industry guidance and manufacturer’s instructions.
Determine the component requirements for independent scaffolding.
Organise materials to operate within the industry and manufacturers configurations and tolerances.
Use lifting equipment safely to haul up scaffold components and equipment to working platform.
Lay out materials, set out scaffolds to erect and dismantle scaffolds in a safe sequence.
Inspect scaffolds prior to hand over.
Use access and work at height equipment in accordance with training, relevant regulations and employer’s and manufacturer’s instructions.
Erect and dismantle independent with cantilever section to a maximum height of 2m working platform.
Erect and dismantle independent scaffolds, with features for example, towers, birdcages, chimney stacks, loading bays with or without beams, truss outs with beams, splays, and bridging sections with beams and gantry scaffolds.
Communicate with others verbally for example, internal and external customers, colleagues, and managers.
Apply team working principles.
Interpret information from drawings and specifications.
Follow equity, diversity and inclusion guidelines.
Follow procedures in line with health and safety regulations, standards, and scaffold guidance (quality).
Comply with risk assessments, method statements and safe systems of work.
Inspect and select serviceable scaffold materials, components, and tools before use and escalate defects.
Follow procedures in line with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. Segregate resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
Carry, raise, lower, scaffold materials on a working platform.
Move and store components tools and equipment.
Install scaffold cantilevered structural components according to requirements of industry guidance and manufacturer’s instructions.
Protect others within the working vicinity. For example, the public through signage, barriers.
Install spurs and supports on cantilever sections.
Select, space, and install the correct number of ties to restrain un-sheeted scaffolds to industry guidance and manufacturer’s instructions.
Determine the component requirements for independent scaffolding.
Organise materials to operate within the industry and manufacturers configurations and tolerances.
Use lifting equipment safely to haul up scaffold components and equipment to working platform.
Lay out materials, set out scaffolds to erect and dismantle scaffolds in a safe sequence.
Inspect scaffolds prior to hand over.
Use access and work at height equipment in accordance with training, relevant regulations and employer’s and manufacturer’s instructions.
Erect and dismantle independent with cantilever section to a maximum height of 2m working platform.
Erect and dismantle independent scaffolds, with features for example, towers, birdcages, chimney stacks, loading bays with or without beams, truss outs with beams, splays, and bridging sections with beams and gantry scaffolds.
Communicate with others verbally for example, internal and external customers, colleagues, and managers.
Apply team working principles.
Interpret information from drawings and specifications.
Follow equity, diversity and inclusion guidelines.

Your training plan

Scaffolder Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard
CISRS - Construction Industry Scaffolders Record Scheme
Additional short courses and internal training programmes, e.g. on H&S Management

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade 5)
Maths (grade 5)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Team working
Physical fitness
Full driving licence preferred
Willingness/ability to travel
Ability to work at height

About this company

The JRL Group encompasses 35+ divisions delivering bespoke solutions for the most complex construction projects. We offer managed integrated construction solutions, with an annual turnover in excess of over £600m. Our portfolio of exciting projects include the Landmark Pinnacle, refurbishment of Regents Crescent and Royal Mint Gardens. We take pride in our diverse, flexible and skilled workforce, giving our people opportunities and confidence to innovate and succeed.

After this apprenticeship

Working as qualified scaffolder on a variety of projects
Progressing to Scaffolding Supervisor

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

J. REDDINGTON LTD

Urte Sonnenberg

urte.sonnenberg@jrlgroup.co.uk

+442089537800

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000309725.

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Closes in 27 days (Friday 11 April at 11:59pm)

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