Construction scaffolder

Code 7119.1

Construction scaffolders put up scaffolds and platforms in order to make safe construction work at heights possible.

Essential skills

Knowledge

scaffolding components

Skills and competences

position guardrails and toeboards
construct working platform
dismantle scaffolding
inspect construction supplies
interpret 2D plans
interpret 3D plans
build scaffolding
position base plates
position sole plates
recognise signs of corrosion
recognise signs of wood rot
follow health and safety procedures in construction
follow safety procedures when working at heights
work ergonomically
work in a construction team
use safety equipment in construction

Transversal competences

use measurement instruments

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This service uses the ESCO classification of the European Commission and the Mapha Taxonomy developed by OTIC SOFOFA (CC BY 4.0), in an adapted version. Group codes come from the ILO's ISCO-08. See sources and licences