Event scaffolder

Code 7215.1

Event scaffolders set up and dismantle temporary seating, stages and structures which support performance equipment, artists and the audience. Their job can include rope access, working above colleagues and lifting heavy loads, which makes it a high risk occupation. Their work is based on instruction, plans and calculations. They work indoors as well as outdoors.

Essential skills

Knowledge

  • scaffolding components

Skills and competences

  • store performance equipment
  • dismantle scaffolding
  • use technical documentation
  • use personal protection equipment
  • attach roofing cover
  • install temporary audience accommodation
  • assemble performance equipment
  • set up stage decks
  • organise resources for artistic production
  • follow safety procedures when working at heights
  • work with respect for own safety
  • work safely with machines
  • work ergonomically

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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