Scaffolder
Erect and dismantle temporary scaffolding for construction projects.
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- What's it like to be a Scaffolder?
- How to become a Scaffolder
- Top skills and experience for Scaffolders
What's it like to be a Scaffolder?
A Scaffolder is a specialist that plans, erects and dismantles scaffolding at construction sites. This role requires familiarity with construction materials to build structures that ensure safe and durable staging areas for crews to work in sections of a construction site.
Tasks and duties
- Planning for scaffolding structure materials needed.
- Building scaffolding and inspecting its durability for safe use.
- Disassembling scaffolding for transfer to another part of the construction site.
How to become a Scaffolder
You do not require a formal education to become a Scaffolder. However, an apprenticeship will help you to start in this role. Some employers prefer hiring candidates with at least a high school education.
- Look for an apprenticeship to gain experience. Some construction foremen or stage directors hire apprentices interested in learning the basic skills necessary to be part of their crew. This apprenticeship could last for the duration of a project.
- Complete a scaffolding certification recognised by the Malaysian Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH). While not a requirement, it would be ideal to get a professional certificate on basic scaffolding which can improve your eligibility to work as a Scaffolder.
- To be successful in this role, experience counts in creating sturdy scaffolding structures. This may be certified by a designated safety inspector or a professional engineer. Career progression in this role can lead you to becoming a Safety Inspector, Scaffolding Designer or a Foreman.
Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Scaffolder employers on Jobstreet are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Construction Engineering
Petroleum
Refinery
Private Sector
Civil Projects
Maintenance Services
Safety Science Practice
Project Development
Oil and Gas Industry
Fabrication
Dismantling
Business Modelling
Structural Steel
Commissioning
Safety Standards
Installation
Neat Personal Presentation
Professional Housekeeping
Drawing
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Source: Jobstreet job ads and Jobstreet Profile data
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