Erecting, altering and dismantling scaffolding, to allow other trades to work safely at height from secure working platforms.
This occupation is found in the Construction and the Built Environment Industry.
Employers range from small, medium businesses to large enterprises. Projects vary in size, scale, and duration, and could include domestic refurbishments, new built housing, large scale industrial, commercial properties and challenging locations, like bridges, powerlines, towers and offshore. Scaffolders work outdoors in changeable weather, indoors or both depending on the project.
The broad purpose of the occupation is to provide access solutions or structural support which allows other trades to carry out their roles safely whilst working at height.
Scaffolders construct, alter and dismantle scaffolding structures using a variety of scaffolding equipment, tools and methods. They build secure and stable temporary structures where scaffold working platforms can be installed to create a safe working environment for other workers. With sustainable construction at the forefront of all projects, it is expected that scaffolders do so by also giving consideration to the environment and sustainability of materials, waste awareness and recycling.
Scaffolders are working in accordance with customers’ specifications following design drawings, compliance sheets and manufacturers’ specification when installing, altering or dismantling scaffolding structures.
In their daily work, an employee in this occupation interacts with members of the public, clients, site managers, and other trades such as roofers, slaters & tilers, groundworkers, bricklayers, carpenters, plumbers, decorators etc. Scaffolding is a safety critical trade and each individual working in the sector has a responsibility to themselves, their working environment, and others who they may encounter whilst carrying out their role.
An employee in this occupation will be responsible for working in a team, using equipment, materials and tools to erect, adapt and dismantle scaffolding structures according to designs or manufacturers' specification.
Scaffolders are also responsible for ordering materials, tools, and equipment. They work to industry recognised safe systems of work, health safety and environmental guidance and legislation including the HSAWA, Work at Height, COSHH, RIDDOR, PPE regulations and other relevant industry guidance.
This is a summary of the key things that you – the apprentice and your employer need to know about your end-point assessment (EPA). You and your employer should read the EPA plan for the full details. It has information on assessment method requirements, roles and responsibilities, and re-sits and re-takes.
An EPA is an assessment at the end of your apprenticeship. It will assess you against the knowledge, skills, and behaviours (KSBs) in the occupational standard. Your training will cover the KSBs. The EPA is your opportunity to show an independent assessor how well you can carry out the occupation you have been trained for.
Your employer will choose an end-point assessment organisation (EPAO) to deliver the EPA. Your employer and training provider should tell you what to expect and how to prepare for your EPA.
The length of the training for this apprenticeship is typically 18 months. The EPA period is typically 3 months.
The overall grades available for this apprenticeship are:
When you pass the EPA, you will be awarded your apprenticeship certificate.
The EPA gateway is when the EPAO checks and confirms that you have met any requirements required before you start the EPA. You will only enter the gateway when your employer says you are ready.
The gateway requirements for your EPA are:
For the scaffolder, the qualification required is:
CISRS Part 1a, 1b
CISRS Part 2a, 2b, 2c
CISRS Foundation
Multiple-choice test
You will complete a multiple-choice test. It will be closed book, meaning you will not have access to any books or reference materials.
The test will have 40 multiple-choice questions. You will have 60 minutes to complete it.
Practical assessment with questions
You will be observed by an independent assessor completing a set of tasks. The practical assessment with questions is spilt into two components:
Component one: individual practical assessment with questions.
Component two: group practical assessment with question.
Component two: group practical assessment with question will last 8 hours. Component one: individual practical assessment with questions will last 4 hours.
The independet assessor will ask you at least 3 questions in the individual practical assessment with questions and at least 3 questions in the group practical assessment with questions. .
Interview
You will have an interview with an independent assessor. It will last at least 10 minutes. They will ask you at least 3 questions. The questions will be about certain aspects of your occupation.
The EPAO will confirm where and when each assessment method will take place.
You should speak to your employer if you have a query that relates to your job.
You should speak to your training provider if you have any questions about your training or EPA before it starts.
You should receive detailed information and support from the EPAO before the EPA starts. You should speak to them if you have any questions about your EPA once it has started.
If you have a disability, a physical or mental health condition or other special considerations, you may be able to have a reasonable adjustment that takes this into account. You should speak to your employer, training provider and EPAO and ask them what support you can get. The EPAO will decide if an adjustment is appropriate.
This apprenticeship aligns with Construction Industry Scaffolder Record Scheme (CISRS) for Scaffolder
Please contact the professional body for more details.
This occupation is found in the Construction and the Built Environment Industry.
Employers range from small, medium businesses to large enterprises. Projects vary in size, scale, and duration, and could include domestic refurbishments, new built housing, large scale industrial, commercial properties and challenging locations, like bridges, powerlines, towers and offshore. Scaffolders work outdoors in changeable weather, indoors or both depending on the project.
The broad purpose of the occupation is to provide access solutions or structural support which allows other trades to carry out their roles safely whilst working at height.
Scaffolders construct, alter and dismantle scaffolding structures using a variety of scaffolding equipment, tools and methods. They build secure and stable temporary structures where scaffold working platforms can be installed to create a safe working environment for other workers. With sustainable construction at the forefront of all projects, it is expected that scaffolders do so by also giving consideration to the environment and sustainability of materials, waste awareness and recycling.
Scaffolders are working in accordance with customers’ specifications following design drawings, compliance sheets and manufacturers’ specification when installing, altering or dismantling scaffolding structures.
In their daily work, an employee in this occupation interacts with members of the public, clients, site managers, and other trades such as roofers, slaters & tilers, groundworkers, bricklayers, carpenters, plumbers, decorators etc. Scaffolding is a safety critical trade and each individual working in the sector has a responsibility to themselves, their working environment, and others who they may encounter whilst carrying out their role.
An employee in this occupation will be responsible for working in a team, using equipment, materials and tools to erect, adapt and dismantle scaffolding structures according to designs or manufacturers' specification.
Scaffolders are also responsible for ordering materials, tools, and equipment. They work to industry recognised safe systems of work, health safety and environmental guidance and legislation including the HSAWA, Work at Height, COSHH, RIDDOR, PPE regulations and other relevant industry guidance.
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Duty 1 Work in compliance with occupational health and safety and environmental legislation, relevant regulations, and recognised industry guidance to ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of self and others always. Report in a timely manner any non-compliances against the scaffolding design and construction programme to the appropriate person. |
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Duty 2 Check and maintain tools equipment and components before and after use to erect, alter and dismantle scaffolding; and store them. |
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Duty 3 Prepare the work area, checking it is safe and in accordance with method statements and risk assessments and implement the necessary control measures. |
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Duty 4 Erect, alter and dismantle scaffolding structures to meet scaffold design and specification. |
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Duty 5 Maintain a clear and tidy workspace and ensure that waste materials are disposed of in accordance with current legislation and sustainably. |
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Duty 6 Undertake appropriate inspection of finished ready for use scaffold structures and take remedial action. |
K1 K2 K4 K5 K22 K24 K25 K27 K34
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Duty 7 Complete accurate records of work undertaken in accordance with company policies and procedures. |
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Duty 8 Work to the construction programme, adapting to changes in schedule and requirements where necessary. |
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Duty 9 Collaborate with stakeholders including clients and other construction trades. |
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Duty 10 Carry out continuous professional development to maintain knowledge of current and future developments affecting the role. |
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K1: Awareness of health and safety regulations, relevance to the occupation and the operative's responsibilities. Health and Safety at Work Act Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH). Manual handling. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Work at height. Working in confined spaces. Situational awareness. Isolation and emergency stop procedures. Emergency evacuation procedures. Slips, trips and falls. Safety equipment: guards, signage, fire extinguishers.
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K2: Scaffold guidance (quality): manufacturer’s instructions, National Access and Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) guidance Technical Guidance (TG)20 (Good Practice guidance for Tube and fitting Scaffolding Safety Guidance, system manufacturer’s user guides, SG4, (Preventing Falls in Scaffolding Operations) SG6 (Manual Handling in the Scaffolding Industry) TG4 (Stability, ties and anchors) statutory regulations, British and European Standards.
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K3: Purpose of company, site induction and toolbox talks.
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K4: Provision for the safety of themselves, the workforce, the public affected by scaffolding work, and future users of the scaffold structure: use of personal fall protection equipment correctly, use of warning signs and physical barriers, making scaffold structures safe from access when incomplete during breaks and end of the day.
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K5: The types and uses of scaffolding material: tools, tethering, fittings, tube, boards, or system equipment.
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K6: Common scaffold materials: tubes, boards, decking, prefabricated components, systems and fittings, purpose, and use.
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K7: The methods of inspection and servicing scaffold materials, components and tools.
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K8: The methods of founding scaffolds on differing types of surfaces: soft ground, concrete, and steel.
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K9: Scaffolding in public places and pavements: local authority regulations, safety methods and walkways.
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K10: The different techniques and methods used to move, handle and store materials, components and equipment.
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K11: The methods and principles for protecting the public and others during work activities and site security arrangements.
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K12: Methods of interpreting and extracting relevant information from drawings, specifications, work instructions manufacturer’s instructions. The procedures for when this information may be incorrect.
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K13: Verbal communication techniques.
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K14: Team working techniques.
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K15: Methods of attaching and spacing ledgers, bracing and transoms to support working platforms and strengthen the scaffold structure.
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K16: Methods of erecting, altering, and dismantling independent scaffolds with feature, towers, birdcages, chimney stacks, loading bays with or without beams, truss outs with beams, splays, and bridging sections with beams and gantry scaffolds.
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K17: Methods of erecting, altering, and dismantling independent with stairway access and returns and putlog scaffolds.
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K18: Methods of erecting, dismantling independent scaffolds.
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K19: Methods of raising and lowering materials using rope and gin wheel and rope, light lines, and safety knots.
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K20: Access and work at height equipment: safe use of industry recognised safe systems of work, use of scaffolding steps, personal safety harness, lanyards and inertia reels.
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K21: The statutory requirements for access: ladder towers, stairways, internal and external ladders.
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K22: The types, uses and purpose of prefabricated components (for example beams, ladders, gates), the rules for their assembly and connection to scaffold structures.
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K23: Methods of attaching spurs and supports to scaffolds.
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K24: The purpose, types, uses of cantilever sections.
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K25: Loadings of cantilever sections. The methods of transferring cantilever section loadings back to the main scaffold structure.
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K26: The spacing of scaffold ties to restrain sheeted and un-sheeted scaffolds from bespoke design drawing.
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K27: The regulations governing the inspection of basic scaffolds: work at height regulations, inspection frequency, report details, date time, position of scaffold inspected, name of the inspector, document storage and retention.
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K28: Awareness of risk assessments, method statements and safe systems of work, and implementing control measures.
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K29: Methods of safely erecting, moving, and dismantling prefabricated aluminium towers.
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K30: Environmental responsibilities: organisational procedures, manufacturers’ information, statutory regulations, and official guidance regarding the disposal of waste and types of practices necessary to support achievement of UK’s sustainability and net zero goals.
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K31: Awareness of issues and common symptoms and warning signs of stress, anxiety and depression, plus where to go for help and the resources available.
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K32: Equity, diversity and inclusion, in the workplace.
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K33: Calculation techniques: component quantities.
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K34: Pre-handover scaffold inspection techniques.
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S1: Follow procedures in line with health and safety regulations, standards, and scaffold guidance (quality).
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S2: Comply with risk assessments, method statements and safe systems of work.
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S3: Inspect and select serviceable scaffold materials, components, and tools before use and escalate defects.
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S4: Follow procedures in line with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. Segregate resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
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S5: Carry, raise, lower, scaffold materials on a working platform.
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S6: Move and store components tools and equipment.
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S7: Install scaffold cantilevered structural components according to requirements of industry guidance and manufacturer’s instructions.
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S8: Protect others within the working vicinity. For example, the public through signage, barriers.
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S9: Install spurs and supports on cantilever sections.
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S10: Select, space, and install the correct number of ties to restrain un-sheeted scaffolds to industry guidance and manufacturer’s instructions.
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S11: Determine the component requirements for independent scaffolding.
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S12: Organise materials to operate within the industry and manufacturers configurations and tolerances.
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S13: Use lifting equipment safely to haul up scaffold components and equipment to working platform.
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S14: Lay out materials, set out scaffolds to erect and dismantle scaffolds in a safe sequence.
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S15: Inspect scaffolds prior to hand over.
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S16: Use access and work at height equipment in accordance with training, relevant regulations and employer’s and manufacturer’s instructions.
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S17: Erect and dismantle independent with cantilever section to a maximum height of 2m working platform.
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S18: 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.
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S19: Communicate with others verbally for example, internal and external customers, colleagues, and managers.
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S20: Apply team working principles.
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S21: Interpret information from drawings and specifications.
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S22: Follow equity, diversity and inclusion guidelines.
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B1: Puts health safety and wellbeing first.
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B2: Take ownership of given work within the limits of own competence knowing when to seek advice.
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B3: Team-focused to meet work goals.
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B4: Committed to continued professional development (CPD) to maintain and enhance competence in their own area of practice.
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B5: Considers the environment and sustainability.
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B6: Apply equity, diversity, and inclusion principles in dealing with others.
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English and maths qualifications form a mandatory part of all apprenticeships and must be completed before an apprentice can pass through gateway. The requirements are detailed in the current version of the apprenticeship funding rules.
Level: 2
Level: 2
Level: 2
This standard aligns with the following professional recognition:
V1.2
This document explains the requirements for end-point assessment (EPA) for the scaffolder apprenticeship. End-point assessment organisations (EPAOs) must follow this when designing and delivering the EPA.
Scaffolder apprentices, their employers and training providers should read this document.
Due to the safety critical nature of the role, the practical assessment with questions assessment method must be carried out in a construction industry scaffolders record scheme (CISRS) approved environment and all independent assessors must be CISRS registered.
A full-time scaffolder apprentice typically spends 18 months on-programme (this means in training before the gateway). The apprentice must spend at least 12 months on-programme and complete the required amount of off-the-job training in line with the apprenticeship funding rules.
The apprentice must complete their training and meet the gateway requirements before starting their EPA. The EPA will assess occupational competence.
An approved EPAO must conduct the EPA for this apprenticeship. Employers must select an approved EPAO from the register of end-point assessment organisations (RoEPAO).
This EPA has 3 assessment methods.
The grades available for each assessment method are below.
Assessment method 1 - multiple-choice test:
Assessment method 2 - practical assessment with questions:
Assessment method 3 - interview:
The result from each assessment method is combined to decide the overall apprenticeship grade. The following grades are available for the apprenticeship:
On-programme - typically 18 months
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The apprentice must:
The qualification required is: CISRS Part 1a, 1b CISRS Part 2a, 2b, 2c CISRS Foundation
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End-point assessment gateway
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The apprentice’s employer must be content that the apprentice has attained sufficient KSBs to complete the apprenticeship. The apprentice must:
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End-point assessment - typically 3 months
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Grades available for each assessment method:
Multiple-choice test
Practical assessment with questions
Interview
Overall EPA and apprenticeship can be graded:
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Professional recognition
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This apprenticeship aligns with Construction Industry Scaffolder Record Scheme (CISRS) for Scaffolder. Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship the Scaffolder will be eligible to apply for a CISRS Scaffolder card.
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The EPA is taken in the EPA period. The EPA period starts when the EPAO confirms the gateway requirements have been met and is typically 3 months.
The EPAO should confirm the gateway requirements have been met and the EPA should start as quickly as possible.
The apprentice’s employer must confirm that they think their apprentice is working at or above the occupational standard. The apprentice will then enter the gateway. The employer may take advice from the apprentice's training provider(s), but the employer must make the decision.
The apprentice must meet the gateway requirements before starting their EPA.
These are:
The assessment methods can be delivered in any order.
The result of one assessment method does not need to be known before starting the next.
In the test, the apprentice answers questions in a controlled and invigilated environment. It gives the apprentice the opportunity to demonstrate the knowledge mapped to this assessment method.
This assessment method is being used because:
The test must be structured to give the apprentice the opportunity to demonstrate the KSBs mapped to this assessment method to the highest available grade.
The multiple-choice test can be computer based.
The multiple-choice test must consist of 40 multiple-choice questions.
Multiple-choice questions must have four options, including one correct answer.
The apprentice must be given at least 7 days notice of the date and time of the multiple-choice test.
The apprentice must have 60 minutes to complete the test.
The multiple-choice test is closed book which means that the apprentice cannot refer to reference books or materials whilst taking the test.
The multiple-choice test must be taken in the presence of an invigilator under the responsibility of the EPAO.
The EPAO must have an invigilation policy setting out how the multiple-choice test must be conducted. It must state the ratio of apprentices to invigilators for the setting and allow the test to take place in a secure way.
The EPAO is responsible for the security of the multiple-choice test including the arrangements for on-line testing. The EPAO must ensure that their security arrangements maintain the validity and reliability of the multiple-choice test.
The multiple-choice test must be marked by an independent assessor or marker employed by the EPAO. They must follow a marking scheme produced by the EPAO. Marking by computer is allowed where question type supports this.
A correct answer gets 1 mark.
Any incorrect or missing answers get zero marks.
The EPAO is responsible for overseeing the marking of the multiple-choice test. The EPAO must ensure standardisation and moderation of multiple-choice test.
The apprentice must take the multiple-choice test in a suitably controlled and invigilated environment that is a quiet room, free from distractions and influence. The EPAO must check the venue is suitable.
The multiple-choice test may take place remotely if the appropriate technology and systems are in place to prevent malpractice. The EPAO must ensure invigilation of the apprentice for example with, and not limited to, 360-degree cameras and screen sharing facilities.
The EPAO must develop a purpose-built assessment specification and question bank. It is recommended this is done in consultation with employers and professional body for this occupation. The EPAO should maintain the security and confidentiality of EPA materials when consulting employers. The assessment specification and question bank must be reviewed at least once a year to ensure they remain fit-for-purpose.
The assessment specification must be relevant to the occupation and demonstrate how to assess the KSBs mapped to this assessment method. The EPAO must ensure that questions are refined and developed to a high standard. The questions must be unpredictable. A question bank of sufficient size will support this.
The EPAO must ensure that apprentice has a different set of questions in the case of re-sits or re-takes.
The EPAO must produce the following materials to support the multiple-choice test:
The EPAO must ensure that the EPA materials are subject to quality assurance procedures including standardisation, training, and moderation.
In a practical assessment with questions, an independent assessor observes the apprentice completing scaffolding practical assessment tasks, individually and as part of a group, this allows the apprentice to demonstrate competence in the KSBs mapped to this assessment method. Practical assessments tasks are set by the EPAO and must be conducted at a simulated offsite venue. The offsite venue selected must be an approved CISRS centre due to the safety critical nature of the scaffolding role and closely relate to the apprentice’s natural working environment.
The practical assessment with questions is spilt into two components:
This assessment method is being used because:
The practical assessment with questions must be structured to give the apprentice the opportunity to demonstrate the KSBs mapped to this assessment method.
The EPAO must give an apprentice 7 days notice of the . practical assessment with questions
The independent assessor can increase the time of the practical assessment with questions by up to 10%. This time is to allow the apprentice to complete a task or respond to a question if necessary.
EPAOs must manage invigilation of the apprentice during the assessment, to maintain security of the EPA, in line with their malpractice policy. This includes breaks and moving between locations during the working day. Where breaks occur, they will not count towards the total EPA time.
The independent assessor must make the grading decision. The practical assessment and responses to questions must be assessed holistically by the independent assessor when they are deciding the pass or fail grade.
Component one: individual practical assessment with questions
The individual practical assessment with questions involves an independent assessor observing an apprentice undertaking a scaffolding practical assessment task in a controlled CISRS approved environment. This must be complemented by questioning from the independent assessor during or after the observation or a combination of both.
Independent assessors may observe up to a maximum of 6 apprentices at any one time, to allow for cost effective use of resources while maintaining quality and rigour.
The individual practical assessment with questions must take 4 hours.
Apprentices must be provided with both written and verbal instructions on the tasks they must complete, and the independent assessor must explain to the apprentice the format and timescales of the individual practical assessment with questions before it starts. This does not count towards the assessment time.
The individual practical assessment with questions must allow assessment against the assessment criteria annexe and the grading descriptors.
The individual practical assessment with questions must include the following:
The following must be observed during the practical individual activity:
Component two: group practical assessment with questions
The group practical assessment with questions involves an independent assessor observing up to two groups of apprentices undertaking a scaffolding practical assessment task in a controlled CISRS approved environment. This must be complemented by individual questioning from the independent assessor during or after the observation or a combination of both.
Scaffolding groups must contain 2 or 3 apprentices to allow the assessment to link closely to standard industry scaffolding practice. It is the responsibility of the EPAO to design a range of scaffolding assessment tasks that align to the practical specification and group size. The tasks must ensure each apprentice has equal challenge and equal opportunity to demonstrate individual competence against the assessment criteria annexe and grading descriptors. The independent assessor must rotate the roles of the apprentices to ensure equal challenge and opportunity. The apprentice is not to be told the group size or task in advance of the assessment.
Independent assessors may observe up to two groups of 2 or 3 apprentices (maximum 6 apprentices) at any one time, to allow for cost effective use of resources while maintaining quality and rigour.
The group practical assessment with questions must take 8 hours.
The practical assessment with questions may take place in parts, the working day is typically 7.5 hours. The reason for this split is to provide sufficient time for the apprentice to complete all elements of the practical assessment.
Apprentices must be provided with both written and verbal instructions on the tasks they must complete. The independent assessor must explain to the apprentice the format and timescales of the practical assessment with questions before it starts. This does not count towards the assessment time.
The group practical assessment with questions must allow individual assessment of the assessment criteria annexe and the grading descriptors.
The group practical assessment with questions must include the following:
Each apprentice in the group must be observed carrying out the following during the practical group activity:
Questioning
The independent assessor must ask questions in components one and two of the practical assessment with questions. The purpose of the questions is to allow the assessor to adapt a holistic view of the apprentice's competence in the KSBs. The assessor will choose the timing of the questions to suit the candidates progress with the tasks. Questions must vary between apprentices to ensure individual responses.
Questioning can occur both during and after the practical assessments. The time for questioning is included in the overall assessment time. The independent assessor must ask at least 3 questions in the individual practical assessment with questions and at least 3 questions in the group practical assessment with questions. To remain as unobtrusive as possible, the independent assessor should ask questions during natural stops between tasks and after completion of work rather than disrupting the apprentice’s flow. The independent assessor must use the questions from the EPAO’s question bank or create their own questions in-line with the EPAO’s training.
The independent assessor can ask follow-up questions to clarify answers given by the apprentice. These questions are in addition to the above set number of questions for the practical assessment with questions and should be kept to a minimum.
The independent assessor must keep accurate records of the assessment. They must record:
The independent assessor must make the grading decision. The practical assessment and responses to questions must be assessed holistically by the independent assessor when they are deciding the grade.
The practical assessment with questions will take place in a CISRS approved simulated environment selected by the EPAO. The simulated environment must relate to the apprentice’s natural work environment. Equipment and resources needed for the group practical assessment must be provided by the EPAO, who can liaise with employers to provide these.
The EPAO must develop a purpose-built assessment specification and question bank. It is recommended this is done in consultation with employers and professional body relevant for this occupation. The EPAO should maintain the security and confidentiality of EPA materials when consulting employers. The assessment specification and question bank must be reviewed at least once a year to ensure they remain fit-for-purpose.
The assessment specification must be relevant to the occupation and demonstrate how to assess the KSBs mapped to this assessment method. The EPAO must ensure that questions are refined and developed to a high standard. The questions must be unpredictable. A question bank of sufficient size will support this.
The EPAO must ensure that the apprentice has a different set of questions in the case of re-sits or re-takes.
The EPAO must produce the following materials to support the practical assessment with questions:
In the interview, an independent assessor asks the apprentice questions. It gives the apprentice the opportunity to demonstrate the KSBs mapped to this method.
This assessment method is being used because:
• it allows the apprentice to be assessed against KSBs which may not naturally occur during the practical assessment
• it allows for testing of responses where there are a number of potential answers that could not be tested through a multiple-choice test
• it is cost-effective.
The interview must be structured to give the apprentice the opportunity to demonstrate the KSBs mapped to this assessment method.
An independent assessor must conduct and assess the interview.
The purpose of the independent assessor's questions will be to assess competency in the knowledge, skills and behaviours assigned to this assessment method.
The EPAO must give an apprentice 7 days notice of the interview.
The interview may follow on from assessment method 2 to reduce the burden on the apprentice and be delivered in a more informal way.
The interview must last for 10 minutes. The independent assessor can increase the time of the interview by up to 10%. This time is to allow the apprentice to respond to a question if necessary.
The independent assessor must ask at least 3 questions. Follow-up questions are allowed where clarification is required. The independent assessor must use the questions from their EPAO’s question bank or create their own questions in-line with the EPAO’s training.
The independent assessor must make the grading decision. The independent assessor must keep accurate records of the assessment. They must record:
The interview must take place in a suitable venue selected by the EPAO (for example the EPAO’s or employer’s premises).
The interview may take place in a quiet room, free from distractions and influence.
The interview may take place in the practical environment immediately following the practical assessment providing separation from other apprentices is achieved to prevent distractions and collusion.
It is the responsibility of the EPAOs to interview apprentices in an environment that allows them to feel at ease.
The interview can be conducted by video conferencing. The EPAO must have processes in place to verify the identity of the apprentice and ensure the apprentice is not being aided.
The EPAO must develop a purpose-built assessment specification and question bank. It is recommended this is done in consultation with employers and professional body of this occupation. The EPAO should maintain the security and confidentiality of EPA materials when consulting employers. The assessment specification and question bank must be reviewed at least once a year to ensure they remain fit-for-purpose.
The assessment specification must be relevant to the occupation and demonstrate how to assess the KSBs mapped to this assessment method. The EPAO must ensure that questions are refined and developed to a high standard. The questions must be unpredictable. A question bank of sufficient size will support this.
The EPAO must ensure that apprentice has a different set of questions in the case of re-sits or re-takes.
The EPAO must produce the following materials to support the interview:
The EPAO must ensure that the EPA materials are subject to quality assurance procedures including standardisation, training, and moderation.
Theme
KSBs
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Pass
Apprentices must demonstrate all the pass descriptors
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Health and safety
K20 K28 S1 S2 S16 B1 |
Prioritises health, safety and wellbeing and complies with risk assessments, method statements and safe systems of work, following procedures in line with health and safety regulations, regulatory standards and scaffolding quality guidance. (K28, S1, S2, B1)
Uses access and working at height equipment when erecting independent scaffold ensuring the equipment is used in line with training, regulations, industry guidance, employers and manufacturer’s instructions. (K20, S16) |
Tools and components
K5 K10 K19 S3 S5 S6 S13 |
Selects the scaffold components, materials and tools required for the scaffolding activities and inspects the serviceability, escalating any defects in line with organisational procedures. (K5, S3). Applies techniques, including the use of lifting equipment to carry, raise and lower components, tools and equipment safely on a working platform and haul up components and equipment to a working platform in line with industry guidance, regulations and manufacturer’s instructions. (K19, S5, S13) Applies techniques to move, handle and store components, tools, and equipment during and following completion of the scaffolding activity in line with organisational requirements. (K10, S6) |
Planning and setting out
K33 S11 S12 S14 S21 |
Interprets information from scaffolding drawings, specifications and manufacturer's instructions as required for the scaffolding activities and uses the information to determine the required components prior to commencing the scaffold. (K33, S21, S11) Organises components to operate within scaffolding industry and manufacturer’s configuration and tolerance. Lays and sets out the components in readiness for carrying out scaffolding activities in a safe sequence. (S12, S14) |
Individual scaffold with cantilever
K18 K23 K24 K25 S7 S9 S17 B2 |
Taking ownership of the work, individually erects an independent scaffold to a maximum of 2m working platform and installs a cantilever section in line with industry guidance and manufacturer's instructions. Ensures the independent scaffold with cantilever section is completed with 0 of B (major fault) or less than 4 of A (fault) as per the Assessment Criteria Annex. Dismantles the scaffold upon overall completion of the activity in line with industry guidance and manufacturer's instructions. Explains the purpose, and potential loading of the cantilever section and where to seek advice should tasks be outside their limits of competence. (K18, K24, K25, S7, S17, B2) Installs spurs and supports to the cantilever section in line with industry guidance and manufacturer's specifications. (K23, S9) |
Group scaffold with feature
K9 K14 K16 K26 S8 S10 S18 S20 B3 |
Applying team working principles, working towards a shared outcome, erects an independent scaffold with feature, in line with industry guidance and regulations. Ensures, the independent scaffold with feature is completed with 0 of B (major fault) or less than 4 of A (fault) as per the Assessment Criteria Annex. Dismantles the scaffold upon overall completion of the activity in line with industry guidance and manufacturer’s instructions. Explains how the scaffold would be altered when a change is required for a given scenario. (K14, K16, S18, S20, B3) Ensures protection of others, within the working vicinity in line with local authority regulations and industry safety methods. Explains the use of walkways when scaffolding is in public places. (K9, S8) Selects and installs ties to restrain un-sheeted scaffolds, ensuring the ties are spaced in line with industry guidance and manufacturer’s instructions. (K26, S10)
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Inspection
K34 S15 |
Applies pre-hand over scaffold inspection techniques to inspect the completed scaffolding prior to hand over in line with industry guidance. (K34, S15) |
Communication
K13 S19 |
Communicates with others using verbal techniques, in a way that is suitable for the context and supports scaffolding activity completion. (K13, S19) |
Theme
KSBs
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Pass
Apprentices must demonstrate all the pass descriptors
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CPD
B4 |
Describes learning and development they have completed and recorded to support competence in their role. (B4) |
Environment and sustainability
K30 S4 B5 |
Describes how they follow procedures in compliance with environmental and sustainability regulations standards, organisational procedures, and guidelines. Explains how they consider the environment through the efficient use of resources and disposal of waste to support achievement of net zero goals. (K30, S4, B5) |
Wellbeing and inclusion
K31 K32 S22 B6 |
Describes how they take account of individual needs and follow guidelines in relation to equity, diversity, and inclusion in line with regulations. (K32, S22, B6) Describes the issues, symptoms and warning signs related to stress anxiety and depression, and how to access sources of help and relevant resources (K31)
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Grade | Minimum marks required | Maximum marks required |
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Fail | 0 | 27 |
Pass | 28 | 40 |
Performance in the EPA determines the apprenticeship grade of:
The assessment methods are graded pass or fail only as scaffolding is a safety critical role, carrying out the operation of erection, alteration and dismantling of scaffolding structures at height. The pass or fail grading structure aligns with other existing non-apprenticeship routes to becoming a competent scaffolder, detailed in the annex.
An independent assessor must individually grade the: practical assessment with questions and interview in line with this EPA plan.
The EPAO must combine the individual assessment method grades to determine the overall EPA grade.
If the apprentice fails one or more assessment methods, they will be awarded an overall fail.
To achieve an overall pass, the apprentice must achieve at least a pass in all the assessment methods.
Assessment Criteria Annex
A = Fault
B = Major Fault
The assessment criteria annex is in line with the current CISRS scheme core skills test, which is used for the qualification and achievement of CISRS scaffolder status.
Health and Safety |
Grade |
Material leaning on structure, left unattended |
A |
Temporary working platform not correctly boarded with gaps where someone could fall |
B |
Throwing materials up or down |
B |
Foundation not square |
A |
Foundation base plates or base jacks and sole board not set correctly |
B |
Did not follow a safe system of work |
B |
STANDARDS |
Grade |
Standard supported on one fitting or fixing |
B |
Standard not connected to the fixing correctly |
B |
Loose fixing on the standards |
A |
Standard does not plumb within the required tolerances* |
A |
Incorrect sized standard used |
A |
Support jacks not secured correctly* |
B |
Not set to design widths |
B |
LEDGERS |
Grade |
Loose fixing at ledger |
A |
More than one loose fitting or fixing at ledger |
B |
Ledger not level within the required tolerances* |
A |
Incorrect sized ledger used |
A |
Tube not projecting through the entire body of the fixing or secured to the ledger |
B |
Incorrect fixing used |
B |
Lift height not conforming to the design |
A |
TRANSOMS |
Grade |
Transom not projecting sufficiently through the fixing |
B |
Transoms not level within the required tolerances* |
A |
Loose fixing on the transom |
A |
More than one loose fixing on the transom |
B |
Incorrect transom length used |
A |
Transom not meeting required target span to support platform |
B |
BRACING or SPURS |
Grade |
Incorrect sized brace used |
A |
More than 300mm from node point |
B |
Incorrect fixing used |
B |
Brace omitted |
B |
Check fitting omitted or fixed incorrectly* |
B |
LADDER or ACCESS |
Grade |
Not secured correctly |
B |
Ladder damaged |
B |
Not founded correctly |
B |
Incorrect angle |
A |
Incorrect angle of rungs |
B |
Gate installed incorrectly or omitted |
B |
Ladder not projecting sufficiently past the landing platform |
A |
GUARDRAILS AND TOE-BOARDS |
Grade |
Guardrail missing |
B |
Less than 950mm from platform |
B |
No gaps greater than 470mm |
B |
Toe-Board Missing |
B |
Toe-boards not secured |
A |
Incorrect fixings used |
A |
Tor-board supports installed incorrectly |
A |
Loose fixings at guardrail |
B |
MEASUREMENTS |
Grade |
Scaffold width more than + or - 50mm* |
A |
Bay length more than + or - 50mm* |
A |
Lift height more than + or - 50mm* |
A |
SCAFFOLD BOARDS AND DECKING |
Grade |
Excessive splits in the board |
A |
Decking not secured safely |
B |
Warped |
A |
Projection, less than 4 x thickness beyond end support* |
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Projection, more than 4 x thickness beyond end support* |
B |
HANDOVER OF SCAFFOLD |
Grade |
Over set time for task allowing for tolerance individual reasonable adjustment |
A |
Every 15 minutes thereafter |
A |
*Independent assessor to inform the apprentice of permissible erection tolerances for scaffolding equipment type to be used during assessment wherever applicable. |
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Multiple-choice test | Practical assessment with questions | Interview | Overall Grading |
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Pass | Pass | Pass | Pass |
If the apprentice fails one or more assessment methods they can take a re-sit or a re-take at their employer’s discretion. The apprentice’s employer needs to agree that a re-sit or re-take is appropriate. A re-sit does not need further learning, whereas a re-take does.
The apprentice should have a supportive action plan to prepare for a re-sit or a re-take.
The employer and EPAO agree the timescale for a re-sit or re-take. A re-sit is typically taken within 3 months of the EPA outcome notification. The timescale for a re-take is dependent on how much re-training is required and is typically taken within 3 months of the EPA outcome notification.
Failed assessment methods must be re-sat or re-taken within a 6-month period from the EPA outcome notification, otherwise the entire EPA will need to be re-sat or re-taken in full.
The apprentice will get a maximum EPA grade of pass for a re-sit or re-take.
Roles | Responsibilities |
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Apprentice |
As a minimum, the apprentice should:
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Employer |
As a minimum, the apprentice's employer must:
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EPAO |
As a minimum, the EPAO must:
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Independent assessor |
As a minimum, an independent assessor must:
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Training provider |
As a minimum, the training provider must:
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The EPAO must have reasonable adjustments arrangements for the EPA.
This should include:
Adjustments must maintain the validity, reliability and integrity of the EPA as outlined in this EPA plan.
Internal quality assurance refers to how the EPAO ensures valid, consistent and reliable EPA decisions. The EPAO must adhere to the requirements within the roles and responsibilities section:
The EPAO must also:
Affordability of the EPA will be aided by using at least some of the following:
This apprenticeship aligns with:
Construction Industry Scaffolder Record Scheme (CISRS) for Scaffolder
Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship the Scaffolder will be eligible to apply for a CISRS Scaffolder card.
Knowledge | Assessment methods |
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K1
Awareness of health and safety regulations, relevance to the occupation and the operative's responsibilities. Health and Safety at Work Act Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH). Manual handling. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Work at height. Working in confined spaces. Situational awareness. Isolation and emergency stop procedures. Emergency evacuation procedures. Slips, trips and falls. Safety equipment: guards, signage, fire extinguishers. Back to Grading |
Multiple-choice test |
K2
Scaffold guidance (quality): manufacturer’s instructions, National Access and Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) guidance Technical Guidance (TG)20 (Good Practice guidance for Tube and fitting Scaffolding Safety Guidance, system manufacturer’s user guides, SG4, (Preventing Falls in Scaffolding Operations) SG6 (Manual Handling in the Scaffolding Industry) TG4 (Stability, ties and anchors) statutory regulations, British and European Standards. Back to Grading |
Multiple-choice test |
K3
Purpose of company, site induction and toolbox talks. Back to Grading |
Multiple-choice test |
K4
Provision for the safety of themselves, the workforce, the public affected by scaffolding work, and future users of the scaffold structure: use of personal fall protection equipment correctly, use of warning signs and physical barriers, making scaffold structures safe from access when incomplete during breaks and end of the day. Back to Grading |
Multiple-choice test |
K5
The types and uses of scaffolding material: tools, tethering, fittings, tube, boards, or system equipment. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
K6
Common scaffold materials: tubes, boards, decking, prefabricated components, systems and fittings, purpose, and use. Back to Grading |
Multiple-choice test |
K7
The methods of inspection and servicing scaffold materials, components and tools. Back to Grading |
Multiple-choice test |
K8
The methods of founding scaffolds on differing types of surfaces: soft ground, concrete, and steel. Back to Grading |
Multiple-choice test |
K9
Scaffolding in public places and pavements: local authority regulations, safety methods and walkways. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
K10
The different techniques and methods used to move, handle and store materials, components and equipment. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
K11
The methods and principles for protecting the public and others during work activities and site security arrangements. Back to Grading |
Multiple-choice test |
K12
Methods of interpreting and extracting relevant information from drawings, specifications, work instructions manufacturer’s instructions. The procedures for when this information may be incorrect. Back to Grading |
Multiple-choice test |
K13
Verbal communication techniques. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
K14
Team working techniques. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
K15
Methods of attaching and spacing ledgers, bracing and transoms to support working platforms and strengthen the scaffold structure. Back to Grading |
Multiple-choice test |
K16
Methods of erecting, altering, and dismantling independent scaffolds with feature, towers, birdcages, chimney stacks, loading bays with or without beams, truss outs with beams, splays, and bridging sections with beams and gantry scaffolds. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
K17
Methods of erecting, altering, and dismantling independent with stairway access and returns and putlog scaffolds. Back to Grading |
Multiple-choice test |
K18
Methods of erecting, dismantling independent scaffolds. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
K19
Methods of raising and lowering materials using rope and gin wheel and rope, light lines, and safety knots. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
K20
Access and work at height equipment: safe use of industry recognised safe systems of work, use of scaffolding steps, personal safety harness, lanyards and inertia reels. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
K21
The statutory requirements for access: ladder towers, stairways, internal and external ladders. Back to Grading |
Multiple-choice test |
K22
The types, uses and purpose of prefabricated components (for example beams, ladders, gates), the rules for their assembly and connection to scaffold structures. Back to Grading |
Multiple-choice test |
K23
Methods of attaching spurs and supports to scaffolds. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
K24
The purpose, types, uses of cantilever sections. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
K25
Loadings of cantilever sections. The methods of transferring cantilever section loadings back to the main scaffold structure. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
K26
The spacing of scaffold ties to restrain sheeted and un-sheeted scaffolds from bespoke design drawing. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
K27
The regulations governing the inspection of basic scaffolds: work at height regulations, inspection frequency, report details, date time, position of scaffold inspected, name of the inspector, document storage and retention. Back to Grading |
Multiple-choice test |
K28
Awareness of risk assessments, method statements and safe systems of work, and implementing control measures. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
K29
Methods of safely erecting, moving, and dismantling prefabricated aluminium towers. Back to Grading |
Multiple-choice test |
K30
Environmental responsibilities: organisational procedures, manufacturers’ information, statutory regulations, and official guidance regarding the disposal of waste and types of practices necessary to support achievement of UK’s sustainability and net zero goals. Back to Grading |
Interview |
K31
Awareness of issues and common symptoms and warning signs of stress, anxiety and depression, plus where to go for help and the resources available. Back to Grading |
Interview |
K32
Equity, diversity and inclusion, in the workplace. Back to Grading |
Interview |
K33
Calculation techniques: component quantities. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
K34
Pre-handover scaffold inspection techniques. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
Skill | Assessment methods |
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S1
Follow procedures in line with health and safety regulations, standards, and scaffold guidance (quality). Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
S2
Comply with risk assessments, method statements and safe systems of work. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
S3
Inspect and select serviceable scaffold materials, components, and tools before use and escalate defects. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
S4
Follow procedures in line with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. Segregate resources for reuse, recycling and disposal. Back to Grading |
Interview |
S5
Carry, raise, lower, scaffold materials on a working platform. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
S6
Move and store components tools and equipment. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
S7
Install scaffold cantilevered structural components according to requirements of industry guidance and manufacturer’s instructions. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
S8
Protect others within the working vicinity. For example, the public through signage, barriers. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
S9
Install spurs and supports on cantilever sections. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
S10
Select, space, and install the correct number of ties to restrain un-sheeted scaffolds to industry guidance and manufacturer’s instructions. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
S11
Determine the component requirements for independent scaffolding. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
S12
Organise materials to operate within the industry and manufacturers configurations and tolerances. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
S13
Use lifting equipment safely to haul up scaffold components and equipment to working platform. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
S14
Lay out materials, set out scaffolds to erect and dismantle scaffolds in a safe sequence. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
S15
Inspect scaffolds prior to hand over. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
S16
Use access and work at height equipment in accordance with training, relevant regulations and employer’s and manufacturer’s instructions. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
S17
Erect and dismantle independent with cantilever section to a maximum height of 2m working platform. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
S18
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. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
S19
Communicate with others verbally for example, internal and external customers, colleagues, and managers. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
S20
Apply team working principles. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
S21
Interpret information from drawings and specifications. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
S22
Follow equity, diversity and inclusion guidelines. Back to Grading |
Interview |
Behaviour | Assessment methods |
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B1
Puts health safety and wellbeing first. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
B2
Take ownership of given work within the limits of own competence knowing when to seek advice. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
B3
Team-focused to meet work goals. Back to Grading |
Practical assessment with questions |
B4
Committed to continued professional development (CPD) to maintain and enhance competence in their own area of practice. Back to Grading |
Interview |
B5
Considers the environment and sustainability. Back to Grading |
Interview |
B6
Apply equity, diversity, and inclusion principles in dealing with others. Back to Grading |
Interview |
KSBS GROUPED BY THEME | Knowledge | Skills | Behaviour |
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Health and safety
K20 K28 S1 S2 S16 B1 |
Access and work at height equipment: safe use of industry recognised safe systems of work, use of scaffolding steps, personal safety harness, lanyards and inertia reels. (K20) Awareness of risk assessments, method statements and safe systems of work, and implementing control measures. (K28) |
Follow procedures in line with health and safety regulations, standards, and scaffold guidance (quality). (S1) Comply with risk assessments, method statements and safe systems of work. (S2) Use access and work at height equipment in accordance with training, relevant regulations and employer’s and manufacturer’s instructions. (S16) |
Puts health safety and wellbeing first. (B1) |
Tools and components
K5 K10 K19 S3 S5 S6 S13 |
The types and uses of scaffolding material: tools, tethering, fittings, tube, boards, or system equipment. (K5) The different techniques and methods used to move, handle and store materials, components and equipment. (K10) Methods of raising and lowering materials using rope and gin wheel and rope, light lines, and safety knots. (K19) |
Inspect and select serviceable scaffold materials, components, and tools before use and escalate defects. (S3) Carry, raise, lower, scaffold materials on a working platform. (S5) Move and store components tools and equipment. (S6) Use lifting equipment safely to haul up scaffold components and equipment to working platform. (S13) |
None |
Planning and setting out
K33 S11 S12 S14 S21 |
Calculation techniques: component quantities. (K33) |
Determine the component requirements for independent scaffolding. (S11) Organise materials to operate within the industry and manufacturers configurations and tolerances. (S12) Lay out materials, set out scaffolds to erect and dismantle scaffolds in a safe sequence. (S14) Interpret information from drawings and specifications. (S21) |
None |
Individual scaffold with cantilever
K18 K23 K24 K25 S7 S9 S17 B2 |
Methods of erecting, dismantling independent scaffolds. (K18) Methods of attaching spurs and supports to scaffolds. (K23) The purpose, types, uses of cantilever sections. (K24) Loadings of cantilever sections. The methods of transferring cantilever section loadings back to the main scaffold structure. (K25) |
Install scaffold cantilevered structural components according to requirements of industry guidance and manufacturer’s instructions. (S7) Install spurs and supports on cantilever sections. (S9) Erect and dismantle independent with cantilever section to a maximum height of 2m working platform. (S17) |
Take ownership of given work within the limits of own competence knowing when to seek advice. (B2) |
Group scaffold with feature
K9 K14 K16 K26 S8 S10 S18 S20 B3 |
Scaffolding in public places and pavements: local authority regulations, safety methods and walkways. (K9) Team working techniques. (K14) Methods of erecting, altering, and dismantling independent scaffolds with feature, towers, birdcages, chimney stacks, loading bays with or without beams, truss outs with beams, splays, and bridging sections with beams and gantry scaffolds. (K16) The spacing of scaffold ties to restrain sheeted and un-sheeted scaffolds from bespoke design drawing. (K26) |
Protect others within the working vicinity. For example, the public through signage, barriers. (S8) Select, space, and install the correct number of ties to restrain un-sheeted scaffolds to industry guidance and manufacturer’s instructions. (S10) 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. (S18) Apply team working principles. (S20) |
Team-focused to meet work goals. (B3) |
Inspection
K34 S15 |
Pre-handover scaffold inspection techniques. (K34) |
Inspect scaffolds prior to hand over. (S15) |
None |
Communication
K13 S19 |
Verbal communication techniques. (K13) |
Communicate with others verbally for example, internal and external customers, colleagues, and managers. (S19) |
None |
KSBS GROUPED BY THEME | Knowledge | Skills | Behaviour |
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CPD
B4 |
None |
None |
Committed to continued professional development (CPD) to maintain and enhance competence in their own area of practice. (B4) |
Environment and sustainability
K30 S4 B5 |
Environmental responsibilities: organisational procedures, manufacturers’ information, statutory regulations, and official guidance regarding the disposal of waste and types of practices necessary to support achievement of UK’s sustainability and net zero goals. (K30) |
Follow procedures in line with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. Segregate resources for reuse, recycling and disposal. (S4) |
Considers the environment and sustainability. (B5) |
Wellbeing and inclusion
K31 K32 S22 B6 |
Awareness of issues and common symptoms and warning signs of stress, anxiety and depression, plus where to go for help and the resources available. (K31) Equity, diversity and inclusion, in the workplace. (K32) |
Follow equity, diversity and inclusion guidelines. (S22) |
Apply equity, diversity, and inclusion principles in dealing with others. (B6) |
Version | Change detail | Earliest start date | Latest start date | Latest end date |
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1.2 | End-point assessment plan, funding and standard revised. | 29/06/2023 | Not set | Not set |
1.1 | End-point assessment plan revised | 28/10/2022 | 28/06/2023 | Not set |
1.0 | retired | 08/05/2018 | 27/10/2022 | Not set |
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