Introduction

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. In their daily work, an apprentice in this occupation interacts with members of the public, clients, site managers, and other trades such as roofers, slaters and 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.