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Scaffold Builder

National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)

Certificate

A scaffold builder masters all concepts and procedures involved with scaffold building. This includes handling various conditions in a responsible manner, developing a safety plan, and inspecting scaffold equipment on a regular basis.

Duration

Not specified

Credits

Not specified

Cost

Not specified

Format

Hybrid

What You'll Learn

AI-generated

Key competencies developed through this program

  • Hands-onAssemble scaffold structures of varying configurations using appropriate tools and equipment under supervision.
    Developing
Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

  • Apply trade knowledge and professional practices foundational to scaffold building
  • Apply safety practices including hazard identification safety planning and interpreting safety warnings during scaffold construction
  • Select and use scaffold tools and equipment for scaffold building applications
  • Apply trade math to support scaffold calculations and measurements
  • Build and inspect supported scaffolds in compliance with applicable safety and construction requirements
  • Build and inspect mobile scaffolds including assembly movement and stability requirements
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

Program Details

Detailed information about this program

Focus Statement A scaffold builder masters all concepts and procedures involved with scaffold building. This includes handling various conditions in a responsible manner, developing a safety plan, and inspecting scaffold equipment on a regular basis. He/she interprets safety and hazard warnings to ensure the proper handling of scaffolding. Overview l Two-hour closed-book examination l May use a basic function, non-printing calculator l No extra papers, books, notes or study materials are allowed Minimum passing score is 75.

Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

No requirements listed.

Financial Aid

Eligible funding programs

No funding information available.

Scholarships

No scholarships listed.

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Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

Completion Rate

Not reported

Placement Rate

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Locations

Where this program is offered

No locations specified.

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