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Scaffolder

OSCA 821731·ANZSCO 821712

Employed

8,400

Part-time share

19.6%

Female share

1%

Median age

33 yrs

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

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Scaffolder is a job in Australia. The job figures on this page come from Jobs and Skills Australia and the ABS Census, where they are published. The courses listed here lead to this job. Compare the fee, study mode, length, place, and how to get in before you enquire.

Courses linked to this job include Certificate III in Scaffolding.

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About this career

Erects and dismantles scaffolding to provide work platforms on building and industrial sites, and for temporary structures such as staging and seating.

What they typically do

  • Fits and bolts tubes, support braces and components to form bases and build up scaffolding
  • Lifts and positions sections of scaffolding
  • Erects guard rails, guy wires, ropes and clamps, lays planks, and hangs safety nets
  • Dismantles and removes scaffolding from building sites

Where they work

Construction

States and territories

Share of workers by location

NSW
27.6%
QLD
23.1%
WA
20.8%
VIC
19.9%
SA
5.2%
ACT
1.3%
TAS
1.1%
NT
0.8%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Scaffolder.