event scaffolder

Event scaffolders set up and dismantle temporary seating, stages and structures which support performance equipment, artists and the audience. Their job can include rope access, working above colleagues and lifting heavy loads, which makes it a high risk occupation. Their work is based on instruction, plans and calculations. They work indoors as well as outdoors.

Scope note

Includes people working in event and rental companies. Excludes people performing industrial or construction scaffolding.

Alternative Labels

scaffolding installer

scaffolding worker

event scaffolder

scaffolding team member

scaffolding crew member

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Narrower occupations

- stagehand

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

attach roofing cover follow safety procedures when working at heights work ergonomically organise resources for artistic production work with respect for own safety install temporary audience accommodation work safely with machines use technical documentation dismantle scaffolding set up stage decks assemble performance equipment store performance equipment use personal protection equipment

Essential Knowledge

scaffolding components

Optional Skills and Competences

plan scaffolding position outriggers rig loads work safely with mobile electrical systems under supervision operate forklift develop professional network use rope access techniques build scaffolding operate telehandler keep personal administration position guardrails and toeboards manage technical resources stock construct working platform inspect scaffolding manage personal professional development install metal roofing

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/6cfba9ca-f9a0-4a50-a8d3-064d88c928b1

Status

released

Occupations