Event Scaffolder Metal, Machinery & Related Trades Workers

The different components of which scaffolding is constructed, their usage cases and limitations. Weight bearing properties of each component and how they are assembled.

Set up sound, light and video equipment on stage before performance event according to specifications.

Take necessary precautions and follow a set of measures that assess, prevent and tackle risks when working at a high distance from the ground. Prevent endangering people working under these …

Take responsibility for lifelong learning and continuous professional development. Engage in learning to support and update professional competence. Identify priority areas for professional development based on reflection about own practice …

Coordinate human, material and capital resources within artistic productions, based on the given documentation e.g. scripts.

Safely dismantle sound, light and video equipment after a performance event. Make sure the equipment is correctly stored away.

Make use of protection equipment according to training, instruction and manuals. Inspect the equipment and use it consistently.

Understand and use technical documentation in the overall technical process.

Apply ergonomy principles in the organisation of the workplace while manually handling equipment and materials.

Check and safely operate machines and equipment required for your work according to manuals and instructions.

Apply the safety rules according to training and instruction and based on a solid understanding of the prevention measures and risks to your own personal health and safety.

Securely fasten a roofing cover to a temporary construction in order to keep rain and other weather influences out.

Safely dismantle a scaffolding structure according to a plan and in the set order.

Place audience accommodation, fixing it into place with a scaffolding system if required.

Set heavy duty decks in place on top of stage scaffolding to serve as a secure space for performance, seating, or crew activities. Cover it with flooring planks if called …

Assemble temporary scaffolding structures for construction, maintenance or event-related purposes. Set vertical standards on the base plate of the scaffolding structure. Ensure the scaffolding structure is secured from lateral forces …

Reach out to and meet up with people in a professional context. Find common ground and use your contacts for mutual benefit. Keep track of the people in your personal …

File and organise personal administration documents comprehensively.

Manage and monitor technical resources stock to ensure that production demands and deadlines can be met at all times.

Operate a forklift, a vehicle with a pronged device in front for lifting and carrying heavy loads.

Market one's own strengths in terms of skills and knowledge.

Safely attach loads to different types of hooks and attachments, taking into account the weight of the load, the power available to move it, static and dynamic tolerances of all …

Take the necessary precautions while providing temporary power distribution for performance and art facility purposes under supervision.

When the structural elements of the scaffolding structure have been completed, attach working platforms which approach or touch the structure to be worked on. Place decks on the platform and …

After the scaffolding structure has been completed, inspect it for compliance with safety standards, weight bearing properties, tensile strength, resistance to wind, any other outside influences and ergonomics.

Install the underlayments over the main roof decking and other covering materials such as ice and water shields, form and screw down the starter flashing along the eaves and wrap …

Transfer materials in a construction environment by using a telescopic handler.

Plan the construction of the scaffolding, based on the nature of the project, the environment, and the available resources. Apply knowledge of scaffolding standards and load bearing properties of the …

Attach guardrails and toeboards to the scaffolding standards at set heights and intervals to ensure the safety of the workers and prevent objects from falling. Secure the guardrails using couplers …

Set scaffolding outriggers, diagonal braces which support the scaffolding. Set sole plates, digging into the soil if the plates must be set diagonally. Connect the braces to the main scaffolding …

Apply ropework to work in elevated position. Safely ascend and descend ropes, wearing a harness.