Validation programme for professional qualification as a scaffolder supervisor

The scaffolder supervisor assembles, disassembles, converts and repairs both standard and complex scaffolding configurations. He/she supervises the scaffolding helpers and scaffolders according to the current safety regulations. He/she inspects scaffolding constructions with standard configurations, carries out a user inspection on scaffolding and releases them to be used as safe scaffolding constructions.

The scaffolder supervisor:

• supervises and communicates about the scaffolding construction to the scaffolding helpers and scaffolders;
• assesses the quality of the most common scaffolding materials;
• draws up a materials list for all common scaffolds;
• assembles, disassembles and safely converts all common scaffolds;
• repairs or restores all common unsafe scaffolds to a safe condition;
• assesses and inspects scaffolding with a standard configuration and, after inspection, transfers the scaffolding to the client;
• conducts an inspection or re-inspection of scaffolding with a standard configuration at the client’s request;
• works at height.

You can find detailed information about the validation programme in the validation standard for scaffolder supervisor (in Dutch)(PDF file opens in new window).

If you want to demonstrate your experience as a scaffolder supervisor to a validation body, you will need to take a practical test and a written knowledge test.

The language of instruction for the tests is Dutch. You will need at least a basic knowledge of Dutch to take the tests.

You will be tested on whether you can:

• assemble and convert a scaffold with the help of at least one scaffolding helper or scaffolder, and meet the following criteria:
  • upright scaffold with a standard configuration,
  • with extension,
  • on unstable ground,
  • with a working floor height of at least 6.25 metres,
  • with an access point,
  • with a post interruption for an obstacle,
• dismantle the scaffolding,
• indicate how an unsafe scaffolding with a standard configuration can be restored to a safe state,
• indicate how an unsafe scaffolding with a complex configuration can be restored to a safe state,
• assess and inspect scaffolding with a standard configuration.