Tube and Coupler Scaffolding Under Five Metres (Micro-Credential)

Applicants must be:
* 16 years or over
* Have a reasonable standard of fitness required to work at heights. VHNZ may require
a medical certificate from a medical general practitioner.
* In employment and/or engaging in work experience within the construction or related
industry (to complete the work-experience requirements).
* The employer and Ākonga/learner in conjunction with VHNZ must complete a training
agreement.
NOTE: As this credential is for scaffolds less than 5 Metres high a Scaffolding Certificate of
Competence is not required.
Offer of place is subject to the VHNZ approval. Suitability to enrol will be established through
an interview to identify:
* ability to complete the training.
* employer/workplace support.
* support for disabled Ākonga/learners who can still meet the physical demands of a lowlevel
scaffolding role.
* language and literacy/numeracy proficiency.
VHNZ will work with support organisations e.g., literacy Aoteroa to provide support for
Ākonga/learners during delivery.

What can I expect out of this qualification?

The purpose of this micro-credential is to provide a formal credential for construction and related workers who complete scaffolding work under five metres using tube and coupler scaffolding.

This micro-credential addresses an identified skill gap for undertaking safe establishment and disestablishment of tube and coupler scaffolding under five meters in height.

The micro-credential is a stand-alone credential. It is not intended for professional scaffolders who consistently work over five metres in height as they have a separate learning pathway.

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