🔧👷 Day 3 – Routes into Scaffolding: Apprenticeships

As part of National Scaffolding Week 2025, we’re proud to spotlight SIMIAN, one of the UK’s leading scaffolding training providers, and their brilliant blog on building a future through scaffolding apprenticeships.

Apprenticeships are at the heart of developing the next generation of scaffolders. They provide the perfect balance of practical experience, structured learning, and industry-recognised qualifications, giving apprentices the foundation they need to build safe, skilled,

and successful careers.

The SIMIAN Apprenticeship Programme is open to anyone aged 16 and over and welcomes people from all backgrounds, from school leavers taking their first step into construction to existing employees who want to gain new qualifications and formal recognition for their skills.

Over two years, apprentices train in real-world environments, learning from experienced professionals and developing the knowledge and confidence to work safely and effectively on site. SIMIAN’s expert instructors and mentors guide every step of the journey, helping apprentices to grow both professionally and personally.

💬 “It’s about more than just teaching technical skills,” explains Stephen Robinson, National Apprenticeship Manager at SIMIAN. “It’s about developing confident professionals who can build long and rewarding careers. The demand for skilled scaffolders has never been higher, and our apprentices are helping to raise standards right across the industry.”

The programme doesn’t just benefit learners, it also supports employers. By working in partnership with SIMIAN, companies can access government funding and CITB grants of up to £6,000 per apprentice, helping to grow their workforce and invest in the future of the trade.

With centres in London, Weston-super-Mare, and Warrington, SIMIAN continues to play a key role in closing the skills gap and ensuring that safety, quality, and opportunity remain at the core of the scaffolding profession.

Scaffolding apprenticeships are more than a route into work, they’re a gateway to a rewarding, respected, and lifelong career.

👉 Read the full blog here: https://zurl.co/L4C7k