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I started with a local Steel Fabrication Firm and trained as a Steel Erector, when the firm went bust I started with SGB in 1972, firstly on the deck then as an improver and Finlay as a Scaffold Erector. This is my 38 th year in the game and I widi change...
You ask, What is the best way to get into the Trade.
Firstly, The best way is the direct approach, go to the Scaffolding Firms in your area and ask to speak to the Boss or Depot Manager and ask them for a start labouring, convince them that you want to be a Scaffolder more that anything else. Hopefully you will be lucky...
Secondly, go to your Local Job Centre and ask to talk with an Adviser and ask if there is any places on Training Courses available.
Thirdly, do some research on the Component Parts, get to know and identify the Scaffold Fittings, lengths of Tube, there is plenty of info on the web.
Lastly, be persistent with approaching the Scaff Firms---
Hopes this help---are you working at the moment ?...
Garry...