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Scaffolder (m/f) Ausbildung in Germany

German name: Gerüstbauer/in

Scaffolder is a recognized vocational training profession lasting 3 years, offered in industry and skilled crafts. You will learn to safely erect, maintain, and dismantle temporary work platforms and access systems for construction and renovation projects.

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What you do

  • Erecting and dismantling working, protective, and supporting scaffolds
  • Planning scaffold structures and material requirements
  • Transporting and storing scaffolding components
  • Checking scaffolds for safety and stability
  • Assembling work platforms and lifts
  • Adhering to safety regulations on construction sites

Requirements

  • Good secondary school leaving certificate (Hauptschulabschluss or Mittlere Reife)
  • Physical fitness and no fear of heights
  • Manual dexterity and technical understanding
  • Spatial imagination
  • Teamwork skills and a sense of responsibility
  • Careful and precise working methods

Career prospects

  1. 1Master Scaffolder (Gerüstbauermeister/in)
  2. 2Foreman/woman (Vorarbeiter/in)
  3. 3Technician (specializing in Civil Engineering)
  4. 4Specialization in specific scaffolding systems
  5. 5Self-employment with own scaffolding company

Open positions

There are no open positions in this career right now. New positions come in several times a day.

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Frequently asked questions

Answers from our data on salary, length, German level and open positions.

How much do you earn in a Scaffolder (m/f) Ausbildung in Germany?

Usually 700 to 1,100 € a month. Pay rises with each year of training; the company sets the exact amount.

What German level do I need for a Scaffolder (m/f) Ausbildung?

Usually B1 German is enough. It is a guideline: some companies ask for more, some accept less.

What are the requirements for a Scaffolder (m/f) Ausbildung?

Good secondary school leaving certificate (Hauptschulabschluss or Mittlere Reife); Physical fitness and no fear of heights; Manual dexterity and technical understanding; Spatial imagination.

Where can I find open Scaffolder (m/f) Ausbildung positions?

There are no open positions right now. New positions come in several times a day.

How to apply as a Scaffolder (m/f)

Create your German CV, no account needed. Then apply to one of the open positions.

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Career information is based on BERUFENET by the Federal Employment Agency.