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Last checked 31 October 2026
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Job
New South Wales
Scaffolder
Erects, alters and dismantles scaffolding on construction sites, plants and shutdowns.
- Required by law
White Card (construction induction)
New South Wales: needed for construction work. The card becomes void if you haven't done construction work for 2 years in a row. Cards from other states are accepted.
- Required by law
Level 1 · Basic scaffolding (SB)
Entry level: modular or prefabricated scaffolds, bracket scaffolds, small cantilevered materials hoists (up to 500 kg), safety nets and static lines. Required in every state to do this work (you must be 18 or over). Valid for 5 years and recognised Australia-wide. Renew within 12 months of expiry, or you must train and be assessed again.
- Depends on the job
Level 2 · Intermediate scaffolding (SI)
Needs basic scaffolding (SB) first. Adds tube and coupler scaffolds, cantilevered and spur scaffolds, crane loading platforms, mast climbing platforms.
- Depends on the job
Level 3 · Advanced scaffolding (SA)
Needs intermediate scaffolding (SI) first. Adds cantilevered hoists, hung scaffolds and suspended scaffolds.
Employers and mine sites often add their own requirements. Always check the job ad or ask the agency.
Sources for scaffolder in New South Wales
- SafeWork NSW — White cards
- Safe Work Australia — High risk work licences
- Safe Work Australia — High risk work licence classes
- WorkSafe Victoria — High risk work licence
- SafeWork NSW — High risk work licences
- WA Government — High risk work licensing
- SafeWork SA — HRW classes, training and assessment
General information only, not legal advice. Rules change and can differ between sites. Check the official source or ask your employer before you act.
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