Important changes regarding the issuing of Scaffolding Certificates

Tuesday 26 July 2005

The Secretary of Labour has changed the organisation that issues certificates of competence for scaffolders.

If persons carrying out construction work erect, maintain, repair or dismantle scaffolding over a certain height then they are required to hold a certificate of competence. Since 1995 the Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation has been carrying this out on behalf of the Department of Labour.

The Hon Steve Maharey, Associate Minister of Education, (Tertiary Education), recently approved an extension of industry coverage to the Power Crane Association Industry Training Organisation (now called, Opportunity –The Training Organisation). This means they now cover Scaffolding, Rigging and Industrial Rope Access

Hence it is now more appropriate for that organisation to issue certificates of competence for scaffolders.

This takes effect from 1st August 2005. The fees remain the same.

If you wish to have a Certificate of Competence for Scaffolding issued or to renew a current certificate then please contact

Opportunity – The Training Organisation
P.O.Box 30-074
Lower Hutt
Phone 04 569 9799
Fax 569 6969
Email info@pca.org.nz