Why Accreditations Matter
In 2026, a wall of logos is not enough. Real trust means verification — every accreditation we hold is independently assessed, publicly searchable, and renewed on schedule.
When you hire a scaffolding company, you are trusting them with the safety of everyone who works on, under, or around the scaffold. Accreditations are not marketing badges — they represent real audits with documented accountability.
Every credential listed below links directly to the issuing body so you can verify it in seconds. If you are pre-qualifying us for a tender, insurance documentation and accreditation certificates are available on request.
These accreditations are specifically relevant to:
Health & Safety
First in Wales FASET
Fall Arrest Safety Equipment Training
Independent fall-arrest and platform decking certification — Trust Scaffolding is the first company in Wales to hold FASET accreditation for T-Deck installation.
SMAS Worksafe
Safety Management Advisory Services
Accepted by 90%+ of UK principal contractors as pre-qualification for supply chain vetting — held continuously for 7+ consecutive years.
CHAS
Contractors Health & Safety Assessment Scheme
Required by NHS Trusts, local councils, and Tier 1 contractors — the UK's most widely recognised H&S pre-qualification scheme for supply chains.
Quality & Compliance
Gold Status Constructionline Gold
Constructionline Gold Membership
Gold-level verification covering financial standing, H&S, environmental management, quality management, equalities, and anti-bribery compliance.
The Scaffolding Association
Assessed Member — Audited Contractor Status
Fewer than 10% of UK scaffolding companies hold Assessed Contractor status — independently verified operations, safety procedures, and workforce qualifications.
Training, Competency & Technical Standards
CISRS
Construction Industry Scaffolders Record Scheme
Every operative on site carries a CISRS card. We do not use uncarded workers, unverified agency labour, or unsupervised trainees — no exceptions.
CITB
Construction Industry Training Board
Government-backed training levy membership funding CISRS apprenticeship programmes via the CWIC Scaffolding Academy at UWTSD, Swansea.
TG:20
NASC Technical Guidance Note 20
The UK structural standard for tube-and-fitting scaffolding — every scaffold we design complies with TG:20 loading, bracing, tie, and foundation requirements.
Additional Qualifications
SMSTS
Site Management Safety Training Scheme — held by our management team, ensuring competent safety leadership on every project.
Emergency First Aid
All employees hold Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work qualifications, ensuring first-response capability on every site.
Operators Licence
Licensed for 4+ HGV/LGV vehicles, with qualified drivers within our team for safe and efficient scaffold transport.
CLP Safety Audits
Regular independent health and safety audits by CLP Safety and Training Limited, ensuring continuous compliance and improvement.