Course content

• This 1 day course is for people who are new to scaffolding.
• Existing CISRS Scaffolding Labourer (green) Card holders also need to take this course to renew their card every five years.
• The course teaches the basics of the industry and how to work safely with scaffolding and access equipment:
  • General responsibilities
  • Basic scaffolding terminology (components and application)
  • Servicing of equipment (tube, fittings, boards etc.)
  • Boards and stock – quality control
  • Health, welfare, hygiene and housekeeping
  • Electrical safety
  • Fire prevention and control
  • Noise and vibration
  • Working at height
  • Accident prevention and reporting
  • Slips, trips and falls
  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
  • Transport safety on site
  • Equipment and tools
  • Manual handling (including loading and unloading)
  • Lifting equipment using rope and wheel
  • Questions/test paper.

   

Teaching and assessment

• The course is one day (eight hours) long.
• It includes a minimum of six hours’ tuition, and practical exercises and exams.

Qualifications you get

• On successful completion of the course we will apply on your behalf for the CISRS Scaffolder Trainee or CISRS Scaffolder Labour Card.
• CISRS Scaffolding Operative Training Scheme (COTS) Certificate
• The provider will apply on your behalf for a CISRS scaffolders labourers or CISRS scaffolders trainee card.