Basic Scaffold Inspection Course

This 3 day course is intended for CISRS Scaffold card holders or for inspection card renewals, and also for those responsible for inspecting and checking basic scaffolds for safe use, signing certificates and registers in accordance with statutory regulations. You should have awareness and experience of scaffolding structures, coming from time spent in your individual industry sector. You’ll be required to confirm this experience by producing a CV.

Description

The course will cover:

  • Introduction to Scaffolding and Scaffolding terminology

  • The Work at Heights regulations 2005

  • British, European and Industry Standards (NASC)

  • Overview of SG4 Fall Arrest Equipment

  • TG20

  • Tube, fittings and boards

  • Safe ladder access and egress

  • Scaffolders training and working methods

  • Bracing and tying scaffolds

  • Fan boards and public protection

  • Mobile, static and loading towers

  • Birdcage scaffolds

  • Beams and bridging beams

  • Various types of system scaffolding

  • How to carry out a scaffolding inspection

  • Scaffold tagging systems

Training 2000 will apply for CISRS scaffolding cards on behalf of delegates upon course completion (where applicable). If the required information is not received within six months of the course date, delegates must apply directly to CISRS for their card.

CITB Funding

If your business is CITB registered, you could be eligible to claim grants towards scaffolding training costs, helping to significantly reduce your investment. Funding is available for key CISRS courses, supporting you to upskill your workforce cost-effectively.

Find out more about CITB funding here: CITB Grants & Funding