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Basic Scaffold Inspection Course

This 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.

New NASC Training Funding Announced:

Please note: In order to be eligible to apply, all training must have taken place after 1st January 2023. Please contact funding@nasc.org.uk with any questions.

  • COTS - Claim £150 to help pay for a CISRS Operatives Training Scheme (COTS) course.

  • Newly Qualified CISRS Scaffolder - Claim £200 for operatives qualifying for their first CISRS Scaffolder Card.

  • Newly Qualified CISRS Advanced Scaffolder - Claim £250 for operatives qualifying for their first CISRS Advanced Scaffolder Card.

  • Newly Qualified CISRS Supervisor - Claim £500 for operatives qualifying for their first CISRS Supervisor Scaffolder Card.

  • CISRS Systems Scaffold Product Training Scheme (SSPTS) Endorsement - Claim £175 for operatives completing a CISRS SSPTS course and getting the system endorsement on their CISRS card.

  • CISRS Scaffold Inspection Training Scheme (SITS) - Claim £175 for operatives completing a CISRS SITS course and receiving an inspection card.

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