CISRS Basic Skills Test
The law requires that any individual wishing to erect, alter or dismantle scaffolding must be able to prove their competency. The industry-wide accepted proof of competency for operatives is to hold a CISRS Scaffold card. Upon completion of this course, you will receive a CISRS Scaffolders Card. Valid for 5 years.
- Starts: Wednesday, April 8 2026 | 8:00 AM
- Price: £395.00 excl. VAT
- Location: Blackburn
- Alternative Start Dates: Jan 26 2026 | 8:00AM
- Sector: Scaffolding , Scaffolding
Description
The aim of the Basic Skills Test is to assess that the delegate can demonstrate the skills learnt during the CISRS Part 1 and Part 2 courses, i.e. safely erect, alter and dismantle scaffolding in line with the objectives approved by CISRS.
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.