Scaffolding

Scaffolders put up and down scaffolding that allow workers to reach the higher levels of buildings safely during construction, cleaning and renovation projects. Scaffolding is physically demanding so you need to be fit, have good hand-to-eye co-ordination, good organisation skills and the ability to plan ahead. There is a clear route of career progression within the industry and an experienced scaffolder can travel the world with a sought-after skill set. Our Apprenticeship and commercial training will equip you with the skills you need to succeed.


  • CISRS Basic Skills Test

    MONDAY, JULY 20 2026 | 8:00 AM

    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.

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  • Supervisor Refresher

    MONDAY, JULY 20 2026 | 8:00 AM

    The aim of this course is for Scaffolding Managers and Supervisors who require renewal of their CISRS Scaffolding Supervisor card. It aims to review the core management skills required to effectively supervise scaffold operations.

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  • Basic Scaffold Inspection Course

    WEDNESDAY, JULY 29 2026 | 8:00 AM

    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.

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  • CISRS CPD Scaffolder / Advance Scaffolder Renewal

    MONDAY, AUGUST 3 2026 | 8:00 AM

    From the 1st July 2017, it is a requirement of the CISRS Training scheme, that CISRS Scaffolders and Advance Scaffolder card holders must attend a 2-day Scaffolder Refresher/ CPD course in order to renew their CISRS cards. Renewal is required every 5 years.

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  • CISRS New Entrant Constructions Operatives Training Scheme (COTS)

    MONDAY, AUGUST 10 2026 | 8:00 AM

    The course is for operatives who carry out onsite Labouring duties in support of Scaffolding operations. The holder of a CISRS Trainee Scaffolder or CISRS Scaffolding labourer card will have current Health and Safety knowledge and the required skills to carry out their duties in a safe manner.

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  • Advanced Skills Test (AST)

    TUESDAY, AUGUST 11 2026 | 8:00 AM

    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 Advanced Scaffolder card. Upon completion of this course, the operative will receive a CISRS Advanced Scaffolders Card. Valid for 5 years.

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  • Part 2 (Tube & Fitting)

    MONDAY, AUGUST 17 2026 | 8:00 AM

    The 10-day Part 2 course is the second part of the required CISRS training for the Scaffolder card. Part 2 can only be accessed when Part 1 has been successfully completed, and 6 months experience has been gained following the Part 1 course. A second Trainee card can be applied for.

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  • CISRS CPD Scaffolder / Advance Scaffolder Renewal

    TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 2026 | 8:00 AM

    From the 1st July 2017, it is a requirement of the CISRS Training scheme, that CISRS Scaffolders and Advance Scaffolder card holders must attend a 2-day Scaffolder Refresher/ CPD course in order to renew their CISRS cards. Renewal is required every 5 years.

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  • CISRS New Entrant Constructions Operatives Training Scheme (COTS)

    MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 2026 | 8:00 AM

    The course is for operatives who carry out onsite Labouring duties in support of Scaffolding operations. The holder of a CISRS Trainee Scaffolder or CISRS Scaffolding labourer card will have current Health and Safety knowledge and the required skills to carry out their duties in a safe manner.

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  • Advanced Scaffolder Training

    MONDAY, OCTOBER 5 2026 | 8:00 AM

    A CISRS Advanced Scaffolder Card Holder is deemed competent to lead a scaffold gang in all scaffold operations, including complex design structures. The Advanced Scaffold training is the first step in this process.

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  • Basic Scaffold Inspection Course

    TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6 2026 | 8:00 AM

    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.

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  • Part 1 Tube and Fitting (Trainee Scaffolder Card)

    MONDAY, OCTOBER 19 2026 | 8:00 AM

    CISRS Trainee Scaffolder card holders will be considered a trainee scaffolder regardless of the experience they have within the scaffolding industry. Accordingly, they should not undertake any scaffolding activities unless they are under the direct supervision of a qualified scaffolder. The Trainee will be expected to complete the following training within the validity of 2 x 18 month CISRS Trainee Scaffolder Cards: • COTS • CISRS Part 1 • CISRS Part 2 • NVQ Level 2/ SCQF Level 5 • CISRS 1 Day Skills Test

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  • Part 2 (Tube & Fitting)

    MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2 2026 | 8:00 AM

    The 10-day Part 2 course is the second part of the required CISRS training for the Scaffolder card. Part 2 can only be accessed when Part 1 has been successfully completed, and 6 months experience has been gained following the Part 1 course. A second Trainee card can be applied for.

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  • CISRS CPD Scaffolder / Advance Scaffolder Renewal

    MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9 2026 | 8:00 AM

    From the 1st July 2017, it is a requirement of the CISRS Training scheme, that CISRS Scaffolders and Advance Scaffolder card holders must attend a 2-day Scaffolder Refresher/ CPD course in order to renew their CISRS cards. Renewal is required every 5 years.

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  • CISRS CPD Scaffolder / Advance Scaffolder Renewal

    MONDAY, DECEMBER 7 2026 | 8:00 AM

    From the 1st July 2017, it is a requirement of the CISRS Training scheme, that CISRS Scaffolders and Advance Scaffolder card holders must attend a 2-day Scaffolder Refresher/ CPD course in order to renew their CISRS cards. Renewal is required every 5 years.

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  • Part 2 (Tube & Fitting)

    MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8 2027 | 8:00 AM

    The 10-day Part 2 course is the second part of the required CISRS training for the Scaffolder card. Part 2 can only be accessed when Part 1 has been successfully completed, and 6 months experience has been gained following the Part 1 course. A second Trainee card can be applied for.

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  • Part 1 Tube and Fitting (Trainee Scaffolder Card)

    MONDAY, JUNE 15 2026 | 8:00 AM

    CISRS Trainee Scaffolder card holders will be considered a trainee scaffolder regardless of the experience they have within the scaffolding industry. Accordingly, they should not undertake any scaffolding activities unless they are under the direct supervision of a qualified scaffolder. The Trainee will be expected to complete the following training within the validity of 2 x 18 month CISRS Trainee Scaffolder Cards: • COTS • CISRS Part 1 • CISRS Part 2 • NVQ Level 2/ SCQF Level 5 • CISRS 1 Day Skills Test

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  • CISRS CPD Scaffolder / Advance Scaffolder Renewal

    MONDAY, JULY 6 2026 | 8:00 AM

    From the 1st July 2017, it is a requirement of the CISRS Training scheme, that CISRS Scaffolders and Advance Scaffolder card holders must attend a 2-day Scaffolder Refresher/ CPD course in order to renew their CISRS cards. Renewal is required every 5 years.

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  • CISRS New Entrant Constructions Operatives Training Scheme (COTS)

    MONDAY, JULY 6 2026 | 8:00 AM

    The course is for operatives who carry out onsite Labouring duties in support of Scaffolding operations. The holder of a CISRS Trainee Scaffolder or CISRS Scaffolding labourer card will have current Health and Safety knowledge and the required skills to carry out their duties in a safe manner.

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  • CISRS CPD Scaffolder / Advance Scaffolder Renewal

    MONDAY, MAY 11 2026 | 8:00 AM

    From the 1st July 2017, it is a requirement of the CISRS Training scheme, that CISRS Scaffolders and Advance Scaffolder card holders must attend a 2-day Scaffolder Refresher/ CPD course in order to renew their CISRS cards. Renewal is required every 5 years.

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  • Part 1 Tube and Fitting (Trainee Scaffolder Card)

    MONDAY, MAY 11 2026 | 8:00 AM

    CISRS Trainee Scaffolder card holders will be considered a trainee scaffolder regardless of the experience they have within the scaffolding industry. Accordingly, they should not undertake any scaffolding activities unless they are under the direct supervision of a qualified scaffolder. The Trainee will be expected to complete the following training within the validity of 2 x 18 month CISRS Trainee Scaffolder Cards: • COTS • CISRS Part 1 • CISRS Part 2 • NVQ Level 2/ SCQF Level 5 • CISRS 1 Day Skills Test

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  • CISRS Basic Skills Test

    WEDNESDAY, MAY 13 2026 | 8:00 AM

    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.

    View course

  • CISRS CPD Scaffolder / Advance Scaffolder Renewal

    MONDAY, JUNE 1 2026 | 8:00 AM

    From the 1st July 2017, it is a requirement of the CISRS Training scheme, that CISRS Scaffolders and Advance Scaffolder card holders must attend a 2-day Scaffolder Refresher/ CPD course in order to renew their CISRS cards. Renewal is required every 5 years.

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  • CISRS New Entrant Constructions Operatives Training Scheme (COTS)

    MONDAY, JUNE 1 2026 | 8:00 AM

    The course is for operatives who carry out onsite Labouring duties in support of Scaffolding operations. The holder of a CISRS Trainee Scaffolder or CISRS Scaffolding labourer card will have current Health and Safety knowledge and the required skills to carry out their duties in a safe manner.

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  • Advanced Skills Test (AST)

    MONDAY, JUNE 15 2026 | 8:00 AM

    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 Advanced Scaffolder card. Upon completion of this course, the operative will receive a CISRS Advanced Scaffolders Card. Valid for 5 years.

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  • Scaffolding

    LEVEL 2 APPRENTICESHIP

    You could work with small local companies or on larger sites such as petro chemical or nuclear power station sites.

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