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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.
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.
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.
Delegates must have successfully completed a Part 1 and Part 2 (Tube & Fitting) course and be able to be able to provide evidence of this training in the form of certificates.
Delegates must also provide evidence of L2 National Diploma in Accessing Operations and Rigging (Construction) Scaffolding.
Delegates must also have the minimum six months’ further scaffold experience.
To be issued with a CISRS Scaffolders Card, the operative must have passed a CITB HS&E Test (or accepted exemption). Valid for 2 years.
You can book a CITB HS&E Test via the following link: https://www.citb.co.uk/courses-and-qualifications/health-safety-and-environment-hse-test-and-cards/book-a-test/
Please visit the link below to see if you have the appropriate training requirements.