CISRS Advanced Scaffolding Training

Course for scaffolders who have had a minimum of 1 years on-site experience as a basic scaffolder after successfully receiving their Basic Scaffolder Card.

On completion of the course, delegates will have:-

• A working knowledge of methods of erecting and dismantling highly complex designed scaffolds.

Full Details

Course content

At the end of the course, the trainee should be able to:-

• Erect scaffolds in accordance with drawings and specifications
• System falsework
• Erect and dismantle correctly:
  • a tubular hanging scaffold
  • a raking shore in tubes

At the end of the course, the trainee should know:-

• The types and uses of scaffold fittings
• Tubes and boards in common use
• Construction and statutory regulations relevant to the erection and dismantling of basic, complex and designed structures
• How to interpret and correctly read scaffolding drawings and specifications

Training method

A highly participative course with practical sessions to compliment the classroom theory session.

NOTE: In addition to receiving a Certificate of Training, successful candidates are also able to achieve S/NVQ Level 3 Scaffolding.

This course will be carried out at our own CITB approved training centre.

Equipment required

All delegates should have available & bring with them the following safety equipment:

• Safety shoes / boots
• Gloves
• Hardhat
• Fluorescent jacket/waistcoat

• Overalls/work clothes
• Tool belt and Frogs
• Harness
• Scaffold spanner
• Level
• Tape measure

Number of delegates

As little as one on our open scheduled courses up to a maximum of nine

Certification

The delegate who successfully completes this course will recieve an accredited CISRS certificate.

Note

This course meets the criteria for CITB grants. CITB registered companies will be able to claim £26 per person per day.

The UTN administration section will give full support for the application of this grant plus advice for health and safety touch screen tests.