CISRS Basic Scaffold Inspection
2 days
8:30 - 17:00
This course is intended for persons responsible for inspecting and checking scaffolds for safe use and for signing certificates and registers in accordance with statutory regulations.
The overall aim is to develop in trainees an understanding of scaffold components, forms of construction and inspection procedures of basic access scaffolds and to comply with current legislation and Codes of Practice.
The course will give trainees an understanding of:
- Health & Safety at Work Act 1974
- Work at Height Regulations 2005
- Regulations & Approved Codes of Practice (ACoPs)
- Scaffold Terminology
- Scaffold Materials
- Means of Access
- Gin Wheels & Ropes
- Scaffold Ties
- Construction Regulations & Recommendations of Basic Scaffolds
- Practical Inspection
- Reports
Upcoming Course Dates
| Dates | Places | |
| 23 Sep 2010 to 24 Sep 2010 | No | Contact us |
| 11 Oct 2010 to 12 Oct 2010 | Yes | Contact us |
| 25 Nov 2010 to 26 Nov 2010 | Yes | Contact us |
| 15 Dec 2010 to 16 Dec 2010 | Yes | Contact us |
Full Details
Who For
This course is intended for persons responsible for inspecting and checking scaffolds for safe use and for signing certificates and registers in accordance with statutory regulations. We would expect delegates to have some awareness and experience of scaffolding structures, which would have come from their time in their individual industry sector e.g. construction, engineering, manufacturing, offshore etc.
Course Content
Structures covered on the course:- Independents
- Putlogs
- Birdcage
- Tower
- Bridging
- Protection Fans
- Loading Bays
- Roof Saddle & Stack
- Pavement Gantry
- Circular Splay
- Edge Protection
Training Method
The successful achievement of the above training objectives will be demonstrated using the following assessment methods:- Practical Test (pass mark 100%)
- Written Tset (pass mark 80%)
Safety Equipment
All delegates should have available & bring with them the following safety equipment:- Overalls / Work clothes
- Gloves
- Safety shoes/boots
- Hard Hat (This will only be used if other scaffold is erected on site)
Number of delegates
As little as 1 delegate on our open scheduled courses. In-company courses can be arranged for a minimum or 8 and accommodate a maximum of 12Certification
Delegates who successfully complete a CISRS Basic SITS Course will be issued with a certificate of attendance as a record of their training. Upon completion of a CSkills H&S test, they will be eligible to apply for a CISRS Basic Scaffold Inspection Card.
Note
This course meets the criteria for CITB grants.The UTN administration section will give full support for the application of this grant.
UTN provide each delegate with a buffet on all our full day courses.