CISRS Scaffolder - Part 1

CISRS SCAFFOLDING PART 1: TUBE AND FITTING.

Duration: Ten Days

Attendees:
• This course is for people who have held a CISRS Trainee Scaffolder or Labourer card for a minimum of six months
• The course teaches the core skills of scaffolding. It covers how to safely erect, alter and dismantle basic scaffolding structures
• You will achieve the CISRS Scaffolding Part 1 certificate on passing the course.

Objectives: To give candidates up to date knowledge and training on current industry standards 

Content:
• Safely and correctly erect independent and putlog scaffolds with returns, towers and birdcage scaffolds, in tube and fitting or proprietary systems where applicable
• Observe regulations governing the safe erection, inspection and dismantling of scaffolds and work methods to be adopted
• Determine the material requirements for independents and putlog with returns, towers, and birdcage scaffolds in tube and fitting or proprietary systems where applicable
• Lay out materials, set out the scaffolds and overcome obstacles to erect scaffold safely
• Ensure that scaffolds are constructed to statutory regulations following the safe systems of work set out in Safety Guidance Note 4 (SG4)
• Interpret simple drawings
• Understand the basics of tie testing
• Make alterations to scaffolds (e.g. dropping lift height on independent)

Entry Requirements:
• CISRS Trainee Scaffolder or Labourer card held for at least six months before the course start date
• A head for heights
• Teamwork
• Good understanding of spoken and written English. Please contact us if you require assistance
• Candidates to provide all relevant PPE for practical element (hard hat, boots, gloves, fall arrest
equipment)