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CISRS BASE (Basic Access System Erector)

The CISRS Basic Access System Erector (BASE) Training Course is a five-day course aimed at non-scaffolders who need to erect, alter and dismantle very basic and routine scaffolding structures using a specific system scaffold product.  

It gives operatives limited skills and knowledge for safe use of a specific system scaffold product in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions within restricted working environments.

CISRS Course Detail

This CISRS BASE course it is aimed at tradespersons such as bricklayers or maintenance operatives who have the need to construct their own temporary access.

BASE card holders will be able to construct simple system scaffold structures with the specific product used when completing their CISRS BASE Training. These structures will not exceed a maximum height of 6m and must not be in an environment with an interface to the general public interface. Any works outside of these parameters should be carried out by a CISRS Scaffolder or CISRS Advanced Scaffolder depending upon the scope of the work.

Topics covered include:

• Erecting, altering and dismantling very basic scaffolding structures using specific modular system scaffolding
• Health and safety concerns associated with working at height
• Safe use of modular system scaffolding

Course Delivery

This course is delivered at CISRS training centres located across the UK, and centres undergo annual audits to ensure they continually meet CISRS Scheme criteria.

Candidates must have successfully completed and passed the one-day COTS course within 6 months to apply for the CISRS BASE Card, or hold a relevant CSCS Trade Card (for example, Bricklayer, Plasterer, Joiner, General Operative, etc.). They must also have passed a CSCS Health, Safety and Environment touch screen test within two years, or equivalent.

CISRS BASE Cards are valid for a period of 5 years at which stage they will expire, and it will be necessary to undertake a CISRS SSPTS course to renew the card.

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Related Categories

• All Scaffolding and Working at Height training
• CISRS Scaffolding Awareness course
• CISRS SITS Basic Scaffold Inspection training