CISRS Scaffold Training Part 1
| description: | 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. |
| duration (days): | 2 Weeks (10 Consecutive Working Days) |
| target group: | The CISRS Scaffolding Part 1 course is suitable for adult trainees with a minimum of 6 months verifiable experience of scaffolding operations (e.g. Scaffolders’ Labourer) who want to work towards achieving a CISRS Scaffold Card and Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Accessing Operations and Rigging (Construction) Scaffolding. Following completion of the Part 1 course operatives will have been trained to erect and dismantle basic scaffolds as listed below. |
| course requirements: | Candidates must have a minimum of 6 months verifiable experience of scaffolding operations (e.g. Scaffolders’ Labourer) |
| course aims: | The Part 1 course is designed to train suitable candidates to the objectives approved by CISRS in the safe erection, alteration and dismantling of the following types of scaffold:
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| objectives: | By the end of the course delegates will be trained to:-
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| equipment: | You will be required to wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) during the practical aspects of your course. The National Access Skills Academy (NASA) can provide you with a harness and lanyard for your use during training. You will be required to bring with you your own hard hat, safety boots, high visibility vest and tools. (1 x 7/16 swing-over spanner, 1 x belt and frog, 1 x level and 1 x tape measure) PPE and tools are available for sale. |
| lunch & refreshment facilities: | Lunch is not included within the course fees. However, water and tea & coffee facilities are available on site for your use free of charge. There is also a fridge and microwave in our canteen facility for your use. |
| accommodation & transport: | Candidates are required to book and pay for their own accommodation and transport should it be required whilst attending any of our courses. |
| certificates: | Certificates are included in the cost of this course and are produced by The National Access Skills Academy (NASA) They will be forwarded to the customer once payment has been received in full. |
| training location options: | Due to the nature of this training course i.e. that it involves the physical erection of live scaffold structures this course can be held only in our Scaffold Training Centre based on the site of our head office in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. Operatives can apply for a CISRS Trainee Scaffolder card once they have passed a Construction Skills Health and Safety Test. |
| follow up: | Following completion of the course operatives will need to gain a minimum of 6 months scaffolding experience before attending the CISRS Scaffolding Part 2 course. (NB: Candidates must attend and successfully complete the CISRS 1 Day Skills Test & Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Accessing Operations and Rigging (Construction) Scaffolding will be required prior to obtaining the CISRS Scaffolder Card – All of which can be completed at NASA) |
