CISRS Basic Scaffold Inspection Training (SITS)
- Course for CISRS Scaffold card holders to inspect basic scaffolds safely, following regulations.
- Attendees: New entrants, Supervisors, Management.
- Content includes scaffold terminology, legislation, tubes, ladders, gin wheels, ties.
- Entry requirements: CITB Health & Safety test or specific certifications.
- Testing involves written and practical examinations.
- Upon completion, receive CISRS Basic scaffold inspection training certificate.
Overview
The CISRS Training (SITS) course is designed for CISRS Scaffold card holders or those renewing inspection cards. It aims to train individuals responsible for inspecting basic scaffolds for safety compliance. Participants must have prior experience in scaffolding structures. The course covers scaffold terminology, legislation, equipment, and practical inspections. Entry requirements include passing a health and safety test or holding specific certifications. Successful completion leads to a CISRS Basic scaffold inspection training scheme (SITS) certificate. The course includes written and practical examinations.
Who should attend
Operatives, Supervisors, Management
Course Content
Duration:
3 Days (Maximum 12 Delegates)
Attendees:
New entrants/Operatives, Supervisors & Management
Aims:
This course is intended for CISRS Scaffold card holders or for inspection card renewals, and for those responsible for inspecting and checking basic scaffolds for safe use, signing certificates and registers in accordance with statutory regulations. You should have awareness and experience of scaffolding structures, coming from time spent in your individual industry sector. You’ll be required to confirm this experience by producing a CV with an employer endorsement, contactable references and/or certificates.
Content:
Introduction
Scaffold Terminology
Current Legislation/Standards (Work at Height regulations 2005, British/ European Standards)
Tubes, Fittings, Boards
Ladders
Gin wheels and ropes
Ties and Braces
Construction regulations and recommendations of basic
Scaffold:
Independent tied scaffold
Putlog scaffold
Birdcage scaffold
Static Towers
Basic independent tied scaffold
Scaffold with prefabricated beams
Protective fans, pavement gantry
Loading bay, roof saddle scaffold
Splay scaffold roof edge protection
Practical inspection & reports
Entry Requirements:
You must either be able to provide evidence of passing a CITB Health & Safety Environment (HS&E) test within the last 2 years; or you must hold At least one of the following -:
Current CCNSG passport to safety
NEBOSH Construction certificate (taken within the last 2 years)
Current offshore survival certificate/card
FAS safe Pass
SMSTS (taken within the last 2 years)
SSSTS (taken within the last 2 years)
Testing:
A written examination along with a practical examination will be required to pass this course.
Certification:
Upon successfully completing the course you will be awarded the CISRS Basic scaffold inspection training scheme (SITS) certificate
Duration:3 Days
Cost:£550 + VAT
CISRS Training Scotland, Glasgow and onsite courses available throughout the UK.
