This course is aimed at both operatives who carry out labouring/driving duties in support of scaffolding operations, and industry new entrants.
This course is aimed at both operatives who carry out labouring/driving duties in support of scaffolding operations, and industry new entrants.
Prior to attending a CISRS COTS course , the delegate(s) must have successfully passed a CITB Health, Safety & Environment test within two years of the course date, or hold a CISRS recognised exemption.
- General responsibilities
- Basic scaffolding terminology (components & application)
- Servicing of equipment (tube & fittings etc)
- Boards and stock – quality control
- Health
- Welfare
- Hygiene
- Housekeeping
- Electrical safety
- Fire prevention and control
- Noise and vibration
- Work at height
- Accident prevention and reporting
- Slips, trips and falls
- Personal protective equipment
- Site transport safety (including loading and unloading)
- Equipment and tools
- Manual handling (including practical element)
- Lifting equipment using a rope and wheel
On successful completion of this course, learners will receive a CISRS certificate of completion, and either a CISRS Scaffolding Labourer card, or a CISRS Trainee Scaffolder card. (Desired card type to be specified at the time of booking.)
CITB Grant claimable with code GET1313, as long as a CITB Levy number is provided at the time of booking.
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