CISRS Basic Scaffold Inspection

Course Description

CISRS Overseas Basic Scaffolding Inspection training is a 3-day course aimed at those who are required to carry out safety inspections for basic access, working and special scaffolds. This can be Supervisors, Managers and Foremen.

Why choose this course?

The Construction Industry Scaffolders Record Scheme (CISRS) has been the industry recognised scaffold training scheme for over 40 years. It is the primary accredited training scheme for scaffolders working in the Middle East, Europe and Africa.

The Basic Scaffold Inspection training course is ideal for those looking to add scaffolding inspection to their skillset, whether that be a scaffolding professional or health and safety professional.

Available every month, the course blends theoretical learning with hands on practicals where candidates will inspect two custom built fault scaffolds with over 30 faults to identify,

Who is the course for?

This course is aimed at those who are required to carry out safety inspections for basic access, working and special scaffolds. This can be Supervisors, Managers and Foreman.

What certificate will i receive?

Successful delegates will receive a CISRS Overseas Basic Scaffold Inspector Certificate of Training and Record Card.

What can the course lead to?

• Introduction to Scaffolding & Scaffolding Terminology • International Standards (British, European, US & Local) • International Best Practice & Industry Standards (NASC) • Overview of Fall prevention in Scaffolding • Tube, fittings & boards • Safe access and egress • Scaffolders training and working methods • Bracing and tying scaffolds • Mobile, static and loading towers • Birdcage scaffolds • Beams and bridging beams • Public protection • Various types of system scaffolding • How to carry out a scaffolding inspection • Scaffold Inspection Reports • Scaffold Tagging Systems • Scaffold Inspection Exercises • Knowledge Test and Assessment

What is the duration of the course?

The optimum ‘contact time’ for this training programme is seen as 24 hours over 3 consecutive days.

What are the entry requirements?

There are no prerequisites for this training course.

Training contains physically demanding and potentially stressful elements. All personnel who participate in such training must be medically fit and capable of participating fully. Delegates must either:

1. Complete a GSS medical screening form prior to attendance

What does the course cover?

To give the attendees such knowledge and skills to enable them to inspect basic access, working and special scaffolds and complete safety inspection reports.

Course Summary

• Introduction to Scaffolding & Scaffolding Terminology

• International Standards (British, European, US & Local)

• International Best Practice & Industry Standards (NASC)

• Overview of Fall prevention in Scaffolding

• Tube, fittings & boards

• Safe access and egress

• Scaffolders training and working methods

• Bracing and tying scaffolds

• Mobile, static and loading towers

• Birdcage scaffolds

• Beams and bridging beams

• Public protection

• Various types of system scaffolding

• How to carry out a scaffolding inspection

• Scaffold Inspection Reports

• Scaffold Tagging Systems

• Scaffold Inspection Exercises

• Knowledge Test and Assessment

How is the course assessed?

Students will be given a written examination which will allow them to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding, and practical performance will be evaluated by direct observation during a minimum of one exercise.

Course info

  • Certificate
  • CISRS Certificate
  • Duration
  • 3.0 days

  • Who is it for
  • For those who are required to carry out safety inspections for basic access, working and special scaffolds

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