Advanced Skills Test (AST)

A CISRS Advanced Scaffolder Card Holder is deemed competent to lead a scaffold gang in all scaffold operations, including complex design structures. The 2 week Advanced Scaffold training is the first step in this process.

From the 1st July 2017, it is a requirement of the CISRS Training scheme, that CISRS Scaffolders and Advance Scaffolder card holders must attend a 2-day Scaffolder Refresher/ CPD course in order to renew their CISRS cards. Renewal is required every 5 years.

The 1 day course is for operatives who carry out onsite Labouring duties in support of Scaffolding operations. The holder of a CISRS Trainee Scaffolder or CISRS Scaffolding labourer card will have current Health and Safety knowledge and the required skills to carry out their duties in a safe manner.

This 2 day course is for people who hold a CISRS Inspection Card (or previous equivalent) or a CISRS Scaffolder Card for at least two years, or hold a CISRS Advanced Scaffolder Card (gold card).

This 3 day course is intended for CISRS Scaffold card holders or for inspection card renewals, and also 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.

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. Upon completion of this 1 day course, you will receive a CISRS Scaffolders Card. Valid for 5 years.

Has it been a while since you completed your CISRS Part 2? Still not submitted your NVQ evidence? Join our L2 Portfolio Day designed to help you get your portfolio back on track and ensure your work-based evidence is current, complete, and ready for assessment.

Has it been a while since you completed your CISRS Advanced Scaffolder Training? Still not submitted your NVQ evidence? Join our L3 Portfolio Day designed to help you get your portfolio back on track and ensure your work-based evidence is current, complete, and ready for assessment.

CISRS Trainee Scaffolder card holders will be considered a trainee scaffolder regardless of the experience they have within the scaffolding industry. Accordingly, they should not undertake any scaffolding activities unless they are under the direct supervision of a qualified scaffolder. The Trainee will be expected to complete the following training within the validity of 2 x 18 month CISRS Trainee Scaffolder Cards: • COTS • CISRS Part 1 • CISRS Part 2 • NVQ Level 2/ SCQF Level 5 • CISRS 1 Day Skills Test

The 10-day Part 2 course is the second stage of the required CISRS training for achieving a Scaffolder card. It can only be undertaken once Part 1 has been successfully completed and a minimum of six months’ relevant on-site experience has been gained. Learners are eligible to apply for a second CISRS Trainee card if necessary.

The aim of this 2 day course is for Scaffolding Managers and Supervisors who require renewal of their CISRS Scaffolding Supervisor card. It aims to review the core management skills required to effectively supervise scaffold operations.

To meet the demands of today’s scaffolding industry; CISRS provides Supervisor/ Manager training. This training is tailored to deliver the knowledge and management skills required in contract scaffolding