Part 1 Tube and Fitting (Trainee Scaffolder Card)
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
Description
- Safely and correctly erect independent and putlog scaffolds with returns, towers and birdcage scaffolds, in tube and fitting or proprietary systems where applicable
- Observe regulations governing the safe erection, inspection and dismantling of scaffolds and work methods to be adopted.
- Determine the material requirements for independents and putlog with returns, towers, and birdcage scaffolds in tube and fitting or proprietary systems where applicable.
- Lay out materials, set out the scaffolds and overcome obstacles to erect the scaffold safely
- Ensure that scaffolds are constructed to statutory regulations following the safe systems of work set out in Safety Guidance Note 4 (SG4).
- Interpret simple drawings
- Understand the basics of tie testing
- Make alterations to scaffolds (eg dropping lift height on independent).
New NASC Training Funding Announced:
Please note: In order to be eligible to apply, all training must have taken place after 1st January 2023. Please contact funding@nasc.org.uk with any questions.
- COTS - Claim £150 to help pay for a CISRS Operatives Training Scheme (COTS) course.
- Newly Qualified CISRS Scaffolder - Claim £200 for operatives qualifying for their first CISRS Scaffolder Card.
- Newly Qualified CISRS Advanced Scaffolder - Claim £250 for operatives qualifying for their first CISRS Advanced Scaffolder Card.
- Newly Qualified CISRS Supervisor - Claim £500 for operatives qualifying for their first CISRS Supervisor Scaffolder Card.
- CISRS Systems Scaffold Product Training Scheme (SSPTS) Endorsement - Claim £175 for operatives completing a CISRS SSPTS course and getting the system endorsement on their CISRS card.
- CISRS Scaffold Inspection Training Scheme (SITS) - Claim £175 for operatives completing a CISRS SITS course and receiving an inspection card.
Prerequisites
A CISRS Labourers Card must be held for 3 months before a trainee can attend Part 1 training.
To be issued with a CISRS Trainee Scaffolders Card, the operative must have passed a CITB HS&E Test (or accepted exemption). Valid for 2 years.
You can book a CITB HS&E Test via the following link: https://www.citb.co.uk/courses-and-qualifications/health-safety-and-environment-hse-test-and-cards/book-a-test/
Please visit the link below to see if you have the appropriate training requirements.