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
The CISRS Part 1 Training course is 2 weeks
- 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).
Training 2000 will apply for CISRS scaffolding cards on behalf of delegates upon course completion (where applicable). If the required information is not received within six months of the course date, delegates must apply directly to CISRS for their card.
CITB Funding
If your business is CITB registered, you could be eligible to claim grants towards scaffolding training costs, helping to significantly reduce your investment. Funding is available for key CISRS courses, supporting you to upskill your workforce cost-effectively.
Find out more about CITB funding here: CITB Grants & Funding
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.