Cisrs Operative Training Scheme (cots)

CISRS Operative Training Scheme (COTS)

Target Audience

This course is for new entrant/operatives. Existing CISRS Scaffolding Labourer cardholders also need to complete the course once their current card expires, before being issued a new card, as part of CISRS scheme requirements.

Course Length (Days)

1 day             

Course Aims

This course has been developed to teach all new entrants and labourers the basics of the industry and how to work safely with scaffolding and access equipment. It will also ensure that existing operatives are up to date, as scaffolding labourers will need to repeat the course every five years before renewing their card.

Course Content

Course structure

• General responsibilities
• Basic scaffolding terminology (components and application)
• Servicing of equipment (tube, fittings, boards etc.)
• Boards and stock – quality control
• Health, welfare, hygiene and housekeeping
• Electrical safety
• Fire prevention and control
• Noise and vibration
• Working at height
• Accident prevention and reporting
• Slips, trips and falls
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Transport safety on site
• Equipment and tools
• Manual handling (including loading and unloading)
• Lifting equipment using rope and wheel
• Questions/test paper.

Delivery

Classroom and workshop based.

Certification

You will issued with a certificate of attendance following successful completion of the CISRS Operative Training Scheme (COTS) Course.

Upond completion of the CITB Health, Safety and Environment (HS&E) Test you will be eligible to apply for the relevant CISRS card. 

Min/Max Number of Delegates Required per Event

12  Maximum

Times of Training

08:30 – 17:00

Course duration and times may vary depending on delegate numbers.

Special Requirements

Delegates are required to supply their own PPE.

Venue

ASET Scaffolding Training Centre

Clinterty Campus

Cinterty

Kinellar

Aberdeen

AB21 0TZ