Cisrs Level 3 Advanced Scaffolding
Availability
Date | Time | Cost | Venue | Places | |
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15 Jan - 26 Jan 2024 | 08:30 - 16:30 | £1,554.00 + VAT | Clinterty Centre | 0 | |
30 Sep - 11 Oct 2024 | 08:30 - 16:30 | £1,554.00 + VAT | Clinterty Centre | 9 |
About this course
Learning Hours: 10 days (8.30-16.30)
Cost per Delegate: £1.554+VAT (includes portfolio build)
Target Audience
This course is for personnel who are new to scaffolding. Existing CISRS Scaffolding Labourer (green) cardholders also need to take this course to renew their card every 5 years in accordance with CISRS scheme requirements.
Key Learning Outcomes
Gain an appreciation of general site safety, types of materials and safe methods of manual handling used in scaffolding
Understanding of scaffold labouring duties.
Course Content
- 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.
Assessment
Each delegate will undertake a multiple-choice examination paper and practical excercises to demonstrate they have achieved the key learning outcomes detailed above.
Certification
CISRS Scaffolding Operative Training Scheme (COTS) certificate.
Upon completion delegates will be eligible to apply for the relevant CISRS card (CISRS Scaffolding Labourer or CISRS Scaffolding Trainee). ASET will apply for this on your behalf on receipt of evidence of having passed the CITB HS&E Test or accepted exemption (see special requirements below).
Required Instructor Qualification/Experience
- SVQ Level 3 in Scaffolding
- CISRS approved Training Instructor
Min/Max Delegates
4/9, course duration and times may vary depending on delegate numbers.
Special Requirements
- Delegates are required to have passed a CITB Health, Safety and Environment (HS&E) Test within the previous 2 years before the course start date or hold an accepted exemption.
- Delegates are required to bring their own PPE.
- PPE Requirements: Safety Footwear, Gloves, Safety Glasses, Hard Hat, Hi-Vis, Tools
Notes to Customers
To set up a course specifically for your company or if the advertised dates are not suitable please contact the ASET Customer Service Team to enquire about additional dates.

Excellent course, good opportunity to develop hands on skills - very helpful and approachable staff.
Tristan Gawn
Dana Petroleum
Thoroughly enjoyed the course and feel I have learnt a lot
Nyall Robertson
RelyOn Nutec
Instructors were excellent from start to end. Course was enjoyable – would recommend.
Ben Adams
Dana Petroleum
Excellent and informative.
Kevin Mcintosh
Private Delegate
ASET is definetly a world-class training institute this is clearly reflected in the overall course from booking training to completion. Toby is a very experienced teacher and had an excellent way of communicating course details as well as judging which sections needed extra time thank you Toby!
Martin Obray
Saudi Aramco Rowan Offshore Drilling
John fulfilled my expectations of the course and I can leave ASET feeling more comfortable completing isolations within my workplace.
Kyle Beveridge
As someone with limited knowledge of hydraulics this course was very beneficial. I learnt lots throughout the 3 days!
Josh Rae
Rubberatkins
Excellent materials provided, delivery of content excellent – clear and concise.
Brendan Farren
Private Delegate
Great coaching from the Instructor who guided me well and shared experiences.
John Weston
RelyOn Nutec
The course instructor was highly knowledgeable, described all methods of the course in a very easy way to understand. Overall excellent.
Ryan Maloney
RFL Electrical
Did above and beyond to accommodate me for my booking requirements, instructor was very knowledgeable and passionate on the topic. He also holds first-hand experience in the role.
Chris Catto
Subsea 7
Excellent course which was both interesting and essential to my offshore role, would definitely recommend.
Darren Mcdonald
CNR International
Great update of boards since I came 6 years ago, great facility with huge investments being made.
Simon Wilderspin
Diageo Malt Distilling
Excellent course – by far the best I have been on. Good mix of practical and theory. Instructor very knowledgeable and good training method.
Gareth Weston
Dana Petroleum
arine “Very good interaction with the class by lecturer. Toby is knowledgeable, experienced and informative individual. His teaching techniques and approach to the subject are clear and precise. Toby has the ability to share the knowledge, technical and practical experience at its best to the students. I will look forward to participating in DP courses in the future.
Tomasz Bak
RelyOn Nutec
The course was excellent in delivery and content and I will recommend others for the course.
Stephen Ray
RelyOn Nutec
Very good course with different scenarios. Instructors were good at escalating situations to get you thinking.
Stuart McWhinnie
RelyOn Nutec
A very competent and experienced team. Assessor was first class and his previous experience was very clear. I will recommend ASET to my team and my company for OIM Assessment.
Ryan Fiske
SHELL UK
Great course very good instructors, very well presented and made to feel at ease throughout the training I will recommend this course to others!
Kevin Smith
RelyOn Nutec
Instructor was a subject matter expert and a fountain of knowledge.
Robert Briant
RelyOn Nutec
Course was very well presented. All tutors were very helpful and friendly.
Michael Rae
NG Bailey Limited
Excellent course, right duration and opportunity for hands on switching exposure.
Neil Mcbain
Petrofac
ASET have a better lab and knowledge base - they provided a better training experience than other places.
Phillip Hodge
Strathclyde Partnership for Transport
The plant area is an excellent training area. Useful for training in a safe and clean environment.
Tony Coyle
Harbour Energy
The changes to this course very welcome. Ian has time to explain best practice and even corrected a few bad habits he noticed. Very happy this is probably the best course associated with my job.
Gavin Kennedy
Dolphin Drilling
“Highly professional course, very helpful instructors who have delivered substantial relevant knowledge within the scope of all discussed issues/topics and were always there to answer any questions and clarify any uncertainties. I will definitely recommend this course and ASET Training Academy to all my friends and also will be very happy to refresh the course in five years time.
Piotr Kopec
Private Delegate
Good course produced, great setup of facilities and the instructor was very knowledgeable of all tests received.
Alan Sinclair
Sparrows Group
Usual high standard of coaching and assessment - see you in 3 years!
Stephen Johnstone
Shell
Excellent course, well presented by the Instructor. Course certainly makes you think (which is good).
Ken Nisbet
RelyOn Nutec
Very well explained and detailed course, learnt a lot.
Connor Burnett
Stork Technical Services
I thoroughly enjoyed the course, I would like to take further training here on Emergency Response. The instructors demonstrated excellent knowledge and information and made the scenarios as real as possible. It was a great insight and introduction.
Michelle Chalmers
Bureau Veritas
Toby has a wealth of knowledge and experience on the subject of DP. He delivers the course very well.
Ryan Palmer
Trinity House
Instructor very experienced and knowledgeable. Good set up in Switch room/training area.
Stuart Mulpetre
RelyOn Nutec
Tutors, examples, experience and knowledge are an ASET when giving course training.
Steve Howarth
KCA Deutag Drilling Ltd
Found this course very beneficial and I feel I will benefit from the knowledge gained from the instructor on this course in my workplace. Would definitely recommend to others.
William Hadden
Macduff Shellfish Ltd
Really enjoyed this course thoroughly, Ian's teaching style, attitude and approach is first class this was truly and enjoyable course and I got 100% out of it. The instructor delivers the content in a perfect level - I would recommend this!
James Wales
Dolphin Drilling
A well run course with the mix of theory and practical. Totally met my expectations. Facilities was very good with plenty of equipment & tools.
Christopher Fitzpatrick
NIIT
Course well-presented / managed with COVID restrictions in place.
Allen Price
TAQA Bratani Ltd
Kevin was extremely knowledgeable about pressure testing I would highly recommend anyone to take the course from Kevin.
Mark Henderson
Bluewater Services UK
Excellent set up and scenarios. Very experienced Instructors.
James McGinley
NIIT
Steve was very helpful, knows what he is talking about and communicates it well. Very good practical side to the course.
Mark Johnston
MJ HVAC ltd
Excellent course with good instructors - the ASET facility was superb!
Martin Butler
Spirit Energy Production UK Limited
Course was very good. Would recommend to others
Kyle Doig
RelyOn Nutec
Good well instructed course. Team were excellent and made me fully at ease.
John James Penman
CNR International
Excellent course and well instructed. Facilities on campus are excellent.
Craig Mackay
Hexion UK
Good course and made very enjoyable through the amount of hands on experience we got.
Cieran Geddes
RelyOn Nutec
Very enjoyable course. Learnt and refreshed a lot of knowledge. Ian explains things very well and makes it easy to understand.
Jamie Wilson
KCA Deutag Drilling
Great course, very informative and practical. Austin and Graeme are excellent lecturers and a credit to the facility.
Barry McQuade
INEOS FPS Ltd
Course was organised very well. Tutors were very knowledgeable and helpful.
Bart Leyland
Private Delegate
Very good course – lots of practical work.
James Stewart
RelyOn Nutec
Great training facilitators, passing on good knowledge and experience in the field on CompEx.
Frederick Sefe
Modec Production Services Ghana
Excellent course for me, first time on a jack up course. Ian is a mine of information on jack ups and semi-subs!
William MacLean
Petrofac Offshore Project and Engineering
Thoroughly enjoyed the course and the way it was ran. Plenty of opportunities to work as a team and experience the new simulator.
Graham Morgan
Private Delegate