CISRS Scaffolding Part 1 - Tube and Fitting

Delegates must have a COTS certificate or a current CISRS Trainee Scaffolder/Labourer card held for at least six months prior to the course start date.

• Develop knowledge in the use of tube and fitting scaffold.
• Gain an understanding of the core skills of scaffolding, including how to safely erect, alter and dismantle basic scaffolding structures

• Safely and correctly erect independent and putlog scaffolds with returns, towers and birdcage scaffolds in tube and fitting.
• 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.
• 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 (e.g. dropping lift height on independent)

Delegates will undertake a multiple-choice examination paper and practical exercises to demonstrate they have achieved the key learning outcomes detailed above.

Safety footwear, coveralls, safety glasses, gloves, hi-vis and tools.