National Construction College (NCC)

CISRS Scaffolding Part 1: Tube and Fitting or System Scaffold

This 10-day course teaches the core skills of scaffolding. It covers how to safely erect, alter and dismantle basic scaffolding structures. It is for people who have held a CISRS Trainee Scaffolder or Labourer card for three months.

CISRS Scaffolding Part 1: Tube and Fitting or System Scaffold

From
£1295 no VAT
With grant:
£795 (save £500)
Classroom based
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Course content

The course includes:

  • Safely erect independent and putlog scaffolds with returns, towers and birdcage scaffolds, in tube and fitting or proprietary systems

  • Determine the material requirements for independents and putlog with returns, towers, and birdcage scaffolds in tube and fitting or proprietary systems

  • Lay out materials, including hoists and lowering with the use of a gin wheel

  • Statutory regulations (TG20) and safe systems of work set out in the Safety Guidance Note 4 (SG4)

  • Interpret simple drawings

  • Understand the basics of tie testing

  • Make alterations and adaptations to scaffolds.

The following systems scaffold categories are available for this course in Renfrewshire:

  • +8

  • Plettac

  • Layher

  • Cuplok

  • Kwikstage

  • Haki.

Teaching and assessment

Classroom-based theory and practical exercises

Written and practical tests

What you get

CISRS Scaffolding Part 1 Certificate

Entry requirements

  1. Current CISRS Trainee or Labourers Scaffolders card held for at least three months before the course start date.

  2. Comfortable working at heights.

  3. Able to work in teams.

  4. Moderate physical fitness.

  5. Good spoken and written English.

  6. Valid form of ID. See accepted forms of ID.

By booking a course, you agree to follow our Terms and Conditions.

Grants and funding

Grants are available for eligible employers. For further information please visit our grant pages.

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For more information, email ncc.accountmanager@citb.co.uk or call 0344 994 4433.

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