CISRS Operative Training Scheme (COTS)
Cost: £220 no VAT charged
Funding: CITB grant payable of £60 per person to eligible companies
Duration: 1 day
Locations: Bircham (Norfolk), Glasgow (Scotland) and Erith (Kent)
Dates: Call 0344 994 4433
Entry requirements: See below
This one-day course teaches industry basics and how to safely work with scaffolding and access equipment.
It is suitable for both beginners and existing CISRS Scaffolding Labourer Card (green card) holders who need to renew their card.
Passing the course will grant you the CISRS Scaffolder Labour Card, which we will apply for on your behalf.
Course content
The course includes:
- Basic scaffolding terminology (components and application)
- Servicing of equipment, including tube, fittings and boards
- Quality control
- Manual handling, including loading and unloading
- Lifting equipment using rope and wheel
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Health and safety, including hazards related to fire, electrics, heights and noise.
Teaching and assessment
Classroom-based teaching, practical exercises and exams
What you get
CISRS Scaffolder Labour Card, which we will apply for on your behalf
Entry requirements
- Health, Safety and Environment (HS&E) test passed within the last 23 months, or an accepted exemption.
- Moderate level of fitness.
- Good spoken and written English.
- 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