Aim

The aim of this course is to provide candidates with the knowledge and information required to identify suitable means of safe access, Including the safe and correct use of ladders and stepladders based upon an evaluation of the work to be done, the duration of the task, the working environment, its constraints and the capability of the person carrying out the task.

Pre Requisite

No previous knowledge required

Target Audience

Optimum Number: The optimum number fort his course is 8 delegates

Course Duration: This course will be of ½ days duration

Training Aids

Use will be made of demonstration, practical exercise, course notes and audio-visual presentation

Assessment

Assessment will be made by written questionnaire on completion of the training

NVQ Level:

NVQ Mandatory Modules

NVQ Optional Modules

Certification

On successful completion of the course delegates will receive a NETA certificate

NVQ Awarding Body:

Course Objectives

On successful completion of the course delegates will:-

• Understand and be able to comply with the legislation regarding the safe use of ladders and stepladders
• Be able to adopt and maintainsafe safe systems of work while using ladders and Stepladders
• Be able to inspect ladders and stepladders before use
• Be able to erect ladders and stepladders correctly and safely

Aim

This one day course is designed to give participants a sound working knowledge and appreciation of the principles involved in the erection and dismantling of Mobile Tower Scaffolding.  The course content will include an explanation and description of the various types of tower scaffolds and will address the Health & Safety aspects related to them, as well as the statutory regulations and codes of practice.  In addition, delegates will be given the opportunity to erect mobile tower scaffolding, move its position and dismantle it prior to undertaking a written and practical assessment.

Pre Requisite

A knowledge of scaffolding is very desirable but not essential.

Target Audience

Optimum Number: The optimum number of delegates onthis course will be 12

Course Duration: This course will be of 1 days duration

Training Aids

Course hand outs together with practical demonstration and practice.

Assessment

A theoretical and practical test based on the course content.  Successful participants will receive a NETA certificate.

NVQ Level:

NVQ Mandatory Modules

NVQ Optional Modules

Certification

On successful completion of the course delegates will receive a NETA certificate

NVQ Awarding Body:

Course Objectives

Upon completion of this training course, delegates will have:

• A good working knowledge and appreciation of the various types of mobile tower scaffolds.
• A sound knowledge and appreciation of the principles involved in the erection, dismantling or movement of mobile tower scaffolds.
• An understanding of all the statutory regulations and Health & Safety aspects relating to Mobile Tower Scaffolds, with particular reference to Section 8 of the Health & Safety and Welfare Act 1996.
• A knowledge and understanding of BS 1139 as applied to mobile tower scaffolding.

Aim

To provide Scaffolding Managers / Supervisors and Foreman with the relevant skills, knowledge, and understanding that will enable them to effectively plan, supervise and control scaffolding operations.

Pre Requisite

Candidates must have a basic understanding of scaffolding.

Target Audience

Optimum Number: Optimum number for this course would be 10

Course Duration: Duration of this course is 5 Days

Training Aids

Use will be made of Lecture notes and audio/visual presentation

Assessment

Use will be made of both written and submit a project which contributes to the overall assessment

NVQ Level:

NVQ Mandatory Modules

NVQ Optional Modules

Certification

On successful completion of the course delegates will receive a CISRS endorsed certificate and can apply for the CISRS Supervisors card, providing they have passed the Construction Skills Supervisory Level Health & Safety Test within the previous 2 years

NVQ Awarding Body:

Course Objectives

Upon completion of this training course delegates will be able: -

• To assist course delegates in understanding the requirements of managing health, safety, and welfare in compliance with statutory regulations
• To provide course delegates with the appropriate levels of skills and knowledge that will enable them to effectively carry out scaffolding related Risk Assessments
• To provide course delegates with the appropriate levels of skills and knowledge that will enable them to compile scaffolding related Method Statements
• To provide course delegates with an understanding of scaffolding estimating principles
• To provide course delegates with an understanding of how to effectively plan, supervise, and control scaffolding operations
• To provide course delegates with an understanding of the requirements for the inspection of scaffolds and the appropriate recording techniques
  

Aim

This course is aimed at professional scaffold inspectors, scaffolding supervisors and managers and other personnel who are responsible for statutory scaffold inspection for more complex structures.

Pre Requisite

Candidates must have completed one of the following; -
 A Basic Scaffolding Inspection course, 
 Held a Basic Scaffolders card for at least 2 years 
 Have an Advance Scaffolder’s Card
 CSCS WORKING AT HEIGHTS SUPERVISORS Health and Safety touch screen test 
 CCNSG SAFETY PASSPORT SUPERVISORS
 NEBOSH National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health
 SMSTS Site Management Safety Training Scheme
 SSSTS Site Supervisors' Safety Training Scheme

Target Audience

Optimum Number: Up to 12 participants

Course Duration: The duration of the course is 2 days

Training Aids

Course handouts together with practical demonstration and practice

Assessment

Theoretical and practical tests based on the course content will be used to assess candidate understanding. 

NVQ Level:

NVQ Mandatory Modules

NVQ Optional Modules

Certification

On successful completion of the course candidates will receive a CISRS certificate.

NVQ Awarding Body:

Course Objectives

On successful completion of the course delegates will be able to:-

• State the relevant legislative requirements for scaffold inspection
• Interpret Scaffold design drawings for inspection purposes.

• Two-way shore
• Raking Shore
• Slung Scaffold
• Staircase Scaffold
• Temporary ramps
• Cantilever drop

Aim

The course is intended for anyone who is responsible for carrying out statutory scaffold inspections in accordance with the Work at Height Regulations 2005 and scaffolders wishing to expand their knowledge of scaffold inspection. Delegates may include employees from outside the scaffolding industry such as Site Managers and Agents, Site Engineers, Health and Safety Professionals etc. The course will cover basic scaffolding structures and the fundamental requirements for safe and legally compliant scaffolding.

Pre Requisite

This course is intended for persons responsible for inspecting and checking scaffolds for safe use and for signing certificates and registers in accordance with statutory regulations
CSCS WORKING AT HEIGHTS SUPERVISORS Health and Safety touch screen test
CCNSG SAFETY PASSPORT SUPERVISORS
NEBOSH National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health
SMSTS Site Management Safety Training Scheme
SSSTS Site Supervisors' Safety Training Scheme

Target Audience

Optimum Number: Up to 12 participants

Course Duration: This course is of 2 days duration

Training Aids

Course hand outs together with practical demonstration and practice.

Assessment

Theoretical and practical tests based on the course content will be used to assess the delegates understanding. 

NVQ Level:

NVQ Mandatory Modules

NVQ Optional Modules

Certification

On successful completion of the course candidates will receive a NETA certificate.

NVQ Awarding Body:

Course Objectives

On successful completion of the course delegates will be able to:-

• Identify and inspect scaffolding components
• State the main requirements of the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, the  construction (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1996, Work at Height   Regulations 2005 and codes of practice relating to scaffolding
• Identify the construction requirements common to all scaffolds  
• Carry out inspections and fault identification on access scaffolds
• Complete and maintain reports in accordance with current statutory  provision