Course Overview

The law requires that any individual wishing to erect, alter or dismantle scaffolding must be able to prove their competency. The industry-wide accepted proof of competency for operatives is to hold a CISRS Scaffolder or CISRS Advanced Scaffolder card. To be eligible to apply for this card, candidates must successfully complete the following 3 elements of training, all of which are available at NETA:

CISRS Advanced
Level 3 QCF National Diploma in Accessing
Operations and Rigging (Construction) Scaffolding
CISRS Advanced Skills Test

The aim of the Advanced course is to train suitable candidates to the objectives approved by CISRS in the safe erection, alteration and dismantling of the following types of advanced scaffolding:

Tubular Drop Scaffold from Steelwork
Cantilever Drop Scaffold
2 Cord / 3 Cord Raking Shore
Dead Shore / Flying Shore
Temporary Roof Scaffold
Stairways / Ramps

Course Content

The course covers the following key topics:

Fall prevention and rescue training SG4:15
Erect / dismantle tubular drop scaffold from steelwork
Erect / dismantle cantilever drop scaffold
Erect / dismantle 2 cord raking shore
Erect / dismantle 3 cord raking shore
Erect / dismantle dead shore
Erect / dismantle flying shore
Erect / dismantle temporary roof scaffold
Stairways
Ramps
Risk assessment
Method statement
Testing of ties (TG4)
50 question test paper
NVQ Diploma Level 3

On the final day of the Advanced, delegates will be issued with a blank NVQ portfolio and receive an NVQ induction from our Assessor. During the induction the Assessor will answer any questions and help delegates to make a start on the job knowledge questions in their portfolio. (The Assessor may also carry out a professional discussion). Delegates will then be

expected to complete the portfolio in their own time; their Assessor will be available to provide information, advice and guidance via telephone or email.

PLEASE NOTE: A charge for the Assessors time will be made should the delegate wish to make an appointment to have a portfolio pre assessment check.

Certification

· Certificates will be included in the cost of this course and CISRS certificates will be produced by NETA. They will be forwarded to the delegate directly or to their sponsor as soon as possible

Course details

Course code

Duration

10 Days

Where

NETA – Stockton

Course information

Entry Requirements

By placing a booking on the Advanced course the delegate/employer or sponsor confirms that the delegate is employed in the scaffolding industry and has at least 12 months’ experience of practical scaffolding operations, since holding their CISRS Scaffolder card. Should it be found that the delegate does not have the relevant 12 months’ experience, the delegate/employer or sponsor accept that the delegate may be asked to leave the course without any recourse to a refund of the costs incurred by placing this booking
Any physical impairment or literacy issues should be discussed during the booking stage to ensure we can best accommodate needs
Equipment:

Delegates must wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) during the practical aspects of the course. Delegates will be required to provide: