Course Overview
The SITS (Scaffold Inspection Training Scheme) 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.
Course Content
The course covers the following key topics:
- Legal overview
- Inspections
- British and European Standards (BS5973-1, BS EN 12811-1)
- Scaffold components
- Scaffold terminology
- Scaffold foundations
- Scaffold ties
- Working platforms
- Access and egress
- Basic independent access scaffolds
- Tower scaffolds
- Birdcage scaffolds
- Loading bays
- Chimney stacks
- Protection fans
- Temporary roof scaffolds
- Gantry scaffolds
- Cantilever drop scaffolds
- Truss-out scaffolds
- Flying shores
- Hanging scaffolds
- Raking shores
- Practical scaffolding inspections
Certification
- On successful completion of the course candidates will receive a CISRS certificate. The certificate will be sent directly to the delegate or their sponsor company
- Please Note: NETA will apply for the relevant card on successful completion of the CISRS Advanced Inspection using the delegates Heath, Safety and Environment Test or recognised exemption through the CWA system
- Please note: This course provides the candidate with the necessary knowledge to inspect basic structures. It is the employer’s responsibility to demonstrate that the candidate has subsequently gained the relevant practical experience
Course information
- The delegate is required to hold one of the following cards:
- CISRS Advanced Scaffolder card or
- CISRS Basic Scaffolder card for a minimum of 2 years
- CISRS Basic Inspection card for a minimum of 2 years
By booking in for this course you are confirming that your delegate meets the eligibility criteria for the CISRS SITS Advanced course. Should it be found that your delegate is not eligible/does not meet the criteria for the CISRS SITS Advanced course, you accept that they may be asked to leave the course without any recourse to a refund of the costs
you have incurred by placing this booking. Should ineligibility come to light after completion of the course, you accept that your delegate will be deemed to have failed the course and that any CISRS SITS Advanced card that may be issued will be cancelled
- 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:
- Hard Hat
- Safety Boots
- Gloves
- High visibility vest or overalls (optional)
- Spirit Level
- Tape Measure
