CISRS Skills Assessment (Basic Scaffolder Card)

Course Overview

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

at NETA:

• CISRS Part 1 Course
• CISRS Part 2 Course
• Level 2 QCF National Diploma in Accessing Operations and Rigging (Construction) Scaffolding
• CISRS Basic Skills Test? CISRS Part 1 Course

The aim of the course is to assess that the delegate can demonstrate the skills learnt during the CISRS Part 1 and Part 2 courses, i.e. safely erect, alter and dismantle scaffolding in line with the objectives approved by CISRS.

Course Content

The course covers the following key areas:

• Demonstrate safe erection and dismantling of a birdcage and cantilever

Certification

• On successful completion of the course candidates will receive a CISRS certificate. The certificate will be sent direct to the delegate or their sponsor company
• Please Note: NETA will apply for the relevant card on successful completion of the CISRS Skills Assessment using the delegates Heath, Safety and Environment Test or recognised exemption through the CWA system