CAP609A CISRS Core Scheme Criteria
The Construction Industry
Scaffolders Record Scheme
(CISRS)
Applicant Approval Procedures
and
Core Scheme Criteria
CAP 609A
Issue: 2.4
August 2016
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Published by:
Construction Industry Scaffolders Record Scheme,
4th Floor, 12 Bridewell Place, London, EC4V 6AP
7th Revision 2016
© Copyright CISRS 2016
Notes
The National Access and Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) represent the
Employers on the Construction Industry Joint Council (CIJC). The Trade Unions
UNITE, UCATT (Union of Construction, Allied Trades and Technicians) and the
GMB represent the Employees within the CIJC.
The CIJC has delegated the management and administration of the
Construction Industry Scaffolders Record Scheme (CISRS) to NASC. CISRS Ltd
fulfils this role on behalf of the NASC.
CISRS Ltd (a not for profit company) is responsible for the management and
administration of the Construction Industry Scaffolders Record Scheme.
CISRS is grateful for the advice given on the contents of this publication by the
NASC, Construction Skills, the Access & Scaffolding Industry Training
Organisation (ASITO) and its members. CISRS has made every effort to ensure
that the information contained within this publication is accurate. CISRS accept
no liability whatsoever in connection with this document or any part thereof.
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a
retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic,
mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without permission in
writing from CISRS.
Acknowledgements
CISRS would like to express thanks to Tony Barry (NCC-CITB), Dave Abraham
& Simon Hughes (Simian Skill Ltd), Rob Nicholls (Safety and Access Ltd) and
Gary Brown, for their co-operation and help with the standardisation of the
CISRS Scaffolder Operative Courses.
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Contents
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1.
Introduction
5
2.
Scope
7
3.
Overview of the CISRS Core Scheme
8
4.
Overview of the CISRS Apprenticeships
9
5.
Approval Procedure
11
6.
Training Centre Facilities
23
7.
Instructional Staff
32
8.
Vocational Qualifications
38
9.
Core Training Programmes & Course Requirements
40
10.
Handouts, Notes and Reference Materials
50
11.
Methods of Assessment
51
12.
Supervisor/Manager Training
54
13.
Certification
57
14.
CISRS Notification of Training Courses
58
15.
Managing Absence & Statutory Holidays
58
16.
Equal Opportunities Policy
59
17.
Data Protection Policy
59
18.
Appeals and Complaints Procedure
59
19.
Additional Terms & Conditions
59
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Appendices
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A
Schedule of Fees
61
B
Centre Application Form
62
C
Scaffold Materials Specifications
63
D
Core Scheme Audit Pro-forma
65
E
Instructional Qualifications
71
F
Instructor Application Form
72
G
Detailed Training Objectives
75
H
CISRS Course Notification Form
85
I
Example CISRS Certificate
86
J
Delegate Acceptance Forms
87
K
Instructor CPD Record
91
L
Delegate Assessment Form
92
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1.
Introduction
The Construction Industry Scaffolders Record Scheme (CISRS) has been
operating within the UK for over 40 years. It is the industry recognised
qualification for those working within the scaffolding and access sector. The
scheme offers a full range of practical and theoretical training courses and
assessment aimed at Scaffolding Labourers, Scaffolders, Advanced Scaffolders,
Supervisors/Managers and Scaffolding Inspectors. The scheme is based upon
the principles of achieving qualification via formal off-site training, on site work
experience, completion of S/NVQ Accessing Operations and Rigging
(Construction), Practical Skills Assessment and Health and Safety
training/testing.
Over the years CISRS has ensured the scheme remains current, valid and
robust by seeking to incorporate relevant Legislative, Technical and Health &
Safety changes as they occur.
The scheme was originally introduced in the late 1960’s but training began in
earnest after 1979, following the development of formal Part 1, Part 2 and
Advanced courses. Since then tens of thousands of scaffolders have
undertaken CISRS training.
In 1996 National Vocational Qualifications (S/NVQ) were developed for the
Construction sector, CISRS had an active role in developing the content of the
Access and Rigging Operations (Construction) qualification. Since its
introduction scaffolding operatives have been required to complete both
practical training and S/NVQ, before being able to apply for a CISRS Scaffolder
Card.
In August 1999 CISRS was the first trade skills card scheme to affiliate to the
Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS). CSCS is now the industry
recognised registration scheme for the whole of construction.
Unlike many other trade schemes, CISRS does not offer a “fast track” route to
qualification, delegates must meet all the criteria laid out at the time of
registration and entry to the scheme.
CISRS has changed considerably in the last 40 years. In this time, it has
witnessed the introduction of mandatory formal training, S/NVQ, Health, Safety
and Environmental Testing (CITB HS&E Test), practical assessment, system
scaffold training, including short term courses for existing CISRS cardholders,
Scaffold Supervisor/Manager Training and Scaffold Inspection Courses. It has
also introduced the requirement to renew registration to CISRS on a regular
basis (usually every 5 years), following completion of the required refresher
training and CITB HS&E Test. It is this commitment to continued improvement
that allows CISRS to retain its status as one of the most highly regarded trade
qualification schemes within the Construction Industry.
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The work of CISRS has made a significant contribution to reducing the number
of accidents associated with scaffolding, by continuing to deliver training that
reflects best practice and industry guidance.
Individual operatives also have the benefit of proper recognition of their skills
and abilities and are able to show that, through training and assessment, they
have achieved the standards recognised and desired by industry.
This document has been prepared for training centres and prospective training
providers to set minimum criteria for the approval and management of the core
scheme. This criterion represents the minimum requirements for the delivery of
the CISRS training.
The contents of this document are correct at date of publication, scheme rules
are subject to change, any such changes will be shown on the copy of this
document available from the CISRS website.
David Mosley
CISRS Scheme Manager
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2.
Scope
The purpose of this document is to provide the information, guidance and the
standard scheme criteria for the provision and management of the
Construction Industry Scaffolders Record Scheme (CISRS) core training courses
delivered by Accredited Training Centres. CISRS is the recognised training and
assessment scheme in the UK and applies to all operatives who are at any time
required to erect, alter or dismantle scaffolding. An operative who does not
hold the relevant CISRS Card should not carry out scaffolding works.
The core scheme provides New Entrant Trainee/Scaffolder Labourer Courses
(COTS), CISRS Scaffolder Part 1 and Part 2 Training Courses in both tube &
fittings and system scaffold (also available as an Apprenticeship) and CISRS
Advanced Scaffolder Courses in tube & fittings only.
In order for a CISRS Scaffolder/Advanced Scaffolder Card to be issued, the
operative must have fulfilled all of the following criteria: (a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
Successfully completed the relevant CISRS training course(s).
Had the required site experience in scaffolding operations.
Provided suitable evidence for assessment.
Completed the relevant CISRS Skills Test.
Completed the relevant S/NVQ.
Completed the (CITB HS&E Test) or hold a recognised exemption.
CISRS Record Cards are endorsed with the training courses and S/NVQ
qualifications achieved. The flow chart in Figure 1 gives an overview of the
CISRS core scheme.
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3.
Figure 1 - Overview of the CISRS Core Scheme
Complete CITB Health, Safety &
Environment Test
Complete CISRS New Entrant Trainee
Scaffolder/Labourer COTS Course
CISRS Trainee Scaffolder Card
CISRS Labourers Card
6 months practical
experience
Tube and Fitting Part 1 Training
System Scaffolding Part 1 Training
Tube & Fitting Part 1 Trainee Card
System Scaffolding Part 1 Trainee Card
6 months practical
experience
6 months practical
experience
Tube and Fitting Part 2 Training and Register
for S/NVQ2
System Scaffolding Part 2 Training and
Register for S/NVQ2
Completion of S/NVQ2
Completion of S/NVQ2
Completion of CISRS 1-day Skills Test
Tube and Fitting Scaffolder Card
Completion of CISRS 1-day Skills Test
System Scaffolder Card
12 months practical
experience
Tube and Fitting Advanced Training and
register for S/NVQ3
6 months practical
experience
Completion of S/NVQ3
Completion of CISRS 2-day Skills Test
Advanced Scaffolder Card
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4.
Overview of the CISRS Apprenticeships
The Scaffolder Apprenticeship programme is held over a minimum of 18
months at participating Accredited Centres. It includes the training route to
qualify as a CISRS Scaffolder and can be carried out in tube & fittings and
system scaffold. The Apprenticeship scheme is structured to allow operatives
more time to complete the Construction Diploma (DIP087), attend the practical
training courses and complete S/NVQ Level 2. Operatives on the apprenticeship
route are not required to take the CISRS 1 Day Skills Test, this element is fully
incorporated into the final assessment week of the Apprenticeship Programme.
Figure 2 illustrates the Scaffolder Apprenticeship programme:
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Figure 2 - Scaffolder Apprenticeship Programme
New Entrant Accepted
by Managing Agent
(E.g. CITB)
Trainee Enrolled at an
Approved CISRS Centre
2 Week Foundation
4 months practical
experience
2 Week Part 1A
4 months practical
experience
2 Week Part 1B
CISRS Trainee Card
Endorsed with Part 1
Training
3 months practical
experience
2 Week Part 2A
3 months practical
experience
2 Week Part 2B
3 months practical
experience
1 Week Assessment
CISRS Scaffolder Card
Functional Skills Level 1
Construction Diploma
ERR & VQ Level 2
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5.
Approval Procedure
This section details the approval process for new centres who wish to become
a CISRS Accredited Centre and existing Accredited Centres who wish to obtain
approval for additional elements of the Scheme (e.g. delivering new courses,
opening additional centres, significant modifications to existing centres etc.). It
also caters for the renewal of existing approvals.
The application process is outlined in Figure 3.
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Figure 3 - CISRS Core Scheme Centre Approval Process
Seek information from CISRS
Pre-Assessment Visit
Make recommended
improvements and
reapply
Application form
Part 1 Assessment Visit
NO
Approval?
YES
Annual/Random
Audit(s)
Part 1 Scaffolder Course Approval
Granted
Centre Cert & No.
Issued by CISRS
Minimum period of 6 months
VQ Level 2 Awarded Before Part 2
Application
Make recommended
improvements and
reapply
Part 2 Assessment Visit
NO
Application form
Approval?
YES
Annual/Random
Audit(s)
Part 2 Scaffolder Course Approval
Granted
Minimum period of 12 months
Updated Centre
Cert Issued by
CISRS
VQ Level 3 Awarded Before
Advanced Scaffolder Application
Make recommended
improvements and
reapply
Advanced Assessment Visit
NO
Approval?
YES
Annual/Random
Audit(s)
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Advanced Scaffolder Course
Approval Granted
Updated Centre
Cert Issued by
CISRS
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5.1 Information, Advice and Guidance
Any organisation seeking to become a CISRS Accredited Centre is strongly
advised to seek guidance from CISRS regarding the scheme criteria as it will be
strictly applied. An applicant will require a pre-assessment visit to help
establish suitability of the facilities, teaching materials and instructional staff,
prior to a full assessment audit being undertaken by a Scheme Auditor (see
Section 5.2).
It should be noted that accreditation for training is provided to the company
and premises named on the initial application and is not transferrable.
Should a CISRS Accredited Centre become insolvent, all accreditation for
training will be terminated. The directors/principals of any Accredited Centre
losing accreditation through insolvency will not be able to re-apply to become
an Accredited Centre for 2 years. Additionally, no application will be considered
unless the new company pays in full any outstanding monies owed to CISRS by
the insolvent company.
For further advice and information please contact CISRS.
Postal Address:
The Scheme Manager,
CISRS
4th Floor, 12 Bridewell Place
London
EC4V 6AP
Telephone:
0207 822 7407 (Centre accreditation advice)
0844 815 7223 (CISRS Helpline)
Website:
www.cisrs.org.uk
Email:
enquiries@cisrs.org.uk
5.2 Pre-Assessment Visits
An appointment for a pre-assessment visit can be made on the contact
numbers included in 5.1. The purpose of this visit is to provide general advice
about becoming an Accredited Centre and an indication as to the suitability of
the proposed training facilities.
Pre-assessments visits are charged in accordance with the Schedule of Fees in
Appendix A.
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5.3 Assessment Visits
The prospective training provider must complete and submit the Application
Form (Appendix B) with all supporting documentation to the Scheme Manager
for consideration.
If the application does not meet the Scheme Criteria it will be returned to the
Applicant with a covering letter/email explaining where the Applicant is
required to make improvements, in order to comply with the Scheme Criteria.
The Applicant may re-submit the application for re-assessment within six
months of the date of the original submission.
If the application appears to meet the Scheme Criteria, CISRS will contact the
Applicant to arrange an Assessment Audit of the Applicant’s proposed training
facilities. The Initial Audit Fee must be paid in advance and in accordance with
the schedule of fees (Appendix A).
The Initial Audit must completely satisfy all elements of the CISRS Scheme
Criteria, before the centre can be considered for approval by the Scheme
Manager. A copy of the Core Scheme Audit Pro-forma can be found in
Appendix D.
A new applicant can only apply for the following courses:
•
•
•
•
•
Scaffolder Part 1. (Tube and Fitting)
Scaffolder Part 1 (System Scaffold)
System Scaffold Product Training Scheme (SSPTS)
New Entrant Trainee/Scaffold Labourer Course (COTS)
CISRS Basic Scaffold Inspection (SITS)
Once approval is granted, the new Accredited Centre may commence training
in the approved courses. The Accredited Centre must advise CISRS in advance,
of the dates of the first Part 1 training course. During this course CISRS may
arrange for a Scheme Auditor to visit the centre, to assess the standards of
instruction and general running of the course. New centres should note that if
this audit visit results in an unsatisfactory report by the Scheme Auditor, the
Scheme Manager may impose one or more of the sanctions detailed in Section
5.14.
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5.4 Additional Scheme Approval
Existing Accredited Centres wishing to deliver additional courses must follow
the same approval process, as above, before undertaking additional courses
under the scheme. For example - if an organisation is approved to deliver
Scaffolder Part 1 and now wishes to apply for Part 2, they must make a full
application for approval to undertake Part 2 training. Accredited Centres are
advised that before an application will be considered the following criteria must
have been met: Part 1>Part 2 Training. Accredited Centres must have held approval for Part 1
training for at least 6 months and must have completed a minimum of 6 Part 1
courses.
Accredited Centres must also have been awarded Vocational Qualification Level
2 status by a recognised awarding body.
Part 2>Advanced Scaffolder Training. Accredited Centres must have held
approval for Part 2 tube & fitting training for at least 12 months and must have
completed a minimum of 9 Part 2 tube & fitting courses.
Accredited Centres must also have been awarded Vocational Qualification Level
3 status by a recognised awarding body.
Before approval for additional courses is considered, Accredited Centres will be
visited to ensure all necessary additional structures are in place and where
appropriate conform to any amended drawings that may have been submitted
with the application. The charge for this audit visit is detailed in Appendix A.
Once approval has been granted Accredited Centres will be issued with a
Centre Certificate and Centre Number and may then commence training in the
newly approved course. Accredited Centres must advise CISRS in advance, of
the dates of the first new course. During this course CISRS may arrange for a
Scheme Auditor to visit the centre to assess the standards of instruction and
the general running of the course. Accredited Centres should note that if this
audit visit results in an unsatisfactory report by the Scheme Auditor, the
Scheme Manager may impose one or more of the sanctions detailed in Section
5.14.
Centres wishing to apply for System Scaffold training will need to seek
separate approval for each CISRS recognised product, in which they intend to
offer courses. However, multiple applications can be made at one time and
would be considered as one assessment visit. The charge for assessment visits
is detailed in Appendix A.
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5.5 Additional Centre Approval
Accredited Centres are required to seek approval before opening additional
centres. This will require an additional assessment visit and will incur the fee as
detailed in Appendix A. Dispensation will be considered by the CISRS Scheme
Manager, with regard to the time restrictions imposed on the new centres (e.g.
existing Accredited Centres may apply for the same level of approval already
held (Part 1, 2 and Advanced) for the new facility, providing the same
personnel and management systems are in place).
5.6 Change of Premises
Accredited Centres wishing to relocate must submit a new application form for
the new premises prior to any training taking place.
Accredited Centres whose premises are modified or undergo a significant
change of use that may affect their ability to deliver previously approved
training, must seek additional approval before any further training is
undertaken. Should this require an additional assessment visit, this will incur a
fee as detailed in Appendix A.
Failure to seek approval of these changes to the premises in advance of
training may lead to a partial/full suspension of CISRS approvals and
cancellation of any training certificates that may have been awarded.
Suspension of CISRS approvals will only be lifted once all changes to the
premises have been approved by the CISRS Scheme Manager. Should this
require an additional assessment visit, this will incur a charge as detailed in
Appendix A
5.7 Annual Audit
In order to maintain their status as an Accredited Centre, centres will be
subject annually to a Full Audit, which will cover all elements of the CISRS
Courses carried out at the centre. Additionally, Accredited Centres will be
subject to an intermediate audit, this audit which will normally be carried out
six months after the full audit and will focus on the standards of instruction and
general running of the courses. All audits will be carried out on days when
CISRS core scheme courses are being run at the centre. Charges for both
audits are detailed in Appendix A.
Both audits will be carried out using an Audit Pro-forma. This pro-forma will
form the basis of the audit report once completed and will be issued to the
centre (see item 5.9 Audit Reports). Accredited Centres who fail to fully cooperate with Scheme Auditors during any audit visit will be referred to the
CISRS Scheme Manager and may face sanctions, including suspension or
termination of their accreditation to train.
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5.8 Random and Intermediate Audits
Accredited Centres may further be subject to unscheduled Random Audits by
the Scheme Auditor in addition to the audits outlined in item 5.7. These audits
will be carried out at the discretion of the Scheme Manager. These audits may
be notified in advance, but may also be unannounced. Charges for random
audits will be at the discretion of the Scheme Manager. Accredited Centres who
fail to fully co-operate with Scheme Auditors during these visits will be referred
to the CISRS Scheme Manager and may face sanctions, including suspension or
termination of their accreditation to train.
If non-conformance issues are brought to light at any of the audit visits, the
Scheme Manager may recommend, that as a corrective action the Accredited
Centre may be subject to additional intermediate audits.
For example, if a non-conformance has been raised against an Accredited
Centre an Intermediate Audit may be required to verify that the corrective
actions have been satisfactorily completed within the agreed timescale. The
charge for additional audit visits is detailed in Appendix A.
5.9 Audit Reports
Following each audit, the Scheme Auditor will issue an audit report to the
Applicant/Accredited Centre The report will benchmark the
Applicant’s/Approved Centre’s performance set against the Scheme Criteria.
The report will make observations on areas where (in the opinion of the
Scheme Auditor) current practices/procedures could be improved,
recommendations made in these areas are for the consideration of the
Applicant/Accredited Centre only.
Where areas of Major non-conformance are highlighted, the report will identify
these and these will be immediately advised to the Applicant/Accredited
Centre. The report then will be forwarded to the Scheme Manager with
recommendations from the Scheme Auditor with regards to appropriate
sanctions to the Scheme Manager. All sanctions will be applied by the Scheme
Manager. In areas of Major Non-conformance Scheme Auditors are provided
with the power to immediately suspend training courses. In such cases the
Scheme Auditor would immediately advise the Scheme Manager of this
decision. The Scheme Manager would then advise the Accredited Centre of
what actions are required to resolve the situation and whether any sanctions
are to be applied. Should this result in additional audit visits being required,
these will be charged in accordance with Appendix A.
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5.10
Non-conformance and Corrective Action
Following any audit, the Scheme Auditor/Scheme Manager can apply the
following measures:
Observations -
Scheme Auditor will make general
recommendations for improvement that may be
considered by the Applicant or Accredited
Centre.
Minor Non-conformance -
Scheme Auditor will specify corrective actions
and timescales for completion. It should be
noted that any minor non-conformance that is
not completed within this timescale will then be
considered a major non-conformance issue.
Major Non-conformance -
Scheme Auditor will issue an audit report to the
Accredited Centre detailing the identified
deviation(s) from the Scheme Criteria. The
report will advise the Accredited Centre that this
matter is to be forwarded to the Scheme
Manager who will advise the Accredited Centre
of what corrective action is required, timescales
for completing the corrective actions and any
additional sanctions that may be applied. A
further Intermediate Audit by the Scheme
Auditor will be required to confirm that the
corrective action has been completed. Charges
for additional audit visits are detailed in
Appendix A. If the Accredited Centre fails to
implement the corrective actions to the
satisfaction of the Scheme Manager, the
Accredited Centre will be issued with an
Immediate Suspension Notice.
For repeated major non-conformances or at the
discretion of the Scheme Manager, the approval
to train may be terminated. In such cases the
provider will be advised of the minimum period
that must elapse prior to CISRS considering
reapplication for approval.
5.11 Appeals Process
The decision to grant approval, suspend or terminate approval to train is made
by the Scheme Manager.
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In the first instance any appeals will be considered by the CISRS Scheme
Manager. A further final appeal can be made. Final appeals will be considered
by an Appeals Panel made up of relevant industry parties, comprising of an
employer, a trade union representative and a CISRS representative (wherever
possible the CISRS representative will not be the CISRS Scheme Manager). The
Appeals Panel will normally only consider such documentary evidence as is
provided to them, however if requested by an appellant (and agreed by the
relevant trade union) provision will be made for trade union representation at
the final appeal stage. The decision of the Appeals Panel is final.
5.12 Responsibilities of Accredited Centres
1. Accredited Centres will be expected to work in the best interest of the CISRS
Scheme at all times and not to act in any way that may be construed as
bringing the CISRS scheme into disrepute.
2. Accredited Centres must advise the Scheme Manager in advance of any
changes to their facilities that may affect their ability to provide previously
approved training.
3. Accredited Centres must have all centre specific revisions to scheme
drawings approved by the Scheme Manager in advance of any training.
4. Accredited Centres must employ a dedicated person who is responsible for
the administration of CISRS training at the centre. This person must have a
good working knowledge of the scheme requirements.
5. It is preferred for Accredited Centres to directly employ at least one CISRS
instructor and take all reasonable steps to directly employ all CISRS
instructional staff.
6. Accredited centres must hold valid insurance to cover
• Employer liability £10m
• Public liability
£5m
• Professional indemnity £2m
This insurance to cover both directly and self-employed staff.
7. Accredited centres must report to the CISRS administrator any instance
where an instructor deviates from CISRS scheme rules.
8. Accredited Centres must ensure that all instructors have been registered to
the centre at least seven days in advance of any training.
9. Accredited Centres must ensure that all instructors work fully to CISRS
Course Programmes, Session Plans and Drawings.
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10. Accredited Centres must ensure that instructors supervise delegates in an
appropriate manner with regards to all Health, Safety and Welfare matters.
11. Accredited Centres must ensure that all notifications are made at the
appropriate time to the CITB Shared Services.
12. Accredited Centres must keep an adequate stock of scaffold materials (in
good serviceable order) for all CISRS courses that the centre intends to
run. Particular note should be made of the scheme requirement to ensure
that delegates must only use scaffold tubes which do not protrude more
than 150mm from the scheme scaffold structures.
13. Accredited Centres must have adequate policies in place for recording
delegate time keeping and absenteeism. They must also have a working
policy for allowing delegates to make up lost time, where this is allowed by
the Scheme Criteria.
14. Accredited Centres must have adequate policies in place for checking
delegate’s previous work experience and training.
15. Accredited Centres must have adequate policies in place for checking PPE
brought to the centre by delegates and should it prove insufficient hold an
adequate stock of replacement PPE.
16. Accredited Centres must have adequate policies in place for removing
unsuitable delegates from courses.
17. Accredited Centres must ensure that all assessments made by instructors
and internal verifiers are consistent and fair and are recorded correctly.
18. Accredited centres must advise CISRS Ltd immediately of any changes in
VQ status.
19. Accredited Centres must ensure that all delegates are given a CISRS
Training Folder and all delegates sign a copy of the CISRS Delegates
Acceptance Form (Appendix J).
20. Accredited Centres must ensure that all delegates are provided an “end of
course” report and that any delegates who may have failed their course
are provided with full details of the reasons for failure and areas where the
delegate will need to improve before attending another course. Part 1 end
of course reports must specify the length of additional site experience the
delegate should have before attending a Part 2 course, the minimum
length of experience shall not be less than 6 months.
21. Accredited centres must ensure that all Instructor CPD Logs are kept up to
date and made available on request to Scheme Auditors.
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22. Accredited centres must ensure all payments owed to CISRS and CISRS
instructors are paid within the agreed credit terms.
5.13 Accredited Status
Accredited Centres shall be bound by the terms of the CISRS course criteria
and scheme terms and conditions, included herein.
Following the successful completion of an Audit and approval by the Scheme
Manager, the Accredited Centre will be issued/re-issued with an Accredited
Centre Certificate. The Accredited Centre certificate will list all of the CISRS
approvals held by the centre.
The maximum number and nature of courses that can be held at one time and
the maximum capacity of delegates per course will be defined in the Audit
report. Such decisions will be based on the physical facilities of the centre,
number of registered instructors and findings of the Scheme Auditor.
The Accredited Centre Certificate must be displayed in a prominent location in
the centre e.g. reception area.
The Accredited Centre Certificate remains the property of CISRS and must be
returned to the CISRS in the event approval being terminated or surrendered.
5.14 Sanctions against Accredited Centres and Instructors for major nonconformance to Scheme Criteria
1. Immediate withdrawal of CISRS approval to train. Where CISRS approval to
train is withdrawn, provider will be advised by the Scheme Manager of the
minimum period which must elapse before they can re-apply for
accreditation.
2. Suspension of approval to train.
3. Immediate withdrawal of approval to carry out certain courses. This sanction
may be applied to both Accredited Centres and Instructors.
4. Suspension of approval to carry out certain courses. This sanction may be
applied to both Accredited Centres and Instructors.
5. Suspension of approval for any CISRS course to be understudied at the
Accredited Centre.
6. Suspension of approval for an Instructor to oversee the training of other
Instructors.
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7. Requirement for Accredited Centres to arrange additional training for
instructors. Extent and scope of additional training would be at the discretion
of the Scheme Manager.
8. Requirement for Accredited Centres to arrange additional training for Centre’s
CISRS Administrator. Extent and scope of additional training would be at the
discretion of the Scheme Manager.
9. Requirement for Accredited Centres to purchase/hire additional or
replacement scaffold material.
10. Requirement for Accredited Centres to build/install new structures within the
centre.
11. Requirement for Accredited Centres to provide revised centre specific
drawings.
It should be noted that this is not an exhaustive list and further sanctions may be
applied at the discretion of the Scheme Manager.
5.15 Fees
A schedule of fees is attached to this document in Appendix A.
Fees detailed in this document are correct at time of publication but may be
subject to change.
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6.
Training Centre Facilities
CISRS Core Scheme courses shall only be delivered by a CISRS Accredited
Training Centre.
The Accredited Centre must ensure that all training facilities conform to the
requirements of the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992
and other such legislation relating to workplaces as may be in force, as a
minimum. In addition to the minimum statutory requirements, the said facilities
must conform to the requirements stated below:
6.1 Practical Facilities
The practical training area must be within a permanent building (e.g. an
industrial unit, purpose built steel framed structure), covered to provide
protection in adverse weather. The area must be capable of being fully
enclosed e.g. roof, walls, doors and windows.
Temporary buildings may be considered suitable as an interim measure,
however these must be of substantial construction, to a similar standard of a
permanent structure. Applicants must submit detailed plans and a written
specification of the proposed structure and how it is to be maintained, to the
Scheme Manager for approval prior to construction.
The practical area must have adequate lighting and ventilation.
The floor surfaces must be hard-standing, nominally level and constructed so
as not to adversely deteriorate with normal training use e.g. finished concrete,
paved, tarmacadam etc. Floors and surfaces must be maintained in good order
and kept clean and clear of debris or other materials.
There must be a minimum clear height of 10 metres throughout the practical
area.
There must be a minimum surface area of 70m2 (e.g. 10m x 7m) per each
gang of delegates. The practical training area must be delineated to identify
each work area. The Scheme Auditor will determine a minimum safety zone
area between adjacent training areas based upon the merits of the individual
Centre.
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Figure 4 - An example of delineated training bays
Figure 5 – An example of a training structure
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Suitable structures or jigs are required, on which to erect the practical training
exercises. These structures must be designed and calculated to ensure they
are suitably strong and stable enough to support all superimposed loadings.
Any centre specific drawing must be agreed with the Scheme Manager in
advance of any training taking place.
Figure 6 – An example of a training structure
6.1.2 Materials
Scaffold material provided must be in accordance with the minimum
specifications list in Appendix C.
There must be sufficient scaffold material for the number of delegates for
which approval is sought or has been granted. Accredited centres must supply
a materials list for each approved course.
For tube & fitting courses a sufficient stock of scaffold material must be
provided that is dedicated for the purpose of training only. Tube should be
available in suitable lengths to enable delegates to only use tubes which will
not protrude more than 150mm from the scaffold structures.
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In the case of System Scaffold Courses, only CISRS Recognised Products as
listed at www.cisrs.org.uk/recognised-system-scaffold-products may be used. A
sufficient stock of the system scaffold materials must be provided that is
dedicated for the purpose of training only. Where Accredited Centres seek
Approval to provide training courses for more than one CISRS recognised
System Scaffold product, then materials may be hired in for purpose of a
training course, providing a full training stock of at least one system is
retained. For example, a centre may have approval for Part 1 Layher Allround
for which they own a stock, but seeks approval for Part 1 Cuplok for which
material may be hired in for the duration of the course.
Material may be new or used providing it is in good condition and fit for
purpose.
6.1.3 Storage of Scaffold Material
The layout of practical training areas should be planned to minimise the
carrying of material through other work areas, wherever possible.
Scaffold material must be stored safely in racks or stillages. Material storage
must be easily and readily accessible for the delegates within the training area.
Ideally, the material more regularly used will be stored in small racks adjacent
to each training bay and less commonly used or larger items stored centrally
within the training facility.
Long material such as tubes, boards and ladders may be stored in bulk racks
designed for the purpose.
Examples of material storage racks are shown in Figures 7 and 8.
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Figure 7 - Example of smaller material storage racks
Figure 8 - Example of larger material storage racks
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6.1.4 Maintenance and Servicing of Scaffolding Materials
All materials must be maintained in good order. Accredited Centres must
demonstrate a systematic approach for the identification of damaged or
defective items, segregation, servicing and repair of scaffolding materials. This
will include a clearly marked quarantine area for the storage of damaged or
defective materials awaiting service or repair.
6.1.5 Classroom Facilities
Suitable classroom facilities must be provided to accommodate delegates
undertaking theoretical training, in an environment conducive to learning.
There must be sufficient space to accommodate the maximum permitted
delegates per course plus the Instructor. Delegates must be seated at a desk
and have a clear view of the Instructor and any training aids used e.g.
projector screen, flip-chart etc.
For the duration of any course, the classroom must be dedicated to the training
course and be segregated from other business activities at the centre. Ideally
the door shall be lockable for security during practical sessions, unless
alternative secure lockers or similar facilities are provided for delegates articles.
Classrooms must be free from significant interruptions or distractions from
other business activities at the Centre. Open-plan offices, canteens, etc., would
not be acceptable.
Classrooms must have sufficient lighting, heating and ventilation. Windows
must be fitted with adjustable blinds.
Figure 9 - Example of typical classroom
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6.2 Health, Safety and Welfare
6.2.1 Health and Safety Management
Accredited Centres must demonstrate an effective Health and Safety Policy,
safety management procedures and compliance with the Health and Safety at
Work Act 1974 and all relevant Health and Safety Regulations.
Accredited Centres employing 5 or more people must have a written Health
and Safety Policy (as required by the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974,
Section 2(3)), which must be made available to the Scheme Auditor for
examination if required. Applicants and Accredited Centres employing less than
5 people must provide to the Scheme Auditor a statement explaining how they
intend to secure the health, safety and welfare of their Employees, Instructors,
Delegates and others, in relation to the training to be undertaken.
Accredited Centres must carry out and record a suitable and sufficient risk
assessment for the provision of CISRS courses. The risk assessment must
identify all significant health and safety hazards and establish control measures
to eliminate or minimise the risks to health and safety of delegates and others.
Following the risk assessment, Accredited Centres must prepare a scaffolding
plan (or method statement) for each practical training exercise. The scaffolding
plan must be communicated to all delegates as part of the theory training
programme before commencing any practical exercise.
Copies of the risk assessments and scaffolding plans must be provided for the
consideration of the Scheme Auditor.
Accredited Centres must ensure that all practical training sessions and
demonstrations are carried out professionally and with due regard for the
Health, Safety and Welfare of the delegates. Failure to do this will be
considered a Major non-conformance issue.
6.2.2 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Clothing
Accredited Centres must issue suitable joining instructions to delegates (or
their employers/sponsors as appropriate) identifying the suitable PPE, Clothing
and Work Equipment each delegate is required to bring and use for the
training. Accredited Centres must demonstrate a system for checking the
suitability of PPE and Personal Work Equipment (i.e. hand-tools) before use
(for example the equipment inspected by the Instructor as part of the course
registration process). The Accredited Centre shall provide a stock of suitable
replacement equipment if the delegate’s own equipment is found to be
unsuitable.
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Alternatively, Accredited Centres may wish to provide their own equipment,
exclusively.
Figure 10 - Example of suitable storage of tools and PPE
6.2.3 Toilets and Sanitary Facilities
Suitable and sufficient washroom and toilet amenities for the maximum
number of delegates permitted by CISRS must be provided and maintained.
6.2.4 Catering and Refreshments
The provision of meals and refreshments by the Accredited Centre is not a
mandatory requirement of CISRS courses.
Accredited Centres however must provide and maintain in good order suitable
accommodation for eating food, preparing hot drinks and a supply of drinking
water.
If a suitable facility for delegates to purchase food and refreshments is not
readily available in or reasonably near the centre, then this must be made clear
to delegates as part of the joining instructions e.g. that they will be required to
bring their own food and refreshments for the training.
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Figure 11 - Example of a typical canteen for
CISRS delegates
6.2.5 First Aid, Fire and Emergency Arrangements
Accredited Centres must demonstrate compliance with the Health and Safety at
Work (First Aid) Regulations 1981 and HSE Guidance L74 (Third Edition) First
Aid at Work.
As a minimum, each Instructor must be a first aid appointed person with
Emergency Aid training. Accredited Centres must have at least one full First
Aider and suitable First Aid equipment available at their premises.
CISRS requires each Accredited Centre to carry out a fire and emergency risk
assessment, to have established suitable arrangements and to comply with
relevant legislation relating to fire precautions. This should include:
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Fire exits, escape routes
Fire procedure
Assembly Point
Appointed and trained Fire Wardens
Drills and exercises
The first aid, fire and emergency arrangements must be communicated to all
delegates as part of the centre induction.
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7.
Instructional Staff
It is the responsibility of both the Accredited Centre and Instructors to ensure
that Instructors work at all times to the CISRS Course Programmes, Session
Plans and Drawings, unless the centre is in receipt of written approval from the
Scheme Manager to change them. Failure to do so will be considered a Major
non-conformance.
7.1 Instructor Requirements
CISRS requires training must only be carried out by instructors who are
registered on the CISRS Instructor database. All applicant Instructors must
meet the following criteria:
 Hold a CISRS Scaffolder Card for more than 10 years and a CISRS
Advanced Scaffolder Card for more than 5 of these years.
 Have been employed, for a minimum of five years, as a chargehand, foreman or supervisor in the scaffolding industry.
 Hold a recognised training award or instructional qualification
deemed suitable by the Scheme Manager. A list of accepted
qualifications can be found in Appendix E.
 Have understudied 4 full scheme courses (at each level) which
have been undertaken by CISRS registered instructors at an
Accredited Centre.
 The intial course at each level must be understudied at an
Accredited Centre other than the one at which a new instructor
will be registered.
 Shadowing course 1. The trainee Instructor will observe the full
CISRS course. During the 2nd week the Trainee Instructor will be
required to deliver both a theory and practical session from the
course programme under the supervision of the qualified
instructor. Accredited centres should provide advice on course
content, methods of delivery, management of delegates etc. They
should also issue a certificate of attendance to those who
successfully complete the course.
 Shadowing courses 2 & 3. These courses can be carried out at the
centre at which the Trainee Instructor is to be registered. During
these course the Trainee Instructor will be expected to deliver all
of the course content under direct supervision of the qualified
Instructor. The qualified instructor must observe and grade the
performance of the Trainee Instructor offering assistance where
required. A record of these assessments must be retained by the
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Accredited Centre and certificates issued to those who have
successfully completed Shadowing courses 2 & 3.
 Shadowing course 4. The Trainee Instructor will be required to
deliver the full CISRS course under the direct supervision of the
qualified instructor. The qualified instructor must observe and
grade the performance of the Trainee Instructor and if deemed
successful sign off the Trainee Instructor as being qualified to
deliver CISRS training at the relevant grade. A record of this
assessment must be retained by the Accredited Centre and
certificates issued to those who have successfully completed
Shadowing course 4.
 Should a Trainee Instructor fail to successfully complete
Shadowing course 4, they will be required to repeat course 4
again.
 In order to be able to supervise shadowing of Pt 1 courses the
instructor must be qualified to a minimum of Pt 2 Instructor level.
 In order to be able to supervise shadowing of Pt 2 and Advanced
courses the instructor must be qualified to a minimum of
Advanced Instructor level.
 Once the trainee instructor has successfully completed the
required shadowing the training centre must register the instructor
with the CISRS Administrator. The newly qualified instructor
cannot deliver any training until the Instructor has been registered
and a CISRS Instructor number issued.
 Instructors wishing to deliver System Scaffold training must be
able to demonstrate evidence of product training in the specific
CISRS Recognised Product they are seeking to be registered. Their
CISRS card must be endorsed with the relevant system type. The
instructor must ensure that they have kept up to date with any
changes in the manufacturer’s instructions in relation to the
product.
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Instructors wishing to deliver Part 2 and Advanced Courses must
be qualified as a S/NVQ Assessor (D32/33 or A1/A2) or hold a
Training Assessment and Quality Assurance (TAQA) qualification
(6317-30, 6317-31, 6317-32). During the 18 month period
following initial registration, CISRS will allow the individual to
deliver Part 2 courses, whilst they are working towards the
achievement of these qualifications. If achievement is not gained
during this period, permission to deliver Part 2 will be withdrawn
and will not be re-instated until CISRS have been advised that
achievement has been gained. Instructors are not permitted to
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Courses until they have achieved their Assessor qualification. An
instructor will not be considered fully qualified by CISRS until they
have achieved the relevant VQ Assessor Units.
 In addition to the requirements for the centre to provide First Aid
cover (as per section 6.3.5 above) every Instructor must be a
trained to a Level 2 Emergency First Aid at Work’ and hold a
current certificate.
 Any Instructor who is to be working with vulnerable groups e.g.
young persons under the age of 18, must be Disclosure and
Barring Service (DBS), or equivalent.
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It is preferred that each Accredited Centre directly employs at
least one Instructor (PAYE).
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All CISRS Instructors must be registered to the Accredited Centre
where the training is undertaken (whether directly employed,
freelance, seconded from another centre, agency or otherwise).
 The Scheme Manager and Auditors reserve the right to monitor
any Registered Instructor or Applicant as part of the Audit Process.
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The Instructor Application Form can be found in Appendix F.
It should be noted that any instructor who has not carried out a
specific CISRS course for 5 years or more will be required to complete
the full shadowing procedure detailed in this section in order to
maintain their instructor status.
7.2 Instructor Qualification
Following the registration of a new Instructor who meets the criteria above
(7.1), they will only be permitted to run Part 1 courses. They must undertake a
minimum of 6 Part 1 courses prior to being eligible to shadow Part 2 courses.
This process applies to each stage in an instructors’ development (e.g. Part 1,
2 and Advanced).
Progression of an instructor is at the discretion of the Accredited Centre.
Instructors who are not ready to move on after completing 6 courses should
continue to run courses at their current grade until the centre feels they are
experienced enough to proceed.
Accredited Centres must be able to demonstrate a formal system for
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before allowing them to progress. CISRS may request written evidence of such
appraisals.
7.3 Register of Instructors
CISRS maintains a Register of Instructors who are approved to deliver specific
CISRS training courses at specific Accredited Centres.
Each instructor must be registered to an Accredited Centre and only Instructors
who are registered for a specific course may deliver that CISRS course.
Registration of instructors must be made at least seven days in advance of the
start of the proposed course.
The application to register an instructor can only be made by an Accredited
Centre. Applications cannot be made by an individual instructor. Registrations
are not transferable from centre to centre; each Accredited Centre must
register their own instructors.
Registrations must be made before an instructor can work at that centre.
Failure to register an instructor in advance of training taking place, will be
considered a Major non-conformance and will lead to sanctions being taken
against both the Accredited Centre and instructor.
It is the responsibility of the Accredited Centre to notify CISRS if an Instructor
is no longer practicing at their Centre or there are changes to their details i.e.
change of address.
7.3.1 Registration of Existing Instructor
If an Accredited Centre is looking to register an existing instructor, they must
complete and return the relevant sections of the CISRS Instructor Registration
form (Appendix F) at least seven days in advance of the start of the proposed
course.
The CISRS Administrator will confirm acceptance of this registration and
highlight any additional actions that may need to be taken e.g. Instructors First
aid certificate has lapsed, Instructor has not achieved VQ assessor status.
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7.4 Continuous Professional Development
It is the responsibility of each instructor and the Accredited Centre at which
they are registered, to ensure that they maintain their knowledge of industry
practice (e.g. new legislation, guidance, manufacturers’ instructions in line with
any changes or updates made by the manufacturer for the CISRS Recognised
Products for which they are registered). Instructors are required to carry out a
minimum of 30 hours recognised CPD during each calendar year. They are
required to keep this information in the form of a log, which must be available
to Scheme Auditors. This record must also be kept by the Accredited Centre.
An example of an Instructor CPD Record can be found in Appendix K.
CISRS reserves the right to request CISRS Instructors to attend prescribed CPD
events in order to maintain their registration. Such CPD events may include
CISRS seminars or conferences, manufacturers’ product refresher training.
Instructors may also be required to undertake formal assessment of
instructional techniques and adherence to CISRS course programmes and
content.
In addition, Centre’s must comply to the various requirements for instructor
CPD issued by accreditation bodies to maintain qualifications e.g. Institute for
Learning, A1 etc.
It is the intention of CISRS to create a formal instructor CPD programme,
details of which will be added to the CISRS website.
7.5 Instructor to Trainee Ratio
The maximum permitted number of delegates for Pt.1 Pt2 and Advanced
courses per instructor is 9. However, the Scheme Manager may limit the
maximum number of delegates to less than 9 depending upon the physical
capacity of the centre.
7.6 Revocation of Instructors
An Instructor may be required to re-shadow or have their status downgraded
should they fail to meet the standards of instruction, professional care, fail to
comply with the rules of the scheme or if their conduct brings the scheme into
disrepute.
The Scheme Manager reserves the right, where an Instructor fails to meet the
standards of instruction, professional care, does not comply with the
requirements of the scheme or their conduct brings the scheme into disrepute,
to remove that Instructor from the Register. Accredited Centres may appeal
against the decision to remove an Instructor from the Register, using the
appeals process detailed in Section 18.
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7.7 Course Support Staff
Accredited Centres using 2 or more instructors approved to undertake
CISRS training should provide a general worker to maintain course
equipment, prepare work areas and maintain a supply of materials for
each training project. Support staff may be employed on a full or parttime basis, as necessary.
Accredited Centres approved to undertake CISRS training that employ
only 1 instructor must satisfy the CISRS Scheme Auditor that they
have in place satisfactory arrangements for maintaining all course
equipment.
Accredited Centres must employ a dedicated person to oversee the
administration of CISRS training. This person must be fully aware of
centre’s responsibilities in all aspects of the scheme.
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8.
Vocational Qualifications (VQ)
The Vocational Qualifications (National or Scottish) for the scaffolding trade are
levels 2 and 3. There is no VQ Level 1 for the CISRS Core Scheme.
New centres or applicants do not need to be approved for VQ, until they wish
to apply to deliver Part 2 Scaffolder training (including 2a and 2b of the
Apprenticeship Scheme).
Before a centre can apply to deliver Part 2 Scaffolder courses they must have
become a Level 2 VQ Assessment Centre. With the achievement given by an
Awarding Body, recognised by CISRS (e.g. Construction Awards Alliance, City
and Guilds etc.). In turn, before applying for Advanced Scaffolder Course
approval the Centre must be approved to VQ level 3.
Accredited Centres who have their VQ approval sanctioned, suspended or
withdrawn must notify CISRS immediately. Loss of VQ status may result in the
Centre’s CISRS approval also being suspended until the VQ status has been
reinstated. Failure to notify the CISRS Scheme Manager of VQ sanctions will be
considered a Major non-conformance issue.
8.1 Vocational Qualifications
The vocational qualifications are:
QUA854 Accessing Operations and Rigging Level 2 – Scaffolding
QUA855 Accessing Operations and Rigging Level 3 – Scaffolding
Copies of these VQ’s are available to download and print free of charge at
www.ukstandards.co.uk
8.2
VQ Assessment
The CISRS preferred methods of VQ assessment are:
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Experienced Worker Practical Assessment (EWPA) is available for VQ
Level 2. Delegates wishing to use the EWPA route must have at least
12 months site experience after the completion of their CISRS Part 2
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If a delegate has previously achieved their VQ via the Onsite Assessment and
Training (OSAT) route they are still required to successfully complete the
CISRS Skills Test (see section 11 Methods of Assessment) i.e. 1-day Scaffolder
and 2-day Advanced Scaffolder.
A delegate must hold the relevant S/NVQ in relation to the training undertaken
and the CISRS card they are applying for. A delegate who already holds a VQ
Level 3 via OSAT will be still be required to complete the VQ Level 2 if they are
undertaking Part 1 and Part 2 training and applying for a CISRS Scaffolder
card.
CISRS Skill Tests are a Mandatory Scheme Requirement, unless VQ
Level 2 has been achieved via the EWPA route or formal
apprenticeship route.
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9. Core Training Programmes & Course Requirements
This section covers the basic requirements and content of each training course
in the core scheme. For detailed training objectives see Appendix G.
9.1 CISRS New Entrant Trainee/Scaffolder Labourer Course (COTS)
This course is held over 1 day and is designed to provide delegates with an
appreciation of general site safety, types of scaffold materials and safe
methods of manual handling. It can be delivered via an Accredited Centre or
in-house by scaffolding companies (provided they have a suitably qualified
member of staff). A (COTS) Training and Assessment package is available,
which includes a Power Point Presentation, a Manual Handling DVD, Test
Questions, Practical Exercises and Certificates. For further information on COTS
go to www.cisrs.org.uk. The (COTS) Course will include: Relevant Regulations and Codes of Practice
General Responsibilities
Basic Scaffold Terminology (Components & Application)
Servicing of Equipment, Tube, Fittings,
Boards & Stock - Quality Control
Health, Welfare, Hygiene & Housekeeping.
Electrical Safety
Fire Prevention & Control
Noise & Vibration
Work at Height
Accident Prevention & Reporting
Personal Protective Equipment
Site Transport Safety (Including Loading & Unloading)
Equipment & Tools
Manual Handling (Including a practical element)
Lifting Equipment (Using a Rope & Wheel and Rope Knots)
Questions/Test Paper
9.1.2 Instructor to Delegate Ratio
The maximum permitted number of delegates per instructor is 12. However,
the Scheme Manager may limit the maximum number of delegates to less than
12 based upon the capacity of the centre.
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9.2 Part 1 Scaffolder
9.2.1 Entry Requirements
Delegates must hold a valid CISRS Trainee or Labourers card for a minimum of
6 months. Delegates must also have a minimum of 6 months practical
experience of scaffolding operations (e.g. Labouring, carrying out simple
scaffolding operations under the direct supervision of a qualified scaffolder). It
is the responsibility of Accredited Centres to make reasonable enquiries of each
delegate, their employer or sponsor, to establish their level of experience.
Failure to verify previous experience or knowingly allowing a delegate to attend
a course without the requisite experience will be considered a Major nonconformance issue. Each delegate must complete and sign a Delegate
Acceptance Form (Appendix J).
9.2.2 Duration
The minimum duration of this course is 10 consecutive working days Monday
to Friday, excluding weekends. Courses must start no earlier than 8.00am and
finish no later than 5.00pm. A CISRS Scaffolder Part 1 Course Programme
detailing 65 hours of tuition will be provided to all Accredited Centres, this will
show the course Session Plans. Working within the times already provided, the
start and finish times and lengths of breaks can be amended to suit individual
centre requirements. It will be mandatory for all centres to ensure that the
sessions shown on both Friday afternoons (which are scheduled to end no
earlier than 2pm) are strictly adhered to. Failure to work to the Course
Programme will be considered a Major non-conformance issue.
9.2.3 Minimum Course Contents
This course must include the following elements as a minimum:
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1 Day Health & Safety Awareness
½ Day Fall Prevention Training (SG4)
Performance Standards (BS EN 12810/11 and TG20:13) tube
and fittings courses.
Performance Standards (BS EN 12810/11 and Manufacturers’
Instructions) system scaffold courses.
General Scaffolding Awareness
Stability, Ties and Anchors (including TG4)
Manual Handling Techniques
Foundations & Ground Conditions
Methods of Access
Gin wheels, ropes, knots & hitches
Interpretation of drawings
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Independent Tied Scaffold (theory & practical)
Putlog Scaffold (theory and practical) tube and fitting courses
Static Tower Scaffolds (theory & practical)
Birdcage scaffolds (theory & practical)
Tube and fitting appreciation (theory and practical stability
measures e.g. raking tubes, ties) system scaffold courses
Alterations to scaffolds (e.g. hop-up bracket movement)
system scaffold courses
Alterations to scaffolds (e.g. changing a lift height)
TG20 Stair Access (theory & practical)
Mobile Aluminium Tower Training for Scaffolders (MATS)
Scaffold Inspection (theory)
50 Question Test Paper (plus a 25 question mock at the end of
the first week)
Practical Test
Figure 12 - Example of a drawing for a Part 1 structure
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9.3
Part 2 Scaffolder
9.3.1 Entry Requirements
Delegates must have a minimum of 6 months practical experience of
scaffolding operations following the successful completion of their Part 1
training. In some instances, an Accredited Centre may have specified a
requirement for additional on-site experience prior to attending a Pt. 2 course.
It is the responsibility of the Accredited Centre to establish evidence of Part 1
training and completion of required on-site experience before enrolment on a
Part 2 course. Failure to verify previous experience or knowingly allowing a
delegate to attend a course without the requisite experience, will be considered
a Major non-conformance issue. Each delegate must complete and sign a
Delegate Acceptance Form (Appendix J).
9.3.2 Duration
The minimum duration of this course is 10 consecutive working days Monday
to Friday, excluding weekends. Courses must start no earlier than 8.00am and
finish no later than 5.00pm. A CISRS Scaffolder Part 2 Course Programme
detailing 65 hours of tuition will be provided to all Accredited Centres, this will
show the course Session Plans. Working within the times already provided, the
start and finish times and lengths of breaks can be amended to suit individual
centre requirements. It will be mandatory for all centres to ensure that the
sessions shown on both Friday afternoons (which are scheduled to end no
earlier than 2pm) are strictly adhered to. Failure to work to the Course
Programme will be considered a Major non-conformance issue.
9.3.3 Minimum Course Contents
This course must include the following elements as a minimum:
 Registration
 Centre Induction and completion by delegates of Training Terms and
Conditions Form
 ½ Day Fall Prevention & Rescue Training (SG4)
 Health and Safety Awareness
 Performance Standards (BS EN 12811 and TG20:13) tube and fittings
courses
 Performance Standards (BS EN 12811 and Manufacturer’s
Instructions) system scaffold courses
 Basic Independent Tied Scaffold (theory and practical)
 Bridging with prefabricated beams (theory and practical)
 Protection Fans (theory and practical)
 Truss-out Scaffold (theory and practical)
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Pavement Gantry (theory and practical)
Loading Bay (theory and practical)
Roof saddle scaffold (theory and practical)
Splay Scaffold (circular or radial) (theory and practical)
Edge Protection (theory and practical)
TG4 Tie testing (theory and practical)
Tube and fittings, used to stabilise scaffolds i.e. ties and raking tubes
(theory and practical) system scaffold courses
Basic Scaffold Inspection (theory and practical)
Mobile Aluminium Tower Training for Scaffolders.
50 Question Test Paper (plus a 25 question mock at the end of the
first week)
Practical Test
Figure 13 - Example of a drawing for a Part 2 Structure
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Figure 14 - Example of typical radial access scaffold (splay) using
floor markings to simulate a circular vessel.
9.4
Advanced Scaffolder (tube and fittings only)
9.4.1 Entry Requirements
Delegates must have a minimum of 12 months practical experience of
scaffolding operations following the attainment of their CISRS Scaffolder Card.
Accredited Centres should note that this is not 12 months from completion of a
Part 2 course. It is the responsibility of the Accredited Centre to establish
evidence of the date the delegate’s Scaffolder Card was issued. Failure to verify
previous experience or knowingly allowing a delegate to attend a course
without the requisite experience, will be considered a Major non-conformance
issue. Each delegate must complete and sign a Delegate Acceptance Form
(Appendix J).
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9.4.2 Duration
The minimum duration of this course is 10 consecutive working days Monday
to Friday, excluding weekends. Courses must start no earlier than 8.00am and
finish no later than 5.00pm. A CISRS Advanced Scaffolder Course Programme
detailing 65 hours of tuition will be provided to all Accredited Centres, this will
show the course Session Plans. Working within the times already provided, the
start and finish times and lengths of breaks can be amended to suit individual
centre requirements. It will be mandatory for all centres to ensure that the
sessions shown on both Friday afternoons (which are scheduled to end no
earlier than 2pm) are strictly adhered to. Failure to work to the Course
Programme will be considered a Major non-conformance issue.
9.4.3 Minimum Course Contents
This course must include the following elements as a minimum:
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Registration
Centre Induction and completion by delegates of Training
Terms and Conditions Form
½ Day Fall Prevention & Rescue Training (SG4)
Health and Safety Awareness
Tubular drop scaffold from steelwork (theory and practical)
Cantilever drop scaffold (theory and practical)
2 Chord Raking shore (theory and practical)
3 Chord Raking shore (theory and practical)
Dead shore (theory and practical)
Flying shore (theory only)
Temporary roof scaffold (theory and practical)
Stairways (theory and practical)
Ramps (theory and practical)
Advanced Scaffold Inspection (theory and practical)
Mobile Aluminium Tower Training for Scaffolders
Risk Assessment (theory and practical)
Method Statements (theory and practical)
Testing of Ties (TG4)
50 Question Test Paper (include intermediate test at the end of
the 1st week)
Practical Test
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Figure 16 - Example of a 3 chord raking shore
9.4.4 General note on course durations
Where a course includes a Bank Holiday accredited providers must provide the
scheme auditor with an alternative programme showing how the lost time is to
be made up during the remainder of the course.
It should be noted that no core scheme courses are to be scheduled to include
more than 1 Bank Holiday.
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9.5 Scaffolder Apprenticeships
For an overview of the CISRS Apprenticeship Programme see figure 2 (page
10).
9.5.1 Entry Requirements
The selection of candidates for the apprenticeship programme and suitability is
the responsibility of the managing agent (e.g. CITB). The Managing Agent is
responsible for assessing the ability of each candidate this may include a preselection test.
9.5.2 Duration
The Scaffolder Apprenticeship programme consists of 5 two week blocks (in
centre) and is followed by an Assessment Week. The minimum duration of
each two-week block is 10 consecutive working days Monday to Friday,
excluding weekends. Delegates must attend the Centre between the hours of
08:00 and 17:00 daily for a minimum of 72 hours, including breaks (a
minimum of 60 hours tuition) per block.
The Assessment Week is for completion of assessments and tests for all
qualifications within the programme. This is a mandatory part of the
apprenticeship scheme.
9.5.3 Programme Content
Participating Accredited Centres must develop and agree a course programme
that meets minimum requirements of the CISRS Part 1 and 2 course contents,
VQ Level 2, Functional Skills Level 1 and other applicable qualifications.
The Apprenticeship Programme must meet the requirements of the Managing
Agent and be submitted to the CISRS Scheme Manager for approval.
9.6 Session Plans
CISRS will provide all Accredited Centres with detailed Session Plans for each
CISRS course. Accredited Centres will also receive a Course Programme, Power
Point Presentations, Drawings and Test Papers, which must be used at all
times.
Note: when a centre layout cannot accommodate the CISRS issued drawings
then the centre must provide their own. These drawing must be approved in
advance by CISRS.
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10. Hand-outs, Notes and Reference Material
Accredited Centres must provide each delegate with a CISRS Training Folder
relevant to the course they are attending. Delegates will be expected to bring
the folder to each training session. At the end of the course delegates will
retain their folders for future reference.
Accredited Centres must also demonstrate that they have access to up to date
reference material relevant to the training undertaken e.g. NASC guidance,
British and European Standards etc.
Figure 17 – Examples of CISRS Training Hand-outs
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11. Methods of Assessment
11.1 Practical Skills Assessments (in training)
Accredited Centres must demonstrate a system for the continual assessment
of each delegate during the practical exercises. The Instructor must complete a
practical assessment report for each delegate. The results of this assessment
shall contribute to the overall results of the course. A typical example of an
acceptable delegate assessment pro-forma is attached to this document in
Appendix L.
In addition to this continual assessment, each delegate must complete an
individual practical skills assessment, as below, as part of the Part 1 and 2
courses:
 Part 1 Skills test – 2.1m x 2.1m x 1 lift tower (+ 1 kicker lift) as
detailed in CISRS drawing.
In order for the Pt. 1 skills test to be assessed the structure must
be fully boarded, have a full top handrail and safe access.
 Part 2 Skills test – 3.6m x 1 lift independent with 1.9m return x 1
lift (+ 1 kicker lift), return to incorporate 0.9m cantilever. As
detailed in CISRS drawing.
The Instructor must complete an Observation/Assessment Report for each
delegate on every practical exercise and skill test. Copies of these
Observation/Assessment Reports must be issued to the delegates and retained
by the Accredited Centre.
It is a requirement for the instructor to take photographic evidence of
each delegate together with their practical skills assessment
structure. A copy of this photo must be kept with the delegates
records at the centre.
Delegates who do not successfully complete the individual practical
skill assessment will have failed the course and will be required to
attend another full course at a later date.
11.2 Part 2 Scaffolder 1-Day CISRS Skills Test and Assessment
Successful completion of the 1-Day Skills Test must be achieved before a
delegate can complete the Part 2 qualification. This is regardless of whether
the delegate has previously achieved the S/NVQ by other means.
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Successful achievement of the practical assessment is at the professional
judgement of the instructor/assessor. Failure to demonstrate the appropriate
practical skills and practices to the satisfaction of the instructor/assessor will
result in a failure of the assessment. The instructor/assessor must at all times
demonstrate a consistent approach to assessing delegates and recording their
assessment results.
Delegates are allowed a maximum of 1No retake of the Skills Test
which must take place at the original Accredited Centre, within a
period of no less than 3 months and no more than 6 months after the
date of the original test. If a delegate fails a second skills test, they
will be required to attend a further Part 2 course.
11.3 Advanced Scaffolder CISRS 2-Day Skill Test and Assessment
Successful completion of the 2-Day Skills Test must be achieved before a
delegate can complete the Advanced Scaffolder qualification. This is regardless
of whether the delegate has previously achieved the S/NVQ by other means.
Scaffolders require a minimum of 6 months practical work based experience
after completing the Advanced Scaffolder training, before returning for the 2Day Skill Test and Assessment.
Successful achievement of the practical assessment is at the professional
judgement of the instructor/assessor. Failure to demonstrate the appropriate
practical skills and practices to the satisfaction of the instructor/assessor will
result in a failure of the assessment. The instructor/assessor must at all times
demonstrate a consistent approach to assessing delegates and recording their
assessment results.
Delegates are allowed a maximum of 1No retake of the Skills Test
which must take place at the original Accredited Centre, within a
period of no less than 3 months and no more than 6 months after the
date of the original test. If a delegate fails a second skills test, they
will required to attend a further Advanced course.
11.4 Test Papers
4No sets of Test Papers will be provided by CISRS for each course. Accredited
Centres must ensure that all Test Papers are used on every course to ensure
that delegates are not answering the same set of questions.
Test Papers must be retained for inspection by the scheme auditor as part of
the audit procedure.
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No reference materials are permitted in the exam room during the mock and
final theory test.
Test Papers must be marked by the Instructor.
Examinations must be supervised and invigilated by an Instructor for the entire
duration of the exam.
The exam time recommended for a 50 question multiple choice test paper is 1
hour.
Marking of Test Papers will be assessed by the Scheme Auditor as part of the
audit processes.
11.5 Pass/Fail Criteria
The pass mark required for each test is 76% (38/50 or 19/25).
Delegates who fail to achieve the required pass mark in the knowledge tests
are permitted to sit 1 re-test per course. This re-test will take place on the
Friday afternoon of the second week of the course. If the delegate fails to
achieve the required pass mark in the re-test, this will be deemed as a failure
of the course. Delegates who fail a course will be required to attend another
full course at a later date.
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12. Supervisor / Manager Training
Accredited Centres with full Core Scheme approval can apply for CISRS
Supervisor / Manager training. This 5-day course is aimed at personnel
providing first line supervision for scaffolding contractors (i.e. Contract
Managers, Supervisors, Foremen and non-working Charge-hands).
The course can be held in block over 5 consecutive days (Monday to Friday) or
in modules of 1-day per week over 5 consecutive weeks. The topics covered
within this course are designed to be comparable to that of SMSTS. The CISRS
Supervisor/Manager training is recognised by Build UK.
Accredited Centres must forward their proposed Supervisor/Manager Course in
the form of a Power Point to the Scheme Manager for approval
Accredited Centres would be required to construct a course covering all of the
following contents:
Health and Safety
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Legal Overview – Health & Safety Law
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Health and Safety Management
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HSE ACOP’s and Guidance
Performance Standards
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British and European Standards
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NASC Safety and Technical Guidance
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Design Engineering Appreciation
Employment Basics
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Legal Overview – Employment Law
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Recruitment
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Discipline and Grievance
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Managing Absence
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Managing Conflict and Resolution
Supervisory Skills
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Planning and Organisation
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Materials and Logistics
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Competence and Allocating Duties
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Effective Supervision
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Commissioning and Handover
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Statutory Scaffold Inspections and Inspection Practices
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Effective Communication (including basic presentation
briefings and toolbox talks)
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Meeting Skills
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Customer Relations
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Commercial Essentials
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NASC Commercial Guidance
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Sales, Estimating and Surveying
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Contracts Awareness
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Managing Variations
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Valuations and Payment
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Payment Disputes and Remedies
Risk Assessment Project
Delegates are required to sit a written test and submit a project which
contributes to the overall assessment.
12.1 Delegate Entry Requirements
CISRS 5 Day Supervisor/Manager Training
In order to attend this course CISRS will require delegates to have awareness
and experience of scaffolding structures and a general understanding of how a
scaffolding contracting company operates.
Those meeting one of the following criteria will be accepted onto the course
• Delegate holds a current Scaffolder card
• Delegate holds a current Advanced Scaffolder card
Please note individuals holding CISRS Labourer, Trainee and BASE cards
will not be deemed eligible to attend a CISRS Basic SITS course, unless
they satisfy the criteria detailed below.
From 1st September, individuals not holding an eligible CISRS card
detailed above wishing to attend the course will be required to submit a
CV with contactable references and or/certificates, together with a letter
from their employer confirming their suitability for the course by outlining
their awareness and experience gained via their role within the industry
and confirmation that the delegate has had a minimum of 2 years’
experience in this role.
Examples of acceptable roles are –
Chargehand
Forman
Contracts Manager
Scaffold Designer
Estimator
Delegates who do not have any previous knowledge or experience of
scaffolding will not be eligible to attend this course.
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CISRS 2 Day Supervisor/Manager Refresher Training
Those meeting one of the following criteria will be accepted onto the CISRS
Supervisor Manager Refresher Training course
• delegate holds a current CISRS Supervisor/Manager card
• delegate holds a recently expired CISRS Supervisor/Manager card
Alternatively
• delegate holds a current SMSTS certificate and current CISRS Scaffolder or
Advanced card
12.2
Certification/Card
Delegates must have successfully completed a Supervisory Level CITB Health and
Safety and Environment Test within 2 years prior to attending the Supervisors or
Supervisor Refresher course or alternatively hold an accepted Supervisory Level
Health and Safety exemption.
Successful delegates will receive a CISRS endorsed certificate and the Accredited
Centre can then apply for the CISRS Supervisors card.
CISRS Supervisors/Managers cards are valid for 5 years. Delegates will be required
to attend a CISRS 2 Day Supervisor/Manager Refresher Course to renew their card.
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Certification
Accredited Centres must issue successful delegates with a genuine CISRS
Certificate, which has a unique number that can be referenced back to the
Accredited Centre. The certificate may be sent to the delegate, their Employer
or Sponsors, as appropriate.
Certificates must be completed with the following information, as a minimum:
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Delegates name
Title of the course
Name and/or Trading Mark (logo) of the Accredited Centre
The start and finish dates of the training
Signature on behalf of the Accredited Centre
An example of the CISRS Certificate is appended to this document in Appendix
I.
Accredited Centres must keep records of training attendance, assessment and
certification and must be able to retrieve these in a reasonably timely manner,
should verification or duplicate certificates be required.
As there is no guarantee that a delegate will successfully complete their CISRS
course, Accredited Centres must be able to demonstrate to the CISRS Scheme
Auditor/Scheme Manager consistent and objective evidence of assessment,
evaluation and marking systems. Failure to be able to demonstrate this will be
considered a Major non-conformance.
If it becomes apparent that a delegate does not have the relevant skill level or
experience to successfully complete the course, the delegate can be asked to
leave before completion. The delegate should be provided with a report
detailing the reason(s), a copy of which should be sent to the delegate’s
employer/sponsor. CISRS should be advised in writing of any such instances,
this notification should include a copy of the delegate’s report.
Accredited Centres should also provide a brief review of the delegate’s
performance to the employer/sponsor or the delegate (should they have paid
for the course themselves) with recommendations on how the delegate should
progress with their CISRS training. The review should highlight positive aspects
of delegate’s ability, identify areas of weakness and to set recommended
timescales between training courses. Ideally this should be sent out with the
certification or failure notice.
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14. Notification of CISRS Training Courses
Accredited Centres must complete the CISRS Notification of Training Courses
Form for each course completed (Appendix H) and submit it to the CITB
Shared Services, within 14 days of the training course completion.
CITB Shared Services must ensure compliance with the requirements of the
Data Protection Act 1998.
15. Managing Absence & Statutory Holidays
Accredited Centres must have a clear policy for managing absence of both
delegates and instructional staff.
Delegates must complete the full course and may only be permitted to be
absent from a course under exceptional and unavoidable circumstances,
without forfeiting their place. Delegates must seek approval in advance, where
possible, and will be required to provide evidence as justification (e.g. hospital
appointment card). Delegates attending 10 day courses will be allowed to
make up a maximum of 1 full day’s absence by way of additional hours,
any absence longer than one day will result in the delegate forfeiting their
place and they will have to retake the course at a later date. Delegates
attending shorter duration courses will forfeit their place if they are absent for
any part of the course. Accredited Centres are asked to take full account of the
individual circumstances when considering the question of refunds/reduced
fees for attending a later course. Whilst this is purely a matter between the
Accredited Centre and delegate, should there be a dispute, the Scheme
Manager will with the agreement of both parties act as adjudicator, the
decision of the Scheme Manager will be binding on both parties.
Accredited Centres and Instructors must be able to demonstrate that any
missed content and assessments have been covered (e.g. extra hours).
Courses can include a maximum of 1 Bank Holiday. In these circumstances
Accredited Centres must provide revised Course Programmes, which will
accommodate additional tuition hours into the remaining 9 days. The revised
course programmes must be made available for inspection by Scheme
Auditors.
Courses must be run over 2 consecutive weeks, however they are permitted to
be split across a statutory holiday, for example, if a course was scheduled to
commence the week before the Christmas holiday and recommence in the New
Year.
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16. Equal Opportunities Policy
Accredited Centres must have an equal opportunities policy for all delegates
seeking qualification. The policy should ensure that no delegate receives less
favourable treatment than any other on the grounds of race, colour,
nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, religion, sexuality, political
belief or disability.
17. Data Protection Policy
Accredited Centres must have arrangements in place to ensure compliance
with the Data Protection Act 1998.
18. Appeals and Complaints Procedures
Accredited Centres must have procedures in place for delegates to raise
complaints and to appeal against assessments made. These procedures must
make it clear to the delegate that any intial complaint/appeal must be made
directly to the Accredited Centre. The Centre should keep records of any
correspondence as they may be requested by CISRS should they be required to
subsequently deal with the matter.
19. Additional Terms & Conditions
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a.
The decision to approve, suspend or terminate the approval to train for an
Accredited Centre or for an Instructor to deliver CISRS training courses, is
a matter entirely within the discretion of the Scheme Manager.
b.
Applicants, Instructors and Accredited Centres must demonstrate that
they comply at all times with requirements, set out in the Scheme Criteria,
to the satisfaction of the Scheme Manager/Auditor.
c.
The Scheme Manager reserves the right to change and up-date the
Scheme Criteria at any time. Accredited Centres, Instructors and
Applications submitted are obliged to comply with the new requirements
following notification in writing, within a reasonable period defined by the
Scheme Manager.
d.
The Applicant and prospective Instructors must complete the relevant
application form and provide all supporting information required by the
application and this Scheme Criteria.
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e.
Only an Accredited Centre is permitted to use the CISRS Logo, and only in
relation to the particular courses they are approved to provide.
Contravention of this will considered a Major Non-Compliance issue. It
should be noted that approval to provide COTS training only does not
permit the use of the CISRS Logo.
f.
Approval for an Accredited Centre is valid for a maximum period of 12
months. The Scheme Manager reserves the right to be able to extend this
period by a maximum of three months. Renewed or extended approval for
an Accredited Centre will be charged the full Annual Audit Fee.
g.
All fees must be paid by the Applicant/Accredited Centre in advance, in
accordance with amounts stated in the Appendix A. Fees may be adjusted
at the discretion of the Scheme Manager, at any time. Unless stated all
fees stated are subject to V.A.T.
h.
CISRS, NASC or Scheme Auditors do not accept any liability in contract or
negligence related to the Construction Industry Scaffolders’ Record
Scheme.
i.
The terms and conditions stated in this Scheme Criteria shall be governed
by and construed in all respects to be in accordance with the Laws of
England and Wales
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Appendix A – Schedule of Fees
Pre-assessment Visit Fee.
£500.00
Initial Audit Fee.
£2000.00
(This payment will cover a return visit during the first CISRS course)
Annual Accredited Centre Audit.
£1,500.00
Intermediate Audit.
£500.00
Additional Intermediate Audit
£500.00
CISRS Certificates.
£1.00 each
Trainee Folders
£20.00 each (no vat)
Supervisor Folders
£40.00 each (no vat)
All fees quoted are subject to VAT unless otherwise stated.
All fees are subject to change, check with CISRS administrator
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Appendix B – Centre Application Form
The Scheme Manager
To:
CISRS Ltd 4th Floor, 12 Bridewell Place, London, EC4V 6AP
Tel: 0207 8227407 enquiries@cisrs.org.uk
SECTION A
APPLICANTS DETAILS
Business /
Organisation
Contact Name
Address
Email
SECTION B
Telephone
SCHEME COURSES APPLIED Please Tick 
 CISRS Part 1 Tube & Fitting
 CISRS Part 1 System*
 CISRS Part 2 Tube & Fitting
 CISRS Part 2 System*
 CISRS Advanced (T&F Only)
 CISRS Apprenticeship (System)*
 CISRS Apprenticeship (T&F)
*Please Specify System Product(s):
 CISRS Supervisor
 CISRS COTS
SECTION C
CHECKLIST
 Health & Safety Policy
 Photos of Classroom Area
 Risk Assessment & Method
Statements
 Photos of Practical Area
 Details of Instructor(s)
 Plan Drawing of Practical Area
 Insurance
 System Manufacturers Letter
(HEIGHT, WIDTH, LENGTH OF
BUILDING, LOCATION OF TRAINING BAYS, RACKS, CLASSROOM)
Acknowledgement
I confirm that I have read and accepted the CISRS Training Scheme Criteria
(CAP609A) and the terms and conditions contained therein.
Directors/Partners
Signature:
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Appendix C – Scaffold Materials Specifications
Item
Standard/Guidance
Title
Scaffold Tubes
BS 1139 Part 1.1: 1990
Metal Scaffolding Withdrawn
July
– Specification for 01 and replaced
steel tubes
by BS EN 39:
2001 accepted for
used
tubes,
purchased prior
to the withdrawal
of this standard.
BS EN 39: 2001
Loose steel tubes
for
tube
and
coupler scaffolds.
Specification for
steel
couplers,
loose spigots and
base-plates
for
use in working
scaffolds
and
falsework made of
steel tubes.
Couplers, spigots
and baseplates for
use in falsework
and scaffolds.
Specification for
timber
scaffold
boards.
Scaffold Couplers BS 1139 Part 2.1: 1991
(EN 74: 1998)
BS EN 74 Part 1: 2005
Scaffold Boards BS 2482: 2009
(Timber)
Scaffold
(Plastic)
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Boards No applicable standard
N/A
Comment
Withdrawn 2005
and replaced by
BS EN 74: 2007
accepted for used
couplers,
purchased prior
to the withdrawal
of this standard.
Machine
stress
graded BS 2482
Boards
are
preferred
to
visually graded.
Non-standard
boards are not
permitted
e.g.
Alpha, Grade A or
otherwise.
Proprietary plastic
scaffold
boards
(e.g. Superdeck)
must only be
used they meet
the requirements
of TG20:13
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Proprietary
BS EN 12811 Part 1: Scaffolds
– Only
original
System
2003
Performance
CISRS recognised
Scaffolding and
requirements and products may be
proprietary
general design.
used.
scaffolding
components as
part of a scaffold
structure.
BS EN 12810 Part 1: Façade scaffolds As above
2003
made
of
prefabricated
components
–
Part 1 Product
specifications
BS EN 12810 Part 2: Façade scaffolds As above
2003
made
of
prefabricated
components
–
Part 2 Particular
methods
of
structural design
Ladders
BS EN 131 Part 1: 1993 Ladders –
Specification for
terms, types and
functional sizes
BS EN 131 Part 2: 1993 Ladders
–
Specification for
requirements,
testing, marking
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Appendix D – Core Scheme Audit Proforma
To:
The Scheme Manager
CISRS Ltd
4th Floor, 12 Bridewell Place, London, EC4V 6AP
Tel: 0207 8227407
SECTION A
CENTRE DETAILS
Centre Name
Contact Name
Address
Postcode
Telephone
Email
Accredited Centre No.
(if known)
SECTION B
AUDIT SCOPE
Audit Type?
Initial Assessment
 Annual Audit
 Other
(Specify)
Audit Scope
(CISRS Courses)
Auditors Name(s)
Audit Date
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SECTION C
Item
1.
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
1.8
Requirement
Scaffolding Materials
Tube, fittings & boards to BS EN
Standards?
CISRS Recognised Product? Please
state which product.
Manufacturer Authorisation Letter?
Current Manufacturers’ instructions
available?
Product Conforms to BS EN
12811/12810?
3rd Party Product Certification?
Please specify which.
Suitable materials storage &
housekeeping?
Servicing & maintenance of
materials – materials in good
order?
2.
Practical Facilities
2.1
Within a permanent building?
2.2
Covered and fully enclosed?
2.3
Adequate lighting and ventilation?
2.4
Suitable floor surface?
2.5
10m clear height throughout?
2.6
70m2 minimum surface area per
gang? State max. no. of gangs
permitted.
2.7
Training areas kept tidy & clean?
3.
Classroom Facilities
3.1
Sufficient space?
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
CHECKLIST & FINDINGS

Yes
Comment/Recommendation/Action
 No
N/A
Suitable room dimensions and
seating configuration?
Segregation/Significant
Disruptions?
Suitable training equipment?
 Screen
 Projector
 Flipchart
 Props and Training Aids
Sufficient lighting, heating and
ventilation?
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Requirement
3.6
Windows blinds?
3.7
Security during practical sessions?
4.
Health, Safety & Welfare
4.1
Health & Safety Policy?
4.2
Insurance Policy?
4.3
Risk Assessments & Method
Statements?
4.4
Joining Instructions?
4.5
PPE & Work Equipment Checks?
4.6
PPE & Work Equipment Stock?
4.7
Toilets & Sanitary Facilities?
4.8
Catering & Refreshment
arrangements and facilities?
4.9
First Aid Equipment?
4.10
Appointed First Aiders?
4.11
Fire & Emergency Arrangements?
4.12
Rescue Plan & Equipment?
5.
Instructors
5.1
Registered Instructors?
5.2
Instructor to trainee ratio?
5.3
Record of Instructor CPD?
5.4
Practical session observed
5.5
Theory session observed
5.6
Skills Assessment observed
6.
Training Programme
6.1
6.2
Lesson plans?
7.
Practical Sessions
7.2
Comment/Recommendation/Action
Course duration (i.e. No. of days,
hours of tuition and practical
exercises)?
Course Programme and
presentation material content?
6.3
7.1

Yes
 No
N/A
A3 scaffold design drawings for
each practical exercise?
Scaffold dimensions and
configurations?
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Requirement
7.3
Material lists?
7.4
Suitable material available & being
used?
8.
Paperwork & Records
8.1
Practical skills assessments?
8.2
Multiple-choice test papers?
8.3
Course records maintained?
8.4
Certification?
8.5
CITB Customer Service SSPTS
Course Summary Reports?
8.6
Training Evaluation?

Yes
 No
N/A
Comment/Recommendation/Action
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9.
Summary of Major Non-Conformance Issues
Scheme Auditor to advise Accredited Centres of the issues that have been
identified. The report is to be sent immediately to Scheme Manager, who will
inform Accredited Centre of the corrective actions to be taken, timescales for
completion and any sanctions that are to be imposed against them. The Scheme
Auditor may deem the infringements to be of such a serious nature that
immediate suspension of CISRS Training is necessitated. In such circumstances
the Scheme Auditor must immediately inform the Scheme Manager of this
decision. The Scheme Manager will then inform the Accredited Centre of what
actions need to be taken to remedy the situation.
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Item
10.
Signed
Supporting Photographic Evidence
Print
Date
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Appendix E – Instructional Qualifications
 City & Guilds qualification numbers:
 7302, 7305, 7306, 7307, 7313, 7331, 7407
 PTLLS – Preparing to Teach in the Life Long Learning Sector
 CTLLS – Certificate in Teaching in the Life Long Learning Sector
 DTLLS - Diploma in Teaching in the Life Long Learning Sector
 Award in Education and Training
 Certificate in Education and Training
 Diploma in Education and Training
 QTS – Qualified Teacher Status
 Post Graduate Certificate of Education
 Post Graduate Diploma of Education
 Masters of Education
 PHD Doctorate in Education
This is not a comprehensive list, and other instructional or teaching qualifications may be
considered acceptable by the CISRS Management Committee.
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Appendix F - Notification for Registration of a CISRS Instructor
PLEASE COMPLETE THIS FORM IN BLOCK CAPITALS USING A DARK BLUE / BLACK BALL POINT
PEN.
THIS FORM IS TO BE USED FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ALL INSTRUCTORS AND TO ADVISE CISRS
OF ANY CHANGES IN INSTRUCTOR STATUS.
COMPLETED FORM MUST BE SENT TOGETHER WITH ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTATION TO CISRS
AT LEAST 7 DAYS BEFORE INSTRUCTOR IS SCHEDULED TO COMMENCE DELIVERY OF ANY CISRS
TRAINING.
TRAINING PROVIDERS MUST BE IN RECEIPT OF CISRS CONFIRMATION BEFORE INSTRUCTOR
CAN COMMENCE TRAINING.
•
•
•
•
FOR NEW REGISTRATIONS – ALL SECTIONS MUST BE COMPLETED
TO UPGRADE INSTRUCTOR STATUS – SECTIONS A, B, D, E & F MUST BE COMPLETED
TO REGISTER AN EXISTING INSTRUCTOR – SECTIONS A, B, E & F MUST BE COMPLETED
•
•
•
SECTION A
Title:
INSTRUCTORS PERSONAL DETAILS
Date of Birth:
DD/MM/YY
/
/
Surname:
Forename(s) :
Affix Photo
Home Address:
Postcode:
Telephone:
Email:
National Insurance No:
Employment Status Directly Employed/PAYE:
SECTION B
Self Employed/Freelance/Contractor:
INSTRUCTOR REGISTRATION
Please indicate which courses you are registering the instructor for:
()
COTS
Scaffolder Part 1
Scaffolder Part 2
Advanced Scaffolder
Supervisor
SSPTS
BASE
Basic Scaffold Inspection
Advanced Scaffold Inspection
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For all System Scaffold Courses, please State which CISRS Recognised Systems apply
See www.cisrs.org.uk/recognised-system-scaffold-products for current list.
Relevant endorsements need to be shown on instructors CISRS card.
SECTION C
CISRS Card No. &
Grade:
Date of initial CISRS
Scaffolder Card:
Instructional
Qualification(s):
VQ Assessor Qualification(s):
TRAINING / QUALIFCATIONS / EXPERIENCE
Include
copy of
card
Include
Certificate
Include
Certificate
HSE First Aid Qualification:
Include
Certificate
CRB Check
Include
Certificate
System Scaffold Training:
Include
Certificate
Details of any relevant additional Training/Qualifications:
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SECTION D
SHADOWING RECORD
Please provide instructor assessment report and certificate from each shadowing
session to confirm competence.
Element
Dates
Accredited Centre
Instructor Name
Please provide letter / certificate from Final Shadowing (Session 4) to confirm
competence to instruct.
SECTION E
ACCREDITED CENTRE DETAILS
Important Notice It is the responsibility of every CISRS Accredited Centre to register all CISRS
Instructors prior to any training taking place. Failure to do so will lead to sanctions being taken
against the Accredited Centre.
Accredited Centre:
Centre No:
Address:
Contact Name:
Telephone:
Email Address:
SECTION F
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
I confirm that the information provided in this application is correct. I acknowledge that any false
or misleading information provided may result in removal from the instructor register and
sanctions being taken against the Accredited Centre in accordance with the CISRS terms and
conditions.
Applicants
Signature:
Print Name:
Date:
Centre
Signature:
Print Name:
Date:
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Appendix G – Detailed Training Objectives
Scaffolder Part 1 (Tube and fitting)
Knowledge
Skill
At the end of the course, the delegate At the end of the course, the delegate should be
should have a knowledge of:
able to correctly and safely:
1.
Statutory regulations and safety
requirements (including SG4 current
edition) relating to the erection and
dismantling of simple scaffolds.
1.
Carry out work in compliance with statutory
regulations, and having regard for their own
safety (particularly with the use of harnesses and
other PPE where appropriate), the safety of the
workforce, and the public and future users of the
scaffold.
2.
The types, uses and purposes of scaffold 2.
tubes, boards and fittings in common
use.
Identify scaffold tubes, boards and fittings in
common use.
3.
The methods of handling and stacking 3.
scaffold tubes, boards and fittings, and
the inspection procedures.
Select serviceable scaffold tubes, boards and
fittings for use; and stack, carry and raise
scaffold materials to and on the working platform
correctly and safely.
4.
The methods of founding scaffolds on 4.
three types of surface (ground, concrete
and steel).
Prepare the base of a scaffold to prevent sinking
and slipping of the standards.
5.
The correct and safe means of attaching
and staggering joints, and the spacing of
standards and ledgers to form scaffold
frames.
5.
Select, measure, set out and erect standards and
ledgers within recommended tolerances.
6.
The types, methods and spacing
requirements for attaching bracing to the
various scaffold structures.
6.
Select and fit appropriate tubes and fittings to
form bracing and stiffen scaffolds.
7.
The correct and safe means of attaching
and spacing transoms to support working
platforms and strengthen the scaffold
structure.
7. Support scaffold boards to form working
platforms and install sufficient transoms to stiffen
the scaffold structure.
8. The basic tying pattern for unsheeted
scaffolds and moveable and nonmoveable tie arrangements.
8.
Install tie arrangement to basic scaffolds.
9.
9.
Erect scaffolds of the correct dimensions to
provide working platforms conforming to the
Regulations.
The dimensional requirements of working
platforms to comply with the Work at
Height Regulations 2005.
10. The statutory requirements for access 10. Provide safe and suitable access for operatives to
including ladders, and ladder towers and
the working platform.
stairways.
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Knowledge
Skill
11. The methods of carrying, raising, lashing, 11. Inspect pole ladders for serviceability. Carry,
securing, stacking and lowering pole
raise, lash, secure and lower pole ladders.
ladders, and the methods of inspection.
12. The regulations governing inspection of 12. Understand the requirement to Inspect scaffolds
scaffolds.
prior to handover and before dismantling.
13. The correct and safe methods of erecting 13. Determine the material requirements for
independent and putlog scaffolds with returns,
independent and putlog scaffolds with
returns, towers and birdcages at three
towers and birdcage scaffolds up to three lifts
lifts high. In tube and fittings and
high. Lay out materials, set out scaffolds and
proprietary systems where applicable
overcome obstacles to erect scaffolds safely.
14. The types, uses and methods of 14. Inspect gin wheels for serviceability, position and
inspection, and the correct and safe
fix securely, reeve, rope, tie knots and correctly
method of fixing and operating gin
use gin wheel to haul up scaffold tubes, boards
wheels.
and fittings. Take down gin wheel and coil rope.
15. To establish an understanding of how to
safely erect, dismantle, re-locate and
adapt a lightweight aluminium tower
15. Determine the materials required to set out,
erect, dismantle, re-locate & adapt to a safe
sequence of work to manufacturer’s instructions
of lightweight aluminium towers, under direct
supervision of a qualified scaffolder.
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Scaffolder Part 1 (System scaffolding)
Knowledge
Skill
At the end of the course, the delegate should At the end of the course, the delegate should be
have a knowledge of:
able to correctly and safely:
1.
Statutory regulations, manufacturer’s
instructions and safety requirements
(including SG4) relating to the erection and
dismantling of simple scaffolds.
1.
Carry out work in compliance with statutory
regulations, and having regard for their own
safety (particularly with the use of harnesses and
other PPE where appropriate), the safety of the
workforce, and the public and future users of the
scaffold.
2.
The types, uses and purposes of components 2.
specified by the original manufacturer.
Identify components and their use in accordance
with the manufacturer’s recommendations.
3.
The methods of handling and stacking system 3.
scaffold components, and the inspection
procedures.
Select serviceable components for use; and
stack, carry and raise scaffold materials to and
on the working platform correctly and safely.
4.
The methods of founding scaffolds on three 4.
types of surface (ground, concrete and steel).
Prepare the base of a scaffold to prevent sinking
and slipping of the standards.
5.
The correct and safe means of setting out and
connecting, standards, ledgers and transom in
accordance
with
the
manufacturers
recommended sequence of erection.
5.
Select, measure, set out and erect base in
accordance
with
the
manufacturers
recommended sequence of erection.
6.
The
types,
methods
and
frequency
requirements for attaching bracing to the
various scaffold structures in accordance with
the manufacturers instructions.
6.
Select and fit components to form bracing and
stiffen scaffolds.
7.
The correct and safe means of supporting
decking/boarding to working platforms and
strengthen
the
scaffold
structure
in
accordance
with
the
manufacturers’
instructions.
7.
Construct and Board/deck working platforms in
accordance with the manufacturers’ instructions.
8.
The basic tying pattern for unsheeted
scaffolds and moveable and non-moveable tie
arrangements.
8.
Install tie arrangement to basic scaffolds.
9.
The dimensional requirements of working
platforms to comply with the Work at Height
Regulations 2005.
9.
Erect scaffolds of the correct dimensions to
provide working platforms conforming to the
Regulations and the manufacturer’s instructions.
10. The statutory requirements for proscribed 10. Provide safe and suitable access for operatives to
methods of access including ladders, and
the working platform.
ladder towers and proprietary stairways.
11. The methods of carrying, raising, lashing, 11. Inspect pole ladders for serviceability. Carry,
securing, stacking and lowering pole ladders,
raise, lash, secure and lower pole ladders.
and the methods of inspection.
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Knowledge
12. The regulations
scaffolds.
Skill
governing
inspection
of 12. Understand the requirement to Inspect scaffolds
prior to handover and before dismantling.
13. The correct and safe methods of erecting 13. Determine the material requirements for
independent with returns, towers and
independent with return, tower and birdcage
birdcages at three lifts high.
scaffolds formed in system up to three lifts high.
Lay out materials, set out scaffolds and
overcome obstacles to erect scaffolds safely.
14. The types, uses and methods of inspection, 14. Inspect gin wheels for serviceability, position and
and the correct and safe method of fixing and
fix securely, reeve, rope, tie knots and correctly
use gin wheel to haul up scaffold tubes, boards
operating gin wheels.
and fittings. Take down gin wheel and coil rope.
15. To establish an understanding of how to safely
erect, dismantle, re-locate and adapt a
lightweight aluminium tower
15. Determine the materials required to set out,
erect, dismantle, re-locate & adapt to a safe
sequence of work to manufacturer’s instructions
of lightweight aluminium towers, under direct
supervision of a qualified scaffolder.
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Scaffolder Part 2 (Tube and fitting)
Knowledge
Skill
At the end of the course, the delegate should At the end of the course, the delegate
have a knowledge of:
should be able to correctly and safely:
1.
The relevant British and European Standards, 1.
NASC guidance and statutory regulations
applicable to the correct and safe erection
and dismantling of scaffolds listed in the
overall objectives.
Make adequate provision for the safety of
themselves, the workforce, the public
affected by scaffolding work, and future
users of the scaffold structure by working to
the relevant British and European Standards,
NASC guidance and statutory regulations.
2.
The types, uses and methods of inspection, 2.
and the purpose of various scaffold tubes,
boards and fittings in common use.
Select serviceable scaffold tubes, boards and
fittings. Use them correctly and safely.
3.
The types, uses and purposes of prefabricated 3.
beams, and the rules for their assembly and
connection to scaffold frames.
Select, inspect assemble and install
prefabricated beams into and onto scaffold
structures.
4.
The purpose, types, uses and loadings of
protection fans. The methods of supporting
fans.
4.
Support scaffold protection fans according to
requirements of current industry practice
5.
Local Authority rules for the erection of
scaffolds on pavements and public places to
ensure protection of the public.
5.
Erect scaffolds on pavements and public
places safely and correctly, with regard to
Local Authority regulations.
6.
The correct methods of attaching spurs,
rakers,
check
fittings,
droppers
and
puncheons to scaffolds.
6.
Install spurs and rakers within the correct
operating angles. Attach check fittings,
droppers and puncheons in the correct
positions to scaffolds.
7.
The methods of attaching anchor bolts and
specialist fixings to provide ties for scaffolds
and testing in accordance with NASC
Guidance TG4.
7.
Install anchor ties and other specialist fixings
to the manufacturer’s recommendations.
Testing and reporting in accordance with
TG4.
8.
How to calculate the number of ties and the
spacing required to restrain sheeted and
unsheeted scaffolds depending on the
capacity of the tie arrangements.
8.
Select, space and install the correct amount
of ties to restrain sheeted and unsheeted
scaffolds in unexposed areas, to current
industry practices.
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Knowledge
9.
Skill
How to interpret design layout drawings and 9.
determine the correct and safe methods of
erecting and dismantling the scaffolds listed in
Section 9.3.3 of this document.
10. Understand the requirements for scaffold
inspection to British & European Standards.
Recognition of faults and the requirement to
provide a written report.
Determine the materials required to set out,
erect and dismantle in a safe sequence the
scaffolds listed in Section 9.3.3 of this
document.
10. Carry out scaffold inspections to basic
scaffold structures as defined in NASC
document TG20:13. Provide written report of
faults and remedial actions to be taken.
11. To establish an understanding of how to safely 11. Determine the materials required to set out,
erect, dismantle, re-locate & adapt to a safe
erect, dismantle, re-locate and adapt a
lightweight aluminium tower
sequence of work to manufacturer’s
instructions of lightweight aluminium towers.
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Scaffolder Part 2 (System Scaffolding)
Knowledge
Skill
At the end of the course, the delegate should At the end of the course, the delegate
have a knowledge of:
should be able to correctly and safely:
1.
The relevant British and European Standards, 1.
Manufacturers Instructions, NASC guidance
and statutory regulations applicable to the
correct and safe erection and dismantling of
scaffolds listed in the overall objectives.
Make adequate provision for the safety of
themselves, the workforce, the public
affected by scaffolding work, and future
users of the scaffold structure by working
to the relevant British and European
Standards, Manufacturers’ Instructions
NASC guidance and statutory regulations.
2.
The types, uses and methods of inspection, 2.
and the purpose of various scaffold tubes,
and proprietary components used.
Select serviceable components. Use them
correctly and safely.
3.
The types, uses and purposes of prefabricated 3.
beams, and the rules for their assembly and
connection to scaffold frames. Also alternative
methods for creating openings specified by
the manufacturer e.g. using braces.
Select, inspect assemble and install
prefabricated beams into and onto scaffold
structures.
4. The purpose, types, uses and loadings of
4.
Support scaffold protection fans according
to requirements of the manufacturer and
current industry practice
5.
Local Authority rules for the erection of
scaffolds on pavements and public places to
ensure protection of the public.
5.
Erect scaffolds on pavements and public
places safely and correctly, with regard to
Local Authority regulations.
6.
The correct methods of attaching spurs,
rakers, droppers and puncheons to scaffolds.
6.
Install spurs and rakers within the correct
operating angles. Attach droppers and
puncheons in the correct positions to
scaffolds.
7.
The methods of attaching anchor bolts and
specialist fixings to provide ties for scaffolds
and testing in accordance with NASC
Guidance TG4/Manufacturer User Guide.
7.
Install anchor ties and other specialist
fixings
to
the
manufacturer’s
recommendations. Testing and reporting in
accordance with TG4/Manufacturer User
Guide.
8.
How to calculate the number of ties and the
spacing required to restrain sheeted and
unsheeted scaffolds depending on the
capacity of the tie arrangements and in
accordance
with
the
manufacturers’
recommendations.
8.
Select, space and install the correct amount
of ties to restrain sheeted and unsheeted
scaffolds in unexposed areas, to current
industry practices.
protection fans. The methods of supporting
fans, as per manufacturers’ recommendations.
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Knowledge
9.
Skill
How to interpret design layout drawings and 9.
determine the correct and safe methods of
erecting and dismantling the scaffolds listed in
Section 9.3.3 of this document.
Determine the materials required to set
out, erect and dismantle in a safe sequence
the scaffolds listed in Section 9.3.3 of this
document.
10. Understand the requirements for scaffold
inspection to British & European Standards.
Recognition of faults and the requirement to
provide a written report.
10. Carry out scaffold inspections to basic
scaffold structures as defined in NASC
document TG20:13. Provide written report
of faults and remedial actions to be taken.
11. To establish an understanding of how to safely
erect, dismantle, re-locate and adapt a
lightweight aluminium tower
11. Determine the materials required to set out,
erect, dismantle, re-locate & adapt to a
safe sequence of work to manufacturer’s
instructions of lightweight aluminium
towers.
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Advanced Scaffolder
Knowledge
Skill
At the end of the course, the delegate At the end of the course, the delegate should
should have a knowledge of:
be able to correctly and safely:
1.
The relevant British Standards, Codes of
Practice and statutory regulations
applicable to the correct and safe
erection and dismantling of scaffolds.
1.
2.
The correct and safe method of erecting
and dismantling drop scaffolding off
steelwork.
2.
3.
The correct and safe method for the
erection and dismantling of cantilever
drop scaffolds. Including overturning
moments, safety factors, counterbalance
etc.
The correct and safe method for the
erection and dismantling of dead shores.
3.
4.
5.
The safe and correct method of erecting
and dismantling Temporary Roof
Scaffolds
6.
The safe and correct method of erecting
and dismantling staircases and ramps
7.
How to interpret scaffolding drawings
and specifications for the structures
listed in Section 9.4.3 of this document.
8. How to organise men and materials to
lead a gang of Scaffolders carrying out
Advanced Scaffolding operations
9 Understand the requirements for scaffold
inspection to British & European
Standards. Recognition of faults and the
requirement to provide a written report.
Make provisions for the safety of themselves,
the workforce, the public affected by
scaffolding work, and future users of the
scaffold structure by working to the relevant
British Standards, Codes of Practice and
statutory regulations.
Determine the materials required for drop
scaffolding off steelwork. Lay out materials.
Set out and erect drop scaffolding off
steelwork. Dismantle a tubular hanging
scaffold.
Erect cantilever scaffolds applying appropriate
weights with due regard to the safety
measures required to prevent overturning.
4.
Determine the materials required for dead
shores. Lay out materials. Provide a means of
access. Set out and erect dead shores.
Dismantle shores and, where applicable, the
means of access.
5. Determine the material requirements for
Temporary Roof Scaffolds in accordance with
drawings and specifications. Lay out materials.
Set out and erect Temp Roof Scaffolds
including levelling to reasonable tolerances.
Dismantle Temp. Roof Scaffolds
6. Determine the material
requirements for
staircases and ramps in accordance with
drawings and specifications. Lay out materials.
Set out and erect Staircase/ramp. Dismantle
Staircase/Ramp
7. Read scaffold drawings, and erect scaffolds
from those drawings and specifications as
listed in Section 9.4.3 of this document.
8. Have the skills to lead a scaffold gang carrying
out Advanced Scaffolding Operations
9.
Carry out scaffold inspections to basic scaffold
structures as defined in NASC document
TG20:13. Provide written report of faults and
remedial actions to be taken.
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10. To establish an understanding of how to
safely erect, dismantle, re-locate and
adapt a lightweight aluminium tower
10. Determine the materials required to set out,
erect, dismantle, re-locate & adapt to a safe
sequence of work to manufacturer’s
instructions of lightweight aluminium towers.
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Appendix H
CISRS Card Application &
Notification Form
Centre Name:
Instructor Name:
Centre No:
Forename(S)
Account Number:
Purchase Order No:
Journal Product Code (NCC only):
Surname
Date of
Birth
Pass/Fail
Mailing Address
Start
Date
Completion Date
Card
Type of
Required card
Cert No
0
Course Type
Systems
Skills Test/Assessment
Apprentice
By completing the individual's details above you are confirming you have prior consent to apply for a CISRS card on the individual's behalf
and to the best of your knowledge the information you have provided throughout this form is correct and you agree to comply with the CISRS
Scheme Rules as laid out in the CISRS Scheme Booklet.
You understand and agree that the information you have provided will be used by CITB and CISRS for the purpose of administering the
CISRS Scheme, this may include passing on information relating to the individual's scheme membership to employers or training providers.
The card remains the property of CISRS and we reserve the right to withdraw the card at our discretion.
Additional Information for Health and Safety Tests.
Please note, if a valid Health & Safety Exemption is to be used, a copy of this will need to be attached.
If a Health & Safety has been completed within the last 2 years, we will be able to use the photograph taken at this time.
If this isn't applicable, please note a photograph will need to be attached.
Please visit www.cisrs.org.uk for any upcoming updates
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Appendix J – Part 1 Delegate Acceptance Form of Terms and Conditions
Delegate Name:
Course Title:
Introduction:
Course Dates:
Training Centre:
You have just received your induction to CISRS Scaffolder Training. For some of you this may be the
first formal training you will have undertaken since leaving school. On this course you will be treated
as an adult and it will be assumed that you are here to learn and expand your knowledge base. You
will get the most out of this course by taking a full part in all activities and will be expected to cooperate with your Instructor and the other delegates at all times.
The full terms and conditions pertaining the CISRS Scheme are detailed in CISRS Core Scheme
Criteria Booklet CAP 609A. A copy of this booklet will be available from your Training Provider or via
the CISRS website. All delegates are advised to familiarise themselves with these full terms and
conditions.
The delegate is asked to read the following statements and confirm their acceptance by signing
below:
1. I confirm that I am currently employed, or have been employed in the scaffolding industry and
have at least 6 months experience of practical scaffolding operations, for example as a scaffolding
labourer. I understand that the Training Provider will seek confirmation of this experience. Should this
information prove to be incorrect, I accept that I may be asked to leave the course without any
recourse to a refund of the costs that I or my employer may have incurred.
2. I confirm that I am physically fit enough to carry out the practical activities that form part of this
course. (If you unsure as to whether an existing condition may impact on your ability to do this, you
are required to advise the Training Provider immediately. This should be done by asking for a private
meeting with the instructor). I accept that following this meeting, I may be asked to leave the course
without any recourse to a refund of the costs that I or my employer may have incurred.
3. I acknowledge that I will be continually assessed throughout the course and understand that I will
be expected to meet reasonable standards of behaviour and performance at all times. Failure to
adhere to these standards may result in me being asked to the leave the course, without any
recourse to a refund of the costs that I or my employer may have incurred. (Your Training Provider
will have provided the Training Centre Rules during the Induction). I understand that at the end of the
course I will be further assessed by way of a Knowledge Based Test Paper and a Practical Skills
Test. (Delegates failing the Test Paper will be allowed to re-sit the test once only. This re-sit will take
place on the afternoon of the second Friday of the course. A second failure of the Test Paper will
constitute a failure of the course. Failing the Practical Skills Test will also constitute a failure of the
course. Delegates failing the course will be required to attend a further two week course, once they
have gained sufficient additional experience. The Training Provider will give the failed delegate an
indication as to how long they believe this might take and the specific areas the delegate will need to
improve).
4. I acknowledge receipt of CISRS Trainee Folder; which I confirm I will bring to every session of the
course. (At the end of the course the folder will remain the property of the delegate who will be able
to use it for future reference).
Signed by the above named delegate:
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Part 2 Delegate Acceptance Form of Terms and Conditions
Learner Name:
Course Title:
Introduction:
Course Dates:
Training Centre:
You have just received your induction to CISRS Scaffolder Training. On this course you will be
treated as an adult and it will be assumed, that you are here to learn and expand your
knowledge base. You will get the most out of this course, by taking a full part in all activities and
will be expected to co-operate with your Instructor and the other learners at all times.
The full terms and conditions pertaining the CISRS Scheme are detailed in CISRS Core Scheme
Criteria Booklet CAP 609A. A copy of this booklet will be available from your Training Provider or
via the CISRS website. All learners are advised to familiarise themselves, with these full terms
and conditions.
The learner is asked to read the following statements and confirm their acceptance by signing
below: 1. I confirm that I am currently employed or have been employed in the scaffolding industry and
have at least 6 months experience of practical scaffolding operations since completing my Part 1
course. I understand that the Training Provider will seek confirmation of this experience. Should
this information prove to be incorrect, I accept that I may be asked to leave the course, without
any recourse to a refund of the costs that I or my employer may have incurred.
2. I confirm that I am physically fit enough, to carry out the practical activities that form part of
this course. (If you unsure as to whether an existing condition may impact on your ability to do
this, you are required to advise the Training Provider immediately. This should be done by
asking for a private meeting with the instructor.) I accept that following this meeting, I may be
asked to leave the course, without any recourse to a refund of the costs that I or my employer
may have incurred.
3. I acknowledge that I will be continually assessed throughout the course and understand, that I
will be expected, to meet reasonable standards of behaviour and performance at all times.
Failure to adhere to these standards may result in me being asked to the leave the course,
without any recourse to a refund of the costs that I, or my employer may have incurred. (Your
Training Provider will have provided the Training Centre Rules during the Induction.) I
understand that at the end of the course, I will be further assessed by way of a Knowledge
Based Test Paper and a Practical Skills Test. (Learners failing the Test Paper will be allowed to
re-sit the test once only. This re-sit will take place on the afternoon of the second Friday of the
course. A second failure of the Test Paper will constitute a failure of the course. Failing the
Practical Skills Test will also constitute a failure of the course. Learners failing the course will be
required to attend a further two week course, once they have gained sufficient additional
experience. The Training Provider will give the failed learner, an indication as to how long they
believe this might take and the specific areas the learner will need to improve.)
4. I acknowledge receipt of CISRS Trainee Folder; which I confirm I will bring to every session of
the course. (At the end of the course the folder will remain the property of the learner, who will
be able to use it for future reference.)
Signed by the above named delegate:
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Advanced Delegate Acceptance Form of Terms and Conditions
Learner Name:
Course Title:
Introduction:
Course Dates:
Training Centre:
You have just received your induction to CISRS Scaffolder Training. On this course you will be
treated as an adult and it will be assumed, that you are here to learn and expand your
knowledge base. You will get the most out of this course, by taking a full part in all activities and
will be expected to co-operate with your Instructor and the other learners at all times.
The full terms and conditions pertaining the CISRS Scheme are detailed in CISRS Core Scheme
Criteria Booklet CAP 609A. A copy of this booklet will be available from your Training Provider or
via the CISRS website. All learners are advised to familiarise themselves, with these full terms
and conditions.
The learner is asked to read the following statements and confirm their acceptance by signing
below: 1. I confirm that I am currently employed or have been employed in the scaffolding industry and
have at least 12 months experience of practical scaffolding operations since holding my CISRS
Scaffolder card. I understand that the Training Provider will seek confirmation of this experience.
Should this information prove to be incorrect, I accept that I may be asked to leave the course,
without any recourse to a refund of the costs that I or my employer may have incurred.
2. I confirm that I am physically fit enough, to carry out the practical activities that form part of
this course. (If you unsure as to whether an existing condition may impact on your ability to do
this, you are required to advise the Training Provider immediately. This should be done by
asking for a private meeting with the instructor.) I accept that following this meeting, I may be
asked to leave the course, without any recourse to a refund of the costs that I or my employer
may have incurred.
3. I acknowledge that I will be continually assessed throughout the course and understand, that I
will be expected, to meet reasonable standards of behaviour and performance at all times.
Failure to adhere to these standards may result in me being asked to the leave the course,
without any recourse to a refund of the costs that I, or my employer may have incurred. (Your
Training Provider will have provided the Training Centre Rules during the Induction.) I
understand that at the end of the course, I will be further assessed by way of a Knowledge
Based Test Paper and a Practical Skills Test. (Learners failing the Test Paper will be allowed to
re-sit the test once only. This re-sit will take place on the afternoon of the second Friday of the
course. A second failure of the Test Paper will constitute a failure of the course. Failing the
Practical Skills Test will also constitute a failure of the course. Learners failing the course will be
required to attend a further two week course, once they have gained sufficient additional
experience. The Training Provider will give the failed learner, an indication as to how long they
believe this might take and the specific areas the learner will need to improve.)
4. I acknowledge receipt of CISRS Trainee Folder; which I confirm I will bring to every session of
the course. (At the end of the course the folder will remain the property of the learner, who will
be able to use it for future reference.)
Signed by the above named delegate:
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Supervisor & Supervisor Refresher Delegate Acceptance Form of Terms
and Conditions
Delegate Name:
Course Dates:
Course Title:
Training Centre:
The full terms and conditions pertaining the CISRS Scaffolding Management and Supervisory
Training Scheme are detailed in CISRS CAP 609A. A copy of this booklet can be requested at
enquiries@cisrs.org.uk . All delegates are advised to familiarise themselves with these terms
and conditions.
The delegate is asked to read the following statements and confirm their acceptance by signing
below: 1. I confirm that I meet the eligibility criteria for the above CISRS Scaffolding Management and
Supervisory Training course. This information can be found in Section 12 of the CAP 609A
Document. I understand that the Training Provider may seek confirmation of this experience,
and should this information prove to be incorrect, I accept that I may be asked to leave the
course without any recourse to a refund of the costs that I or my employer may have
incurred. I further accept that should proof of my ineligibility to attend the course come to light
after the completion of the course, I will have deemed to have failed the course and any
CISRS Supervisor Card that may have been issued will be cancelled.
2. I acknowledge that I will be assessed throughout the course and understand that I will be
expected to meet reasonable standards of behaviour and performance at all times. Failure to
adhere to these standards may result in me being asked to the leave the course, without any
recourse to a refund of the costs that I or my employer may have incurred. I understand that
this is an interactive course delivered by case studies, classroom discussion, course projects,
individual and group presentations plus a multiple choice test. Delegates will be required to
actively participate in all elements of the course and will be continuously assessed
throughout.
Delegates who fail either to complete the required project work and/or the multiple choice test
will be allowed one re-sit only. This re-sit must take place within six weeks of the original
course, it is the responsibility of the delegate to make the necessary arrangements with the
Training Provider and to meet all reasonable additional costs that the Training Provider may
incur. Should the delegate fail the re-sit or not take the re-sit in the required six-week
timescale, the delegate will have failed the course and will be required to attend another full
CISRS Scaffolding Management and Supervisory Training course.
3. I acknowledge receipt of CISRS Scaffolding Management and Supervisory Training Folder;
which I confirm I will bring to every session of the course. At the end of the course the folder
will remain the property of the delegate who will be able to use it for future reference.
Signed by the above named delegate:
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Appendix K – Instructor CPD Record
Instructor Details
First Name
Last Name
CPD Cycle Start Date
CPD Record
Date
CPD Event
Sheet 1 of 1
Instructor Number
CPD Cycle End Date
What did you learn
from this (if anything)
How will you use what you
have learned?
Hours
Internal Quality Assurer Name:
Signature:
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Appendix L– Delegate Assessment Form
Delegate Name:
Course:
Dates:
Instructor:
Details of Session Assessed:
Grading (Tick)
Element
Excellent
Very
Good
Good
Average
Poor
(Fail)
Very
Poor
(Fail)
Selection of Materials
Manual Handling
Safe System of Work
Workmanship
Head for Heights
Attitude to
Work/Course
Overall Ability
Details of Test Taken:
Score
achieved
Overall Assessment
Pass
Fail
Instructors Comments
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