Course Aims

The part 1 course is designed to train suitable candidates to the objectives approved by CISRS in the safe erection, alteration and dismantling of the following types of scaffold:

•Independent 
•Independent with return
•Mobile aluminium towers
•Static tower
•Putlog scaffold and staircase
•Birdcage
 
By the end of the course delegates will be trained to:
•Select, inspect and erect scaffolding structures up to 3 lifts (6m)
•Interpret and apply relevant current regulations and codes of practice
•Select and inspect scaffold materials for their serviceability
•Select the correct quantity and type of components required

Course Entry Requirements

From the 1^st march 2024, delegates attending the CISRS part one course must hold a valid CISRS labourer card for a minimum of 3 months prior to a candidate attending the course.


Candidates must also have a minimum of 3 months practical experience of scaffolding operations (e.g. labouring, carrying out simple scaffolding operations under the direct supervision of a qualified scaffolder). 

Literacy and language comprehension are important requirements on all courses. Any physical impairment or literacy issues should be discussed with LTC Training Services prior to making a booking so we can best accommodate your needs.

Course Content

• Health and safety awareness
• Instruction/training SG4
• Ladder access to scaffolds
• Manual handling
• Interpretation of drawings
• Tie methods and TG4
• Erection/dismantle of independent access scaffold
• Erection/dismantle of birdcage scaffolds
• Erection/dismantle static tower scaffolds
• Erection/dismantle of putlog scaffolds and staircases
• Alterations to scaffolds
• Theory and practical application of gin wheels
• Mobile access towers
• 50 question test paper
• Review of course

Who will benefit

The law requires that any individual wishing to erect, alter or dismantle scaffolding must be able to prove their competency. The industry-wide accepted proof of competency for operatives is to hold a CISRS scaffolder card. 

To be eligible to apply for this card, candidates must successfully complete the following elements of training; 

1. CISRS Scaffolding Part 1 course
2. CISRS Scaffolding Part 2 course
3. Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Accessing Operations and Rigging (Construction) Scaffolding
4. CISRS 1 Day Skills Assessment

Certification for all of the above courses will need to be attached to your CISRS scaffolder card application form for it to be issued. See the relevant course descriptions and our training route flowchart for further information.

The CISRS Scaffolding part 1 course is suitable for adult trainees who want to work towards achieving a CISRS scaffolder card and level 2 NVQ diploma in accessing operations and rigging (construction) scaffolding. Following completion of the part 1 course operatives will have been trained to erect and dismantle basic scaffolds as listed below. Operatives can apply for a CISRS trainee scaffolder card once they have passed a construction skills health, safety and environmental test. Following completion of the course operatives will need to gain a minimum of 6 months scaffolding experience before attending the CISRS scaffolding part 2 course also held at LTC Training Services. 

Candidates must also attend and successfully complete the CISRS 1 Days Skills Assessment and level 2 NVQ Diploma in Accessing Operations and Rigging (Construction) Scaffolding as certificates for all of these elements of training will be required when applying for a CISRS scaffolder card – all of which can be completed at LTC Training Services.