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Basic Scaffold Inspection Course

Our Basic Scaffold Inspection course is ideal for anyone who is in charge of statutory scaffold inspections on basic scaffolding structures.

Scaffolders who want to expand their knowledge of scaffold inspection, site managers and health and safety professionals will also benefit from taking this course. It is important that all delegates have awareness and experience of scaffolding structures.

Individuals who do not hold an eligible CISRS card,  must submit a Delegate Entry Check Form endorsed by their employer. This form should confirm that they have at least two years of industry experience and knowledge of scaffolding structures acquired through their role.

Why Take the Basic Scaffold Inspection Course?

The knowledge you gain from this scaffolding course will align you with the current scaffolding legislation. Also, it will give you the necessary tools to go about your job confidently, and complete inspections properly.

What Does the Scaffold Course Involve?

This course covers the following topics (for the full list of topics covered in this training, keep reading):

  • Practical inspection session
  • Relevant legislation
  • Relevant industry technical and safety guidance

Next Available Course Dates - Basic Scaffold Inspection Course

Next Available Course Dates - Basic Scaffold Inspection Course

HOW IS THIS COURSE DELIVERED?

This course is delivered at a CISRS approved training centre.

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You can attend this scaffold course in selected locations across the country. The course is delivered in a training hanger approved by CISRS.

You can book our live Basic Scaffold Inspection course dates on our website, or you can speak to one of our team members over the phone.

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3B Training can deliver the Risk Assessment and Method Statement course for a group of your employees in-house at your site or a venue of your choice.

We are also able to arrange in-house Basic Scaffold Inspection training courses. The courses can be arranged at one of our training venues or on a site of your choice, providing it is suitable to deliver the practical elements.

The course is ideal if you have a large group of operatives who need to be trained all at once, especially if the training is delivered at your venue, as they won’t need to travel.

Each in-house course is priced individually depending on location and delegate numbers. To get a quote, fill in the enquiry form on this page.

Benefits of this Scaffold Inspection Course:

  • Gives you the confidence to inspect basic scaffold structures
  • Complete any safety checks and reports needed
  • Easily recognise any likely hazards that may occur

The content covered by this course includes:

Introduction to scaffolding terminology and the relevant legislation

Including The Work at Height Regulations 2005, NASC (Overview of SG4:22 and TG20:21), and types of system scaffolding.

Scaffold structures

Tube, fittings, boards, fan boards, public protection, and bracing and tying scaffolds.

Scaffolders training and working methods

Accessing a scaffold safelysafe ladder access and egress, and mobile static and loading towers.

How to carry out a scaffolding inspection

Scaffold tagging systems and practical scaffold inspection exercise.

For the assessment

The trainer will look at your involvement in the group exercises; you will also conduct a practical assessment of scaffolding to demonstrate your understanding.

Prerequisite needed before attending this Scaffold Inspection course

You should have knowledge and experience working with scaffolding structures.

The following information is required before the course starts.

Please provide one of the following:

  • A current CISRS Scaffolder, Advanced or Supervisor Card
  • An expired or current CISRS Basic Inspection Card
  • Delegate entry check form

Delegates will also need to provide proof of Health and Safety training within the last 2 years. The following will be accepted:

  • CITB HS&E Test
  • Completion of CISRS Recognised Scaffolding Apprenticeship Induction (Initial Trainee card only)
  • IOSH Working Safely/IOSH Managing Safely/IOSH Directing Safely/SHE For Constructors Workers/Safety Health & Environment for Construction Site Managers
  • NEBOSH (General/Construction/International) H&S Certificate
  • SMSTS Certificate
  • SSSTS Certificate
  • CITB Health & Safety Awareness

Current copies of the following qualifications will be accepted:

  • Current CCNSG Safety Passport (SCATS)
  • Current CCNSG Leading a Team Safely (SCATS)
  • Current MIST/BOSIET/OPITO Approved Offshore Certificate
  • SOLAS Safe Pass
Matt always delivers an informative course with good interaction which keeps it interesting.
Kieren Arden

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • How long is this Basic Scaffold Inspection course?
    How long is this Basic Scaffold Inspection course?

    This course is delivered over three days of theory and practical training.

    The three days are designed to give a substantial and detailed look at scaffolding safety and health.

  • What are some of the entry requirements for the Basic Scaffold Inspection course?

    Have knowledge and experience working with scaffolding structures, and hold:

  • Is this Scaffold Inspection course accredited?

    This course is accredited by the Construction Industry Scaffolders Record Scheme (CISRS).

     

  • When will I receive my certificate for this Scaffold Inspection Course?

    On completion of the course, you will receive a certificate 6-8 weeks after the end date and will be able to apply for the CISRS Basic Scaffold Inspection card.

    To apply for your card, you must complete the Health, Safety and Environment test or provide a valid exemption.

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