3 Day Basic Scaffold Inspection Course in Blackburn

Our Basic Scaffold Inspection course is ideal for professionals who are in charge of statutory scaffold inspections on basic scaffolding structures. The course is suitable for those with at least 2 years of experience of working with scaffolding.

Scaffolders who want to expand their knowledge of scaffold inspection, site managers, and health and safety professionals can also benefit from taking this course.

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

This course is not for beginners, but it will enhance the skills and knowledge of individuals already working with scaffolding.

Why Take the Basic Scaffold Inspection Course?

This course will give you the necessary skills, confidence and knowledge to inspect basic scaffolding for safety and efficiency.

The knowledge you gain from this scaffolding course will align you with the current scaffolding legislation.

What Does the Scaffold Inspection Course Involve?

This course covers the following topics:

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

Key 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

Course Content

The content covered by this course includes:

• Introduction to scaffolding terminology and relevant legislation, including the Work at Height Regulations 2005, NASC guidance (SG4:22 and TG20:21), and types of system scaffolding
• Scaffold structures, including tube, fittings, boards, fan boards, public protection, and bracing and tying scaffolds
• Scaffolders training and working methods, safe access and egress, ladder use, mobile, static and loading towers
• How to carry out a scaffolding inspection, scaffold tagging systems, and a practical scaffold inspection exercise

Assessment

The trainer will assess your involvement in group exercises. You will also complete a practical assessment of scaffolding to demonstrate your understanding.

Prerequisites

You should have knowledge and experience working with scaffolding structures.

The following must be provided before attending the course:

Provide one of the following:

• Current CISRS Scaffolder, Advanced or Supervisor Card
• Expired or current CISRS Basic Inspection Card
• Delegate Entry Check Form

Provide proof of Health and Safety training within the last 2 years:

• CITB HS&E Test
• 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 or International Certificate
• SMSTS Certificate
• SSSTS Certificate
• CITB Health & Safety Awareness

Current accepted equivalents:

• CCNSG Safety Passport (SCATS)
• CCNSG Leading a Team Safely (SCATS)
• MIST / BOSIET / OPITO Offshore Certificate
• SOLAS Safe Pass

Delivery Method

This course is delivered in a classroom setting in Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 3EA.

Course Duration

3 Days

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