COURSE INTRODUCTION

This 10-day course is for people who have spent at least six months on site since passing the CISRS Scaffolding part 1 course.

You will learn how to safely erect, alter and dismantle scaffolding structures, working as part of a team.

COURSE PRE-REQUISITES

• Completed the scaffolding Part 1 course
• At least six months site experience since passing the part 1 course
• Ability to climb up and down ladders safely
• Ability to handle scaffold boards and steel scaffold poles
• Good understanding of spoken and written English. Please contact us if you have any concerns in this area.

COURSE TOPICS

• Correctly and safely erect truss-out, pavement gantry, loading bay, splay, protective fan, pre-fabricated beams and roof scaffolds.
• Observe regulations governing the safe erection, inspection and dismantling of scaffolds and work methods to be adopted.
• Determine the truss-out, pavement gantry, loading bay, splay, protective fan, use of prefabricated beams and roof scaffolds in system or proprietary systems where applicable.
• Construct scaffolds to statutory regulations TG20 and BS EN12811-1, and follow the safe systems of work set out in the Safety Guidance Note 4 (SG4)
• Practical setting of anchors for tie testing.

ASSESSMENT METHOD

Teaching is a mix of classroom-based theory, practical exercises and computer-based training. Assessment includes written and practical tests.