CISRS COTS (Labourer)

This course is for people who are new to scaffolding. Existing CISRS Scaffolding Labourer (green) Card holders also need to take this course to renew their card every five years. The course teaches the basics of the industry and how to work safely with scaffolding and access equipment.

Entry Requirements

Good understanding of spoken and written English. 

Delegates wishing to book one of these courses will be required to have a CITB HS&E Test (or accepted exemption) in place at the time of booking. The CITB HS&E Test (or accepted exemption) needs to have been passed within the previous 23 months before the course start date.

Delegates to bring all relevant site PPE for practical elements.(Hardhat, boots, gloves)

Objectives

To give attendees up to date knowledge and training on current industry standards.

• General responsibilities
• Basic scaffolding terminology (components and application)
• Servicing of equipment (tube, fittings, boards etc.)
• Boards and stock – quality control
• Health, welfare, hygiene and housekeeping
• Electrical safety
• Fire prevention and control
• Noise and vibration
• Working at height
• Accident prevention and reporting
• Slips, trips and falls
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Transport safety on site
• Equipment and tools
• Manual handling (including loading and unloading)
• Lifting equipment using rope and wheel
• Questions/test paper

Certification: 

Upon successful completion, delegates will achieve the CISRS Labourers card which is valid for 5 years

Important Information: 

As of March 2024 delegates can no longer achieve the Trainee Scaffolder card by completing the COTS course, only the Labourer Card.