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CISRS (COTS)

CISRS Construction Operatives Training Course

The CISRS (COTS) course is designed to ensure that the operatives attending gain the relevant health and safety knowledge to be able to conduct their work on site safely.

Course length:
One day

Who is it for:
Operatives who work as a driver or labourer on scaffold operations.

Course Objectives

On completion of the CISRS (COTS) course the delegate will have a better understanding of:

Basic scaffolding requirements
Scaffolding components
Terminology relating to scaffolding operations
Taking care of stock on site

Course Content

The course will cover the following topics:

An introduction to scaffolding
Housekeeping on site
Responsibilities on site
Quality control
Noise and vibration
Servicing equipment, fitting, tubes etc
Scaffolding tools and equipment
Accident reporting, prevention and reporting
Working at heights
Lifting equipment using rope and wheel
Fire & electrical safety
PPE
Site transport safety, loading and unloading
Manual handling

What is Required to Pass the COTS course?

The course is delivered through classroom-based learning by a tutor. The course will feature a range of classroom tutorials, discussions and group activities. The tutor will assess you on your participation throughout the course and with a final multiple-choice examination.

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for the course.

Further Development

On completion of the CISRS (COTS) course, the delegate will be able to apply for a CISRS Labourer or Trainee Card.

Further qualifications include:

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