CISRS (COTS) Scaffolding Training Course

This is a one-day training course; the course’s short duration allows you to spend minimal time away from work and get qualified quickly.

If you are looking to obtain a  CISRS Scaffolder Trainee card or a CISRS Scaffolder Labourer card, you should attend this course. Through the training, you will gain essential industry knowledge ideal for a new starter in the industry or apprentices.

With this knowledge, you’ll be able to protect yourself and others through better working practices. The qualification will also open up progression opportunities for you in scaffolding.

You must have a good understanding of written and spoken English.

This requirement is mandatory to ensure that you can communicate adequately on-site to work safely.

You must have completed a CITB Health and Safety and Environment Test within two years before attending the CISRS (COTS) course.

Alternatively, you can hold an accepted Health and Safety exemption within two years of the course, such as:

• Health, Safety & Environment Test
• NEBOSH Construction Certificate
• NEBOSH General Certificate
• CITB SMSTS
• CITB SSSTS
• CITB Health & Safety Awareness (HSA)
• IOSH Managing Safely® 
• IOSH Working Safely® 
• CCNSG National Safety Passport

This course is accredited by the Construction Industry Scaffolders Record Scheme (CISRS). CISRS is the UK’s leading training scheme for scaffold qualifications. They are the prefered qualification for a range of construction organisations and hold a lot of weight in the industry.

We can deliver the course at a CISRS approved training centre.

Public Classroom Courses

Basic Scaffold Inspection courses are available to attend in selected locations across the country. We deliver the training in a hanger approved by CISRS. You can book our live COTS dates on our website, or you can speak to one of the 3B team over the phone. Please take a look at our full range of courses here.

In-house Courses

We are also able to arrange in-house 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 at once, primarily 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; for a quote, fill in the enquiry form on this page.

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

We offer various scaffolding and working at height qualifications, designed to help you progress and work safely.

• Basic Scaffolding Inspection
• Advanced Scaffolding Inspection
• Managing Scaffold Operations
• Safe Use Of Ladder & Step Ladders 
• Working at Heights
• Safety Harness Training