CISRS Operative Training Scheme (COTS)
The CISRS Operative Training Scheme (COTS) course provides you with the knowledge required to work safely on scaffolding equipment. It is a one-day course that is ideal for anyone new to scaffolding or operatives that carry out labouring duties for scaffolding operations.
You will learn about the basics of various health and safety topics such as your responsibilities, risks and hazards. The knowledge you gain from this CISRS COTS course will help you to protect yourself and others on site.
On completion of this CISRS Operative Training Scheme (COTS) course, you will have a better understanding of basic scaffolding requirements and the terminology related to scaffolding operations.
Why Take this CISRS Operative Training Scheme (COTS) Course?
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 or apprentice in the industry.
With this knowledge, you’ll be able to protect yourself and others through better working practices. The qualification will also potentially open up progression opportunities for you in scaffolding.
What Does this COTS Course Involve?
This COTS course covers the following topics (for the full list of topics covered in this training, keep reading):
- An introduction to scaffolding
- Quality control
- Working at heights
- Manual handling
Benefits of this CISRS Operative Training Scheme (COTS) Course:
- Enables you to gain or renew your CISRS Scaffolder Trainee card or CISRS Scaffolding labourer card
- You can qualify in just one day
- Accredited by CISRS
How is This CISRS Operative Training Scheme (COTS) Course Delivered?
We deliver this course at our Blackburn and Doncaster CISRS approved training centres.
Public Classroom Courses
You can attend this course in selected locations across the country. We deliver the training in a hanger approved by CISRS. You can book our live course dates on our website, or you can speak to one of the 3B team over the phone.
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. We can deliver the training at your venue, so your staff would not 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 and one of our friendly team will get back to you.
CISRS Operative Training Scheme (COTS) Course Content
The course is delivered through classroom-based learning by an instructor. The course will feature a range of classroom tutorials, discussions and group activities.
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 and electrical safety
- PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
- Site transport safety, loading and unloading
- Manual handling
On completion of the CISRS (COTS) course, you will have a better understanding of basic scaffolding requirements, scaffolding components and the terminology relating to scaffolding operations.
The instructor will assess you on your participation throughout the course and with a final multiple-choice examination.
How long is this CISRS (COTS) 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.
CISRS Operative Training Scheme Entry Requirements
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.
Is this CISRS (COTS) course accredited?
This course is accredited by the Construction Industry Scaffolders Record Scheme (CISRS).
FAQs
What does COTS stand for?
COTS stands for CISRS Operative Training Scheme
What is a COTS course?
A COTS course provides anyone new to scaffolding or operatives the required knowledge needed to work safely on scaffolding equipment.
What happens on a COTS course?
A COTS course involves group activities and classroom tutorials. You will learn about scaffolding, site transport safety, working and heights and manual handling amongst others.
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