This is my first post here so 'Hello' to all! I chatted to this guy in the pub a couple of weeks ago and I know that he's working in the Scaffolding business. I asked him if he had any work and he told me that I needed to get a card before hand. If I had this, he might have something for me. From looking at this forum, I believe that the first card you must get is the CSCS Labourer (operative) card. Please tell me if I'm wrong. Anyway, after this, am I correct in saying that you must have some labouring experience before being able to do any other cards? Thank you in advance for any replies.
CSCS Labourer (Operative) card.
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TEESSIDE SCAFFOLDER
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CSCS Labourer changes
PRESS RELEASE: IMPORTANT CISRS CARD CHANGES:
CHANGE IS ON THE CARDS!
CISRS has introduced a mandatory New Entrant Trainee and Scaffolding Labourer course into the scheme.
The new must-have CISRS training makes it a requirement for any new entrant Scaffolding Trainee or Scaffolding Labourer to complete a CISRS one-day course before a card will be issued. This will go live from September 1st 2013.
The new training courses will be carried out at CISRS-approved centres across the UK. Alternatively, the courses can be run ‘in-house’ by a suitably qualified member of staff – assuming the facilities exist to carry out the training. Any scaffolding company wishing to do ‘in-house’ training will be required to make an application to CISRS to deliver this course, and will have their eligibility assessed before being allowed to conduct the courses.
To accompany the new courses, a training and assessment package will be available for applicants – including a Power Point presentation, Manual handling DVD, a bank of test questions, practical exercises, certificates and other material to assist with the training course.
The CISRS New Entrant Labourer course will include:
• Relevant Regulations and Codes of Practice
• General Responsibilities
• Basic Scaffold Terminology (Components & Application)
• Servicing of Equipment, Tube, Fittings etc.
• Boards & Stock - Quality Control
• Health, Welfare, Hygiene & Housekeeping
• Electrical Safety
• Fire Prevention & Control
• Noise & Vibration
• Work at Height
• Accident Prevention & Reporting
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Site Transport Safety (Including Loading & Unloading)
• Equipment & Tools
• Manual Handling (Including a practical element)
• Lifting Equipment Using a Rope & Wheel
• Questions/Test Paper
Operatives wishing to apply for the New Entrant Trainee/Scaffolding Labourer card must also pass a CITB – Construction Skills Health, Safety and Environment Test (or possess a recognised exemption). Applicants should apply for their card within two years of the test date or they will have to complete another test.
CISRS scaffolding labourers will be required to repeat this course on a five yearly cycle – as refresher training prior to renewing their card. Existing CISRS Scaffolding Labourer cardholders will be required to complete the course upon expiry of their current card and prior to a new card being issued as part of a new ‘CISRS Scaffolding Labourer Refresher Training’ scheme.
CISRS Training Manager, David Mosley said: “These new compulsory courses are a very welcome addition to the CISRS Scheme – teaching all new entrants and labourers the basics of the industry and how to keep safe when working with scaffolding and access solutions, whilst also making sure existing operatives are up to date. And prioritising safe practices at work can only be a positive move. This also helps the scaffolding sector meet the UKCG requirement that every operative must have received some formal training before being allowed onto their sites.”
Further information on the new courses will be available in the coming weeks at the CISRS website – CISRS. And for further details about the new CISRS cards, information and dates on courses available or to find out about CISRS, please visit CISRS or email enquiries@cisrs.org.uk.
PRESS RELEASE: IMPORTANT CISRS CARD CHANGES:
CHANGE IS ON THE CARDS!
CISRS has introduced a mandatory New Entrant Trainee and Scaffolding Labourer course into the scheme.
The new must-have CISRS training makes it a requirement for any new entrant Scaffolding Trainee or Scaffolding Labourer to complete a CISRS one-day course before a card will be issued. This will go live from September 1st 2013.
The new training courses will be carried out at CISRS-approved centres across the UK. Alternatively, the courses can be run ‘in-house’ by a suitably qualified member of staff – assuming the facilities exist to carry out the training. Any scaffolding company wishing to do ‘in-house’ training will be required to make an application to CISRS to deliver this course, and will have their eligibility assessed before being allowed to conduct the courses.
To accompany the new courses, a training and assessment package will be available for applicants – including a Power Point presentation, Manual handling DVD, a bank of test questions, practical exercises, certificates and other material to assist with the training course.
The CISRS New Entrant Labourer course will include:
• Relevant Regulations and Codes of Practice
• General Responsibilities
• Basic Scaffold Terminology (Components & Application)
• Servicing of Equipment, Tube, Fittings etc.
• Boards & Stock - Quality Control
• Health, Welfare, Hygiene & Housekeeping
• Electrical Safety
• Fire Prevention & Control
• Noise & Vibration
• Work at Height
• Accident Prevention & Reporting
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Site Transport Safety (Including Loading & Unloading)
• Equipment & Tools
• Manual Handling (Including a practical element)
• Lifting Equipment Using a Rope & Wheel
• Questions/Test Paper
Operatives wishing to apply for the New Entrant Trainee/Scaffolding Labourer card must also pass a CITB – Construction Skills Health, Safety and Environment Test (or possess a recognised exemption). Applicants should apply for their card within two years of the test date or they will have to complete another test.
CISRS scaffolding labourers will be required to repeat this course on a five yearly cycle – as refresher training prior to renewing their card. Existing CISRS Scaffolding Labourer cardholders will be required to complete the course upon expiry of their current card and prior to a new card being issued as part of a new ‘CISRS Scaffolding Labourer Refresher Training’ scheme.
CISRS Training Manager, David Mosley said: “These new compulsory courses are a very welcome addition to the CISRS Scheme – teaching all new entrants and labourers the basics of the industry and how to keep safe when working with scaffolding and access solutions, whilst also making sure existing operatives are up to date. And prioritising safe practices at work can only be a positive move. This also helps the scaffolding sector meet the UKCG requirement that every operative must have received some formal training before being allowed onto their sites.”
Further information on the new courses will be available in the coming weeks at the CISRS website – CISRS. And for further details about the new CISRS cards, information and dates on courses available or to find out about CISRS, please visit CISRS or email enquiries@cisrs.org.uk.
scaffy 1980
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First of all welcome pal...
Secondly...yeah your mans rights, best to get scaff lab card get some experience under your belt before appling for your trainee's card. Give it another 6-12 months before you apply for your part 1. So ob and so forth..
Thirdly...if your under 25 see if you can get government funding for an apprentership, which will give you a part 2 card within 2yrs....just a little advice thou pal..when you get your part 2, dobt have the attitude that some young kids have, which is " im part 2 and i want top doller". Cos you'll only get told to fuuck off..
Hope that helps pal.. regards den
Secondly...yeah your mans rights, best to get scaff lab card get some experience under your belt before appling for your trainee's card. Give it another 6-12 months before you apply for your part 1. So ob and so forth..
Thirdly...if your under 25 see if you can get government funding for an apprentership, which will give you a part 2 card within 2yrs....just a little advice thou pal..when you get your part 2, dobt have the attitude that some young kids have, which is " im part 2 and i want top doller". Cos you'll only get told to fuuck off..
Hope that helps pal.. regards den
