CISRS Operative Training Scheme (COTS)

Cost: £150 no VAT charged
Duration: 1 day
Locations: Birmingham, Kent, Norfolk, Scotland
Dates: Various
Mandatory entry requirements: See Mandatory entry requirements below
Funding: See Grants and funding below
Course code: COTS

This 1 day 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.

On successful completion of the course we will apply on your behalf for the CISRS Scaffolder Trainee or CISRS Scaffolder Labour Card.

Book this course

Please make sure that you have read and understood the entry requirements (see below) and booking terms and conditions for this course.

Course content

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

Teaching and assessment

The course is one day (eight hours) long.

It includes a minimum of six hours’ tuition, and practical exercises and exams.

Mandatory entry requirements

Good understanding of spoken and written English. Please contact us if you have any concerns in this area.
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.

By booking a course, you are agreeing to abide by our Terms and Conditions.

Qualifications you gain

CISRS Scaffolding Operative Training Scheme (COTS) Certificate.
The college will apply on your behalf for a CISRS scaffolders labourers or CISRS scaffolders trainee card.

Grants and funding

Grants are available for eligible employers. For further information please visit our grant pages

Book this course

Please make sure that you have read and understood the entry requirements and booking terms and conditions for this course.

Need more information?

Call 0344 994 4433 for more information about this course.

Get your CISRS card

As well as passsing the COTS course, you must pass the Health, safety and environment test to apply for the relevant CISRS card.