Scaffold Inspection Training Scheme (SITS)

Course

In Huntingdon

£ 455 + VAT

Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Location

    Huntingdon

  • Class hours

    18h

  • Duration

    3 Days

This course is designed for Site Managers and Supervisors who inspect and check scaffolds for safe use and complete reports as detailed in the Work at Height Regulations 2005. The course aim is to give an understanding of the types scaffolding and procedures for inspection of basic scaffolds. Candidates will identify the Code of Practice and legislation relating to inspection procedures.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Huntingdon (Cambridgeshire )
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Old Houghton Road, Hartford, PE29 1YB

Start date

On request

About this course

The course aim is to give an understanding of the types scaffolding and procedures for inspection of basic scaffolds. Candidates will identify the Code of Practice and legislation relating to inspection procedures. On completion candidates can progress into Advanced Scaffold Inspection Training

This course is designed for Site Managers and Supervisors who inspect and check scaffolds for safe use and complete reports as detailed in the Work at Height Regulations 2005.

Applicants must have experience and understanding of scaffolding. To attend the CISRS SITS course delegates must provide evidence of one of the following:
• CITB Construction Skills Health, Safety and Environment card (H&S test)
• Current CCNSG Passport to Safety
• NEBOSH Construction Certificate*
• Current Offshore Survival Certificate
• FAS Safe Pass
• SMSTS Certificate*
• SSSTS Certificate*
• * to be taken within two years of application
Delegates are required to bring tools such as spanners, levels and tapes and also all PPE, including hard hats, safety boots and hi-visibility clo

Candidates will upon successful completion gain the CISRS Scaffolding Inspection Training Scheme certificate.
The course is assessed by classroom-based theory, practical exercises and computer based training. Assessments will be carried out by written and practical tests.

WATA regularly exceeds national average pass rates producing award winning delegates. Attention to quality and innovation and substantial growth and development has recently earned WATA the Huntingdonshire Business Development Award 2014.

There is no formal enrolment process for this course, for further information please contact the WATA customer service team.

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Subjects

  • Site management
  • Scaffold Inspection
  • Scaffold Inspection Training Scheme (SITS)
  • SITS
  • Scaffold Inspection Training Scheme
  • Inspection & Testing
  • Regulation Law
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Scaffolding
  • Scaffolding training
  • Inspection of concrete works in buildings
  • Working at Heights
  • Construction Safety
  • Health and Safety Management
  • Occupational Health Safety
  • Occupational Safety
  • Safety Management
  • Risk Assessment
  • Workstation Safety

Teachers and trainers (1)

WATA Trainers

WATA Trainers

Training

Course programme

Candidates will gain knowledge and skills in:

  • Understanding the Codes of Practice and Regulations

  • Scaffolding components, tubes, boards and fittings

  • Ladders, gin wheels and ropes

  • Scaffold ties

  • Regulations and recommendations of basic scaffolds including: Putlog scaffolds and Independent scaffolds, Independent tied scaffolds, Birdcage and static tower scaffolds, Scaffolds with prefabricated beams, Protective fans and pavement gantry,
    Loading bays, roof saddles and splayed roof edge protection

  • Practical Inspections and reports

Scaffold Inspection Training Scheme (SITS)

£ 455 + VAT