CISRS Offers Subsidised CPD Courses for Autumn/Winter 2023
In collaboration with multiple scaffolding training centres, CISRS is set to offer heavily subsidised CPD courses across the UK. The Construction Industry Scaffolders Record Scheme (CISRS) has announced a second series of subsidised Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses for Autumn/Winter 2023. This initiative, undertaken with the backing of several CISRS-accredited training centres, is aimed at providing affordable access to CPD...
CISRS Overseas Training Sees Significant Growth in Nepal
The commitment to the CISRS (Construction Industry Scaffolders Record Scheme) overseas training program 'continues to thrive' in Nepal, as auditors return to the UK following two successful annual accreditation compliance audits in Kathmandu. Safety and Access/Aecor International and Simian/Interscaff centres underwent meticulous checks and evaluations, according to a CISRS press release. They have been rewarded for their stringent adherence to standards...
CISRS On Target to Recruit More Scaffolding Instructors
Following a successful £208k commission from the CITB last November to train 16 new instructors, CISRS has reported being on track to fulfil its first-year objective. With seven new trainee instructors already on board, CISRS is confident of reaching its target of having eight new instructors delivering CISRS Part 1 training before the end of 2023. The CITB commission was specifically...
CISRS Celebrates 10-Year Success of Overseas Scaffolders Training Scheme
The CISRS Overseas Scaffolder Training Scheme (OSTS) has reached a significant milestone as demand for skilled workforce in the construction and oil & gas sectors increases globally. The Construction Industry Scaffolders Record Scheme (CISRS) is marking a decade since the inception of its Overseas Scaffolder Training Scheme (OSTS). Having issued over 20,000 cards to international cardholders, the success of the...
CISRS Partners with Training Centres for Subsidised Summer Courses
The Construction Industry Scaffolders Record Scheme (CISRS), in collaboration with a selection of approved training centres, has announced its plan to offer a series of subsidised Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses this summer across the United Kingdom. The initiative will provide an opportunity for delegates to attend these courses at a reduced cost of £50. The initiative has been made...
Tony Barry Takes Helm as CISRS Compliance Director
The Construction Industry Scaffolders Record Scheme (CISRS) has announced the appointment of industry veteran Tony Barry as their new Compliance Director. Barry, who joined the CISRS Board last week, has been an essential member of the CISRS team since July 2021, when he first started as the Compliance Manager. Barry brings over 40 years of experience in the scaffolding industry, with...
New North East scaffolding training centre opens
Scaffolders in the North East are set to benefit from a new scaffolding training centre following a brand new partnership between Fulcrum Safety Training and W@H Safety Solutions. The newly established training centre which is based on Cumberland Road in North Shields has received full backing from CISRS with the award of its accreditation to provide top-class scaffolding training courses. Training...
New Scaffolder Apprenticeship Standard and EPA open for industry consultation
The revised Scaffolder Apprenticeship Standard ST0359 and End Point Assessment Plan have been released for industry consultation, says CISRS. After many months of meetings and working committees, the Scaffolding Trailblazer Group has completed its review of the Scaffolding apprenticeship standard and EPA. The Group made up of Scaffolding Employers, Training Providers, End Point Assessment Organisations, IFATE and CISRS representation has confirmed...
Hannah is helping to break the mould for women working in scaffolding
A change in direction could soon see Hannah Watt hitting the dizzy heights. The 21-year-old has swapped work in complex care nursing for a career in scaffolding. While she is unintentionally breaking the mould when it comes to an industry traditionally perceived to be male-dominated, she is loving every minute and says she would certainly encourage more women to do...
CISRS offers another series of £50 CPD courses
CISRS has announced it will once again, with the support of a group of their approved training centres, be offering a number of subsidised CPD courses across the UK costing just £50. The funded courses are set to coincide with the launch of CISRS CPD Phase 2 which will go live Monday 1st August 2022. The requirement to successfully complete the...
