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Exclusive: CISRS launches Train the Trainer scheme at ScaffEx26

CISRS will launch a new four-week Train the Trainer programme at ScaffEx26 in Manchester on Thursday 10 September, giving experienced scaffolders a formal route from site work into the classroom.

CISRS announces plans to leave CSCS in 2027

CISRS plans to end its CSCS licence agreement in June 2027 and change its name, saying scaffolders should be able to work across different industries under one competence card.

NASC calls for HSE funding boost and national scaffolding training network

The NASC has called for increased HSE funding, a nationwide network of scaffolding training providers and stronger protections for contractors as it launches its updated 2026 manifesto.

Des Moore: “The next five years are critical” for scaffolding

As Des Moore approaches his 70th birthday, he is not interested in nostalgia. After more than 50 years in scaffolding, from the tools to...

Former 3B Training director joins NASC training team

NASC has appointed Rob Boardman as its new Head of Training and Education. He will take up the role from Monday 8 June 2026, joining...

Jersey gains first CISRS training centre for Channel Islands

Scaffolders in Jersey can now access CISRS training locally after Scaffold Training Academy Ltd gained approval as an official CISRS Training Centre. The centre is...

CITB apprenticeship support rises by 43% in latest year

CITB’s New Entrant Support Team helped 5,913 apprentices join the construction industry during the 2025-26 financial year, new figures show. The total covers apprenticeship starts...

Scottish offshore workers urged to consider scaffolding careers

The Construction Industry Training Board is targeting workers from Scotland’s offshore energy sector as part of efforts to widen the construction talent pool and...

CISRS appoints Kathryn Bowe after delay to quality committee reforms

CISRS has appointed Kathryn Bowe as full-time Chair of its Quality Assurance Committee, months after the organisation was forced to restart recruitment for the...

CISRS proposes single global scaffolding training standard by 2028

CISRS has set out plans to reform its Overseas Scaffolder Training Scheme, with proposals that would lead to a single global baseline training standard...

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