Construction Industry Scaffolders' Record Scheme - KIS

National Access and Scaffolding Confederation 

Overview 

Founded in 1945. 

Recognised as the national trade body for access and 

scaffolding within the UK. 

Mission Statement 

To ensure the scaffolding and access industry 

maintains the highest practicable standards of 

workmanship via cohesive development and detailed 

regulation.

Benchmarking best practice for scaffolding 

Working closely with key organisations to 

meet and develop industry requirements 

CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY 

SCAFFOLDERS RECORD 

SCHEME

Inclusive Coverage 

Full Membership 

Scaffolding contractors 

Companies involved in the hire, sale and manufacturing of 

scaffolding and access equipment 

Information Membership 

Service providers to the scaffolding/access industry

Strict Membership Criteria 

Rigorous application process 

Applicants must meet ALL criteria 

Successful applicants 

independently audited at 

office and site


Must be trading for 2 years 

90% minimum directly employed 

scaffolding operatives 

90% minimum CISRS carded 

scaffolding operatives 

CITB and VAT registered 

£5m Public Liability and £10m 

Employers Liability


Full Health and Safety policy 

For security all equipment is 

easily identifiable 

Attend minimum number of 

NASC meetings 

Agree to an initial 12 month audit 

followed by biennial audits to ensure 

NASC standards are maintained 

Agree to abide by the NASC Code of Conduct

2010 Membership Statistics 

Over 400 

Enquiries for Membership


55 Applications Submitted


17 Successful New Members

2010Membership Statistics 

5 Members Expelled in 2008

2011 

Currently 217 Full Member Companies

Nationwide 

75% of the UK scaffolding 

spend 

NASC member in every 

county in the UK 

Work in every 

sector, Nuclear, Offshore, In 

dustrial, House Building

Organisation 

100+ committee members 

Audit 

Contractual 

Health and Safety 

Hire, Sale and Manufacturing 

Marketing 

Security 

Technical 

Training 

2 regional meetings per year (5 regions) 

8 full time staff

Guidance 

32 x Safety Guidance 

17 x Technical Guidance 

19 x Contractual Guidance 

3 x Security Guidance 

Available to: members | sites | contractors | everybody

Incidents 

Accident Figures 

600 

532 

500 

400 

423 447 

300 

267 253 

200 

100 

121 

0 

No. of Operatives 

1980 1985 1990 1995 2000 2010 

8160 5420 8435 7524 10779 14686 

Published Figures from NASC Safety Report 2010

Raising Standards

AAA 

CISRS 

Scheme Overview 

Construction Industry Scaffolders’ Record Scheme

AAA 

CISRS 

• The recognised qualification for the 

Scaffolding Sector 

• Introduced late 1960’s 

• Managed by NASC 

• Training, Experience, Assessment, Health and 

Safety Testing 

• 22 Approved Training Providers across the UK 

• Over 37,000 current card holders 


AAA 

Trainee Scaffolder 

• New Entrant 

• Company Induction & Training 

• H&S Test 

• Apply for Trainee Card 

• Valid for 18 months 

• Trainee Card Holder able to work on 

basic structures under direct supervision 

of a CISRS Scaffolder/ Advanced 

Scaffolder 

• 6 months practical experience 

• 2 Week Part 1 Training 

(T&F or System Route) 


AAA 

Part 1 Training Course Content 

• 1 Day Health & Safety Awareness 

• ½ Day Fall Prevention Training (SG4) 

• Performance Standards (BS EN 12811 & TG20) 

• General Scaffolding Awareness 

• Stability, Ties and Anchors (including TG4) 

• Manual Handling Techniques 

• Foundations & Ground Conditions 

• Methods of Access 

• Gin wheels, ropes, knots & hitches 

• Interpretation of drawings 

• 50 Question Test Paper 

(plus a 25 question mock exam) 


AAA 

Part 1 Training Course Content 

• Independent Tied Scaffold 

• Static Tower Scaffolds 

• Putlog Scaffolds 

• Birdcage Scaffolds 

• Alterations to scaffolds 

(e.g. changing a lift height) 


AAA 

Trainee Scaffolder Part 2 

• 6 Month Practical Experience 

following Part 1 Training 

• 2 Week Part 2 Training 

(T&F or System Route) 

• Registration for S/NVQ 

• Further 6 months practical 

experience to gather VQ evidence 

• Still classed as a Trainee until the 

VQ is complete 


AAA 

Vocational Qualification Level 2 

• Options for S/NVQ Achievement 

• Portfolio of Work Based 

Evidence (preferred route) 

• Experienced Worker Practical 

Assessment (EWPA) 

• On Site Assessment & Training 

(OSAT) 


AAA 

1 Day Skills Test/ VQ Assessment 

• 6 Month Practical Experience 

following Part 2 Training 

• Submit VQ Portfolio 

• 1 Day Skills Assessment in Centre 


AAA 

CISRS Scaffolder Card 

• Card Valid for 5 Years 

• Established trade competency 

for the scaffolding industry, it 

enables Scaffolders to 

supervise, lead or partake in 

the majority of scaffolding 

operations, as covered by this 

training and assessment. 


AAA 

CISRS Advanced Scaffolder 

• 12 Months practical experience after receiving the 

Scaffolder Card 

• 2 Week Advanced Scaffolder Training 

(T&F Route Only) 

• 6 Months further experience to gather VQ Level 3 

evidence 


AAA 

Vocational Qualification Level 3 

• Card Valid for 5 Years 

• Established trade competency 

for advanced craftsman in the 

scaffolding industry it enables 

Scaffolders to supervise, lead or 

partake in all scaffolding 

operations. 


AAA 

System Scaffold Product Training Scheme (SSPTS) 

• System product training for existing 

CISRS 

Card Holders (min. Part 1) 

• 2-Day Product Training Course 

• Not available to new entrants 

• Card endorsed with specific 

product (e.g. Cuplok) 

• Haki Universal 

• GenLok 

• Kwikstage 

• Layher Allround 

• Peri Up 

• Plettac Contur 

• SGB Cuplok 

• Turner Plus 8 


AAA 

CISRS Scaffolding Supervisor 

• 5 day course covering Health and Safety, UK and European 

Standards, Employment Basics, Supervisory Skills, Scaffold 

Inspection, Commercial Essentials etc 

• Supervisor’s cards will last 5 years and must be renewed with a 2 

day refresher course + H&S. 


AAA 

Scaffold Inspection Training 

• 2 Day course 

• Aimed at those carrying 

out statutory scaffold 

inspections of simple 

scaffold structures 

BASIC 

Scaffold Inspection 


AAA 

Scaffold Inspection Training 

• 2 Day course aimed at those 

required to carry out statutory 

inspection of complex scaffolds 

• Must complete basic first 

• NASC Scaffold Inspection Statement 

• H&S test required for this card 

(Work at Height or Supervisory) 

ADVANCED 

Scaffold Inspection 


AAA 

Scaffolding Labourer 

• New Entrant – no previous experience required 

• In-house induction and training 

• H&S Test 

• CISRS Application Form 

• Limited Site Skills – no scaffolding operations 

E.g.: 

• Ground Hand 

• Safe Access 

• Safe Working Platform 


AAA 

Basic Access System Erector (BASE) 

• 5 Day Course (System Specific for non 

scaffolders) 

• Restrictions: 

• Max height 6m 

• Simple Structures 

• Controlled Environment 

(no public interface) 

• 3 years allows entry at CISRS Part 2 in 

the same system 


AAA 

CISRS 

Questions 

0870 417 7223 

enquiries@cisrs.org.uk

Construction Industry Scaffolders' Record Scheme - KIS

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