CSCS Mobile Access Tower Scaffolding

Description

This course is for anybody who uses aluminium tower scaffolding in the course of their work.

Aim

The aim of the course is to give participants the skills, knowledge and attitude which will enable them to erect Mobile Access Aluminium Towers in a safe manner, in accordance with the Statutory Regulations and the manufacturers' instructions.

On completion participants will be able to:

  • Understand Safe Erection and Dismantling Procedures to HD1004 Specification.

  • Understand the Principles of Accident Causation and Prevention.

  • Be aware of and understand Relevant Legislation.

Content

  • Working at Heights - Current Legislation.

  • Alloy Tower Erection - Theory & Practical Training.

  • Tie-ins and Out Riggers.

  • Accident Causation and Prevention.

  • Revision and Assessment.

Requirements

Candidate must have the following:

  • Safe Pass Registration Card or CSR Card

  • PPE (personal protective equipment), i.e. Hard Hat, High Visibility Vest, Steel Toe Capped Boots, Gloves.

  • One Passport Photograph with signature on the back

  • PPS Number of National Insurance Number

  • Trainee must be over 18

  • Must be English speaking

  • Must answer YES to at least 14 out of 20 questions on the Mobile Access Tower Experienced Operator's Self Assessment document prior to the commencement of the programme

 

Delivery Method

  • Powerpoint Presentation

  • Practical Demonstration

  • Theory & Practical Assessment

Duration

1 Day - Experienced Operator

2 Day - Non Experienced Operator 

Certification

Participants will be awarded a QQI Level 5 Certificate and a CSCS Card on successful completion of this course.

Maximum No. of Participants

Max No. of Participants - 4

Funding Available

Unemployed

If you are unemployed and seeking work, you may be eligible for funding from the Department of Social Protection to cover all, or some of the costs of your training. (means depending, you may be entitled to up to €1000).

Candidates who wish to avail of this must make an appointment with a case officer in their local Intreo office, discuss their case & apply for funding. The candidate will receive a funding application form which they must sign & bring/post to us. Upon completion, we will send this back to the case officer who will then review the funding application.

Upon receiving funding approval in the post from the Department of Social Protection, candidates must then call us to reserve a place on our course. We cannot confirm a place on our course until funding approval is gained.

Employed

If employed within the private sector or are a sole trader, there may also be funding assistance available through Skillnet funding. Skillnet may fund a percentage of your training, if eligible. For more details on this, please contact us on 074 91 27786.