CISRS Supervisor Course
Key Features
Of this CISRS Supervisor Course:
- Covers current UK scaffolding legislation including Work at Height Regulations and TG20 guidance
- Develops competence in planning, supervising and inspecting tube and fitting and system scaffolds
- Includes risk assessment, method statement review and workforce coordination on live sites
- Addresses design interpretation, loading calculations and handover documentation
- Prepares delegates for roles managing multi-team operations and complex access solutions
- Aligns with CISRS scheme requirements for experienced scaffolders moving into supervisory positions
Course Date Availability
CISRS Supervisor training at the following 12 centres. Prices from £795 per person :
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Course Information
Overview:
The CISRS Supervisor course provides experienced scaffolders with the knowledge and skills required to supervise scaffolding operations safely and in line with current UK industry standards. Delegates learn to interpret designs, manage erection and dismantling teams, conduct inspections and ensure compliance with health and safety legislation throughout a project lifecycle. In 2026 the qualification remains essential for maintaining safe working practices on construction sites where scaffolding forms a critical part of temporary works.
Who Should Attend?
This course is designed for:
- CISRS Scaffolders and Advanced Scaffolders with site experience
- Site supervisors responsible for scaffolding activities
- Contractors moving into scaffolding coordination roles
- Health and safety professionals overseeing access equipment operations
What You Will Learn
By the end of the course you will be able to:
- Interpret and apply scaffold designs and calculations
- Plan and supervise erection, alteration and dismantling sequences
- Review risk assessments and method statements
- Conduct statutory inspections and produce handover certificates
- Coordinate multiple work teams and manage site logistics
- Identify and mitigate hazards associated with different scaffold types
Course Agenda
Overview:
The course runs over five consecutive days combining classroom theory with practical exercises on a training rig. Delegates complete written and practical assessments on the final day.
Key Modules Covered
What you will learn:
- Health, safety and welfare legislation relevant to scaffolding
- Scaffold design principles, loadings and TG20 compliance
- Supervision of tube and fitting and system scaffold operations
- Risk assessment, method statements and permit to work systems
- Inspection techniques, fault finding and reporting
- Workforce management, communication and handover procedures
Private Courses On-site
CISRS Supervisor training is also available as a dedicated course, at your premises, and on a date and time of your choosing. Advantages of group / private course is the convenience of candidates being in familiar surroundings and not having to travel, the lowest price, and the ability to have the course tailored to your own application.
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Accreditation & Next Steps
What you will achieve as a result:
Successful delegates receive a CISRS Scaffolding Supervisor card. The qualification is valid for five years and requires a refresher course before expiry to maintain the supervisory endorsement on the CISRS record.
Frequently Asked Questions
Most commonly asked CISRS Supervisor questions:
The standard course is delivered over five consecutive days including theory sessions, practical exercises and final assessments.
Delegates must hold a current CISRS Scaffolder or Advanced Scaffolder card and have relevant site experience as a practising scaffolder.
The syllabus includes health and safety legislation, scaffold design interpretation, supervision of erection and dismantling, risk assessment review, inspection procedures and team coordination.
Assessment consists of a written test and practical exercises covering design interpretation, inspection and supervision tasks completed on the training rig.
Successful delegates are awarded a CISRS Scaffolding Supervisor card that endorses their supervisory competence within the scheme.
The card remains valid for five years. A refresher course must be completed before expiry to retain the supervisory endorsement.
Recent practical experience as a scaffolder is required to meet the scheme entry criteria and to fully benefit from the supervisory content.
The Supervisor course focuses on management, planning and oversight rather than the advanced technical erection skills taught at Advanced Scaffolder level.
Delegates should bring appropriate PPE including hard hat, safety boots and high-visibility clothing plus any existing CISRS cards and site experience records.
Yes, the training addresses supervision requirements for tube and fitting scaffolds as well as common system scaffold types used in the UK.
The syllabus includes supervision of these and other common scaffold features such as cantilever sections, bridges and protective fans.
Delegates gain the ability to review designs, brief teams, monitor progress and complete statutory inspections, enabling them to manage scaffolding operations safely and efficiently.
Prices per person typically start at £795. Discounts available for multi person or group bookings (depending upon location)
More Information
The training focuses on real site conditions and current regulatory expectations, giving supervisors the practical tools needed to lead teams effectively while maintaining safety standards across varied scaffold configurations.
Last updated: Jun 2026 • Part of XYZ Training Group