NTA Group (National Training Academy) training program for CISRS COTS Labour including NASC SG6 Manual Handling.

 Course Objectives

• Understand the role and responsibilities of a Scaffolding Labourer
• Identify common scaffolding components and their uses
• Demonstrate safe manual handling techniques as per NASC SG6
• Recognize and report scaffolding hazards and unsafe practices
• Comply with relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations

Course Content

1. Introduction to Scaffolding Labourers

• Scope of work and limitations
• Progression to CISRS Part 1 Scaffolder
• Importance of on-site experience

2. Scaffolding Components and Identification

• Tubes, boards, fittings, and ancillary items
• Proper storage, handling, and inspection
• Identification of component suitability and condition

3. Manual Handling Techniques (NASC SG6)

• Principles of kinetic lifting
• Factors affecting manual handling risks (LITE)
  • Load characteristics
  • Individual capabilities
  • Task requirements
  • Environmental conditions
• Proper techniques for:
  • Lifting and carrying scaffold tubes
  • Lifting and carrying scaffold boards
  • Handling unequal/unbalanced loads
• Practical demonstrations and exercises

4. Hazard Recognition and Reporting

• Common scaffolding hazards
• Unsafe scaffolding components and practices
• Importance of clear communication
• Reporting procedures and documentation

5. Health, Safety, and Environmental Regulations

• Relevant legislation (e.g., HASAWA, PUWER, LOLER)
• Site safety rules and permit-to-work systems
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements
• Emergency procedures and first aid

6. Practical Assessments

• Identification of scaffolding components
• Demonstration of safe manual handling techniques
• Recognition of hazards and reporting procedures
• accident prevention and reporting 

7. Site Safety (Including loading and unloading)

• work at height 
• noise and vibration
• electrical safety
• safe access and egress to and from work areas

7. Theory Assessment

• Multiple-choice questionnaire covering all course content

8. Course Review and Certification

• Feedback and discussion
• Issuing of CISRS COTS Labour Training Card (valid for 5 years)

Renewal Process

• COTS Course taken within 2 years
• CITB HS&E Test taken within 2 years (or accepted exemption)

Note: Scaffolding Labourers are not permitted to erect, alter, or dismantle scaffolding. If the employer deems the employee competent, they can issue a personal safety harness to enable work from a fully boarded platform with a single guardrail in place (SG4). However, the employer must provide specific SG4 personal safety harness training and retain a record of this training.