I work in the construction industry in the UAE. Which CISRS training course would be most suitable for me?
Since you’re already working as a scaffolder in the UAE, the best scaffolding training for you depends on your current experience, qualifications, and career goals. Here’s a breakdown to help you decide:
✅ If You’re a Beginner or Have Limited Experience:

CISRS OSTS Scaffolder Level 1 is best for you
Attendees:
This course is aimed at trainee scaffolders who require basic scaffolding skills training. Carried out at our approved centre or on client’s sites.
Objectives:
To give the attendees such knowledge and skills to enable them to erect, alter and dismantle basic scaffolding structures in traditional tube and fitting and common system scaffolds.
Certification:
Successful delegates will receive an Overseas Scaffolder Level 1 Certificate of Training and Record Card.

CISRS OSTS Scaffolder Level 2
Attendees:
Delegates must complete the CISRS Level 1 Overseas Scaffolder 5 day course and held the certificate for at least 6 months. Carried out at our approved centre or on client’s sites.
Objectives:
To give the attendees such knowledge and skills to enable them to erect, alter and dismantle scaffolding structures of an intermediate complexity in traditional tube and fitting and common system scaffolds.
Certification:
Successful delegates will receive a CISRS Overseas Scaffolder Level 2 Certificate of Training and Record Card.

CISRS OSTS Scaffolder Level 3
Attendees:
Delegates must complete the CISRS Level 2 Overseas Scaffolder 5 day course and held the certificate for at least 6 months. Carried out at our approved centre or on client’s sites.
Objectives:
To give the attendees such knowledge and skills to enable them to erect, alter and dismantle scaffolding structures of an intermediate complexity in traditional tube and fitting and common system scaffolds.
Certification:
Successful delegates will receive a CISRS Overseas Scaffolder Level 3 Certificate of Training and Record Card.

CISRS OSTS Scaffolder Level 4
Attendees:
Delegates must complete the CISRS Level 3 Overseas Scaffolder 5 day course and held the certificate for at least 12 months. Carried out at our approved centre or on client’s sites.
Objectives:
To give the attendees such knowledge and skills to enable them to erect, alter and dismantle complex scaffolding structures in traditional tube and fitting and common system scaffolds. To prepare Scaffolders for duties as a Chargehand/Gang Leader and future Supervisor.
Certification:
Successful delegates will receive a CISRS Overseas Scaffolder Level 4 Certificate of Training and Record Card.
✅ Want to Work as a Scaffolding Inspector?

CISRS OSTS Basic Scaffold Inspection
Attendees:
This course is aimed at those who are required to carry out safety inspections of basic scaffold structures, working and special scaffolds.
Objectives:
To give the attendees such knowledge and skills to enable them to inspection of basic scaffold structures, working and special scaffolds and complete safety inspection reports.
Certification:
Successful delegates will receive a CISRS Overseas Basic Scaffold Inspector Certificate of Training and Record Card.

CISRS OSTS Advanced Scaffold Inspection
Attendees:
Scaffolding Inspection course is aimed at those who are required to carry out safety inspections for complex design scaffold structures, working and special scaffolds.
Objectives:
The objective of the advanced scaffolding inspection course is to give the attendees such knowledge and skills to enable them to inspect complex design scaffold structures, working and special scaffolds, and complete safety inspection reports.
Certification:
Successful delegates will receive a CISRS Overseas Advanced Scaffold Inspector Certificate of Training and Record Card.
✅ If You Want to Advance Further in Leadership or Supervision:

CISRS OSTS Scaffolding Supervisor
Attendees:
This course is aimed at those who are responsible for the supervision, direction and instruction of scaffolding operations e.g. Chargehands, Foreman, Supervisors, Contract Supervisors and Management
Objectives:
To give the attendees such knowledge and skills to enable them to supervise, monitor, direct and instruct scaffolders for scaffolding operations.
Certification:
Successful delegates will receive a CISRS Overseas Scaffold Supervisor Certificate of Training and Record Card.