Construction Industry Scaffolders Record Scheme (CISRS) has announced the closure of a loophole in their scheme specifications, after instances of candidates not having relevant experience or training certificates.

From September 1st 2015, participants must have held a valid CISRS Trainee Scaffolder or Labourer card for a minimum of 6 months if they wish to attend a CISRS Part 1 Scaffolding Training course.

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Previously, delegates must have had a minimum of 6 months experience on site as a Trainee Scaffolder or Labourer working under supervision of a qualified scaffolder. However, producing a valid CISRS card at this stage to demonstrate their registration to the scheme and time in the industry was not needed.

It was agreed by CISRS and the Access and Scaffolding Industry Training Organisation (ASITO) that his loophole should be closed.

Dave Mosley, CISRS Scheme Manager, said: "We think this is a sensible change of scheme rules and is basically a case of housekeeping."

Mr Mosley went on to state that the CISRS standardisation programme highlighted a few minor anomalies within the current scheme criteria and these are now being addressed.

(LM/CD)