Lot 5 - Request for Quotation - Scaffolding training

To deliver:- A bespoke industry-led pre-vocational programme for scaffolding. This will conform / show how it can address the requirements set out in the ‘Integrated pre-employment & pre-vocational training’ section of the NEV construction Specifications Overview and responding to the findings of the ‘Lessons learned from the Pilots.’ (Attached).

The proposal should demonstrate clearly how it meets industry standards in its lesson plan design and demonstrate how it can achieve success in placing trainees into entry roles in industry through its links, track record, and through continual improvement and innovation. The proposal should demonstrate clearly how it is employer-led and meets industry-demand requirements in its lesson plan design and demonstrate how it can achieve success in placing trainees into entry roles in industry through its links, track record, and through continual improvement and innovation.

The project needs to demonstrate through its method statement how it will address the preparation, and quality management of all stages. Trainees will be required to work safely and competently in a site based environment in addition to completing all elements of pre-vocational qualification.

The quotation is being sought for scaffolding work skills in particular as they are in short supply in the travel to train area of central south London. The method statement should seek to identify the key attributes required to get people up to the competence and speed required to work on site by engaging with industry.

This may mean targeting candidates who have previously, had some construction experience and who have a good foundation and aptitude for this work. The course should include:- CISRS Operative Training Scheme (COTS) for New Entrant/Operatives.

In addition existing CISRS Scaffolding Labourer cardholders will be required to complete the course on expiry of their current card, and prior to a new card being issued, as part of a new CISRS Scaffolding Labourer Refresher Scheme which has been developed to teach all new entrants and labourers the basics of the industry and how to work safely with scaffolding and access equipment. In the remaining 4-6 weeks you will deliver training which reflects the reality of working onsite in a placement providing the individual with a comprehensive understanding of what will eventually be required following six months qualifying experience to achieve the Scaffolding Part 1: Tube and Fitting or System Scaffold course.