14.08.2017

CISRS training centre opens in Oman

Simian Skill International and National Training Institute (NTI)- part of Babcock International - have joined forces to gain CISRS Overseas Scaffolder Training Scheme accreditation for a new training centre in Oman.

CISRS manager Dave Mosley made the pre-accreditation visit in April, the new facility, is adjacent to another of NTI’s training establishments in the Ghala Industrial Area of Muscat. The training centre is fitted out to a high specification, with air-conditioned classrooms and an on-site restaurant as well all new materials and equipment for the practical sessions. The final audit took place last week.

The centre has gained approval to deliver the following CISRS OSTS courses: Level 1, Level 2, Basic Scaffold Inspection and Scaffolding Supervisor training.
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NTI's new training centre in Muscat, Oman

The first courses are being held this week, with a waiting list for CISRS scaffolder training already building up. Initial courses will be delivered by experienced Simian Instructors Andy Sharp and Abid Gul, who will train and mentor local instructors until they are suitably qualified and experienced to deliver OSTS courses themselves.
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A training course at NTI's new premises

NTI business development manager Mohammed Atif Uzzaman said: “NTI Oman is proud to be working in association with Simian Skills and to become the first CISRS approved training centre in Muscat which can offer scaffolding programmes that meet PDO’s revised criteria and are committed to offering world class learning solutions to the Omani market.”

Ian Fyall operations director for Simian Skill added: “Simian has partnered a reputable worldwide company in NTI. We look forward to working together delivering quality scaffold training in the region for years to come. The centre is in pristine condition and it shows the commitment of both companies to deliver a quality product.”
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The training centre restaurant