International Scaffolding Institute
Independent accreditation, 3D-structured training routes, and instant online credential verification for scaffolders, supervisors, inspectors, and training centres worldwide.
International Scaffolding Institute · Global Authority
ISI sets the engineering and safety benchmark for personnel who erect, alter, supervise, inspect, and instruct scaffolding operations. We accredit training centres across 9 global regions and maintain a tamper-evident digital registry so employers can verify any card in seconds.
Progressive competence lifts covering Tube & Fitting, System Scaffolds, Inspection, and Instructor pathways.
Every authorised centre is audited for compliant training bays, calibrated torque gear, and certified assessors.
Strict ISO/IEC 17024-aligned separation between instruction and final practical/written examination.
Every certificate, trainee ID card, centre licence, and membership carries a live verifiable serial.
Progressive Career Lifts
Every course is a structural lift on the way up. Pick a career route and inspect its progression.
From your first day on the tubes to running the crew.
Learn to judge a scaffold safe to use, and to sign for it.
Product-specific inspection for cuplock and aluminium towers.
For experienced practitioners who will train and assess others.
Engineering Quality Assurance · 4-Stage Protocol
How ISI transforms international structural standards into verified on-site competence across every accredited centre.
Technical committees define load-bearing tolerances, practical bay drawings, and learning outcomes aligned with BS EN 12811, TG20, and OSHA benchmarks.
Technical BlueprintTraining providers undergo physical and documentary audits of their scaffolding bays, tube/system stock, rescue gear, and instructor qualifications.
Facility ComplianceCandidates erect, alter, and inspect full-scale structures under timed practical observation alongside invigilated written and fault-finding examinations.
Impartial AssessmentSuccessful candidates are issued a serialized ISI certificate and photo card linked directly to our public verification portal for instant site gate checks.
Instant VerificationOn-Site Gate Check · Live Registry
Site managers, HSE officers, and clients can validate any ISI credential in real time. Select the credential type, enter the serial number printed on the card, or test the scanner with a live sample below.
Global Professional Network · 9 Regional Chapters
Join the international community of certified scaffolding professionals, corporate contractors, and technical specialists.
For scaffolders, chargehands, supervisors, inspectors, and instructors seeking global professional recognition and registry listing.
For scaffolding contractors, training providers, engineering consultancies, and industrial operators committed to international safety standards.
For senior structural engineers, regulatory inspectors, and standards authors contributing to ISI syllabus and code reviews.
3D Communications Hub · Global Desk
Whether you are a training provider applying for ISI centre accreditation, an employer verifying site cards, or a candidate looking for an authorised centre near you — dispatch a direct message below.
