Aims and Objectives
To instruct candidates how to safely assemble, dismantle, relocate and alter a mobile access tower without risk of personal injury to the candidate or others. By the end of the course candidates will have an understanding of:
Legislation, regulations and guidance affecting working at height with mobile access towers
British and European Standards
Hazards affecting the use of mobile access towers
PASMA Certification Important - please note: All candidates who undertake PASMA training from 01/03/2025 and pass will get their license and/or certification digitally through the new PASMA app,PASMA Towersure. In addition, the Co-ordinator of the booking will receive a digital copy.
The app is available on Apple iOS and Android apps (search PASMA Towersure). We request that delegates download this app to their smart phone ahead of the course. This app is used on the day of the training to complete the inspection element on the towers erected.
Pre-Requisites
No formal qualifications or experience are necessary, but it would be beneficial if candidates had a basic understanding of work at height issues
A good level of comprehension of both written and spoken English is a requirement on all courses. Any physical impairment or literacy issues should be discussed with LTC Training Services prior to making a booking so we can best accommodate your needs.
Course Content
Introduction and housekeeping
Aims and objectives
Legislation, Regulations and Guidance affecting working at height with Mobile access towers,
PASMA Code of Practice
Product Standards EN 1004-1:2020
Assembling, altering and dismantling towers incorporating current best practice for fall protection, inspection of completed mobile access towers
Completion of Tower Inspection Records;
Hazards affecting the use of mobile access towers and how to avoid
Who will benefit from this course
Personnel who will be responsible for the assembly, dismantling, alteration, moving and inspecting of mobile access towers
Email - Please NoteEquipment: You will be required to bring the following PPE;
Hard hat
Safety boots
Hi-viz
PLEASE NOTE: LTC Training Services are unable to supply safety boots, in the case that you do not bring safety boots, we can sell them at £20.00 + VAT
PASMA Assessment Method: Candidates must correctly answer at least 80% (24 out of 30) of the 30 questions asked in the multiple-choice theory test paper. Candidates who do not successfully complete the Written Test Paper shall be advised of the reason(s) for the failure by the Instructor and shall be required to retake the training course in entirety at a later date. Candidates who do not successfully complete the practical assessment or who at any time place themselves or other attendees at serious risk shall be informed of the reason(s) for the failure by the Instructor and shall be required to retake the training course in entirety at a later date.