Plant & Machinerys
PASMA Mobile Access Towers for Users
Assessment type
Training only (attendance)
Integrated training and assessment (ITA)
Oral questioning
Written question and answer/test/exam
Practical demonstration
Minimum duration
1 Day
Course delivery
Training
Integrated training and assessment (ITA)
Classroom
Practical
On site
Theory
Description
The PASMA Mobile Access Towers for Users course provides learners with the knowledge and practical skills required to safely assemble, dismantle, alter, inspect and use mobile access towers in accordance with current legislation, recognised industry best practice and PASMA training standards.
Combining classroom-based learning with extensive practical training, delegates will develop the knowledge, practical skills and confidence required to identify tower components, carry out pre-use inspections, safely erect and dismantle mobile access towers using approved methods, work safely at height and minimise risks to themselves and others. The course is delivered in accordance with the official PASMA syllabus and includes both theory and practical assessment.
Who Should Attend?
- Construction operatives.
- Maintenance personnel.
- Facilities management staff.
- Agricultural and estate workers.
- Local authority and highways personnel.
- Anyone required to assemble, dismantle, inspect or use mobile access towers.
- Existing operators requiring formal PASMA certification or refresher training.
What You Will Learn
- Relevant health and safety legislation and legal responsibilities.
- Work at Height Regulations and safe systems of work.
- Hazard identification and risk assessment.
- Tower components and their correct use.
- Selection of appropriate mobile access towers.
- Pre-use inspections and defect reporting.
- Safe assembly and dismantling techniques.
- Approved PASMA erection methods.
- Tower stability, outriggers and ground conditions.
- Safe use of mobile access towers.
- Inspection requirements and record keeping.
- Safe movement of mobile towers where appropriate.
- Emergency procedures and accident prevention.
Practical Training
- Identifying tower components.
- Carrying out pre-use inspections.
- Assembling a mobile access tower using approved PASMA methods.
- Inspecting completed towers.
- Working safely from a mobile access tower.
- Moving towers safely where permitted.
- Dismantling the tower safely.
- Applying safe working practices throughout practical exercises.
Assessment
Delegates complete the official PASMA theory assessment and practical assessment. Successful completion of both assessments is required to achieve PASMA certification.
Certification
Upon successful completion of the course and assessments, delegates will receive the official PASMA Mobile Access Towers for Users certificate and photo card, demonstrating competence in the safe assembly, dismantling, inspection and use of mobile access towers.
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this course. Delegates should be physically capable of assembling and using mobile access towers, be medically fit to work at height and possess a sufficient understanding of spoken and written English to complete the training and assessments.
Course Duration
Course duration is determined by the official PASMA syllabus and includes both theoretical and practical instruction together with the required theory and practical assessments.
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