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PASMA Towers for Users
The PASMA Towers for Users course is a practical, one-day training programme designed for people who are required to assemble, dismantle, alter, move, inspect and use mobile access towers safely. The course provides delegates with the knowledge and practical skills necessary to work safely at height while using mobile access towers in accordance with approved methods, relevant standards, manufacturer instructions and applicable health and safety requirements.
Delivery Method
Theory + Practical Training
Course Duration
1 Day
Assessment
Multiple-choice theory assessment + Practical assessment
Recommended PPE
Suitable head protection, safety footwear and gloves for the practical session.
Certification
PASMA Towers for Users – T Category The qualification is generally stated by PASMA as 3 years validity.
Course Overview
The PASMA Towers for Users course is a practical, one-day training programme designed for people who are required to assemble, dismantle, alter, move, inspect and use mobile access towers safely.
The course provides delegates with the knowledge and practical skills necessary to work safely at height while using mobile access towers in accordance with approved methods, relevant standards, manufacturer instructions and applicable health and safety requirements.
The course combines classroom-based theory with hands-on practical training, allowing delegates to understand both the safety principles and the correct techniques involved in mobile access tower operations. Participants learn how to recognise hazards, assess whether a tower is suitable for the intended task, carry out pre-use and post-assembly inspections, access platforms safely and move towers using appropriate procedures.
The training also introduces delegates to the responsibilities of employers, employees and equipment suppliers, relevant legislation and guidance, tower components, product standards and good practices for preventing falls and other tower-related incidents. Successful candidates complete both a theory assessment and practical assessment and receive PASMA certification upon successful completion.
Key Takeaways
- Understand the purpose, limitations and safe application of mobile access towers.
- Explain the responsibilities of employers, employees and others involved in tower operations.
- Understand the relevant legislation, regulations, standards and guidance applicable to mobile access towers.
- Identify the main components of a mobile access tower and understand their functions.
- Select a suitable tower for a particular task and working environment.
- Understand the importance of manufacturer's instructions and approved assembly methods.
- Safely assemble and dismantle a mobile access tower.
- Safely alter or configure a tower within the permitted configuration.
- Understand and apply appropriate collective fall protection measures.
- Safely access and work from a tower platform.
- Carry out appropriate pre-use checks and post-assembly inspections.
- Identify defects, damage and conditions that could make a tower unsafe.
- Understand factors that can affect tower stability, including wind, uneven ground, obstacles and incorrect configuration.
- Safely move a mobile access tower using the correct procedure.
- Recognise hazards associated with working at height and mobile access towers.
- Apply appropriate control measures to reduce the risk of falls, overturning and other incidents.
Course Outline
1. Introduction to Mobile Access Towers
- Purpose and applications of mobile access towers
- Advantages and limitations of tower systems
- Typical workplace applications
- Types and configurations of mobile access towers
- Understanding tower suitability for different tasks
- Importance of using equipment within its intended design parameters
2. Work at Height Responsibilities
- Responsibilities of employers and employees
- Responsibilities of contractors and equipment suppliers
- Planning work at height
- Competence and training requirements
- Risk assessment and safe systems of work
- Importance of following manufacturer’s instructions
3. Legislation, Standards and Guidance
- Introduction to applicable work-at-height legislation
- Relevant health and safety requirements
- Product standards applicable to mobile access towers
- Understanding EN 1004 and its relevance
- PASMA guidance and Code of Practice
- Importance of current manufacturer’s information
PASMA identifies EN 1004 as a key standard associated with mobile access towers.
4. Mobile Access Tower Components
Delegates learn to identify and understand the function of components such as:
- Frames
- Platforms
- Guardrails
- Toeboards
- Stabilisers
- Castors/wheels
- Adjustable legs
- Bracing components
- Horizontal braces
- Diagonal braces
- Access components
- Trapdoors
- Base components
- Connecting and locking devices
Correct identification of components is important because incorrectly installed, missing or damaged components can significantly affect tower stability and user safety.
5. Tower Stability
The course examines factors that can affect the stability of a tower, including:
- Ground conditions
- Uneven surfaces
- Tower height
- Tower configuration
- Stabiliser requirements
- Wind conditions
- Overloading
- Incorrect component installation
- Unauthorised modifications
- Movement of an occupied tower
- External forces and environmental conditions
Delegates learn why towers must only be used within their approved configuration and in accordance with manufacturer instructions.
6. Assembly of Mobile Access Towers
Practical training covers the correct methods for assembling mobile access towers, including:
- Preparing the work area
- Checking components before assembly
- Establishing a stable base
- Installing frames and braces
- Installing platforms
- Installing guardrails and toeboards
- Installing stabilisers where required
- Safe progression during assembly
- Maintaining collective fall protection
- Following approved assembly procedures
The practical element allows delegates to apply the theory under instructor supervision.
7. Safe Access to the Tower
Delegates learn safe methods for accessing tower platforms, including:
- Correct use of internal access arrangements
- Maintaining three points of contact where appropriate
- Safe use of trapdoors
- Preventing falls during access and egress
- Keeping access routes clear
- Avoiding climbing on guardrails or braces
8. Safe Use of Mobile Access Towers
Topics include:
- Safe positioning of the tower
- Maintaining a safe working platform
- Working within the manufacturer’s limitations
- Preventing overloading
- Maintaining good housekeeping
- Preventing unauthorised modifications
- Controlling materials and tools
- Safe working practices around other people and activities
9. Inspection and Pre-Use Checks
Delegates learn how to identify defects and unsafe conditions through:
- Pre-use checks
- Post-assembly inspections
- Checking components
- Checking platforms and access arrangements
- Checking guardrails and toeboards
- Checking braces and connections
- Checking castors and locking mechanisms
- Checking stabilisers
- Checking ground conditions
- Identifying damage or missing components
PASMA specifically includes pre-use checks and post-assembly inspections within the course.
10. Moving a Mobile Access Tower
The course covers the principles of safely moving a tower, including:
- Preparing the route
- Assessing the ground conditions
- Removing obstacles
- Checking the tower configuration
- Ensuring the tower is suitable for movement
- Applying the correct moving procedure
- Preventing unauthorised movement
- Re-establishing the tower safely after relocation
A tower must not be moved while occupied by people or materials.
11. Dismantling and Altering Towers
Delegates learn how to safely:
- Prepare for dismantling
- Maintain stability during dismantling
- Remove components in the correct sequence
- Maintain fall protection
- Prevent dropped objects
- Safely lower and handle components
- Alter tower configurations only where permitted
- Follow manufacturer-approved procedures
12. Hazard Identification and Risk Control
Common hazards considered include:
- Falls from height
- Tower overturning
- Unstable ground
- Wind and adverse weather
- Falling objects
- Incorrect assembly
- Missing components
- Damaged components
- Contact with overhead services
- Nearby vehicles and mobile plant
- Pedestrian interaction
- Electrical hazards
- Manual handling
- Poor housekeeping
- Unauthorised modifications
- Incorrect tower movement
Delegates learn to identify appropriate control measures and recognise situations where a tower should not be used.
13. Personal Health Hazards
The course also considers personal health and safety issues associated with tower work, including:
- Manual handling
- Musculoskeletal injuries
- Fatigue
- Poor working posture
- Exposure to weather
- Slips and trips
- Falling materials
- Appropriate PPE
14. Practical Training
The practical session provides delegates with an opportunity to demonstrate their competence by applying the required safe working procedures.
Practical activities include:
- Component identification
- Tower assembly
- Safe access
- Installation of collective protection
- Inspection
- Safe use
- Movement of the tower
- Alteration where applicable
- Dismantling
15. Assessment
The course includes both theory and practical assessment. PASMA states that the theory assessment is multiple choice with an 80% pass mark, alongside a practical assessment.
Successful delegates receive a PASMA PhotoCard and Certificate. PASMA currently identifies the standard Towers for Users qualification as the T category on the PASMA card.
Who Should Attend?
Construction workers
Maintenance personnel
Facilities management staff
Mechanical and electrical workers
HVAC technicians
Painters and decorators
Installers
Engineers
Building maintenance teams
Contractors and subcontractors
Site operatives
Event and exhibition workers
Signage and advertising workers
Telecommunications workers
Industrial maintenance personnel
Anyone who regularly uses mobile access towers at work
It is also suitable for people who have never previously used a tower as well as experienced users who have not previously received formal PASMA training.
Important: PASMA's Towers for Users course is designed for operatives/users. Those who primarily manage or supervise tower users without using towers themselves should consider the separate Towers for Managers course.
Who Should Take?
Personnel who will be responsible for the assembly,
dismantling, alteration, moving and inspecting of
mobile access towers
Why Choose Etihad Pioneers?
At Etihad Pioneers we believe that learning should be fun, engaging, and accessible to everyone. That’s why we offer a range of flexible learning options, including online courses, in-person workshops, and customized training programs tailored to meet the specific needs of your organization.
Expertise
Our team of experienced trainers are experts in their respective fields and committed to staying up-to-date with the latest industry trends and best practices
Flexibility
We offer a range of flexible training options, including online courses, in-person workshops, and customized training programs, to meet the specific needs of our clients.
Support
We provide exceptional service and support throughout your learning journey and measure our success by your success
Results
Our success is determined by the success of our clients. Our training programs are designed to deliver real results, whether that's improved performance, enhanced career prospects, or increased organizational effectiveness.
Eligibility Criteria
No formal qualifications or experience are necessary, but it would be beneficial if delegates had a basic understanding of work at height issues
Assessment
Theory and practical assessments with a pass mark of 80% in both
