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PASMA Towers for Users
PASMA's flagship course, taken by over 70,000 people every year. Learn to safely assemble, dismantle, move and inspect mobile access towers using both the 3T (Through the Trap) and Advance Guardrail (AGR) methods.
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Duration1 day
LevelNovice & renewal
Price£150 + VAT per person
Methods3T and AGR
CertificationPASMA card
LocationKnowsley, Liverpool, L33 7UY
Two assembly methods
3TThrough the Trap
Assemble the tower from a seated position in the trapdoor, fitting guardrails before standing on the platform.
AGRAdvance Guardrail
Use temporary guardrail units placed from the level below, so you're protected before you reach the platform.
The course combines theory and practical sessions. Delegates will be required to climb to height during the course.
Course content
By the end of the course, delegates will be able to answer questions on and perform the following:
- Safely assemble, dismantle, alter, use and move mobile access towers
- Inspect mobile access towers
- Identify hazards relating to their use
- Know the legislation, regulation and guidance that apply to these towers
- Understand the work at height responsibilities of employers, employees and suppliers
- Know the standards affecting the manufacture and use of mobile access towers
- Know where to find crucial safety information
- Know when it is and isn't safe to use a mobile access tower
- Assemble and dismantle a tower using 3T and AGR
- Follow good practice for the safe use of mobile access towers
- Access a platform safely and move a tower
- Identify tower components, hazards in the work environment and personal health hazards
Who should attend
Anyone already working, or preparing to work, in industry who will use mobile access towers as part of their duties.
Novice: designed for complete novices, and equally suitable for delegates with industry experience and those renewing their PASMA card.
Delegate requirements: delegates should be physically fit and in good health, and must be able to climb to height.
Qualification & funding
PASMA is the international not-for-profit association for the mobile access tower industry. It oversees the industry standard training scheme, and successful delegates receive a PASMA card.
This course is approved for CITB Levy Funding. We are a CITB Approved Training Organisation and will process your levy payment if you are a registered company.
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FAQ
Will I have to climb the tower?
Yes. Delegates are required to climb to height during the practical part of the course.
Can I do this course to renew my PASMA card?
Yes. The course suits complete novices, experienced users and anyone renewing their PASMA card.
Can you train my team at our workplace?
Yes. Use the "Request on-site training" button and we'll come back to you with dates and a price.
Do you run other PASMA courses?
Yes, including Low Level Access, the Combined course, Towers for Managers and advanced towers. See all PASMA courses.
