Introduction

Typically reaching a maximum of 10-12m high, Mobile Access Towers are built with a cross-beamed vertical structure providing a stronger base and load-bearing capability than a standard ladder. With this additional structural strength, heavier equipment and tools can be taken to work at height. As a result, workers using the towers are safer and can work for longer, thanks to the sturdy framework.

This PASMA Tower certification delivers a thorough understanding of the relevant operational and safety requirements and inspection of working with Mobile Access Towers. It is specifically aimed at Plant Operators who need to work on mobile access towers to carry out their duties.

Course Outline

With a mix of practical and theory-based exercises and tutorials, delegates will cover manufacturer information and general knowledge of mobile access towers and participate in practical activities to recognise best practices and operating methods.

The course reflects national standards and industry best practices and is fully accredited in line with PASMA. In addition, choose to learn with Citrus, and delegates benefit from our custom-built training facilities and customer-first approach.

Our occupationally and technically-experienced trainers coach delegates on this course, completing the session with a practical observation and multiple-choice question paper.

Delegates must pass all assessments to receive a photocard and PASMA certificate, valid for five years.

Course Programme

This training is essential for workers to safely work with Mobile Access Towers. Delegates will review legal requirements, ensure safety compliance, and understand procedures, appropriate documentation and classifications.

The course content includes:

• Work at height responsibilities for employers, employees and suppliers
• Standards affecting the manufacturer and use of Mobile Access Towers
• Where to find crucial safety information
• When it is and isn’t safe to use a Mobile Access Tower
• Carrying out pre-use component checks and post-assembly inspections
• Assembling and dismantling a Mobile Access Tower using 3T and AGR methods
• Good practice to use Mobile Access Towers safely
• Safely transporting a Mobile Access Tower
• Identifying hazards in the work environment and how to rectify problems they present
• Techniques to avoid personal health hazards

On Completion

At the end of the training, successful delegates will:

• Have excellent knowledge of all relevant legislation and regulation for Mobile Access Towers
• Know the PASMA Code of Practice relevant to them
• Be confident in assembling, altering and dismantling activities on standard Mobile Access Towers
• Carry out all operations to learned best practices
• Understand and use appropriate documentation

On successfully completing the course, delegates receive a photocard and PASMA certificate, valid for five years. A course content and notes booklet and a current Code of Practice booklet will also be issued to all delegates who attend this one-day course.

Who Should Attend?

This PASMA Tower course is for anyone responsible for the assembly, dismantling, alteration, moving and inspecting of mobile access towers. Delegates do not need experience working with towers but will benefit from having a basic understanding of potential issues while working at a height. 

In addition, anyone working with low-level access equipment can take this qualification with the PASMA combined course. if you manage or supervise operatives working in this area, look at the Towers for Managers Course.

Course Duration

This comprehensive one-day training prepares delegates to safely and responsibly work with mobile access towers. The training options vary to accommodate novices and seasoned delegates.

Why Citrus?

We dedicate our efforts to unrivalled quality and the customer experience at Citrus Training, providing exemplary service to our clients and producing excellent results from our delegates. As a result, we are the leading UK-based provider of health, safety, and technical training and assessment services to the Built Environment and Utility sectors. 

We work directly with PASMA to ensure we are always at the forefront of the industry and provide a range of practical solutions to high-risk, high-harm environments such as Working At Heights. As the awarding body, PASMA’s professional advice, combined with our in-house expertise, means we can give hyper-detailed content on everything delegates need to know, including PPE and equipment, inspections, and servicing.

Train with Citrus and delegates benefit from our in-house and employed Working at Heights specialist trainers, offering the very best training standards, consistency, and quality. Our professional, highly qualified instructors deliver all aspects of the course and guarantee a successful, exclusive and inclusive learning experience. 

Employers and delegates can choose from a range of dedicated courses to suit customer-specific requirements, locations, and dates. As a result, we’ve successfully delivered training for over 20,000 delegates across the Working at Heights training category.

Things You Need to Know

The training has practical elements, so delegates must inform their trainer if they have any serious health issues, physical problems, special considerations or are taking any medication, which may create difficulties in any elements of this course. In addition, delegates should also bring suitable PPE on the day of training, for example; safety helmets, safety shoes or boots, hi-vis and gloves.

For training held at your location, please ensure that the classroom you make available has a 240v power supply and is a suitable size for the number of delegates attending. In addition, please ensure that the practical area has been risk-assessed, is free from harm, and is ideal for training.