PASMA Towers For Users

PASMA Towers for Users — One‑Day Course Overview

Our one‑day Pasma Towers for Users course is essential if you’re involved in assembling, dismantling, moving, inspecting, or using mobile access towers in the workplace. It equips you with the knowledge and practical skills needed to work safely and meet legal obligations under the Work at Height Regulations 2005.

Delegates will gain an understanding of current legislation and best practice guidelines relating to working at height with mobile access towers, including both the 3T (Through the Trap) method and the AGR (Advance Guard Rail) method.

What You’ll Learn

Through a mix of classroom instruction and hands‑on exercises, Pasma Towers for Users training course teaches you:

• The responsibilities of employers, employees, and suppliers under work‑at‑height regulations
• Relevant standards, including EN 1004 and PASMA’s Code of Practice
• Where to find key safety documentation and guidance
• How to assess when it’s safe to use a mobile access tower, and when it’s not
• Pre‑use safety checks and post‑assembly inspections
• Step‑by‑step methods to assemble, alter, dismantle, move, and use towers safely
• Safe ways to access platforms and transport towers on site
• Tower components, identifying hazards, and managing personal health risks—like fatigue or balance issues

Assessment & Certification

Pasma Towers for Users is available in (insert languages). You’ll sit a written theory assessment, which is a multiple‑choice paper with an 80% pass mark and then move on to a practical assessment, where you demonstrate your ability to assemble, inspect, or dismantle a mobile access tower safely.

Once you’ve successfully completed both parts, you’ll be awarded a PASMA PhotoCard and certificate, each valid for five years. You can use this to prove your qualification via the TowerSure mobile app, or you can download a physical certificate if needed.

Course Format

Duration: One day, usually 6–8 hours

Structure: Blend of classroom theory and practical exercises at Mark One training centre

Class size: Maximum 12 delegates—ensures hands‑on time and individual support

PPE: You'll need to bring suitable head and foot protection, and gloves. You will also need weather-appropriate clothing as the practical session is outdoors. 

Why Take Pasma Towers for Users?

The Pasma Towers for Users training course is widely recognised and taken by over 70,000 delegates annually. It means you can show employers you comply with legal duties under Work at Height Regulations 2005 and gives you the confidence to use towers safely, reducing risk of accidents.

Once you’ve completed the Pasma Towers for Users course you can access more advanced Pasma courses, such as:

• Linked Towers
• Towers on Stairways
• Cantilever Towers
• Towers with Bridges
• Large Deck Towers
• PASMA Combined – Towers for Users & Low Level Access

• Legislation and regulations
• PASMA Code of Practice
• Tea Break (Tea & Coffee provided by Mark 1 Training)
• Product Standards EN 1004:2004
• Best practice relating to fall protection
• Lunch (Not currently provided)
• Inspection of completed mobile access towers
• Completion of tower inspection records
• Hazard awareness

Delegates are required to bring their own safety boots, hard hat and work gloves. As the practical session takes place outside delegates are advised to bring weather protective clothing.

Payment Terms

Account Customers will be charged to their monthly account. Non account customers will be required to pay by debit or credit card at the time of booking the course, either via our website or over the telephone. There are no additional booking or credit/debit card charges. Payment by bank transfer is also possible upon request.

Certification

Our charges include the cost of official certification. Certificates and Identity Cards (as applicable) are posted out to the bill payer (not the delegate), on receipt of full payment. All successful delegates are issued with a temporary pass certificate at the end of the course, apart from the SPA Core Construction. Candidates that pass this course will receive a Certificate, once the course has been logged onto the SPA database.

Cancellation Charges

If you need to cancel or amend your booking, please notify our Training Team as soon as possible by calling 01702 561818 (lines open 8:30am – 5pm, Monday to Thursday and 8:30 – 4pm Friday).

Any amendments to a booking will be subject to a £30 + VAT administration charge.

Cancellation charges are as follows:

If You Are Running Late

If you are running late on the day of the course, please call your relevant training centre as soon as possible so that your instructor can be informed.

Southend Training Centre - please call 01702 545454 and Choose Option 1 to speak to a member of staff on the Hire Desk. The Hire Desk is open from 7.30am and staff will be able to relay a message to your instructor.

Chelmsford Training Centre - please call 01245 399150 and speak to a member of staff on our Hire Desk. The Hire Desk is open from 7.30am and staff will be able to relay a message to your instructor.

Course Location

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