PASMA Towers On Stairs

PASMA Towers on Stairs Training - One‑Day Course Overview 

If your role involves projects like painting over stairwells, installation above stairs, or maintenance in multi-level interiors, this PASMA towers on stairs course is essential training. 

Over one full day, through a combination of classroom and practical learning, our training gives you the specialist skills to work safely on staircases, stepped surfaces, or where one side is lower than the other. You’ll gain confidence and competence in using stairway towers safely and effectively and on passing the course, be fully accredited immediately. 

Delegates must already hold a current PASMA Towers for Users certificate. This course also qualifies for the CITB Levy Grant. Please contact the training team for more information. 

What You’ll Learn 

You’ll spend time learning through both theory and hands‑on training, assembling stairway towers, inspecting them, adjusting them to different step heights, and dismantling them under the guided supervision of our expert instructors. With training from Mark One you’ll turn theory into safe practice. 

During our PASMA towers on stairs training, you’ll learn: 

• Your legal responsibilities under Work at Height regulations, and how they apply specifically to stairway tower use 

• Key standards, product guidelines, and the PASMA Code of Practice for stairway towers 

• How to judge when using a tower on stairs is safe, and when you should try a different approach 

• Pre‑use checks and post‑assembly inspections tailored to stair towers 

• The components that enable stairway tower use, such as portal frames, props, base jacks, and adjustment modules 

• Methods to safely assemble, alter, move, and dismantle stairway towers, using approved techniques 

• How to access platforms safely when working above steps 

• Identifying and managing hazards unique to stairway work—such as uneven footing, differential load, instability, or misalignment 

• Best practices to preserve user health and prevent injury when working over stairs 

Assessment & Certification 

This PASMA towers on stairs course includes both classroom theory with an assessment and a practical assessment where you learn the practical applications from our experienced instructors. You’ll be assessed on the theory elements, requiring a minimum 80 percent pass mark to move onto the practical element where you’ll be tested on your demonstration of correct assembly, use, inspection, and dismantling of stair towers. On passing, you’ll get a temporary certificate, with your PASMA photocard available in the Towersure app. It’s valid for five years. Your card will include the “A5” category to show your stairway competence.  

Course Format 

Duration: One full day   

Structure: Classroom theory and test followed by practical sessions working with cantilever towers 

Class size: Maximum of 8 delegates per instructor to maintain quality instruction and safety  

PPE Required: Safety boots, hard hat, gloves and suitable workwear for working at heights over stairs. The practical element is outdoors, so wear appropriate clothing for the weather. 

Mark One supplies refreshments throughout the day, but you’ll need to make your own arrangements for lunch. 

• Legislation and regulations
• PASMA Code of Practice
• Tea Break (Tea & Coffee provided by Mark 1 Training)
• Product Standards EN 1004:2004 and BS 1139.Part 6
• Best practice relating to fall protection
• Lunch (Not provided at this time)
• Inspection of completed mobile access towers
• Completion of tower inspection records
• Hazard awareness

Delegates are required to bring their own safety boots, hard hat, work gloves and high visibility vest. 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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