Towers for Users Course -
PASMA Registered Training Centre
https://pasma.co.uk/ 
 
Course
Title: Towers for Users
Duration: 1 day
Who will benefit from this course: Personnel who will be responsible for the assembly, dismantling, alteration, moving and inspecting of mobile access towers
Learning Objectives: How to safely assemble, dismantle, relocate and alter a mobile access tower without risk of personal injury to the delegate or others; using the approved build methods.
Method: Instruction both in theory and practical sessions
Assessment: Closed book course with a pass mark of 80% in both theory and practical
Personal Protective Equipment: Suitable head / footwear /eye / glove protection during the practical session. Hard hat, preferable with chin strap
Course content: Legislation, Regulations and Guidance affecting working at height with mobile access towers, PASMA Code of Practice; Product Standards EN 1004, assembling, altering and dismantling towers incorporating current best practice for fall protection, inspection of completed mobile access towers and completion of Tower Inspection Records; hazards affecting the use of mobile access towers and how to avoid
Instructor delegate ratio: Maximum of 1:12
Venue requirements: A suitable classroom to accommodate 12 delegates for the theory session and both an indoor / outdoor practical area with a minimum free height of 6 metres are prerequisites
Supporting Documents: A course content and notes booklet and a currentCode of Practice booklet will be issued to all delegates who attend the course
Award: A PASMA PhotoCard and Certificate will be issued to successful delegates who complete the theory and practical sessions which have a 5 year validity period
Literacy, Fitness & Health Statement: Since the safe use of mobile access towers requires that you consult safety notices and read and thoroughly understand the manufacturer’s instruction manual, literacy and language comprehension are important requirements for any tower user.Similarly, since the assembly and use of mobile access towers can be physically demanding, users should be physically fit and in good health, and should generally, not have problems with eyesight or hearing, heart disease, high blood pressure, epilepsy, fear of heights, vertigo, giddiness, difficulty with balance, impaired limb function, alcohol or drug dependence, including prescribed drugs or psychiatric illnessYou should also consider how the effects of extremes of temperature – heat and cold; lack of nutrition – fasting; and lack of water – dehydration, can impair yourability to work effectivelyIf you have any problems with literacy or language comprehension, are pregnant, or have any doubts about your fitness to use mobile access towers, you must bring them to the attention of your employer. This need not preclude you from using mobile access towers, provided your employer conducts an assessment and is able to put into place adequate measures to take account of any difficulties you may have
Qualifications & Experience: No formal qualifications or experience are necessary, but it would be beneficial if delegates had a basic understanding of work at height issues