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What is PASMA Towers for Managers Course?

PASMA Towers for Managers training is a ‘must do’ course over one day for managers and supervisors responsible for overseeing the work of operatives on site. It is designed to ensure that when working at height using mobile access towers work is properly planned and organised and that those involved on site are competent and properly trained.

Who is the PASMA Towers for Managers training suitable for?

The PASMA Towers for Managers Any person who has responsibility for overseeing the work of operatives on site ensuring that work is properly planned and organised and that those involved in carrying out the work are competent and properly trained, and that towers are correctly inspected and maintained.

What’s included in the PASMA Towers for Managers Course?

Delivery Method

Classroom – Theory session with exercises.

Duration

1 Day

Learning Objectives

To learn about current legislation, regulations and guidance affecting work at height using mobile access towers.

Assessment

Open book assessment(s) with an 80% pass mark.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Required

None required.

Course Content

Current Legislation, Regulations and Guidance affecting work at height with mobile access towers. Code of Practice, reference to current instruction manuals incorporating current best practice for fall protection, fault-finding exercise, group case studies, completion of Tower Inspection Records, hazards affecting the use of mobile access towers; risk assessment/emergency & rescue plans and behavioural competencies.

Instructor Delegate Ratio

Maximum of 1:12

Supporting Documents

A course content and notes booklet and a current Code of Practice booklet will be issued to all delegates who attend the course.

PASMA Certification

PASMA have stopped sending certificates in the post as of 1st January 2022. They will continue to send out the PASMA cards which show the certificate number. You will now receive a virtual training certificate after your PASMA course instead of a hard copy. The virtual PASMA certificate can be shared and stored more easily. It is available once you receive your PASMA card, this is accessed through the check a card tool.

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 illness.

You should also consider how the effects of extremes of temperature – heat and cold; lack of nutrition – fasting; and lack of water – dehydration, can impair your ability to work effectively.

If 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 Required

It would be envisaged that you will have a good working knowledge of the Work at Height Regulations and Health & Safety at Work Act 1974.

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The PASMA Towers for Managers Course is Available Online!

This online version of the accredited PASMA Towers for Managers course is for managers overseeing the work of operatives on site who need to assemble and dismantle aluminium scaffold towers. The PASMA course will allow successful delegates to inspect alloy towers and complete an inspection record. The tower can then be signed off for use. This is not an operator’s course, and does NOT qualify delegates to erect and dismantle towers.

Who is the PASMA Towers for Managers Online Course Suitable For?

This online PASMA Towers for Managers course is suitable for anyone who has responsibility for overseeing the work of operatives building and dismantling aluminium scaffold towers.

What’s included in the PASMA Towers for Managers Course?

Delivery Method

Online (Instructor-led)

Course Duration

1 Day

Course Content

  • Current Legislation, Regulations & Guidance
  • Code of Practice
  • Instruction Manuals 3t & AGR
  • Inspection Records
  • Variances in manufacture
  • Common hazards

Assessment & PASMA Certification

Delegates will take a written test. Successful delegates will receive the PASMA for Managers certificate and photo ID card.