PASMA Training - Mobile Scaffold Tower for Stairs Training Course

The Mobile Scaffold Tower for Stairs course covers important topics related to using access towers safely. Participants will learn about the laws and guidelines governing this work, including EN1004 and BS 1139. The course also addresses the hazards of using towers on stairs and how to avoid them.

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PASMA Course Overview

The one-day PASMA Towers on Stairs course combines hands-on practice with classroom learning to teach you how to safely assemble, adjust, inspect, use, and take down mobile access towers. With a maximum of eight participants per course, you will have plenty of chances to ask questions and get support. You should understand how to work at heights and the current PASMA Towers for Users PhotoCard. By the end of the day, you will receive a nationally recognised PASMA qualification, certificate, and ID, valid for five years.

Please note that the training focuses on mobile access towers made of aluminium alloy or GRP fibreglass, which meet the BS EN 1004: 2004 standard and have the appropriate safety marks. 

Only those who have completed the PASMA Standard Tower or PASMA Combined Tower & Low-Level Access course within the last five years, have a valid certificate, and can provide proof can attend the Towers on Stairs training.

What Will You Learn

  • Current laws about working at heights
  • Best practices for health and safety
  • Set up a mobile access tower on stairs and escalators
  • Parts of a tower and how to keep them in good condition
  • Common dangers and how to stay safe
  • How to safely change and take down towers

PASMA Training Assessment and Certification

After finishing the theory training, you’ll take a multiple-choice test. If you pass, you’ll move on to the practical part, building a mobile access tower on a stairwell.

Students who pass the theory and practical assessments will receive the PASMA Certificate and Photocard, valid for five years.

PASMA Towers on Stairs Course Entry Requirements

Before signing up for this training, you must have completed the PASMA Tower for Users or PASMA Combined Tower and Low-Level Access course. You will need to show your Photo ID.

You should also feel confident working at heights and be physically able to complete the practical assessment on the day.

It is important to understand written and spoken English well to read safety notices and instruction manuals.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The PASMA Towers on Stairs course is a one-day training program that combines practical sessions and classroom theory to teach attendees how to safely assemble, use, inspect, and dismantle mobile access towers on stairs.

To attend, you must have completed the PASMA Tower for Users or the PASMA Combined Tower & Low-Level Access course within the last five years and hold a current PASMA Towers for Users PhotoCard.

After successfully passing the theory and practical assessments, you will receive a nationally recognised PASMA qualification, certificate, and ID, valid for five years.

Each course has a maximum of eight delegates, ensuring plenty of opportunities for questions and support.

The training covers legal requirements, health and safety procedures, tower components, assembling and dismantling towers, and common hazards associated with using mobile access towers on stairs and escalators.

After the classroom training, you will take a multiple-choice theory test, followed by a practical assessment in which you will build a mobile access tower on a stairwell.

You must be at least 18 years old, have passed the required previous courses, and have good written and spoken English comprehension. You should be physically fit to complete the practical assessment.

You should not have serious health issues affecting your ability to work at heights, such as heart disease, severe balance issues, or a fear of heights. If you have concerns about your fitness, discuss them with your employer.

The training emphasises British and European standards for mobile access towers, specifically those made of aluminium alloy or GRP fibreglass that meet safety approvals.