PASMA Training Standard Tower Course (E-Learning Theory)

Overview

This PASMA standard training course with e-learning theory will require delegates to successfully complete their online element the day BEFORE the practical assessment.  Candidates should allow 2-3 hours for their online training on a compatible device such as a PC, Mac, Tablet or Smartphone.  The course is aimed at anyone involved with the use of Mobile Access Towers and will provide candidates with the necessary training to safely erect, use, inspect and dismantle aluminium or fibreglass Mobile Access Towers.

Topics covered include component identification, assembly criteria, stability, hazards, safe use, maintenance and inspection.

PLEASE NOTE - All delegates are required to successfully complete both e-learning and practical assessment modules to achieve the PASMA Standard Tower Certification.

Upon successfully passing both the theory and practical assessments, each delegate's details will be entered on to the PASMA central database and a Photo-ID Card issued which is valid for 5 years.

Objectives

The aim and objective of the PASMA training with e-learning theory is for each person attending the course to be able to safely, correctly and competently identify, assemble, alter, use, move, inspect and dismantle prefabricated Aluminium and Fibre-Glass Mobile Access Towers in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, current regulations and accepted approved methods, to have an understanding of current relevant legislation and regulations on Mobile Access Towers.

Agenda

This PASMA e-learning Course will cover the following topics: -  

• Introduction to Mobile Access Towers
• Legal Overview - Health & Safety / Work at Height Regulations 2005
• British & European Standards
• Guidance & Information on Tower Components, Inspection & Maintenance
• Tower Assembly & Dismantle (3T Method & Advanced Guardrail)
• Tower Stability & Tying-in
• Hazards When Using Mobile Access Towers
• Your Responsibilities When Using Mobile Access Towers
• Multiple Choice Question Paper
• Practical Training Session
• Practical Assessment

Assessment

Candidates are required to successfully complete their e-learning theory the day BEFORE the practical session.

Upon successfully passing both the theory and practical assessments of this PASMA Course, each delegate's details will be entered on to the PASMA central database and a Photo-ID Card issued which is valid for 5 years.

Who Should Attend?

The PASMA training course is designed for anyone in an organisation who assembles, alters, dismantles, moves, inspects and most importantly USES alloy or fibreglass mobile access towers in the workplace. This not only includes construction sites but all workplaces, such as schools, offices and factories both internally and externally.

Accreditation

Prefabricated Access Suppliers' & Manufacturers Association

Prerequisites

Candidate Entry Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must be literate
• Must be physically fit

Health & Fitness Statement

Since the safe use of mobile access towers requires that delegates 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 or psychiatric illness.

If delegates have any problems with literacy or language comprehension, or have any doubts about their fitness to use mobile access towers, they must bring them to the attention of their employer. This need not preclude them from using mobile access towers, provided their employer conducts an assessment and is able to put into place adequate measures, to take account of any difficulties they may have.

Please Note:
All delegates will be required to assist in the assembly, alteration, moving and dismantling of a Mobile Tower. Any delegate who displays a fear of height that would, in the opinion of the Instructor, make them a danger to themselves or others may be failed on the practical assessment.