What is PASMA training?

If your job involves working at height with a mobile access tower, then you’ve probably heard of PASMA training. But who needs it and what does it involve?

What does PASMA mean?

PASMA stands for the Prefabricated Access Suppliers and Manufacturers Association. It’s the leading industry body for mile access towers and sets the training standard for safe tower use across the UK and beyond.

A PASMA training course is the recognised route to learning how to safety assemble, dismantle, move, inspect, and use mobile access towers.

What actually is PASMA training?

PASMA training equips delegates with the knowledge and practical skills to safely work with mobile access towers, this includes:

• Understanding the legal requirements and regulations
• How to correctly assemble and dismantle towers
• Carrying out pre-use inspections
• Safe relocation and adjustments of towers
• Identifying hazards and reducing risks when working at heights

Upon successful completion, delegates receive a PASMA certificate and ID card, recognised across the industry as proof of competence.

Who needs PASMA training?

Anyone who works at height using a mobile access tower, should complete PASMA training, the same with anyone who assembles or dismantles towers as part of their job and those who supervise others using them. This often includes a wide variety of industries such as construction, maintenance, cleaning and more.

What types of PASMA training courses are there?

PASMA offers a variety of courses tailored to different roles and responsibilities

• Towers for Users – Our PASMA Towers for Users course is for those who must attain the knowledge and skills to safely and accurately assemble, dismantle, alter and relocate a mobile access tower. This course is suitable for beginners and experienced users. These towers are designed for quick and easy assembly and dismantling, featuring collective fall prevention for enhanced safety.
• Towers for Managers – Towers for Manager PASMA training is a theory-based course which will take 1 day to complete. You will cover all necessary regulations, legislations and best practices when it comes to managing operators while assembling, using and dismantling towers. This course is ideal for those candidates who have a good working knowledge of the Work at Height Regulations.
• Towers on Stairs – Towers on Stairs training provides students the knowledge and understanding on how to safely assemble towers on stairs and complete work safely. You must currently hold a “Towers for Users” photocard if you want to complete this course,
• Low-Level Access – Also known as room scaffolds or podium steps, low level work platforms provide access up to a platform height no greater than 2.5 metres. Typically lightweight, these tower types are easy to manoeuvre, and can fold away for simple storage or transportation. The PASMA Low-Level Access Course is suitable for beginners and experienced users.

How long does PASMA training take?

Most PASMA courses take around one day to complete, combining classroom-based learning with practical, hands on training and assessment.

Get PASMA Certified with 2 Start Training

At 2 Start Training we deliver accredited PASMA training courses designed to give you the knowledge and confidence to work safely with mobile access towers. Our xpereinc3ed instructors provide a mix of theory and practical training to ensure you’re fully prepared for real-world situations.

 Book your PASMA course today here.