PASMA Combination Tower and Low Level Course

Earn Your PASMA Card with this One Day Course!

What is the PASMA Combination Tower and Low Level Course?

The PASMA Combined Tower & Low-Level Access 1-Day course is designed to equip participants with the skills to safely assemble, dismantle, and relocate both low-level work platforms and standard mobile access towers. This training is suitable for individuals without prior experience, though a basic understanding of working at height is beneficial.

Course Content

What can I expect from the PASMA Combination Tower and Low Level training course?

The PASMA Combined Low-Level Access and Towers for Users course is a comprehensive one-day training program designed for individuals who utilise both low-level access equipment and mobile access towers. This course efficiently combines the content of two separate courses: Towers for Users and Low-Level Access, into a single day, providing participants with dual qualifications.

Course Highlights:

Comprehensive Training: Covers safe assembly, dismantling, alteration, movement, and usage of both mobile access towers and low-level access equipment.
Safety and Compliance: Emphasises hazard identification, equipment inspection, and adherence to relevant legislation, regulations, and guidance.
Hands-On Experience: Combines theoretical knowledge with practical exercises to ensure participants are well-prepared for real-world applications.

Who Should Attend:

Individuals new to using mobile access towers and low-level access equipment.
Current users seeking formal training to enhance safety and compliance.
Professionals renewing their qualifications after expiration.

Entry Requirements

Are there any entry requirements for the PASMA Combination Tower and Low Level course?

The entry requirements for the PASMA Combination Tower and Low Level Course are:

Physical Fitness: You must be physically able to perform tasks like assembling, dismantling, and moving access equipment.
Age: You need to be old enough to legally work at height in your region.
English Understanding: You should understand English well enough to follow instructions and complete assessments.
No Experience Needed: The course is open to beginners; no prior knowledge is required.

Contact the training provider if you're unsure about these requirements.

Assessment

The PASMA Combination Tower and Low Level course is assessed through two components:

Theory Assessment:

A closed-book multiple-choice test covering the theoretical knowledge taught during the course.
Participants must achieve a pass mark of at least 80% to succeed.

Practical Assessment:

Hands-on demonstration where participants are observed assembling, dismantling, and relocating low-level access platforms and mobile towers.
The practical tasks are assessed for safety, accuracy, and compliance with best practices.

Both assessments must be passed to successfully complete the course and receive the PASMA certification.

Certification

The PASMA Combination Tower and Low Level course is certified as follows:

Certificate and PhotoCard: Upon successfully passing both the theory and practical assessments, participants are awarded a PASMA Certificate of Competence and a PASMA card (also known as a PASMA ticket), valid for 5 years.
Recognition: The PASMA certification is widely recognised across industries and demonstrates the participant’s competency in safely using both mobile access towers and low-level platforms.

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What is a PASMA card for?

A PASMA Card serves as official proof that the holder has successfully completed a PASMA-approved training course and is competent to work safely with mobile access towers and/or low-level access equipment. Here’s what the PASMA card is for:

Proof of Training:

Demonstrates that the cardholder has been trained to safely assemble, dismantle, inspect, and use mobile access towers and/or low-level platforms.

Compliance with Regulations:

Helps employers and workers comply with legal requirements for working at height and using access equipment.

Industry Recognition:

The PASMA card is widely recognised in construction, maintenance, and related industries as a benchmark of safety and skill.

Validation of Skills:

Shows that the holder has passed both the theory and practical assessments required by the course.

Five-Year Validity:

The card is valid for 5 years, after which retraining is required to ensure skills and knowledge are up to date.

Carrying a PASMA card is often a prerequisite for workers to gain access to certain job sites or projects involving work at height.

How long does PASMA card last?

A PASMA card is valid for 5 years from the date of completion of the training course. After this period, the cardholder must complete a refresher or re-certification course to renew their card and ensure their knowledge and skills remain up to date.

What is the difference between PASMA and IPAF?

The main difference between PASMA and IPAF lies in the type of equipment and training each organisation focuses on:

PASMA (Prefabricated Access Suppliers’ and Manufacturers’ Association):

Focus: Mobile access towers and low-level access equipment (e.g., podium steps, scaffold towers).
Training: PASMA courses are designed for individuals working with towers, teaching safe assembly, dismantling, inspection, and usage.
Certification: Provides the PASMA PhotoCard and certificate, valid for 5 years.
Industries: Commonly used in construction, maintenance, and industrial sectors where scaffold towers are needed.

IPAF (International Powered Access Federation):

Focus: Mobile Elevated Work Platforms (MEWPs), such as scissor lifts, cherry pickers, and boom lifts.
Training: IPAF courses focus on the safe operation, inspection, and use of powered access equipment.
Certification: Provides the IPAF PAL (Powered Access License) Card, also valid for 5 years.
Industries: Popular in sectors requiring powered lifts for working at height, like facilities management, film production, and large-scale construction.

Key Differences:

Equipment Type: PASMA is for non-powered access (towers), while IPAF is for powered access (MEWPs).
Purpose: PASMA emphasises scaffold and tower safety, whereas IPAF focuses on operating powered lifting machinery.
Training Content: PASMA training involves manual assembly and usage of access towers, while IPAF includes operating powered machines safely.

Both certifications are often complementary and are chosen based on the specific type of access equipment used on-site.