Mobile Tower Scaffold Course
Key Features
Of this TOWER-AGR Course:
- Covers the full PASMA mobile tower syllabus recognised across UK construction and maintenance sectors
- Includes practical erection, alteration, use and dismantling of standard and advanced tower configurations
- Addresses stability calculations, tie requirements and ground conditions in real site environments
- Develops competence in pre-use inspections, hazard identification and safe working at height
- Meets requirements for operatives who need documented evidence of training under current UK regulations
Course Date Availability
TOWER-AGR training at the following 1 centres. Prices from £160 per person :
| Training Centres | Next Available Dates |
|---|---|
| Bristol | 29th Jul 202625th Aug 2026 |
Course Information
Overview:
The Mobile Tower Scaffold course delivers comprehensive training on the safe assembly, use, alteration and dismantling of mobile access towers. Delegates learn the complete operational sequence for both single and double-width towers, including the correct application of outriggers, stabilisers and tie-ins required by current UK industry guidance.
Who Should Attend?
This course is designed for:
- Construction operatives and site workers
- Maintenance and facilities teams
- Supervisors responsible for temporary access equipment
- Scaffold labourers moving into tower work
- Health and safety personnel overseeing tower use
What You Will Learn
By the end of the course you will be able to:
- Component identification and correct assembly sequences for mobile towers
- Ground assessment, levelling and stability requirements
- Pre-use inspection procedures and defect reporting
- Tie and bracing methods for different tower heights and configurations
- Safe movement, access and working platforms on mobile towers
- Dismantling techniques and post-use checks
Course Agenda
Overview:
The course runs over one day and combines classroom theory with extensive practical exercises on a training rig. Delegates complete both written and hands-on assessments.
Key Modules Covered
What you will learn:
- Legislation, guidance and responsibilities when using mobile towers
- Tower types, components and load classifications
- Erection and dismantling sequences including advanced configurations
- Inspection, maintenance and defect recognition
- Stability, ties and environmental considerations
- Practical assessment and safe system of work
Private Courses On-site
Mobile Tower Scaffold training is also available as a dedicated course, at your premises, and on a date and time of your choosing. Advantages of group / private course is the convenience of candidates being in familiar surroundings and not having to travel, the lowest price, and the ability to have the course tailored to your own application.
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Accreditation & Next Steps
What you will achieve as a result:
Successful delegates receive a PASMA photo ID card and certificate confirming competence in mobile tower use. The qualification is valid for five years, after which a refresher course is required to maintain the card.
Frequently Asked Questions
Most commonly asked Mobile Tower Scaffold questions:
The standard course is delivered over one full day, combining theory sessions with practical tower erection and dismantling exercises.
No formal qualifications are needed. Delegates should be physically fit and comfortable working at height, as the course includes practical assembly tasks.
It covers legislation, component recognition, ground conditions, stability and tying requirements, full erection and dismantling sequences, inspections and safe working practices for a range of tower configurations.
Assessment includes a written test on theory and a practical evaluation where delegates must correctly assemble, alter and dismantle a mobile tower under observation.
Delegates who pass receive a PASMA photo-identity card and certificate valid for five years.
The card expires after five years. A one-day refresher course must be completed before expiry to obtain a new card.
Delegates need safety footwear, hi-visibility clothing, a hard hat and gloves. All tower equipment is provided at the training centre.
No. This qualification covers only mobile prefabricated towers. Traditional tube-and-fitting or system scaffolding requires separate CISRS training.
Yes. The course teaches generic principles that apply to all compliant mobile access towers used in the UK.
Yes. Delegates practise both standard and advanced setups including bridges, cantilevers and linked towers where appropriate.
The PASMA card is widely accepted across UK construction sites and is often requested as evidence of competence for mobile tower operations.
Prices per person typically start at £160. Discounts available for multi person or group bookings (depending upon location)
More Information
The training emphasises practical skills that delegates can apply directly on site while meeting the expectations of principal contractors and site-specific safety rules.
Last updated: Jun 2026 • Part of XYZ Training Group