PASMA Linked Towers For Users Course

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Key Features

Of this PASMA Linked Towers Course:

  • Covers the complete PASMA standard syllabus for linked tower scaffolds in UK workplaces
  • Includes practical training on planning, erection, alteration, and dismantling of linked tower configurations
  • Addresses real site conditions such as uneven ground, restricted access, and internal/external applications
  • Provides instruction on load calculations, bracing, outriggers, and correct use of stabilisers for linked structures
  • Prepares delegates to inspect, tag, and maintain linked towers in accordance with current UK guidance
  • Suitable for operatives who work at height and need recognised competence for linked tower use

Course Date Availability

PASMA Linked Towers training at the following 12 centres. Prices from £165 per person :

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Course Information

Overview:

PASMA Linked Towers For Users provides the recognised training required for anyone who needs to erect, alter, dismantle, or work from linked tower scaffold systems in UK workplaces. The course covers the full scope of the qualification, including single and multi-bay linked configurations, correct component identification, and the practical skills needed to work safely at height. In 2026, UK regulations and industry guidance continue to place strong emphasis on competence when using mobile access towers, and this course delivers the structured training that helps employers meet those expectations while giving operatives clear, practical skills they can apply directly on site.

Who Should Attend?

This course is designed for:

  • Scaffolders and access technicians who regularly work with mobile access towers
  • Maintenance operatives required to access elevated areas using linked tower systems
  • Construction and fit-out teams working in environments where linked towers provide the safest access solution
  • Facilities management staff responsible for internal and external maintenance tasks at height
  • Event and exhibition crews who build temporary structures using linked tower configurations
  • Supervisors and team leaders who oversee work involving mobile access towers

What You Will Learn

By the end of the course you will be able to:

  • How to identify and select the correct components for different linked tower configurations
  • Safe methods for planning and positioning linked towers on various ground conditions
  • Correct erection, alteration, and dismantling sequences for single and multi-bay linked structures
  • Use of stabilisers, outriggers, and bracing to maintain stability during linked tower operations
  • Load assessment, platform loading, and safe working practices when using linked towers
  • Pre-use inspection routines, tagging systems, and defect reporting for linked tower equipment
  • Legal requirements, guidance documents, and responsibilities under UK health and safety regulations
  • Emergency procedures and safe rescue considerations when working from linked tower platforms

Course Agenda

Overview:

The course runs over one day and combines classroom-based theory with hands-on practical exercises. Delegates work through the complete syllabus in a structured format that includes demonstrations, supervised practice, and formal assessment.

Key Modules Covered

What you will learn:

  • Introduction to linked tower systems and their applications in UK workplaces
  • Component recognition, assembly standards, and manufacturer guidance interpretation
  • Ground assessment, base preparation, and positioning of linked tower structures
  • Erection and dismantling procedures for single-bay and multi-bay linked configurations
  • Stability systems including stabilisers, outriggers, and tie-in methods
  • Safe working loads, platform capacities, and movement of materials on linked towers
  • Inspection, maintenance, and tagging requirements for continued safe use
  • Legislation, guidance, and individual responsibilities when using linked towers

Private Courses On-site

PASMA Linked Towers For Users 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 certificate and photocard confirming they have completed the Linked Towers For Users training. The qualification is valid for five years, after which a refresher course is required to maintain competence. Employers often record the qualification within their internal competence management systems to demonstrate compliance with work at height requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Most commonly asked PASMA Linked Towers For Users questions:

The course is delivered over one day and includes both theory and practical sessions followed by assessment.

Delegates should have a reasonable level of fitness and be comfortable working at height. No previous tower experience is required, though basic health and safety awareness is helpful.

The course covers the full range of linked tower configurations, including single-bay and multi-bay linked structures used in both internal and external environments.

Assessment includes a written test covering theory and a practical assessment where delegates demonstrate correct erection, alteration, and dismantling of linked tower systems under supervision.

Successful delegates receive a PASMA certificate and photocard valid for five years.

The qualification is valid for five years. A refresher course is required before the card expires to maintain recognised competence.

This course focuses specifically on linked tower systems and the additional considerations required for connecting multiple towers, whereas the standard course covers individual mobile access towers only.

Delegates should wear suitable work clothing and safety footwear. All specialist tower equipment and training materials are provided during the course.

Yes. The training prepares delegates to plan, erect, alter, and dismantle linked tower systems in accordance with current UK guidance and good practice.

Yes. The syllabus includes ground assessment, base preparation, and the use of stabilisers and outriggers to maintain stability on different surfaces.

The course covers the full range of heights permitted under current manufacturer guidance and UK industry standards for linked mobile access towers.

Yes. The qualification is recognised across construction, maintenance, facilities management, and event sectors where linked tower systems are used for access at height.

Prices per person typically start at £165. Discounts available for multi person or group bookings (depending upon location)

More Information

This training focuses on giving delegates the practical skills and knowledge needed to use linked tower systems safely and correctly. The course covers the full range of scenarios encountered in real workplaces and prepares participants to make informed decisions when planning and carrying out work at height.

Last updated: Jul 2026 • Part of XYZ Training Group