PASMA Managers and Supervisors Course
Key Features
Of this PASMA - For Managers Course:
- Covers full UK legal duties for planning, supervising and inspecting mobile access towers under current HSE and Work at Height Regulations
- Addresses real site scenarios including tower selection, ground conditions, wind loading, public protection and handover documentation
- Develops competence to audit tower use, investigate incidents and maintain records that satisfy regulatory inspections
- Includes practical exercises on risk assessment, method statements and coordination with other trades using towers
- Prepares delegates to manage both internal teams and contractors using prefabricated access equipment across varied environments
Course Date Availability
PASMA - For Managers training at the following 12 centres. Prices from £150 per person :
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Course Information
Overview:
The PASMA Managers and Supervisors course provides the recognised qualification for anyone responsible for overseeing the safe selection, erection, use, alteration and dismantling of mobile access towers on UK sites. Delegates learn how to discharge their legal duties under the Work at Height Regulations, PUWER and CDM, while gaining the practical knowledge needed to plan tower operations, verify competence of operatives and respond to changing site conditions. The training reflects current industry practice for construction, maintenance, facilities management and event sectors where towers are used.
Who Should Attend?
This course is designed for:
- Site managers and project supervisors with overall responsibility for work at height
- Health and safety managers who audit tower operations
- Contract managers coordinating multiple contractors using access equipment
- Facilities managers overseeing maintenance teams
- Principal contractors and CDM duty holders
- Warehouse and logistics supervisors managing internal tower use
What You Will Learn
By the end of the course you will be able to:
- Interpret and apply current legislation, guidance and industry standards for mobile access towers
- Plan tower operations including selection of correct tower type, height, configuration and accessories
- Assess ground conditions, weather, proximity hazards and public protection requirements
- Verify operative competence, inspect handover documentation and audit ongoing use
- Produce suitable risk assessments, method statements and rescue plans
- Investigate incidents, near misses and non-compliance and implement corrective actions
- Coordinate tower activities with other trades and maintain accurate records for regulatory purposes
Course Agenda
Overview:
The course runs over one day in a classroom and discussion format, combining legislation review, case studies, group exercises and written assessment. Delegates work through realistic site scenarios covering planning, supervision and record keeping.
Key Modules Covered
What you will learn:
- Legal framework and duty holder responsibilities
- Tower types, components and safe configurations
- Planning, risk assessment and method statements
- Ground conditions, stability and environmental factors
- Competence verification, inspection and handover
- Supervision, auditing and incident response
- Record keeping and regulatory compliance
Private Courses On-site
PASMA Managers and Supervisors 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 Managers and Supervisors certificate and photocard, valid for five years. The qualification demonstrates competence to plan and supervise mobile access tower operations. Refresher training is recommended before the card expires to maintain currency with updated regulations and guidance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Most commonly asked PASMA Managers and Supervisors questions:
The course is delivered over one full day combining theory, discussion and assessment.
Delegates should have a reasonable understanding of work at height and site management responsibilities. No prior tower erection qualification is required.
Content includes legislation, tower selection and configuration, risk assessment, competence verification, supervision, auditing and record keeping.
Delegates complete a written test covering planning, supervision and compliance responsibilities.
A PASMA Managers and Supervisors certificate and photocard valid for five years.
This course focuses on managerial responsibilities, planning and auditing rather than the practical erection and dismantling of towers.
Yes, it is widely accepted by principal contractors, clients and regulatory bodies as evidence of competence for supervising tower operations.
Photo identification, a notepad and pen. All course materials and assessment papers are provided.
The course can be delivered at a suitable training venue or client premises with appropriate facilities.
A refresher course is available before the five-year validity period ends to update knowledge and renew the card.
Yes, the content addresses tower use across construction, facilities management, maintenance and event environments.
Yes, delegates practise developing risk assessments and method statements relevant to tower activities they oversee.
Prices per person typically start at £150. Discounts available for multi person or group bookings (depending upon location)
More Information
This qualification equips managers and supervisors with the knowledge required to fulfil their legal obligations and maintain consistent standards of tower safety across different sites and projects.
Last updated: Jun 2026 • Part of XYZ Training Group