PASMA Towers With Cantilevers Course
Key Features
Of this PASMA Towers With Cantilevers Course:
- Covers full assembly, use and dismantling of mobile access towers fitted with cantilever platforms in line with current PASMA and BS EN 1004 standards
- Includes practical instruction on load distribution, bracing sequences and stability checks specific to cantilever configurations
- Addresses real site scenarios such as working over voids, around obstacles and at varying heights on uneven surfaces
- Teaches inspection routines, component identification and safe working practices required for competent use
- Aligns with HSE expectations for work at height and provides recognised evidence of competence for employers and clients
Course Date Availability
PASMA Towers With Cantilevers training at the following 12 centres. Prices from £175 per person :
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Course Information
Overview:
PASMA Towers with Cantilevers training equips delegates with the skills to erect, alter, inspect and dismantle mobile access towers that incorporate cantilever platforms. The course follows the current PASMA syllabus and BS EN 1004 requirements, giving participants a thorough understanding of stability, load limits and safe working procedures when towers must extend beyond their base footprint. In 2026 this remains the recognised UK industry standard for anyone who needs to access areas where standard tower configurations are impractical.
Who Should Attend?
This course is designed for:
- Scaffolders and access technicians
- Maintenance engineers working at height
- Site supervisors and safety officers
- Facilities management teams
- Contractors in construction, fit-out and refurbishment
- M&E operatives requiring extended platform reach
What You Will Learn
By the end of the course you will be able to:
- Correct component selection and compatibility for cantilever towers
- Step-by-step assembly sequences including outriggers, stabilisers and cantilever attachments
- Load assessment, bracing patterns and tie requirements
- Inspection criteria before, during and after erection
- Safe alteration and dismantling procedures
- Risk assessment integration and fall prevention measures
Course Agenda
Overview:
The course runs over one day and combines classroom theory with hands-on practical exercises using industry-standard equipment. Delegates complete both written and practical assessments to demonstrate competence.
Key Modules Covered
What you will learn:
- Introduction to PASMA standards, legislation and guidance
- Tower component identification and cantilever-specific parts
- Ground conditions, base assembly and stability principles
- Cantilever erection sequences and bracing methods
- Inspection, alteration and dismantling techniques
- Practical assessment and course review
Private Courses On-site
PASMA Towers With Cantilevers 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 Towers with Cantilevers certificate and a photo ID card valid for five years. The qualification is recognised across the UK construction and maintenance sectors. Refresher training is recommended before card expiry or when moving to significantly different equipment or site conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Most commonly asked PASMA Towers With Cantilevers questions:
The standard course is delivered over one full day, combining theory sessions with practical tower erection and dismantling exercises.
Delegates should already hold a valid PASMA Towers for Users certificate or equivalent experience with standard mobile towers before progressing to the cantilever module.
The syllabus includes component identification, cantilever-specific bracing and stabilisation, load assessment, inspection routines, alteration procedures and safe dismantling.
Assessment consists of a short written test and a practical exercise where delegates erect, inspect and dismantle a cantilever tower configuration under supervision.
Delegates receive a PASMA certificate and a five-year photo ID card confirming competence in towers with cantilevers.
The card is valid for five years. PASMA recommends refresher training before expiry or when site conditions or equipment change significantly.
The cantilever course focuses on the additional components, bracing sequences and stability considerations required when platforms extend beyond the tower footprint.
Wear suitable site clothing including safety footwear and a hard hat. All tower components and training materials are supplied by the training provider.
Many providers can deliver the course at client premises provided a suitable indoor or outdoor area with level ground is available for practical work.
Yes, the syllabus includes relevant sections of the Work at Height Regulations 2005 and HSE guidance on the use of mobile access towers.
Delegates are taught to interpret manufacturer load data and apply basic stability checks for cantilever configurations during the practical sessions.
Yes, the PASMA Towers with Cantilevers card is widely accepted as evidence of competence on UK construction sites and by major contractors.
Prices per person typically start at £175. Discounts available for multi person or group bookings (depending upon location)
More Information
The training emphasises practical competence and current regulatory expectations so delegates can apply the skills directly on site with confidence and consistency.
Last updated: Jun 2026 • Part of XYZ Training Group