Introduction
The Work at Height Regulations 2005 require an assessment to be undertaken before starting any work at height. If the assessment confirms that there is no alternative to working at height, then suitable work equipment should be selected, taking into account the nature of the work.
Mobile access towers are widely used and can provide an effective and safe means of gaining access to work at height. However, inappropriate erection and misuse of towers are the cause of numerous accidents each year. Aluminium and thin-wall steel towers are light and can easily overturn if used incorrectly. Towers rely on all parts being in place to ensure adequate strength. They can collapse if sections are left out.
Before selecting or specifying a tower, you must be satisfied that it is the most suitable item of equipment for the job.
Course Designed For
Personnel involved in the Erection/Inspection of Aluminium Mobile Tower Systems
Course Pre-Requisites
No pre-requisites are required
Course Content
- Statutory requirements
- Tower components
- Safe erection of tower (3 T Method)
- Stability
- Using the tower
- Moving the tower
- Inspection and reports
- Protecting the public
- Dismantling a tower
- Correct storage of a tower
Course Qualification
HSCT Certification (NOS Standards)
Refresher Training
Refresher training is required every 3 years (training and assessment)
Course Venue
HSCT Facilities – 50 Nuttscorner Road, Crumlin, BT29 4SQ
Other approved venues
Course Duration
1 Day
Course Size
12 Candidates maximum per instructor
6 Candidates maximum per assessor
Course Assessment
Written Assessment:
- Multichoice question paper
Practical Assessment
- Direct observation of performance.
- Practical Assessment of competence against NOS