PASMA Combined Low-Level Access and Towers for Users will equip you with the specialist knowledge you need to work safely with mobile access towers and low-level access equipment such as podiums.
Completing the e-learning alone does not qualify you for a PASMA card; Delegates can complete the theory session while they’re safe at home and book their practical session in further down the line.
This minimises face-to-face contact between instructors and delegates and also means you can skip the morning in the classroom and go straight to the assessment and practical.
The e-learning can be done from home using a phone, tablet or desktop computer on any modern internet browser. It consists of a series of videos and knowledge checks the delegate can work through at their own pace. It is delivered by an experienced instructor and covers everything they’d normally learn in a classroom environment.
At the end of the course there’s a quick form to complete. Then, they receive a copy of their online training verification certificate. This needs to be brought with them to our training centre – the form can either be printed or shown using their phone.
Once they have completed the e-learning, they must also complete the theory test and practical assessment at one of our HSS Training PASMA-Approved centres to obtain a PASMA Card.
To take advantage of this, please follow the below steps:
- Get in touch with us on 03457 66 77 99 or click below to book - at this time you will be charged the full course cost.
- Within 24 hours the delegate will receive an email from PASMA asking you to verify your email address. When they do, PASMA send another email to confirm they’ve been booked on the course and they must complete the online theory session.
- Complete the theory e-learning module which can be done anytime, anywhere and on any device, at a pace which suits the individual delegate. (Delegates can watch and re-watch the theory sessions as often as they like, right up until they’ve done the practical session).
- Once they have completed the e-learning and successfully passed, please contact us again to book your practical training at one of our PASMA-approved centres - to do this you will need your unique reference number which will be shown on your ‘online training verification certificate’ generated at the end of your e-learning. Delegates are required to attend an HSS Training PASMA-approved training centre within 90 days of completing the e-learning module to sit their theory exam and undertake practical training and assessment.
- They will need to bring a copy of your ‘online training verification certificate’ to the course for the trainer to verify, without this entry will be refused.
- Upon entry to the course, the delegate will be asked to complete an open book multiple choice questionnaire which is based on the knowledge gained from the e-learning, this will be followed by a practical training and assessment session lasting up to 4 hours, however this is dependent upon knowledge and experience of using Towers.
This course covers the theory only associated with the below topics. Delegates are required to attend an HSS Training PASMA-approved training centre within 90 days of completing the e-learning module to sit their theory exam and undertake practical training and assessment.
- Current Legislation
- Regulations and guidance affecting working from low level access units and standard mobile access towers
- PASMA Code of Practice
- PAS250 (Publicly Available Specification)
- Assembling, altering and dismantling
- Current best practice for fall protection
- Inspection of low level and standard mobile access towers
- Tower inspection records
- Hazards affecting the use of units & platforms
- Written assessment
- Practical training and assessment
Those who need to erect, dismantle and inspect mobile access towers and low level access equipment safely.
Since the assembly and use of mobile towers can be physically demanding, users should be physically fit, in good health and should, generally, not have problems with eyesight or hearing, heart disease, high blood pressure, epilepsy, fear of heights / vertigo, giddiness / difficulty with balance, impaired limb function, alcohol or drug dependence or psychiatric illness.
Delegates successfully completing the course will receive a PASMA Certification and ID Card (valid for 5 years).
CITB Short Course Duration Grant
Information for Employers
HSS Training is an Approved Training Organisation (ATO) with CITB, allowing our customers to claim grants for completing training on our registered courses. The CITB levy and grants scheme has been introduced to ensure the UK construction industry has the skilled workforce that it needs; providing grants for employers to train their workers. This helps to maintain health & safety standards on construction sites, keeping the right skills available for the industry to grow. In turn this will allow projects to be completed on time and within budget, in a safe and sustainable manner.
How much is the Grant?
The grant rates are split into three tiers, determined by the duration and content of the course.
- Tier 1 = £30
- Tier 2 = £70
- Tier 3 = £120
- Assured Products - courses delivered to an agreed industry standard
- Recognised Products - an approved standard by a relevant awarding body that is widely accepted by the industry i.e. IPAF, PASMA, Ladder Association
- CITB - relating to the Site Safety Plus courses
| Course Name | Grant Tier | Value |
| IPAF (Dual) Mobile Vertical (3a) + (3b) Mobile Boom - Operator | Tier 2 | £70 |
| IPAF Harness Use and Inspection | Tier 1 | £30 |
| PASMA Mobile Access Towers for Users | Tier 2 | £70 |
| Ladder and Stepladder User - Ladder Association | Tier 1 | £30 |
| Ladder and Stepladder Inspection - Ladder Association | Tier 1 | £30 |
| Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) | Tier 3 | £120 |
| Site Management Safety Training Scheme Refresher (SMSTS) | Tier 3 - 50% | £60 |
| Site Supervisors Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS) | Tier 2 | £70 |
| Site Supervisors Safety Training Scheme Refresher (SSSTS) | Tier 2 - 50% | £35 |
| Site Safety Plus - Health & Safety Awareness | Tier 1 | £30 |
Please refer to the Approved Course List on CITB’s website for the full course directory. Grants are paid once for each individual per course, with the exception of a renewal or refresher course.
Which courses are covered?
As a CITB accredited ATO, HSS Training has 20+ courses registered under the CITB Short Course Duration Grant. Short duration courses last from 3 hours to 29 days, focusing on the core construction skills needed across the industry.
The full list of approved courses is available on CITB’s Construction Training Directory.
Q. What do I need to do as the employer?
A. Simply book your employee onto their required course (our full open schedule is available on the HSS Training website) and provide us with the following details: Delegate name, DOB, Address, NI Number and the Employer CITB Levy Number.
Q. How do I make a claim?
A. We will do everything for you. Because HSS Training is an ATO with CITB, following your employees successful completion of their course we will update the construction Training Register and you will automatically receive the payment.
Q. How will I receive the payment?
A. Grants can only be paid back via bank transfer, so ensure that CITB hold your current bank details - you can do this through their secure online Bacs Direct Credit Authorisation Form.
Any Employer can claim who has registered with CITB and meets their general grants scheme eligibility requirements. Short Duration grants are available to all directly employed Pay As You Earn (PAYE) staff and sub-contractors.
Note – grants are not paid to individual employees.
Eligibility Requirements
Employers are able to claim grants if they have sent a Levy Return to CITB by 30th November each year (where applicable).
Please refer to CITB’s website for more information on how Levy Returns are calculated for a company.
Follow the PDF link if you would like to print or download this information.
PASMA Combined Low-Level Access and Towers for Users will equip you with the specialist knowledge you need to work safely with mobile access towers and low-level access equipment such as podiums.
Completing the e-learning alone does not qualify you for a PASMA card; Delegates can complete the theory session while they’re safe at home and book their practical session in further down the line.
This minimises face-to-face contact between instructors and delegates and also means you can skip the morning in the classroom and go straight to the assessment and practical.
The e-learning can be done from home using a phone, tablet or desktop computer on any modern internet browser. It consists of a series of videos and knowledge checks the delegate can work through at their own pace. It is delivered by an experienced instructor and covers everything they’d normally learn in a classroom environment.
At the end of the course there’s a quick form to complete. Then, they receive a copy of their online training verification certificate. This needs to be brought with them to our training centre – the form can either be printed or shown using their phone.
Once they have completed the e-learning, they must also complete the theory test and practical assessment at one of our HSS Training PASMA-Approved centres to obtain a PASMA Card.
To take advantage of this, please follow the below steps:
- Get in touch with us on 03457 66 77 99 or click below to book - at this time you will be charged the full course cost.
- Within 24 hours the delegate will receive an email from PASMA asking you to verify your email address. When they do, PASMA send another email to confirm they’ve been booked on the course and they must complete the online theory session.
- Complete the theory e-learning module which can be done anytime, anywhere and on any device, at a pace which suits the individual delegate. (Delegates can watch and re-watch the theory sessions as often as they like, right up until they’ve done the practical session).
- Once they have completed the e-learning and successfully passed, please contact us again to book your practical training at one of our PASMA-approved centres - to do this you will need your unique reference number which will be shown on your ‘online training verification certificate’ generated at the end of your e-learning. Delegates are required to attend an HSS Training PASMA-approved training centre within 90 days of completing the e-learning module to sit their theory exam and undertake practical training and assessment.
- They will need to bring a copy of your ‘online training verification certificate’ to the course for the trainer to verify, without this entry will be refused.
- Upon entry to the course, the delegate will be asked to complete an open book multiple choice questionnaire which is based on the knowledge gained from the e-learning, this will be followed by a practical training and assessment session lasting up to 4 hours, however this is dependent upon knowledge and experience of using Towers.
This course covers the theory only associated with the below topics. Delegates are required to attend an HSS Training PASMA-approved training centre within 90 days of completing the e-learning module to sit their theory exam and undertake practical training and assessment.
- Current Legislation
- Regulations and guidance affecting working from low level access units and standard mobile access towers
- PASMA Code of Practice
- PAS250 (Publicly Available Specification)
- Assembling, altering and dismantling
- Current best practice for fall protection
- Inspection of low level and standard mobile access towers
- Tower inspection records
- Hazards affecting the use of units & platforms
- Written assessment
- Practical training and assessment
Those who need to erect, dismantle and inspect mobile access towers and low level access equipment safely.
Since the assembly and use of mobile towers can be physically demanding, users should be physically fit, in good health and should, generally, not have problems with eyesight or hearing, heart disease, high blood pressure, epilepsy, fear of heights / vertigo, giddiness / difficulty with balance, impaired limb function, alcohol or drug dependence or psychiatric illness.
Delegates successfully completing the course will receive a PASMA Certification and ID Card (valid for 5 years).
CITB Short Course Duration Grant
Information for Employers
HSS Training is an Approved Training Organisation (ATO) with CITB, allowing our customers to claim grants for completing training on our registered courses. The CITB levy and grants scheme has been introduced to ensure the UK construction industry has the skilled workforce that it needs; providing grants for employers to train their workers. This helps to maintain health & safety standards on construction sites, keeping the right skills available for the industry to grow. In turn this will allow projects to be completed on time and within budget, in a safe and sustainable manner.
How much is the Grant?
The grant rates are split into three tiers, determined by the duration and content of the course.
- Tier 1 = £30
- Tier 2 = £70
- Tier 3 = £120
- Assured Products - courses delivered to an agreed industry standard
- Recognised Products - an approved standard by a relevant awarding body that is widely accepted by the industry i.e. IPAF, PASMA, Ladder Association
- CITB - relating to the Site Safety Plus courses
| Course Name | Grant Tier | Value |
| IPAF (Dual) Mobile Vertical (3a) + (3b) Mobile Boom - Operator | Tier 2 | £70 |
| IPAF Harness Use and Inspection | Tier 1 | £30 |
| PASMA Mobile Access Towers for Users | Tier 2 | £70 |
| Ladder and Stepladder User - Ladder Association | Tier 1 | £30 |
| Ladder and Stepladder Inspection - Ladder Association | Tier 1 | £30 |
| Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) | Tier 3 | £120 |
| Site Management Safety Training Scheme Refresher (SMSTS) | Tier 3 - 50% | £60 |
| Site Supervisors Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS) | Tier 2 | £70 |
| Site Supervisors Safety Training Scheme Refresher (SSSTS) | Tier 2 - 50% | £35 |
| Site Safety Plus - Health & Safety Awareness | Tier 1 | £30 |
Please refer to the Approved Course List on CITB’s website for the full course directory. Grants are paid once for each individual per course, with the exception of a renewal or refresher course.
Which courses are covered?
As a CITB accredited ATO, HSS Training has 20+ courses registered under the CITB Short Course Duration Grant. Short duration courses last from 3 hours to 29 days, focusing on the core construction skills needed across the industry.
The full list of approved courses is available on CITB’s Construction Training Directory.
Q. What do I need to do as the employer?
A. Simply book your employee onto their required course (our full open schedule is available on the HSS Training website) and provide us with the following details: Delegate name, DOB, Address, NI Number and the Employer CITB Levy Number.
Q. How do I make a claim?
A. We will do everything for you. Because HSS Training is an ATO with CITB, following your employees successful completion of their course we will update the construction Training Register and you will automatically receive the payment.
Q. How will I receive the payment?
A. Grants can only be paid back via bank transfer, so ensure that CITB hold your current bank details - you can do this through their secure online Bacs Direct Credit Authorisation Form.
Any Employer can claim who has registered with CITB and meets their general grants scheme eligibility requirements. Short Duration grants are available to all directly employed Pay As You Earn (PAYE) staff and sub-contractors.
Note – grants are not paid to individual employees.
Eligibility Requirements
Employers are able to claim grants if they have sent a Levy Return to CITB by 30th November each year (where applicable).
Please refer to CITB’s website for more information on how Levy Returns are calculated for a company.
Follow the PDF link if you would like to print or download this information.