International Erecting Mobile Access Alloy Towers (Level 2 Award)

Who is this qualification for?

This qualification is aimed at workers in construction, maintenance and related sectors who are required to erect, use and dismantle mobile access towers safely as part of their role.

The qualification provides learners with the knowledge and practical skills required to safely plan, erect, use, relocate and dismantle aluminium access towers in line with manufacturer guidelines and industry best practice. It also develops an understanding of tower-related hazards, site preparation, structural integrity, inspection requirements, PPE, fall protection and safe working methods.

How long will it take?

This international qualification has 8 guided learning hours (GLH) and a total qualification time (TQT) of 8 hours.

Topics covered

Topics covered include safety requirements and responsibilities for mobile access towers, relevant standards and safety guidelines, competent personnel requirements, safety signage, and the inspection, cleaning and storage of tower components.

Learners will also cover the safe erection and dismantling of aluminium access towers using the 3T or Advance Guardrail method, the correct installation of platforms, guardrails, toe boards, stabilisers and braces, appropriate PPE and fall protection, safe access and egress, structural checks, load limits and the correct procedures for moving towers on site.