Tower Scaffolding Training
Reach New Heights Safely with Expert Tower Scaffolding Training – Book on-site delivery today and build a safer workforce from the ground up.
Who is this for?
In your organisation…
Are your teams working at height using mobile access towers, but without comprehensive consistent training or awareness of the latest safety procedures?
Have you experienced incidents, close calls, or compliance concerns due to improper assembly, use, or dismantling of tower scaffolding?
Whether you’re a business owner, health and safety manager, supervisor, or operative, this course is designed for anyone responsible for ensuring tower scaffold safety on site. It’s suitable for both new users and those seeking to refresh their knowledge and demonstrate ongoing competence.
This course aligns with current industry standards and best practice guidance, and is certified by us.
What you should expect from this course
This course delivers a comprehensive overview of the safety principles and legal responsibilities associated with mobile tower scaffolding.
You’ll gain practical insights into safe erection, inspection, use, and dismantling procedures — all in line with the latest regulations and manufacturer guidelines.
Expect hands-on learning, real-life scenarios, and expert-led guidance that prepares you for both day-to-day operations and unexpected challenges at height.
Learning outcomes
1. Legal Framework and Standards: learn the legal requirements and safe practices for tower scaffolding.
2. Case Studies & Common Failings: be taught about the how tower scaffolding are used in various industries & situations, be given real-life examples of where things have gone wrong, (past learnings), and be given personal insights from the Trainer.
3. Expanding Experience Opportunity: learn from other learners through encouragement from the Trainer to share experiences among the learners (to analyse past mistakes or successes to be discuss in the classroom).
4. Thinking like a Trainer: learn to think both like a person erecting the scaffolding and the person supervising that work.
5. Assess the Situation & Emergencies: be guided in conversations based on potential real-life scenarios to promote on-the-feet-thinking about what hazards to perceive before and during work, and how to respond to emergency situations.
Tower Scaffolding Compliance
As there is no specific Code of Practice (CoP) for tower scaffolding in the UK, our course follows a collection of regulations, standards and guidance that outline safe practices. These include Work at Height Regulations 2005, the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, and guidance documents from the NASC (National Access & Scaffolding Confederation).
Completing our course will you/your workers with the knowledge and skills needed to keep in-line with the highest safety standards. Build confidence in your procedures, protect your workforce, and ensure the continued operational excellence of your plant and energy systems.
Expected time dedication
Half day inclusive of classroom based theory, and then practical.
Assessment Method
Learners are asked questions during the training to test their knowledge and recall. There is no end of unit written assessment. There is only the practical assessment of erecting and dismantling the full support from the Trainer, who is a practicing HSE professional who with experience of tower scaffolding.
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirement. It is suggested that you contact us to explain your requirements.
Got a specific question, or just want to open dialogue?
This course is intended for people that need to use Tower Scaffolding.
Live in-person course at your location, to deliver bespoke and in person training specific to your organisation’s needs. Available on the publicly advertised dates.
Approximately 4 hours / half-day
The course covers a range of topics, including Legal Frameworks, Case Studies & Common Failings, An opportunity to Expand Upon and Share Experiences, and Thinking Like a Trainer, and Assess the Situation and Enact Emergency Protocols.
Full support from an assessor, who is a practicing HSE professional who has also wrote this course.
Absolutely. At 2020 Safety Training LTD, we can tailor the course to address particular hazards and safety concerns relevant to your industry or organisation, ensuring optimal relevance and impact.
Get in touch with us via our Contact Us form to ask about tailored solutions.
No theory exam: learners are quizzed throughout. There is a Practical Assessment.
2020 Tower Scaffolding Certification.
An English verbal and writing proficiency, to allow you to discuss and write content related to the learning outcomes and your work activities.
You can register for the course directly on this website selecting the course date, and purchasing at checkout. For course bookings at your location, please contact our team using the Contact Us form.
There is no mandatory renewal period for the Tower Scaffolding course. However, it is recommended to refresh Asbestos knowledge every year (it is a complex topic with much to remember).
No. This course is not eligible for ELCAS funding
For more information, you can contact 2020 Safety Training via email at info@2020safetytraining.co.uk or you can see our phone numbers and a contact form on our Contact Us page on this site.