Pasma Training

The Leading Independent IPAF Training Centre in the North East for the 16th Year
If you’re looking for “PASMA training near me” or a “PASMA course near me,” North East Access Training in Birtley is the top choice. Our facility offers affordable, PASMA-approved scaffold tower training to equip your team with essential skills for safe and efficient work. PASMA’s tower training is regarded as the national benchmark, ensuring that operatives become PASMA trained and receive a PASMA certificate, verifying their qualifications.
Upon completing PASMA scaffold training, your team members will receive an official PASMA identity card, certifying their abilities to work safely and efficiently. Below, we outline the core components of each course. Reach out for any questions or to book your training today!
PASMA Towers for Users:
Max 12 on a Course – Duration: One Day.


PASMA Combined – Towers for Users and Low Level:
Maximum 8 participants – Duration: 1 Day.



PASMA Low-Level Course:
Maximum 10 participants – Duration: ½ Day.


PASMA Training Course Content
Each course day is split into morning and afternoon sessions to cover theory and practical application. Here’s a quick breakdown:
Morning Session: Theory and Classroom Instruction
This session covers essential safety and regulatory topics, such as:
- Health and safety in the workplace
- Work equipment regulations
- Use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Reporting of injuries and dangerous occurrences
- Manual handling
- PASMA working at height procedures, including the 3T system and advanced guard rails
The morning concludes with a theory test to confirm PASMA training comprehension.
Afternoon Session: Hands-on Practical Work
The afternoon is dedicated to practical skills, such as:
- Component inspections
- Techniques for tower erection, movement, and dismantling
- How to complete PASMA inspection tags
After a successful session, we take photographs for your PASMA card, which arrives in approximately five days.
PASMA Training Locations in the North East
Our Birtley-based centre makes us ideal if you’re searching for “PASMA training near me” around Tyne and Wear. Participants commonly attend from areas such as:
- Middlesborough
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Durham
PASMA Training Costs
PASMA training fees depend on attendee numbers and course selection. Contact us for an accurate quote on your PASMA training.
