Our PASMA Instructor Mentoring (Module 5) programme - referred
to as ‘Module 5 - Mentored Module’ by PASMA – provides structured
guidance, feedback and evaluation to trainee PASMA instructors to ensure they meet
the standards, skills and knowledge required to confidently deliver PASMA courses
to learners as well as achieve their PASMA Instructor qualification.
During this Mentored Module, the trainee instructor will begin
by observing & shadowing their mentor (a lead PASMA Instructor), then
progressing to partial course delivery, culminating on the final day with the
assessment of the delivery of a full PASMA Towers for Users course independently
with no assistance or support, ensuring the trainee instructor can facilitate a
full PASMA course competently and within the course guidelines.
The dates for these mentoring sessions are arranged between
the trainee PASMA instructor and our support team, available on 0333 666 0555.
To be eligible for PASMA Instructor Mentoring (Module 5),
candidates must:
Since the safe use of mobile access towers requires that
instructors consult safety notices and read and thoroughly understand the
manufacturer’s instruction manual, English literacy and language comprehension
are important requirements for any tower user.
Please note that trainee PASMA instructors will be expected
to work at height whilst building a mobile access tower, so please ensure you
are in good health and are fully able to take part in the practical assessment.
The agenda of the PASMA Instructor Mentoring (Module 5)
includes:
Day 1 – Mentor Observation & Shadowing
- Welcome and induction into the training centre’s systems,
policies, and procedures.
- Familiarisation with training materials, course outlines,
and administrative requirements.
- Trainee instructor shadows a PASMA lead instructor/mentor
delivering a PASMA course, observing teaching style, delegate engagement, and
assessment methods.
- End-of-day review to discuss observations and answer
questions.
Day 2 – Supported Delivery - Practical Session
- Trainee instructor shadows the PASMA lead instructor/mentor
delivering the theory session.
- Trainee instructor takes responsibility for delivering the
practical session of the course under close supervision by the lead
instruction/mentor.
- Lead PASMA instructor/mentor provides live feedback and guidance
on delivery, timing, and delegate management.
- Review session at the end of the day to highlight strengths
and areas for development.
Day 3 – Supported Delivery - Theory Session
- Trainee instructor delivers the theory session of the course
with the mentor present for support and intervention if required.
- Trainee instructor shadows the PASMA lead instructor/mentor
delivering the practical session.
- Mentor assesses delivery against PASMA standards, ensuring
accuracy of content, safe practice, and effective assessment.
- Constructive feedback provided at the end of the course,
focusing on fine-tuning delivery style, confidence, and consistency.
Day 4 – Independent Delivery & Assessment
- Trainee instructor delivers the full course independently,
with the lead instructor/mentor present only in an observing role.
- Mentor evaluates performance using an agreed checklist
covering knowledge, delivery, safety, delegate engagement, and assessment
integrity.
- Final debrief at the end of the day: if competent,
instructor is signed off to deliver PASMA courses; if not, further mentoring is
scheduled.
- Mentor documents progress and outcome for training centre
records.
Once your mentor has signed you off as having completed your
mentoring sessions successfully, instructors will receive a PASMA Instructor
e-certificate, valid for a period of 5 years from the date of the last
mentoring session.
All successful instructors can access their e-certification
through the free PASMA TowerSure smartphone app, available on both iOS and
Android. You will also be able to access your certification on the PASMA Card Checker once
your certificate number is issued.
Once you’ve successfully completed Module 5 and received
your instructor e-certification, you become eligible to instruct on the
following PASMA courses:
- PASMA Towers for Users Course
- PASMA Low-Level Access Course
- PASMA Combined Low-Level Access and Towers
for Users Course
- PASMA Work at Height (Novice) Course
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