New Changes to PASMA Competence Verification: Virtual Cards & TowerSure

From 31st March 2025, the PASMA app is introducing new ways of working.

Firstly, to phase out physical cards, virtual PASMA cards will become the main way to verify workers. Physical cards will only be produced on request.

Secondly, the TowerSure PASMA app will be even more important—for on-site work and PASMA course exams.

The Transition to Virtual Cards on the PASMA App

If you currently hold a PASMA qualification, you may already be familiar with the virtual PASMA card. Launched in 2022, this digital card is faster, eco-friendly, and more secure for verifying workers. Virtual PASMA cards, once issued with plastic ones, will be the main verification method. Physical cards will be phased out by June 2025. After June 2025, physical cards will only be available on request, with an extra fee.

Benefits of Virtual PASMA Cards

• Instant Availability – No more waiting for a card to arrive in the post.
• Secure and Reliable – Digital verification reduces the risk of fraud and loss.
• Environmentally Friendly – Removes the need for plastic, paper, and postage.
• Automatic Updates – When you renew your PASMA qualification or complete new courses, your virtual card updates automatically.

How to Access Your Virtual PASMA Card

1. Download the TowerSure App from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
2. Register using your full name as provided during PASMA training.
3. Enter your PASMA certificate number (optional but required for access).
4. View your virtual PASMA card by tapping the profile icon within the app.

If you’re responsible for checking PASMA qualifications on-site, you can verify virtual cards using:

• The “Check a Card” tool on PASMA’s website.
• The CSCS Smart Check app (for PASMA Access Tower Specialist cards).

Introducing TowerSure: Smarter Tower Inspections

Beyond offering virtual PASMA cards, the TowerSure app is also improving mobile access tower inspections. The TowerSure PASMA app replaces paperwork, keeping everything online.

Key Features of TowerSure

• Inspection Checklist – Makes sure towers are built safely using PASMA-approved guidelines.
• Electronic PASMA Card – Competence verification directly in the app.
• Digital Inspection Records – Stores, tracks, and shares inspection logs securely.
• TowerSure Labels – QR-coded labels attached to towers allow for instant verification.
• Remote Oversight – Managers can review tower statuses and inspection records via the TowerSure console.
• Examinations – TowerSure also allows you to complete the final exam when taking the PASMA course.

How TowerSure Works on Site

1. An operative builds the tower.
2. The operative inspects the tower using the app and uploads photos.
3. A TowerSure label is attached to show approval.
4. Records are stored digitally for future reference.
5. Site managers can remotely review inspections and request re-inspections if necessary.
6. Anyone on-site can scan the label’s QR code to check the tower’s status instantly.

The Benefits of TowerSure

• Improved Safety – Every tower is inspected properly before use.
• Greater Efficiency – Removes paperwork, making compliance checks quicker and easier.
• Better Oversight – Allows real-time monitoring of tower safety.
• Sustainability – Reduces reliance on paper and supports eco-friendly practices.

The Future of Digital Tower Safety

Virtual PASMA cards and digital tower inspections means the TowerSure PASMA app is modernising the industry. Whether you’re a worker needing quick access to your credentials or a site manager overseeing multiple towers, this app makes sure safety, efficiency, and compliance are always within reach.

Download TowerSure today on iOS and Android for smooth sailing in your PASMA course and beyond, through to competence verification and tower inspections.