MATS Basic Tower Climber & Rescue (Initial)

MATS Approved Training Provider (quality assured by EUSR)   

The Mast & Towers Safety Group stipulate that all technicians must be registered on the Energy & Utility Skills Registry System - Quartzweb – to gain access to and work on Arqiva, CTIL, EE, Vodafone, Telefonica, BT, Network Rail & other MATs group member sites.under the accreditation scheme.  Course costs includes EUS registration fee and EUS ID Card.

This course meets the MATS specification and is designed to give delegates who are looking at entering the industry the knowledge & understanding on safe working practices for working on radio towers / structures and conduct the rescue of incapacitated or injured climber(s). 

Delegates must be over 18 and speak English. They must be physically fit / able to work at height and free from any medical condition that could prevent them from climbing. They will be required to complete a medical declaration. 

Certification valid for 1 year. Tower Climber & Rescue Refresher training will need to be carried out every 12 months thereafter. 

With effect from 14/02/22 EUSR will be issuing virtual ID cards.  Following registration of training an SMS message will be sent to you directly where you can download the Vircarda App to your mobile phone.  For more information please visit the EUSR by click on this link.

Completion of this course will be accepted on the Arqiva Gateway, CTIL, EE, Vodafone, Telefonica, BT, network Rail & other MATs group member sites.under the accreditation scheme.