MATS Tower Climber & Rescue Refresher

MATS Approved Training Provider (quality assured by EUSR) 

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

The Tower Climber & Rescue (Renewal) is a refresher course for those who have completed a climbing course and gained experience in the last 12 months and wishing to revalidate their certificate. Its purpose is to evaluate the knowledge & understanding of individuals on safe working practices for working on radio towers / structures and conduct the rescue of incapacitated or injured climber(s) Tower Climber courses are held at our dedicated centre in Daventry, Northants.

Delegates must be able to speak English and must have obtained their MATS Tower Climb and Rescue Initial Validation (3 day) or MATS Advanced Climber course. 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. 

The course meets the Mast and Towers Safety Group (MATS) course requirements.

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.