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Key Facts: CSCS Mobile Tower Exam
70%
Theory Pass Mark
SOLAS Mobile Tower Scaffold candidate pack
45 min
Theory Test Duration
SOLAS Mobile Tower Scaffold candidate pack
50 min
Practical Test Maximum
SOLAS Mobile Tower Scaffold candidate pack
3 months
Minimum Experience
SOLAS candidate pack
950 mm
Guard-Rail Height
HSA scaffold Code of Practice
€32
Card Renewal Fee
SOLAS CSCS page
The SOLAS CSCS Mobile Tower Scaffold programme in Ireland is a one-day training and assessment: a 45-minute multi-choice theory test (70% pass, 85% credit) and a 50-minute practical erecting, moving, and dismantling a prefabricated tower. Candidates need Safe Pass, manual handling training, and three months trainee experience within two years. Irish rules require 950 mm guard-rails, 150 mm toe-boards, locked castors during use, and no movement with workers on the platform. Passing grants QQI certification and a CSCS card valid 5 years. This free prep provides 100 questions.
Sample CSCS Mobile Tower Practice Questions
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1Which Irish statute is the principal legislation governing health and safety duties when erecting mobile tower scaffolds on construction sites?
2Under which Irish regulations is mobile tower scaffold erection listed as a prescribed construction activity requiring a SOLAS CSCS card?
3Which body enforces health and safety legislation on Irish construction sites where mobile access towers are used?
4Which HSA publication provides the principal Irish guidance on safe use of access and working scaffolds, including mobile towers?
5Which European/Irish standard gives minimum specifications for mobile access and working towers made of prefabricated elements?
6What is the minimum height required for a top guard-rail above a mobile tower working platform under Irish regulations?
7What is the minimum height required for toe-boards on a mobile tower working platform under Irish scaffold guidance?
8What is the maximum permitted gap between guard-rails, or between the lower rail and toe-board, on Irish scaffolds?
9Under Irish law, who has the primary duty to ensure mobile tower scaffolds are erected and used safely on a construction site?
10What duty do employees have when using a mobile tower scaffold on an Irish construction site?
About the CSCS Mobile Tower Exam
The SOLAS CSCS Mobile Tower Scaffold assessment certifies competence to safely erect, move, use, and dismantle prefabricated aluminium mobile access towers on Irish construction sites. Grounded in the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005, the HSA Code of Practice for Access and Working Scaffolds, I.S. EN 1004, and the SOLAS candidate pack, the programme covers legislation, component inspection, the 3T erection method, guard-rails, toe-boards, castor locking, outriggers, tower movement rules, overhead line hazards, and dismantling. Successful candidates receive QQI certification and a SOLAS CSCS Mobile Tower Scaffold registration card valid for 5 years.
Assessment
A 45-minute multi-choice theory test (70% to pass, 85% for credit) during a one-day programme, followed by a 50-minute practical test erecting, moving, and dismantling a mobile tower scaffold per manufacturer instructions. This practice bank provides 100 comprehensive questions.
Time Limit
45 minutes (theory); practical test max 50 minutes
Passing Score
70% for the theory test (85% for credit)
Exam Fee
Varies by ATO (training programme fee); €32 CSCS card renewal (SOLAS (An tSeirbhís Oideachais Leanúnaigh agus Scileanna) & QQI (Ireland))
CSCS Mobile Tower Exam Content Outline
Rules and Regulations
2005 Act, Construction Regulations Schedule 5, General Application Regulations edge protection, HSA scaffold Code of Practice section 3.9, EN 1004 and EN 1298.
CSCS Scheme and Assessment
Safe Pass, three-month experience, 14/20 self-assessment, 45-minute theory paper, 50-minute practical, retake rules, and 5-year card validity.
Tower Components
Aluminium frames, trapdoor platforms, braces, castors, adjustable legs, outriggers, stabilisers, and spigot locking devices.
Pre-Use Inspection
Defect identification, castor brake checks, alignment, ground assessment, guard-rail verification, PPE, and GA3 over 2 m platform height.
Erection and Dismantling
3T method, manufacturer manual compliance, plumb and square, exclusion zones, UDL loading, warning notices, and component storage.
Guard-Rails and Platforms
950 mm top rail, 150 mm toe-board, 470 mm max gaps, secured hatches, no ladders on platforms, and slip hazard checks.
Moving Towers
Unlock castors only for repositioning, reduce to 4 m/2 m before move, outriggers within 25 mm of ground, manual push at base, route checks.
Site Safety and Hazards
Overhead electricity lines, wind and ice, overturning, sheeting wind load, risk assessment, manual handling, and theory-gated practical rules.
How to Pass the CSCS Mobile Tower Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 70% for the theory test (85% for credit)
- Assessment: A 45-minute multi-choice theory test (70% to pass, 85% for credit) during a one-day programme, followed by a 50-minute practical test erecting, moving, and dismantling a mobile tower scaffold per manufacturer instructions. This practice bank provides 100 comprehensive questions.
- Time limit: 45 minutes (theory); practical test max 50 minutes
- Exam fee: Varies by ATO (training programme fee); €32 CSCS card renewal
Keys to Passing
- Work through all 112 available questions
- Review every answer and explanation
- Track weak areas and revisit them
- Use our AI tutor for tough concepts
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the SOLAS CSCS Mobile Tower Scaffold qualification?
It is a one-day training and assessment programme under the Construction Skills Certification Scheme for prefabricated mobile access towers. Passing leads to QQI certification and a SOLAS CSCS Mobile Tower Scaffold card, required for prescribed tasks under Schedule 5 of the Construction Regulations 2013.
What is the pass mark for the Mobile Tower Scaffold theory test?
Candidates must achieve at least 70% on the 45-minute multi-choice theory paper. A credit grade is awarded for 85% or above. Candidates who fail the theory test are not permitted to attempt the practical test.
What experience is required before the Mobile Tower programme?
The SOLAS candidate pack requires at least three months experience as a trainee mobile tower scaffold erector in construction within the last two years, plus confirmation of construction manual handling training and a valid Safe Pass card.
How long is the Mobile Tower Scaffold practical test?
The practical assessment has a maximum duration of 50 minutes. Candidates must achieve all essential items erecting, moving, and dismantling the tower in accordance with manufacturer instructions.
Can a mobile tower be moved while someone is on the platform?
No. Irish guidance and SOLAS training prohibit moving a mobile tower while workers or materials are on the platform. Castors must be locked during use and only unlocked for controlled manual repositioning after reducing tower height.
What guard-rail and toe-board heights apply to Irish mobile towers?
Under Part 4 of the General Application Regulations 2007 and the HSA scaffold Code of Practice, the top guard-rail must be at least 950 mm above the platform, toe-boards at least 150 mm, and gaps between rails must not exceed 470 mm.
What is the 3T method of tower erection?
3T stands for Through the Trapdoor — the recommended method of assembling a mobile tower from inside the structure using platform trapdoors, maintaining edge protection during erection. SOLAS training includes a DVD demonstrating this technique.
How long is the SOLAS CSCS Mobile Tower card valid?
The SOLAS CSCS Mobile Tower Scaffold registration card is valid for five years. Renewal costs €32 and extends validity for a further five years when submitted with a current passport-quality photograph.