Course Objectives
The Level 1 course includes the basic principles of movement on ropes – ascent, descent, changing from ascent to descent, changing from rope to rope, crossing a knot, aid climbing and traversing, passing re-anchors and deviations. Participants on the level 1 course will also learn:
- The characteristics of a safe system of work
- Rope access equipment
- Legislation, hazards, risk assessment and method statements
- Equipment conformity, certification and inspection
- Emergency and rescue procedures
- Use of a back-up system
- Elementary rigging and rope management
- Elementary rescue
A Level 2 IRATA Rope Access Technician should be capable of rigging working ropes, undertaking rescues and performing a variety of rope access tasks. They should have knowledge of legislation, safety requirements and quality assurance procedures relating to rope access. The level 2 course also covers:
- Legislation, guidelines and standards Safe Systems of Work
- All the sections from level 1 and in addition the following:
- Wide ‘Y’ hang, re-belay, deviations, rope and sling protection, pull-through, work-restraint and horizontal lifelines, tensioned ropes.
A Level 3 IRATA Rope Access Supervisor is capable of site supervision for rope access work projects and be conversant with relevant work techniques and legislation. They must be able to demonstrate all the skills and knowledge required of IRATA Rope Access Level 1 and Level 2 and have a thorough knowledge of advanced rescue techniques. Practical skills covered include a full range of technical and/or complex access and rigging techniques, including fall protection methods, advanced rescue, lead climbing and application of pulley systems in addition to:
- Risk assessment and method statements
- Equipment inspection
- Management and records
- Rescue management
Full details are available on the IRATA website https://irata.org/page/technician-step-by-step-guide
Additional Information
The course is delivered through a combination of classroom and practical work and is held over a 5 day period with full time attendance.
Course fee includes assessment and certification.
Please note VAT will be added to the course price at checkout.
Payment for our IRATA Rope Access training courses can be made in instalments with the final balance being due prior to the date of the course. Please contact us for further information on qtstraining@qtsgroup.com or by calling 01357 440222.
