Course Aims
Provide candidates with an entry level course in rope access covering a wide range of working locations and to enable delegates to have knowledge of a safe system of work and provide them with the basic principles of movement on ropes.
Who is this course suitable for?
IRATA Rope Access Level 1 – entry level course covering a wide range of working locations. Recommended for participants who wish to enter the industry.
IRATA Rope Access Level 2 – for participants who already have an IRATA level 1 qualification and additional work experience.
IRATA Rope Access Level 3 – allows supervision of a wide range of work sites. Participants must possess an IRATA level 2 certificate.
IRATA Rope Access candidates must be aged 18 or over. There are no other pre-requisites for IRATA Rope Access Level 1 training however candidates should have a reasonable level of physical fitness and the ability to lift their own bodyweight. A "head for heights" is essential.
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
Rope Access is often the ideal solution when it comes to working at heights and in restricted spaces. With safety being paramount in the working environment, QTS Training is an Industrial Rope Access Trade Association (IRATA) authorised Training Provider and offer a range of IRATA Rope Access and height related safety training courses.
Our IRATA Rope Access courses are listed below and can be booked online or by calling us at 01357 440222.
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 [email protected] or by calling 01357 440222.
Safety gear and PPE is provided on this course, such as harnesses, ropes, and adjoining equipment. For hygiene purposes, candidates may bring their own hard hat.