IRATA Rope Access Training Level 1, 2 and 3

As an IRATA (Irata Rope Access Trade Association) member company, RopeWorkz offers Rope Access Training at Level 1, 2 and 3.

The particulars of the repsective levels are provided below:

Level 1 Rope Access Technician

A Level 1 Rope Access Technician shall be capable of performing a limited range of rope access tasks required by his/her employers, under the supervision of an IRATA level 3 rope access technician. A level 1 rope access technician is not allowed to supervise others. He/she is:

• Responsible for inspections of all his/her own personal rope access equipment;
• Able to assist in rigging and non-standard operations, under the guidance of a higher grade;
• Able to undertake a rescue involving descent by him/herself and have a knowledge of hauling systems.

Level 2 Rope Access Technician

A Level 2 Rope Access Technician shall be capable of rigging working ropes, undertaking rescues and performing rope access tasks (under the supervision of an IRATA level 3 rope access technician).  He/she should have some knowledge of legislation, safety requirements and quality assurance procedures relating to rope access.

Level 3 Rope Access Technician

A level 3 rope access technician shall:

• Be capable of site supervision for rope access work projects;
• Be conversant with relevant work techniques and legislation;
• Be able to demonstrate all the skills and knowledge required of levels 1 and 2;
• Have a comprehensive knowledge of advanced rescue techniques;
• Have knowledge of the IRATA certification scheme;
• Have knowledge of the IRATA Training, Assessment and Certification scheme;
• Be familiar with the contents of the IRATA ICOP (International Code of Practice).