COURSE TIMES 8AM – 5PM

MONDAY – FRIDAY

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.

WHO IS THIS COURSE SUITABLE FOR?

An IRATA level 1 with a minimum of 12 months works experience and 1000 hours recorded and signed off in your IRATA log book.

Your IRATA level 1 certificate must still be in date at the time of your assessment to be able to level up

IRATA level 2 certificate holder who needs to revalidate; the certificate must still be in date at the time of your assessment.

AT THE END OF THIS COURSE YOU WILL BE ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE

All the requirements for an IRATA level 1:

An ability to assist in rigging and non-standard operations, under the guidance of a higher grade

An Ability to undertake a rescue involving descent by him/herself and have a knowledge of hauling systems

A rescue involving descent by him/herself and have a knowledge of hauling systems.

A capability 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

Some knowledge of legislation, safety requirements and quality assurance procedures relating to rope access

ASSESSMENT

You will be formerly assessed by an independent assessor on day 5 of your course, further training may be advised if not meeting the required standard.

CERTIFICATION

On Successful completion of your course assessment, you will receive temporary results of competence from your assessor. Your details will then be uploaded onto the IRATA website and an official certificate, and card will be sent to you separately.  Valid for 3 years.

PRE-REQUISITES

Minimum -18 years of age

IRATA Log Book

1000 hours and a minimum of 12 months of correctly logged work experience

You should be physically fit and unaffected by any disability or medical condition that may prevent you from working safely. Ensure that you have an adequate level of fitness, are physically able to perform the tasks expected in terms of strength, agility and coordination, and are able to withstand the stresses of the working (training) environment, such as heat, cold, and other inclement weather.

You are required to certify that you are fit to attend the course by completing a medical self-assessment form and a statement of medical condition.

If you have a contra-indicated condition which is controlled with medication, you will need to bring a signed doctor’s note to show us that the condition will not prevent you from taking part.

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