IRATA Level 1:
a) their current certification is still valid on the day of assessment;
b) they have the necessary 1 years’ experience and 1000 working hours recorded and signed off in their logbook.
or Level 2 Rope Access Technicians:
a) Revalidation of level 2.
Prerequisites
Candidates applying to upgrade shall be competent in all practical and theory requirements
of their current level prior to attendance of an upgrade course, e.g. an existing Level 1
technician attending a Level 2 course shall be capable of performing all Level 1 syllabus
requirements prior to the start of a Level 2 course.
Candidates who are not competent at their existing level may require additional Training. As
little time is available on upgrade courses for Refresher Training, pre-course evaluation is
recommended to verify the Candidates’ current level of competence.
Candidates seeking to upgrade shall ensure that:
a) their current certification is still valid on the day of assessment;
b) they have the necessary 1 years’ experience and 1000 working hours recorded and signed off in their logbook. (To be verified at the start of the course)
Objective
This is an experienced rope access technician who is able to perform more complex tasks under the
supervision of a Level 3 Rope Access Safety Supervisor. They are:
a) able to demonstrate the skills and knowledge required of Level 1;
b) capable of more complex rigging, including re-anchors, deviations and tensioned lines;
c) able to undertake rescues from a variety of situations;
d) able to assemble and implement hauling systems.
Course content
Planning and management
Equipment
Rigging
Rigging for rescue and hauling
Rope maneuvers
Climbing techniques
Rope rescues
Climbing rescues
Final examination
Exam
All Candidates are required to undergo a practical Assessment, where they shall
demonstrate their competency as per the required ‘TACS’ [TC-101] syllabus items. Where
appropriate, the Assessor may explore the Candidate’s knowledge further by discussion.
