IRATA TRAINING SCHEME FLOWCHART

See IRATA General requirements for the detailed syllabus, requirements for
levels 1, 2 and 3 rope access technicians, and principal contra-indications to Association House, 99 West Street,
working at a height and other relevant information. Farnham, Surrey GU9 7EN
TEL: 01252 739150 FAX: 01252 739140
email: info@irata.org
web: www.irata.org

No previous experience
5-day training course.
required.
Independent IRATA
Physically and medically fit.
assessment.
Minimum age of 18 years.

Capable of performing a range of

LEVEL 1 activities under the supervision of a
level 3 rope access technician.
ROPE ACCESS Responsible for own personal rope
TECHNICIAN access equipment.

Minimum of 12 months a nd 1000

hours of work experience in a variety 5-day training course in
of tasks as a level 1 rope access rigging & rescue.
technician. Independent IRATA
Physically and medically fit. assessment.

Capable of rigging ropes and

LEVEL 2 undertaking rescues, including hauling
ROPE ACCESS under the supervision of a level 3 rope
TECHNICIAN access technician.

Minimum of 12 months and 1000 5-day training course in

hours of work experience as a level 2 advanced rope access
rope access technician. rescue, equipment
Physically and medically fit. examination and
Appropriate first aid certificate. legislation.
Written recommendation from an Independent IRATA
IRATA member company or assessor. assessment.

Capable of site supervision for rope

LEVEL 3 access work projects.
ROPE ACCESS Comprehensive knowledge of
TECHNICIAN advanced rescue techniques.
(SUPERVISOR) Conversant with relevant work
techniques & legislation.

Independent IRATA re-assessment every three years at all levels, following a minimum of two days of refresher training*.

Rope access technicians not engaged in rope access work for six months or more, should attend refresher training*.

*Any level 2 or 3 rope access technician undertaking re-assessment after the expiry of the current assessment
would require four days of training instead of the two days. Any level 2 or level 3 rope access technician
undertaking re-assessment in excess of six months after the expiry of the current assessment will revert to a lower
level.
Each IRATA member company should ensure employees hold valid assessments.

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