IRATA Rope Access Level Training

Course details

The IRATA Level 2 rope access course is an intermediate course for candidates who already have an IRATA Level 1 certificate and the requisite work experience.  The candidate must be an IRATA Level 1 technician with a minimum of 12 months and 1000 hours of work experience (verified by their IRATA logbook).

It is required that technicians are fully competent in all IRATA Level 1 techniques and using these techniques regularly in their daily work, before an application is made for IRATA Level 2 training and assessment.  It is also recommended that technicians gain an awareness of rope access rigging, rescue and rope access equipment used at IRATA Level 2 – this awareness should be gained through the workplace and/or by reading the IRATA International Code of Practice.

ARCH is approved by IRATA International as a Full Trainer & Full Operator Company.   IRATA rope access training is delivered at our Lisnaskea venue which includes a 23M external tower and indoor training areas.  IRATA rope access training courses are also available at our Belfast and Republic of Ireland training facilities for group bookings of 4 or more persons.

Course Syllabus

To equip the participant with the skills and knowledge:

• To perform rope access manoeuvres under the supervision of a IRATA Level 3 rope access technician;
• To rig working ropes (Y-hang, re-belay, rope and sling protection, deviation, pull-through, work restraint and horizontal and lifelines);
• To undertake rescues (rescue from ascent, rescue from an aid-climbing scenario, rescue past a small re-belay, rescue past a deviation, rescue from rope to rope, haul and lower from a platform, hanging haul and cross haul);
• To be aware of legislation, safety requirements and quality assurance procedures relating to rope access.

Course Assessment

Practical and written assessment by IRATA assessor

Certification

IRATA International Level 2 certificate valid for 3 years from assessment date.

The training fee includes:

• Training delivery
• Course notes & copy of IRATA International Code of Practice
• Assessment by an external IRATA assessor
• IRATA registration fee

Admission Requirements

Those attending IRATA rope access training should be medically fit to carry out the practical part of the course and free from medical contra-indications that may prevent them from working safely at height (A list of conditions that could affect practical rope access training and work at height is available on request). Course participants will be required to self-certify their medical and physical fitness before commencement of the course.

Participants should be aged 18 years or over.

Available Locations

IRATA Level 2 rope access training is delivered in Northern Ireland at Lisnaskea, Co. Fermanagh or Belfast training facilities.  ARCH also delivers IRATA rope access training at clients locations across Ireland, UK and international locations for group bookings on request.  Contact ARCH office to discuss your requirements.

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