IRATA LEVEL I
IRATA Level 1 Rope Access Training
The IRATALevel 1 rope access training course is the entry-level operator qualification level. It’s aimed at individuals with little or zero previous experience in environments in which ropes and associated equipment are used to gain access to hard-to-reach or at-height locations in order to carry out work. Click here for pricing information on an IRATA certification.
SKILLS STUDENTS WILL LEARN:
- Rope Ascents
- Rope Descents
- Rope Changeovers
- Re-belays
- Passing Deviations
- Horizontal Aid-climbing
- Hauling
- Y-lanyard Climbing
ON THE JOB SITUATIONS
Students complete the above coursework over a five-day period under supervision of an IRATA Level 3 technician, with four days of training followed by a one-day assessment. The course is designed to educate students about the following on-the-job situations:
- Proper inspection of personal rope access equipment
- Performing a rescue involving descent
- Basic rigging, like knots, Y-hang and entry-level anchoring systems
- Obtaining a working knowledge of hauling systems
