Lists and contact details for these companies can be found on the ira ta website at. If you have any further questions please contact your local rata training member company for advice. The candidate must be an irata level 1 technician with a minimum of 12 months and hours of work experience verified by their irata logbook. Industrial rope access has been developed by irata international for over 25 years to a point where it is the chosen means of access for much of the work in the offshore oil and gas industry as well as a range of projects in construction, civil engineering, the built and natural environment and much more. An irata level 1 rope access technician shall be capable of performing a limited range of rope access tasks required by his or her employers, under the supervision of an irata level 3 rope access technician.
Irata rope access training courses advanced rope access ltd. Irata is the sole global trade association in the workatheight sector. Candidates will learn industrial legislation, to be capable of rigging working ropes, undertaking rescues and performing rope access tasks, under the supervision of an approved irata level 3. How to fill in your hours properly is illustrated more here. An irata level 1 with a minimum of 12 months works experience and hours recorded and signed off in your irata log book. Irata rope access level 2 us 229996 gravity training. Completed logbook is to be presented on day 1 of training. Hi all were about to get to the final stages of constructing our new online rope access log book and need your feedback theres been numerous threads on here about this topic over the years, one of them is here. Training is delivered by industry experienced instructors in worldclass facilities. The organization has headquarters in the united kingdom. May 14, 2010 rope access forum for all international technicians. Irata member company, rope access project manager andor director who can provide verification with certainty. The irata certification scheme has 3 levels of training, all of which are outlined below.
The purpose of the logbook is to record the rope access technicians experience and training undertaken, including the total hours engaged in rope access, the type and variety of work undertaken, and when the work took place. Replacement documents,irata live,the leading association in the rope access industry irata is the sole global trade association in. Logbook signatures should only be obtained from level 3 technicians who were directly involved in supervision of the rope access activities undertaken or from other authorised signatories e. Note this is different from the rope access technicians unique irata international number. Hours accrued whilst being trained in rope access should be logged. This rope access logbook is designed for recording training, work experience and even equipment. Logged hours must be verified by either a supervisors, level 3s or equivilent, job managers or company owners signature or signed written statement. Log book rope access online services from rigg access. Nov, 2018 for all those who want to start a career in rope access or are working already in the field and have a few questions regarding rope access logbooks, take a look at the following questions and answers. A rope access technician who is able to perform a range of rope access tasks, under the authorized supervision of a trained irata level 3 rope access safety supervisor is. As such, technicians who lose their logbook should refer to tacs tc101 clause 4.
Rope access technicians are required to complete their logbooks with all the required information prior to presenting it for verification signatures. The document has been compiled using the experience of established rope access companies and is the result of many years of knowledge gained from working with. Irata certificate, id card, general requirements and kba training guide book. If you have lost or damaged your irata logbook, id card or certificate and require a replacement, please follow the link to irata interactive technician document replacement request form. Once youve completed your l1 with irata, you get access to. It is a requirement that rope access operators document hours of performing rope access activities as a method of providing evidence of experience. Irata rope access level 1 training perth courses site. Candidates 1,000 hours logbook and 12 months experience of irata rope access at level 1. The l2 candidate will have completed 1 year at level 1 with a minimum hours logged in their log book, signed by the responsible level 3 supervisor. Your irata level 1 certificate must still be in date at the time of your assessment to be able to level up. Rope access forum for all international technicians. Well, first thing is, it is the responsibility of the level 3 to write the hours worked and explanation of the work carried out, in you log book not you. They will mail us your documents, which we then will mail out to you. The 48 page booklet has plastic covers and is ring bound so the pages lay flat when open.
Rope access technologies rat is the previous training arm of direct access services. Rope access technicians who are upgrading or revalidating shall provide their logbooks to the irata international trainer member company at the start of the training course. Irata rope access level 2 irata l2 certification is intended for anyone who has completed their l1 and meets the irata l2 prerequisite requirements for training admittance. Replacement documents, irata live,the leading association in the rope access industry irata is the sole global trade association in the workatheight sector. It will have a unique serial number, which is different from your irata or sprat certification number, and your photo, which you will have to sign. After a minimum of 12 months working experience at level 2 and hours logged in your log book before your certificate expires you can then level up to level 3 irata level 3. I know that any level 3 or an irata company can sign it. Once completed and submitted to irata, an invoice for the replacement documentation will be raised based on the information provide. We have all levels of training and can provide you or your contractors with the necessary level 3 personnel for each continue reading irata rope access. So, here is a collection of questions you may have. This is the official irata international facebook page. Course training materials, including irata training manual.
Irata qualifications are based on the training, assessment and certification scheme tacs document, following levels set and maintained by the association. The purpose of the logbook is to record the rope access technicians. Irata rope access courses book online course booking form. Sydney nsw irata rope access training course 1st june 2020. Candidates will be trained in all aspects of rope access work including abseiling, traversing, rigging and vertical rescue. The irata level 3 course is addressed to rope access technicians with more. The training should be appropriate for each individual and should be recorded in his or her logbook. Upon successful completion the candidate will receive an internationally recognised certificate of competence in rope access, an irata log book, irata id card and a copy of the irata international code of practice and training assessment and certification scheme. If you have lost or damaged your irata logbook, id card or certificate and require a replacement. Logged hours must be verified by either a supervisors, level 3s or equivilent, job managers or company owners signature or. There are of course many factors affecting a rope access technician salary, so lets take a closer look. The industrial rope access trade association irata is an association of industrial rope access companies and individual members.
The reason i am putting this post in is because i was having a debate with a work mate and he thinks it is ok for our boss to sign his log book but the boss is never on site, he is not irata qulified, never even been on ropes and his company is not an irata registered company. Irata level 2 rope access training course ops training. The main purpose of the logbook is to record the rope access technician s experience and training undertaken, including the total hours engaged in rope access, the type and variety of work undertaken, and when the work took place. Information on rope access logbooks arent always black and white. The irata level 3 rope access course is an advanced course for candidates who already have an irata level 2 certificate and possess the required work experience. Irata industrial rope access training manual kindle edition by connor turley author, darcy wood photographer format. Candidates need a minimum of 1,000 hours logbook and 12 months experience of irata rope access at level 2. In turn, companies that hire rope access services will look for the sprat certification, and will know you offer the industrys best in technical achievement.
Membership in the organization is open to any company or individual interested in furthering the interest of rope. If rope access technicians do not use rope access methods for a period of more than six months, they are required to undergo refresher training. Irata level ii minimum of hours and 12 months experience as an irata level i technician documented in a irata log book. To level up to level 3 you must have a minimum of working hours logged in your log book before your certificate expiry date and a minimum of 12 months experience. Training is delivered by industry experienced instructors in. In addition, sprat supports companies and technicians using rope access with regulatory support, networking, and opportunities to participate in developing industryconsensus standards. Minimum of 12 months work experience and 1,000 logged rope hours as an irata level ii verification of irata log book should be acceptable complete a fourday minimum rope access training course from an irata training member company and managed by an irata level iii. With no realistic alternative weve decided to press ahead and create this for al. Irata level 2 is carried out at site skills training specialist facilities in perth, brisbane, gladstone, darwin and philippines. Complete a fourday minimum rope access training course from an irata training member company and managed by an irata level iii. A log of rope access hours worked including the follwing information date, location, type of site, height, role, access method, type of work and employing company. All of our irata training courses are run under the irata guidelines, and are instructors with broad industry experience. Graviteq pty ltd is a professional multiservice rope access company providing unsurpassed standards in safety and quality of workmanship to our clients. Irata rope access level 2 applus rope access training uk.
While the majority of irata member companies and technicians are based in the uk, the organization has members and certified technicians throughout the world. An irata level 1 rope access technician shall be capable of performing a limited range of rope access tasks required by his or her employers, under the. Under the supervision of a level 3 rope access supervisor, a level 1 technician is capable of performing a range of rope access tasks. Once youve completed your l1 with irata, you get access to your logbook. Available forms include rope log, hardware inspection, tmethod, air supply log, entry permit, incidental command system, ics permits, tactical log, trench rescue inspection, incident command chart, site safety worksheet, technician. Your evaluation or assessment results are sent to irata head offices after which you get a printed official logbook for you with your certification and id card. Replacement documents,irata live,the leading association in the rope access industry irata is the sole global trade association in the workatheight sector. The candidate must be an irata level 1 technician with a minimum of 12 months and hours of. This is the supervisor level and requires a minimum of one year at level 2 and a minimum of a further 1,000 working hours using rope access. Rope access technicians wishing to upgrade to level 2 or level 3 cannot be considered. Available forms include rope log, hardware inspection, tmethod, air supply log, entry permit, incidental command system, ics permits, tactical log, trench rescue inspection, incident command chart, site safety worksheet, technician resource. The bad news is that it takes a lot of hard work, time and studying to get to that level. Rope access technicians wishing to upgrade to level 2 or level 3 cannot be considered for assessment without a correctly maintained and up to date logbook.
Technicians may also progress through three levels as time, experience and training allow. A sprat certification provides instant recognition and credibility for the technicians who carry it, and the companies who invest in it. Once qualified as a level 1 rope access technician, you will receive an irata log book and id card, and be able to perform a specified range of rope access tasks under the supervision of a level 3 supervisor. Tisi canada is a exclusive training provider with acti and we are proud to offer the irata industrial rope access training in edmonton at tisi canada facilities. May 14, 2010 i know that any level 3 or an irata company can sign it. For all those who want to start a career in rope access or are working already in the field and have a few questions regarding rope access logbooks, take a look at the following questions and answers.
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. All your rope access logbook questions are answered here. Rope access level 2 training at jc international ltd port harcourt nigeria will equip delegates with skills required to safely rig up working ropes, undertake rescues and perform rope access tasks under the supervision of an irata level 3 rope access technician. How to fill your logbook successfully pacific ropes. The irata icop reflects current best working practice and members of irata international are required, as a condition of membership, to comply with the principles of the code of practice. The candidate must be an irata level 2 technician with a minimum of 12 months and hours of work experience as a level 2 rope access technician verified by their irata logbook. You only get one logbook for your rope access career so make sure you take care of this document.