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IRATA Industrial Rope Access

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IRATA International has a formal training and certification scheme and grading structure, and all IRATA International members are obliged to use this scheme. Rope access technicians are grouped into three technical grades,    depending upon their experience and level of assessment as set out in the IRATA International publication Training and Assessment Certification  Scheme for certification of personnel engaged in rope access methods.

The three technical grades are:

IRATA Level 1 
This is a rope access technician who is able to perform a specified range of rope access tasks under the supervision of a Level 3.

IRATA Level 2
This is an experienced rope access technician who has Level 1 skills plus more complex rigging, rescue and rope access skills, under the supervision of a Level 3.

IRATA Level 3 
​This is a rope access technician who is capable of complete responsibility for rope access safety in work projects; is able to demonstrate the skills and knowledge required of Levels 1 and 2; is conversant with relevant work techniques and legislation; has an extensive knowledge of advanced rigging and rescue techniques; holds an appropriate and current first aid certificate and has knowledge of the IRATA International certification scheme.



SPRAT Industrial Rope Access

SPRAT Level 1 Technician (Rope Access Worker) 
An individual who  performs rope access work. A Level I Technician may only work  under the direct, on-site supervision of a Rope Access Lead  Technician or Supervisor.


SPRAT Level 2 Technician (Rope Access Lead Technician) 
An individual who is responsible for physically conducting rope access operations  and/or safety evaluations of rope access operations, including  maintenance of associated access equipment and performs all Rope  Access Lead Technician duties as assigned in the employer’s rope  access work program.


SPRAT Level 3 Technician (Rope Access Supervisor) 
An individual who is responsible for the overall rope access work site and performs all  Rope Access Supervisor duties as assigned in the employer’s rope access work program.




Our five purpose built training centers offer the some of the best learning  environments  available for industrial rope access in the world. 


We are also able to bring our training to your venue if you have a large group or wish to train in your own facility. For  more information on this contact training@altiusts.com for more information.


To view our current training calendar please go our Course Calendar page.
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Full Member of the Industrial Rope Access Trade Association - IRATA
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Corporate Member of The Society of Professional Rope Access Technicians - SPRAT
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