Graviteq Pty Ltd offer three levels of Rope Access Training courses to students wishing to use rope access as method to gain access to their worksite using rope and climbing techniques.
The three levels of IRATA certification trains the students inline with the internationally accepted best practice for rope access, which meets and exceeds the national rope access Australian standard.
IRATA Level 1 - Entry Level - Course for complete beginners
The IRATA Level 1 course is for persons wishing to enter the rope access industry.
A 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.
Theoretical Knowledge
Relevant legislation, guidelines and standard
Awareness of risk assessments and safety method statement
Awareness of permit to work systems and exclusion zones
Working practices and worksite organization
Categories of personal protective equipment (PPE)
Equipment and Rigging
Assembly and fitting of personal equipment
Pre use check of equipment
Use of back-up device
Tying, dressing and setting of appropriate knots
Rigging a basic anchor system
Awareness of rope and sling protection in rope access rigging
Course Overview
Min. duration: 5 working days
Maximum candidates per assessor: 8
Assessment: Independent assessor will assess on written and practical examination
Revalidation Period: Certification is valid for 3 years
Minimum Requirements
Minimum age of 18 years
Candidates need to be physically fit and free from any disability or medical condition that may prevent them from working safely.
IRATA Level 2 Syllabus
This course is for candidates who already have an IRATA Level 1 qualification, a minimum of 1000 logged rope hours and a minimum 12 months experience as an IRATA Level 1.
A level 2 rope access technician shall be capable of rigging working ropes, undertake rescues and performing Perth Rope access tasks under the supervision of an IRATA Level 3 rope access technician.
Theoretical Knowledge
Relevant legislation, guidelines and standard
Awareness of risk assessments and safety method statement
Awareness of permit to work systems and exclusion zones
Working practices and worksite organization
Horizontal lifelines
Anchorage selection
Team work
Communication
Equipment and Rigging
Assembly and fitting of personal equipment
Pre use check of equipment
Use of back-up device
Tying, dressing and setting of appropriate knots
Rigging a basic anchor system
Re-anchors
Deviations
Rope and sling protection
Rescue
Rescue a casualty in descent
Rescue from ascent mode
Rescue from an aid-climb situation
Rescue past a small re-belay
Rescue past a single deviation
Rescue from a rope-to-rope
Haul and lower from a platform
Hanging haul
Cross haul
IRATA Level 3 Syllabus
This course is for candidates who already have an IRATA level 2 qualification, a minimum of 1000 logged rope hours and a minimum 12 months experience as an IRATA Level 2.
A Level 3 rope access technician shall be capable of site supervision for rope access work projects.
Theoretical Knowledge
Relevant legislation, guidelines and standards
Awareness of risk assessments and safety method statement
Awareness of permit to work systems and exclusion zones
Working practices and worksite organization
Equipment selection, use and maintenance, pre use checks and inspection
Anchor types and systems
Awareness of fall factors
Anchorage selection
Team work
Communication
Risk assessments and method statements
Equipment inspection, management and records
Rescue management
Manoeuvres
Descent, ascent and changeovers
Passing knots
Rope-to-rope transfer
Passing an edge or obstruction and passing mid rope protection
Climbing with cows-tails - vertical and horizontal
Climbing with fall arrest lanyards
Using a work seat
Rescue
Rescue a casualty in descent and a thorough knowledge of hauling and lowering systems.
Rescue from ascent mode
Rescue from an aid-climb / short link situation
Rescue past a large re-anchor
Rescue past a double deviation
Rescue from a mid rope transfer
Rescue past knots
Haul and lower from a platform
Use of tensioned lines for rescue
Hanging haul
Cross haul
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