IRATA Course Dates 2010
- August 16th – Aug 21st BOOKED OUT
- October 18th – Oct 23rd
These courses comprise of 4 days training plus 1-day assessment (either on the Friday or the Saturday).Vertigo can arrange on site rope access training for individual companies, as and when required. Also we can offer tailor made height solution training courses – to meet any working at height needs you may have.
- For level 1 training the only prerequisites are to be over 18 and medical fit for training as per the IRATA form 014R.
- For IRATA upgrades please attach a copy of your current IRATA card (also ensure your IRATA logbook is up to date).
- You are advised to consult IRATA’s recent publication “Guidelines for Applications for IRATA Registration” to ensure you are able to upgrade / reassess.
- A valid level two first aid certificate will be required for any level 3 assessment.
- Please complete & return the booking form with your deposit of 20% if you want to make a booking for the next course.
- Cost of the course is $1650 incl.gst.
- Method of payment, we accept Cash, Cheque or EFT, made payable to;
Vertigo Specialist High Access Services
National Bank
BSB 083170
A/C 634157253
Local Accommodation
Miami Hotel
Hawker St
Ph 03 9321-2444
Arden Motel
Arden St
Ph 03 9329-7211
Rydge Hotel
Harker St
Ph 1300 857 922
Chapman Gardens YHA
Chapman St
Ph 03 9328-3595
YHA Hostel
Howard St
Ph 03 9326-7910
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General outline of the IRATA scheme
Rope access work can only be carried out in a reliably safe manner where people are competent, suitably experienced and trained, capable of inspection of their own equipment and subject to appropriate levels of supervision. Because of the potential hazards associated with this work, it is essential that people are properly trained in the use of the methods of access that they will use. IRATA has developed a formal training scheme and grading structure where workers are grouped into three grades, depending upon their experience and level of assessment. These are: level 1: technician, level 2: lead technician (more experienced worker) and level 3: safety supervisor, as defined in the IRATA publication General Requirements for certification of personnel engaged in rope access methods. The basic requirements for the three levels are as follows:
Level 1: a technician who is able to perform a limited range of rope access tasks under the supervision of a level 3 supervisor.
Level 2: a lead technician who is capable of rigging working ropes, undertaking rescues and performing other rope access tasks under the supervision of a level 3 safety supervisor.
Level 3: a technician/safety supervisor who is capable of complete responsibility for 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 a comprehensive knowledge of advanced rescue techniques; holds a current first aid qualification and has knowledge of the IRATA certification scheme.
If you have any queries please give us a call or visit our office (see contact page).