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IRATA

PROCEDURES FOR IRATA REGISTRATIONS (IRATA EXPIRED CERTIFICATION)

AND

DIRECT ENTRY (UK)

ACCELERATED ENTRY PROCEDURE (AU)

(ARAA – Australian Rope Access Association to IRATA)

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Procedures for IRATA Registrations and Direct Entry

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UNCONTROLLED WHEN PRINTED

CONTENT

Scope ................................................................................................................................................................ 5

General issues ................................................................................................................................................. 6

1. Documentation required by instructor ................................................................................................ 6

2. Language issues ................................................................................................................................ 6

3. Minimum length of training programmes ............................................................................................ 6

4. Expiry ................................................................................................................................................. 6

5. IRATA Log book ................................................................................................................................. 6

6. Assessment failures ........................................................................................................................... 6

7. Withdrawal of certification .................................................................................................................. 6

8. Registration requirements .................................................................................................................. 7

9. Audits ................................................................................................................................................. 8

Categories of Applicant .................................................................................................................................. 9

LEVEL 1 ............................................................................................................................................................ 9

1. Level 1 with no experience ................................................................................................................. 9

2. In-date Level 1 to be re-assessed to Level 1 ..................................................................................... 9

3. Expired Level 1 to be re-assessed to Level 1 .................................................................................... 9

LEVEL 2 .......................................................................................................................................................... 10

4. In-date Level 1 up-grading to Level 2 ............................................................................................... 10

5. Expired (by up to 6 months) Level 1 wishing to be assessed to Level 2. ........................................ 10

6. Expired (by more than 6 months) Level 1 wishing to be assessed to Level 2. ................................ 11

7. In-date Level 2 to be re-assessed to Level 2 ................................................................................... 11

8. Expired (by up to 6 months) Level 2 wishing to be re-assessed to Level 2 ..................................... 11

9. Expired (by between 6 & 24 months) Level 2 wishing to be re-assessed to Level 2 ....................... 12

10. Expired (by more than 24 months) Level 2 wishing to be re-assessed to Level 2 .......................... 12

LEVEL 3 .......................................................................................................................................................... 13

11. In-date Level 2 up-grading to Level 3 ............................................................................................... 13

12. Expired (by up to 6 months) Level 2 wishing to be assessed to Level 3 ......................................... 13

13. Expired (by more than 6 months) Level 2 wishing to be assessed to Level 3 ................................. 13

14. In-date Level 3 to be re-assessed to Level 3 ................................................................................... 15

15. Expired (by up to 6 months) Level 3 to be re-assessed to Level 3 .................................................. 15

16. Expired (by between 6 & 24 months) Level 3 wishing to be re-assessed to Level 3 ....................... 15

17. Expired (by more than 24 months) Level 3 wishing to be re-assessed to Level 3 .......................... 16

18. Planned Expiry ................................................................................................................................. 16

19. Appeals ............................................................................................................................................ 16

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PROCEDURES FOR DIRECT ENTRY ........................................................................................................... 17

1. Introduction ....................................................................................................................................... 17

2. Summary of direct entry procedure .................................................................................................. 17

3. Executive Committee authorisation .................................................................................................. 17

4. Executive Committee appointments ................................................................................................. 19

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5. Previous work experience ................................................................................................................ 19

5.1 Direct Entry Level 2 ................................................................................................................. 19

5.2 Direct Entry Level 3 ................................................................................................................. 21

6. Documentation required to support a direct entry application. ........................................................ 21

6.1 Work at height CV ................................................................................................................... 22

6.2 Previous Work Log .................................................................................................................. 23

6.3 References .............................................................................................................................. 24

6.4 Standard Operating Procedures ............................................................................................. 25

6.5 Employing Company details ................................................................................................... 25

7. Training and Assessment. ................................................................................................................ 25

8. Responsibilities. ............................................................................................................................... 26

8.1 IRATA Executive Committee .................................................................................................. 26

8.2 IRATA Sponsor member ......................................................................................................... 26

8.3 IRATA member Training Company ......................................................................................... 26

8.4 Verifier ..................................................................................................................................... 27

8.5 Direct entry candidate. ............................................................................................................ 27

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SCOPE This document sets out in detail the procedures to be followed for expired IRATA technicians and direct entry applicants. It should be read in conjunction with sections; 4, 5.3, 5.5, 5.12.3, 5.12.4 & 9.1.7 of the ‘Technician Assessment and Certification Scheme for certification of personnel engaged in industrial rope access methods’, in this respect. This document also offers additional requirements for standard applicants.

The ‘Technician Assessment and Certification Scheme for personnel engaged in industrial rope access methods’ details requirements, recommendations and guidance including the training and assessment syllabi and should be used in conjunction with this document.

These procedures are provided to promote safety in the Rope Access Industry and to assist in the personal development of IRATA technicians and managers. The IRATA Training Company submitting the application shall be responsible for the management, checking criteria and training of all applicants. The training company should levy appropriate fees to cover additional administration time, verifier costs and increased Assessors fees for non-standard applicants.

This document will be subject to regular review by the Executive Committee and members are asked to ensure that they retain each new issue when received and dispose of previous editions.

IRATA TRAINING MEMBER COMPANIES AND IRATA APPOINTED ASSESSORS WHO FAIL TO WORK IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS DOCUMENT WILL FACE DISCIPLINARY ACTION WHICH COULD INCLUDE EXPULSION

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GENERAL ISSUES

1. Documentation required by trainerThose technicians registered as current with IRATA shall provide originals of IRATA Certificate, IDcard and Logbooks to the IRATA Training Company at the start of training programmes.

2. Language issuesTraining companies shall ensure that language issues are provided for in the delivery of training, andthat translations of technical manuals, assessment questions and other relevant documents areprovided. Manuals and other course resources are essential training aids and also serve as referencematerial for technicians and should be provided in a suitable language. Training companies shouldliaise with the assessor regarding appropriate questions. Training programmes can be severelyaffected by language problems and additional times should be allowed for both training andassessments.

3. Minimum length of training programmesTraining Companies shall ensure that the training programmes are suitable for the trainee’s abilitiesand be aware that the minimum requirements may not be sufficient.

4. ExpiryIn order to recertify through the normal process, training must commence before certification expires.

For the avoidance of doubt this means that Certification must be valid on the day of assessment.

When recertification is completed in the 6 month period prior to the expiry of a certificate, a newcertificate will be issued with an expiry date 3 years from the date of expiry on the previous certificate.

Criteria for certifying outside these requirements is covered elsewhere in this document.

5. IRATA Log bookTechnicians who have lost a logbook shall arrange for this to be replaced before assessment. Noassessment forms will be issued until completed and verified logs are provided to the assessor. Theprocedure detailed in 5.13.9 of the Technician Assessment and Certification Scheme should befollowed.

6. Assessment failuresCandidates who fail the assessment shall only undertake re-assessment after training company andassessor recommendations have been completed. Normally, if the candidate fails whilst still holdingcurrent certification then that certificate is still valid. Where there are safety concerns the trainingcompany and/or assessor may consider issuing a lower level of certification or withdrawingcertification altogether

7. Withdrawal of certificationCertification may be withdrawn in accordance with IRATA Bye-laws (appendix 5), if trainees ortechnicians:

• Demonstrate a clear inability to operate in a safe manner• Demonstrate a lack of regard to safety issues• Abuse their IRATA certification in anyway• Falsify information relating to any aspect of their rope access work or training

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8. Registration requirementsIn addition to section 8.8 of the Technician Assessment and Certification Scheme, the trainingcompany shall include a letter of endorsement with the candidates’ registration. This shall detail theindividual procedures and confirm to IRATA that all the necessary requirements have been followed.This may be subject to a random Training Committee appointed audit.

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9. AuditsThe Training Company shall ensure that all evidence used to meet the criteria is held for a minimum of3 years, this may be subject to a random Training Committee appointed audit. Training companieswill be required to make available within 7 days all information and evidence to show that theseprocedures have been followed.

This will include copies of:

Assessment formsRecords of TrainingWritten PapersAll Direct Entry supporting documentationFirst Aid CertificationEvidence of addressing language issues in trainingEvidence of providing appropriate (language) written information and manuals

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CATEGORIES OF APPLICANT

LEVEL 1

1. Level 1 with no experienceAs detailed in the current Technician Assessment and Certification Scheme. Training coursesprovided by IRATA Member Training Companies should be sufficient for the abilities of trainees andshall be a minimum of 4 days with an additional assessment day.

An IRATA Level 1 certificate will be issued with an expiry date 3 years from the date of successfulLevel 1 assessment.

2. In-date Level 1 to be re-assessed to Level 1Technicians who have an in-date Level 1 certificate should arrange for refresher training with anIRATA Trainer Member Company.

The training should be sufficient to refresh all previously assessed techniques and theory and mustcover any changes to the Technician Assessment and Certification Scheme that have occurred sincethe previous assessment.

• A minimum of 4 days refresher training shall be completed.• 1 day assessment by an independent IRATA Assessor.

If re-training and successful Level 1 assessment are completed in the 6 month period prior to the expiry of a current certificate, a new Level 1 certificate will be issued with an expiry date 3 years from the date of expiry of the previous certificate.

3. Expired Level 1 to be re-assessed to Level 1Technicians who have allowed their Level 1 certification to expire by 1 day or more should arrange forrefresher training with an IRATA Trainer Member Company. Technician should not carry out ropeaccess work with an expired certificate.


• A minimum of 4 days training shall be completed.• 1 day full assessment by an independent IRATA Assessor.

A new IRATA Level 1 certificate will be issued with an expiry date 3 years from the date of this successful assessment.

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LEVEL 2

4. In-date Level 1 up-grading to Level 2As detailed in current Technician Assessment and Certification Scheme.

Technicians who have an in-date Level 1 certificate can arrange for Level 2 training with an IRATATrainer Member Company. The training company shall ensure that the pre-training requirements asdefined by the current Technician Assessment and Certification Scheme are satisfied.

Technicians should be competent in all Level 1 topics before attending a Level 2 course, and practiceand or training should be completed in topics that are not used frequently prior to attending a L2course.

The training shall be sufficient to cover all techniques and theory required by the current TechnicianAssessment and Certification Scheme.

• Rope access work experience shall be over a minimum of 12 months of active work sincefirst registration at Level 1 including 1000 logged hours of rope access work.

• A minimum of 4 days Level 2 training shall be completed to cover Level 2 topics (in additionto any Level 1 refresher training).

• 1 day assessment by an independent IRATA Assessor.

An IRATA Level 2 certificate will be issued with an expiry date 3 years from the date of successful Level 2 assessment.

5. Expired (by up to 6 months) Level 1 wishing to be assessed to Level 2.Technicians who have allowed their Level 1 certification to expire by up to 6 months should arrange toregain Level 1 certification with an IRATA Training Member Company.

• Minimum of 4 day Level 1 course.• 1 day Full assessment by an independent IRATA Assessor to Level 1.

Once the technician has regained a Level 1 certificate they shall complete the following requirements (prior to attending a Level 2 training course):

• Obtain a reference from the recent Level 1 training company to confirm that theydemonstrated a good attitude and competence during the Level 1 course.

• Attain a minimum of ’Good Standard’ on the recent Level 1 assessment. This shall beregistered by the IRATA Training Member Company within 60 days.

• Complete a minimum of 3 months’ work experience after regaining Level 1. This shallinclude a minimum of 150 hours of logged rope access work.

• Total logged rope access hours shall be in excess of 1150 hours.• Rope access work experience shall be over a minimum of 12 months of active work since

first registration at Level 1.• A minimum of 4 days Level 2 training shall be completed with an IRATA Training Company

to cover Level 2 topics.• 1 day assessment by an independent IRATA Assessor.


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6. Expired (by more than 6 months) Level 1 wishing to be assessed to Level 2.Up grading is not available to technicians who are out of date by more than 6 months and they shallneed to revalidate at Level 1 and gain more experience over a 6-month period.

• Minimum of 4 day Level 1 course.• 1 day Full assessment by an independent IRATA Assessor to Level 1.



• Attain a minimum of ’Good Standard’ on the recent Level 1 assessment. This shall beregistered by the IRATA Training Member Company within 60 days.

• A further 6 months experience including a minimum of 300 logged hours since revalidationat Level 1 and in excess of 1300 logged hours since first registration.

• Minimum of 4 day Level 2 Course.• 1 day assessment by an independent IRATA Assessor to Level 2.




• A minimum of 4 days Level 2 refresher training shall be completed.• 1 day assessment by an independent IRATA Assessor.

If re-training and successful Level 2 assessment are completed in the 6 month period prior to the expiry of a current certificate, a new Level 2 certificate will be issued with an expiry date 3 years from the date of expiry on the previous certificate.

8. Expired (by up to 6 months) Level 2 wishing to be re-assessed to Level 2Technicians who have allowed their Level 2 certification to expire by between 1 day and 6 monthsshould arrange for refresher training with an IRATA Trainer Member Company.


• A minimum of 4 days Level 2 training shall be completed.• 1 day full assessment by an independent IRATA Assessor.

A new Level 2 certificate will be issued with an expiry date 3 years from the date of this assessment.

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9. Expired (by between 6 & 24 months) Level 2 wishing to be re-assessed to Level 2Technicians who have allowed their Level 2 certification to expire by between 6 and 24 months shouldarrange for refresher training with an IRATA Trainer Member Company.


• Complete a 1 day appraisal by an IRATA Training Member Company, and demonstratecompetence in Level 1 & 2 topics. This shall be completed by an experienced Instructor orassessor. This should be logged in the training section of the technician’s logbook andauthenticated by the training company stamp or assessor’s signature and IRATA number.The Training Company will charge for this appraisal and authentication.


A new Level 2 certificate will be issued with an expiry date 3 years from the date of this assessment.

10. Expired (by more than 24 months) Level 2 wishing to be re-assessed to Level 2Technicians who have allowed their Level 2 certification to expire by more than 24 months shouldarrange for re-qualification at Level 1.

• Minimum of 4 day Level 1 course.• 1 day assessment by an independent IRATA Assessor to Level 1.



• Attain a minimum of ’Good Standard’ on the recent Level 1 assessment.• Register this Level 1 assessment within 60 days of assessment date.• Complete 3 months’ work experience after regaining Level 1. This shall include a minimum

of 150 hours of logged rope access work. Guidance for this is detailed in the back of IRATAlog books

• Total logged rope access hours shall be in excess of 1150 hours of logged rope accesswork.

• Rope access work experience shall be over a minimum of 12 months of active work sincefirst registration at Level 1.

• A minimum of 4 days training Level 2 shall be completed with an IRATA Trainer MemberCompany to cover Level 2 topics.

• 1 day Level 2 full assessment by an independent IRATA Assessor.


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LEVEL 3

11. In-date Level 2 up-grading to Level 3As detailed in current Technician Assessment and Certification Scheme.

Only technicians who have an in-date Level 2 certificate can arrange for Level 3 training with anIRATA Trainer Member Company. The training company shall ensure that the pre-trainingrequirements as defined by the current Technician Assessment and Certification Scheme aresatisfied.

Technicians should be competent in all Level 1 & 2 topics before attending a Level 3 course, andpractice and or training should be completed in topics that are not used frequently (prior to attending aL3 course).

The training shall be sufficient to cover all techniques and theory required by the current TechnicianAssessment and Certification Scheme.

• Rope access work experience shall be over a minimum of 12 months of active work sincelast registration at Level 2.

• Experience to include in excess of 1000 hours of logged rope access work as a level 2(Total in excess of 2000 hours).

• A minimum of 4 days Level 3 training shall be completed.• 1 day assessment by an independent IRATA Assessor.


12. Expired (by up to 6 months) Level 2 wishing to be assessed to Level 3Technicians who have allowed their Level 2 certification to expire by up to 6 months should arrange toregain Level 2 certification with an IRATA Trainer Member Company.




• Attain a minimum of ’Good Standard’ on the recent Level 2 assessment.• A further 3 months experience including a minimum of 150 logged hours since revalidation.• Total logged rope access hours shall be in excess of 1150 hours of logged rope access

work as a Level 2 (Total in excess of 2150 hours).• A minimum of 4 days Level 3 training shall be completed.• 1 day assessment by an independent IRATA Assessor to Level 3.


13. Expired (by more than 6 months) Level 2 wishing to be assessed to Level 3Upgrading is not available to technicians who are out of date by more than 6 months and they shallneed to revalidate at Level 2 and gain more experience over a 6-month period.


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• A further 6 months experience including a minimum of 300 logged hours since revalidation.• Total logged rope access hours shall be in excess of 1300 hours as a Level 2 (Total in

excess of 2300 hours).• A minimum of 4 days Level 3 training shall be completed.• 1 day assessment by an independent IRATA Assessor to Level 3.


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• A minimum of 4 days Level 3 refresher training shall be completed.• 1 day assessment by an independent IRATA Assessor.

If re-training and successful Level 3 assessment are completed in the 6 month period prior to the expiry of a current certificate, a new Level 3 certificate will be issued with an expiry date 3 years from the date of expiry on the previous certificate.

15. Expired (by up to 6 months) Level 3 to be re-assessed to Level 3Technicians who have allowed their Level 3 certification to expire by between 1 day and 6 monthsshould arrange for refresher training with an IRATA Trainer Member Company.




16. Expired (by between 6 & 24 months) Level 3 wishing to be re-assessed to Level 3Technicians who have allowed their Level 3 certification to expire by between 6 and 24 months shouldarrange for refresher training with an IRATA Trainer Member Company.


• Complete a 1 day appraisal by an IRATA Training Member Company, and demonstratecompetence in Level 1, 2 & 3 topics. This shall be completed by an experienced Instructoror assessor. This should be logged in the training section of the technician’s logbook andauthenticated by the training company stamp or assessor’s signature and IRATA number.The Training Company will charge for this appraisal and authentication.

• Complete a minimum of 4 days Level 3 training to cover Level 3 topics.• 1 day assessment by an independent IRATA Assessor.


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17. Expired (by more than 24 months) Level 3 wishing to be re-assessed to Level 3Technicians who have allowed their Level 3 certification to expire by more than 24 months shouldarrange for re-qualification at Level 2.

• Successfully complete a 4-day Level 2 training course.• 1 day assessment by an independent IRATA Assessor to Level 2.• Obtain a reference from the recent Level 2 training company to confirm that they

demonstrated a good attitude and competence during the Level 2 course.• Attain a minimum of ’Good Standard’ on the recent Level 2 assessment.• Register this Level 2 assessment within 60 days of assessment date.

Once the technician has regained a Level 2 certificate they shall complete the following requirements:

• Complete 3 months’ work experience after regaining Level 2. This shall include a minimumof 300 hours of logged rope access work. Guidance for this is detailed in the back of IRATAlog books

• A minimum of 4 days training shall be completed with an IRATA Trainer Member Companyto cover Level 3 topics.

• 1 day assessment by an independent IRATA Assessor to Level 3.


18. Planned ExpiryTechnicians wishing to re-validate or upgrade who anticipate expiry of their certification due to medicalor personal reasons can, prior to expiry, register with an IRATA Member Training Company. Thetraining company shall document the reasons for the planned expiry and ensure there are suitablegrounds for in date certification to be delayed. When the candidate is ready to proceed with trainingthe training company shall contact an IRATA verifier. The verifier shall satisfy himself that the case isgenuine and determine the best course of action considering the situation and elapsed expiry period.The verifier fee may be charged.

19. AppealsIn all circumstances relating to the above categories, technicians may appeal their position. Theyshould at first contact an IRATA Member Training Company who should offer advice. If the trainingcompany considers the technician may have a case then a written appeal should be submitted to anIRATA verifier in the first instance. The verifier may consult with a second verifier and the TrainingCommittee Chairman before reaching a decision. The verifier fee may be charged.

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PROCEDURES FOR DIRECT ENTRY

1. IntroductionDirect entry applicants should carefully consider this document. They should be in no doubt as to thestrict requirements. Candidates will be expected to undertake intense technical training, two daysindependent assessment and be prepared to assemble detailed supporting evidence of previousexperience. Candidates who are not fully confident should consider entering the IRATA system atlevel 1 and progress through the certification scheme as normal.

It is the duty of IRATA member Training Companies and Assessors to ensure that candidates aresuitable for direct entry and have followed all the requirements of this document. They shouldcontact a verifier prior to making any training commitments.

Primarily the direct entry system is intended to assist IRATA member operating companies expandtheir activities into areas where very few local IRATA technicians exist. Under careful controls it mayalso have a purpose in recruiting aspirant member companies. It is not intended to promote a lower ordouble standard and those who use this system should ensure that candidates can be entrusted withprotecting the safe record and good reputation of IRATA.

2. Summary of direct entry procedureThe IRATA Executive Committee shall maintain a Direct Entry Register which shall identify withinwhich areas and under what conditions direct entries may take place.

The Direct Entry Register shall be publicised to the membership and it shall be the duty of the TrainingCompanies to ensure they hold the most recent copy.

Each applicant shall have a full or probationary IRATA member company as a sponsor who shallassume overall responsibility for the candidate.

Those wishing to apply for direct entry level 2 & 3 within these parameters shall contact a full orprobationary member training company.

The training company shall be responsible for checking that the applicant complies with the directentry requirements and can provide all necessary documentation of previous experience to supportthe application.

The training company shall arrange suitable and sufficient training and assessment.

On successful completion of training and assessment, the training company shall forward alldocumentation to an IRATA verifier for final approval prior to registration.

3. Executive Committee authorisationIn the interest of the association the IRATA Executive Committee shall identify IRATA developmentareas and IRATA established areas.

The IRATA Executive Committee shall define these areas within a Direct Entry Register which shall bereviewed at each executive meeting.

The Register shall contain an unambiguous Direct Entry Statement defining the nature of direct entryto be permitted within these areas. Example;

The IRATA Executive Committee shall take steps to ensure that the register is promptly updated andmade widely available to the membership, in particular, Training Companies, Verifiers and Assessors.

The IRATA Executive Committee shall consider the effect direct entries may have on other IRATAmembers within the area. The executive shall consult with any Regional Advisory Committee or othergroup of members who may be affected.

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The executive shall appoint a recorder to maintain records of all direct entries. This shall normally be the IRATA office. The recorder shall compile reports for the executive on reasonable request.

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4. Executive Committee appointmentsThe IRATA Executive Committee shall appoint a minimum of two verifiers.

A Verifier shall;

• be an IRATA assessor• have full knowledge of the direct entry procedure

The role of the verifier is to ensure procedure has been followed, offer advice to training companies, be consistent and ultimately approve or reject the application.

The verifiers shall maintain records of direct entry applications and make those available to the Executive on reasonable request.

A verifier fee shall be charged for each application (£100 plus VAT). At the discretion of the verifier, this fee may be increased up to 100% where non-compliance has increased the workload. The verifier shall invoice IRATA for this fee.

5. Previous work experienceIn general, direct entry applicants shall have at least the same level of experience as an equivalentIRATA technician. Where candidates have obvious comparable experience and quality referencesthen a ‘fast track’ approach may be taken. Where the candidates’ experience is fundamentallydifferent to the IRATA system i.e. single rope use, then greater consideration of the candidatessuitability should be given and the IRATA verifier consulted.

5.1 Direct Entry Level 2

Total logged industrial rope access hours shall exceed 1500.

Acceptable hours are those where the applicant has been involved in industrial rope access workusing a double rope system comparable to the IRATA system of work.

Acceptable hours may include: working from double ropes, working from double aid climb, riggingdouble rope systems, inspecting rope access equipment, training people in the use of an industrialdouble rope access systems.

Hours that are normally unacceptable include: both professional and sporting caving, climbing,mountaineering, canyoning; professional and voluntary rescue services including mountain rescue,emergency services, international rescue organisations; military training; other categories of work atheight including, fall arrest, cradles, scaffold, work restraint, single rope systems, tree work, trainingother forms of work at height.

Where an applicant does not conform to the above criteria of acceptable logged hour’s approvalshould be sought from the verifier prior to any training or assessment taking place. The verifier willneed to see all available work experience documentation. He may consult with a second verifier andthe Training Committee Chairman before reaching a decision. The increased verifier fee will normallybe charged in these cases.

Industrial rope access experience shall have been gained over a period exceeding 18 months. Thisshould consist of a regular working pattern during this time period. It is not acceptable to claim a fewintense working periods with long dormant periods in between. Where this is the case a longer periodof experience is required.

Note: 20 logged hours every week for 18 months equals 1560 hours (78 weeks)

40 logged hours every week for 9 months equal 1560 hours (39 weeks)

60 logged hours every week for 6 months equals 1560 hours (26 weeks)

The latter case would not normally be credible

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5.2 Direct Entry Level 3

Total logged industrial rope access hours shall exceed 2500.

Acceptable hours are those where the applicant has been involved in industrial rope access work using a double rope system comparable to the IRATA system of work.

Acceptable hours may include: working from double ropes, working from double aid climb, rigging double rope systems, inspecting rope access equipment, training people in the use of an industrial double rope access systems.

Hours that are normally unacceptable include: both professional and sporting caving, climbing, mountaineering, canyoning; professional and voluntary rescue services including mountain rescue, emergency services, international rescue organisations; military training; other categories of work at height including, fall arrest, cradles, scaffold, work restraint, single rope systems, tree work, training other forms of work at height.

Where an applicant does not conform to the above criteria of acceptable logged hour’s approval should be sought from the verifier prior to any training or assessment taking place. The verifier will need to see all available work experience documentation. He should consult with a second verifier and the Training Committee Chairman before reaching a decision. The increased verifier fee will normally be charged in these cases.

Industrial rope access experience shall have been gained over a period exceeding 24 months. This should consist of a regular working pattern during this time period. It is not acceptable to claim a few intense working periods with long dormant periods in between. Where this is the case a longer period of experience is required.

Whilst it is not necessary to have previous supervisory experience, a direct entry level 3 shall provide two references from present or previous employers recommending his/her ability as a work team supervisor (see reference section).

6. Documentation required to support a direct entry application.All documentation shall be provided in English or with written English translation.

Direct entry applicants shall provide suitable and sufficient documented evidence to support theirapplication. Where possible this should be supplied in electronic format. The following list details theminimum requirement:

• Work at height CV• Previous Work Log• References• Standard Operating Procedures• Employing company details• First aid certificate (level 3 only)

Validation of hours - summary Level 2 Level 3

Previous work log hours 1500 2500

Of which references must support 1000 2000

Note: 25 logged hours every week for 24 months equals 2600 hours (104 weeks)



The latter case is short on hours and would not normally be credible anyway

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Of which operating procedures must cover 500 1000

6.1 Work at height CV

The applicant shall briefly detail his/her work at height history. This may include background employment history, sporting interests (caving/climbing etc.), military training and any other aspect the candidate thinks is relevant.

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6.2 Previous Work Log

This should be submitted on form 030R or in Microsoft Word/Excel format so that the boxes may be expanded to allow room for more detail or hand drawn.

Date

This shall contain individual days of work or consecutive days, without breaks, of work periods. This shall clearly demonstrate to the verifier the number of hours per day being claimed. Entries such as –June 150 hours-will not be considered appropriate.

Location

Give details of the geographical location of the work site including country.

Type of site

Briefly describe the site i.e. residential 1960’s tower block, oil tanker at sea, un-manned offshore platform, football stadium under construction, concrete water tower etc.

Height

Approximate maximum height worked at, given in metres.

Position

Describe your working role i.e. Supervisor, technician, Instructor etc.

Access method

Describe the technical method of access, for example; double rope abseil, aid climb on wire strops, retractable fall arrest, work restraint etc. Reference shall also be made to standard operating procedure as detailed separately.

Works

Give details of the type of work i.e. ultra-sonic inspection to riser pipe welds, painting roof truss, removing loose concrete, re-instate mastic, installing rock fall defence mesh, cleaning windows, training fall arrest course etc.

Employing company

Give full contact details of employing company including a web site address. Where the employing company maybe unknown to either the training company and/or the verifier details of the company’s core business and how rope access is used within that business shall also be explained. This should be provided on a separate sheet of paper.

Hours

Hours shall be given for each individual date or run of unbroken dates as indicated in the first column. Hours shall reflect only those hours spent directly involved in rope access duties, i.e. working on ropes, rigging, inspecting, training others etc. They shall not include total hours on site or total hours paid. It is generally accepted within the IRATA system that hours on rope will not exceed two thirds to three quarters of the hours spent on site, often less.

Validation

Ideally hours should be validated by an IRATA level 3. Where this is not possible the name of the supervisor or manager should be given, including his/her position in the company and contact details. This person may be contacted by the training company or verifier.

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6.3 References

The applicant shall provide work at height references from present and/or previous employers. The references shall give details of the time period engaged in work at height, validation of any rope hours, details of the rope access system of work (confirming double rope system for example), contact details and position in company of signatory.

The applicant shall provide references confirming 1000 hours for level 2 and 2000 hours for level 3. This recognises the difficulty candidates may have in obtaining references for the whole 1500 (level 2) or 2500 (level 3) hours required in total.

A direct entry level 3 shall provide, as part of his/her other references, two statements recommending him/her for a work team supervisory position.

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6.4 Standard Operating Procedures

The applicant shall provide evidence of working with a double rope system (double aid climbing system included) comparable to the IRATA system of work. This detailed evidence shall be supplied for a minimum of 500 hours at level 2, and 1000 hours at level 3. One of the two following methods shall be considered suitable evidence;

1. Relevant sections of Company Operating Procedures may be presented provided they are clearlyauthorised by the company and the company is one of those supplying a reference.

2. Where this is not possible a self-certified Standard Operating Procedure may be used. Theapplicant shall describe, in his own words, the operating procedures used in relation to thereferences detailed in the section above. The technical work method (may include riskassessment and method statement if available), equipment used, team structure, inspectionregime, any prior training and rescue provision should all be described. The document shall besigned by the applicant as a true reflection of the working procedure. Photographs showing workmethod should be included if available.

6.5 Employing Company details

Where the employing company is unknown to the training company and/or the verifier the applicant shall supply further details. This shall include full contact details, including company web site and/or company brochure. Details of the company’s core business and how rope access is used within that business should also be explained. This information is essential to provide the verifier with an overview of the candidate’s work experience.

7. Training and Assessment.Direct entry training, as with all other IRATA training, shall only be undertaken by full or probationarytraining member companies (See Technician Assessment and Certification Scheme 7.1, 8.8.11 & 9.1)

The applicant shall be sponsored by a full or probationary IRATA member company who shall assumeoverall responsibility for the direct entry candidate. In the absence of any other specified sponsor, thisresponsibility shall be assumed by the training company.

The training company shall be responsible for checking that the applicant complies with the directentry requirements and can provide all necessary documentation of previous experience to supportthe application. If there is any doubt as to the candidates eligibility then an IRATA verifier should becontacted for advice and possible pre-vetting.

Language issues shall be addressed when designing training programmes. Where necessary thisshall include providing an interpreter for the delivery of training, and written translations of technical(training) manuals, assessment questions and other relevant documents

The training company should levy appropriate fees to cover additional administration time, verifier feesand increased assessor costs.

It is essential that an experienced Instructor, preferably a level 3I, delivers direct entry training. Forthe avoidance of doubt, this shall be the Instructor who delivers (hands on) the training for the durationof the course.

The candidate shall complete sufficient training to include all aspects of the syllabus relevant to thelevel to which he/she shall be assessed. (Refer to Technician Assessment and Certification Scheme).Where there are language issues, large candidate numbers, varied candidate levels or limitations ofthe venue then increased training and assessment times must be considered.

Minimum training times Training Assessment

Level 2 4 days 2 days

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Level 3 4 days 2 days

During the course Instructors shall explicitly deliver a lecture on the ‘IRATA International code of practice for industrial rope access’. The lecture shall cover all the principal contents of the document. The instructor shall emphasise to the candidates the responsibility that they have to maintain IRATA standards of safety and quality.

This is a minimum training requirement and more time may be necessary.

Instructors and assessors should be highly confident that candidates can be entrusted to undertake safe working and protect the safety of individual technicians under his/her supervision. Training companies shall not present below standard technicians for assessment. The instructor shall sign the assessment form, this shall act as confirmation of the completion of the training programme.

The assessor shall be independent of the candidate, the candidate’s employer and the company providing the training. The candidate shall be assessed on all aspects of the syllabus, including all grey boxes on the assessment form up to the relevant level. For example; a direct entry level three candidate shall be assessed on each and every aspect of level 1, each and every aspect of level 2, each and every aspect of level 3 except where there is exact duplication, i.e. a candidate must pass a knot or re-anchor as a level 1 manoeuvre as well as during a casualty rescue as a level 3.

During the assessment the assessor shall conduct an interview with the candidate with the aim of exploring the candidate’s knowledge of the IRATA system of work. The assessor shall focus on the differences between the candidate’s previous rope access experience and the IRATA safe system of work in order to ensure the candidate understands any changes he/she will have to make in his/her personal working practices. Areas such as training, supervision, team structure, relevant legislation, equipment, certification, traceability, inspection, risk assessment, safe working methods, tools, communications and rescue should all be discussed.

8. Responsibilities.

8.1 IRATA Executive Committee

It is the responsibility of the IRATA Executive Committee to

• Determine direct entry strategy• Maintain a Direct Entry Register• Appoint verifiers• Disseminate relevant Direct Entry information to the membership in a formal manner.

8.2 IRATA Sponsor member

It is the responsibility of the candidate’s sponsor to

• Assume overall responsibility for the candidate

8.3 IRATA member Training Company

It is the responsibility of the IRATA member training company to

• Ensure that the candidate is suitable• Ensure the procedures in these guidelines are followed• Check compliance with the Direct Entry Register• Collate and check supporting documentation• Liaise with the verifier• Maintain records

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8.4 Verifier

It is the responsibility of the Verifier to

• Check that the direct entry procedure has been followed• Check that the requirements have been met• Check the documentation adequately supports the application• Offer advice to the training company• Approve or reject the direct entry application in writing• Maintain records

8.5 Direct entry candidate.

It is the responsibility of the direct entry candidate to

• Provide suitable and sufficient documentation in support of his/her application.

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Appendix 1

Direct Entry Register

Established areas: (including offshore territorial waters of established areas)

UK Australia South Africa Benelux countries (Belgium, Netherlands, Luxemburg) Singapore Brunei Malaysia Brazil Lithuania Republic of Ireland

Within the IRATA established areas no direct entries shall be permitted for nationals, residents and for those working within these areas.

Training companies based in the Established areas may run direct entry training programmes of applicants from the Development areas providing the applicant is intending to return to work in the Development area. For the avoidance of doubt direct entry is not permitted for nationals and/or residents of a Development area with the intention of working in an Established area.

Development areas:

In all other countries the following shall apply;

Individual level 2 direct entries shall be permitted provided all the requirements of the‘Procedures for Registration and Direct Entry’ are met.

Individual level 3 direct entries shall not be permitted. Direct Entry Level 3 application willbe accepted for verification if the candidate has a written offer of employment from aMember Company or Company applying to become a Member.

Development Areas Revised - 9 Dec 2010

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ARAA – Australian Rope Access Association To IRATA Level Two The technician holds registration with ARAA (Australian Rope Access Association) and with 1500 verifiable logged hours of relevant experience. The experience and logged hours should be checked by the Training Company and then approved by two Assessors before IRATA training commences. The technician completes an IRATA L1 course to a high degree of competence and secures the endorsement of the IRATA Assessor of the course to complete the procedure as follows:

Having received his registration, the technician completes a minimum of three months and 150 hours at Level 1 and can then proceed to Level 2 training and assessment.

To IRATA Level Three The technician holds registration with ARAA (Australian Rope Access Association) and with 2500 verifiable logged hours of relevant experience. The experience and logged hours should be checked by the Training Company and then approved by two Assessors before IRATA training commences. The technician completes an IRATA L1 course to a high degree of competence and secures the endorsement of the IRATA Assessor of the course to complete the procedure as follows:

Having received his registration, the technician completes a minimum of three months and 150 hours at Level 1 and can then proceed to Level 2 training and assessment to a high degree of competence and secure the endorsement of the IRATA Assessor of the course to continue to Level 3.

This is achieved by means of a further three months and 150 hours at Level 2 and then the technician proceeds to Level 3 training and assessment.

Technicians participating in this scheme will have the procedure fully explained to them. Thereafter, any falsification of documents or unsubstantiated claims will render the application null and void even if some training has been given.

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ARAA – Australian Rope Access Association

Appendix 1

Purpose

“To provide access to accelerated entry opportunities for rope access technicians who hold formal qualifications from recognised and reputable Industrial Rope Access organisations other than IRATA”.

The primary purpose of the AEP program is to allow persons of comparable hours, experience and recognised working levels to enter the IRATA training and certification framework and progress at a rate that give due recognition to prior experience and reflects timelines for advancement that do not provide process or financial barriers to participation.

Target

Existing professional rope access technicians who hold qualifications from ARAA are invited to participate as per the process steps outlined below. Applications from rope access technicians holding qualifications from other industrial rope access organisations within Australia will be assessed individually on their merit.

Eligibility Policy location: Applicable only for Australia Nationality: No nationality restrictions Qualifications recognised: As at release date, ARAA Levels 1, 2 & 3 Appeal Procedures IRATA is a membership group and as such is charged with upholding the standards to which their client base, both current and future demands. Maintaining the integrity of its processes is central to IRATA achieving the safety standards it has proudly retained for more than 20 years. Any decisions therefore, taken by persons or companies engaged in the AE assessments (be they application or performance based) are final and no appeal process is provided for within the context of this policy.

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Process steps

The IRATA Assessment Overall Attainment table (from Form 025R v6 IRATA ROPE ACCESS

TECHNICIAN ASSESSMENT FORM)

1 Unacceptable -

2 Satisfactory 3 Good 4 Very good 5 Excellent

What Who &/Or 1

Get Application forms for AE Available from IRATA Aust RAC website

From IRATA Training Co’s (AUST only)

2 Submission of application Training Co 3 Consideration of AE

application Verifiers (2 x AUST IRATA Assessors)

4 Notification of acceptance of AE application

Training Co

5 Commencement of training Level 1

Training Co

6 Achievement of Very Good or higher standard (category 4 or 5) in Assessment

Assessor for training course

7 Further 3 months and 150 logged hours required prior to undergoing subsequent Assessment 2


Training Co

9 Achievement of Very Good standard (category 4 or 5) in Assessment

Assessor for training course

10 Further 3 months and 150 logged hours required prior to undergoing subsequent Assessment 3


Training Co

12 Achievement of a Satisfactory or higher(category 2 ~ 5 below) standard in Assessment

IRATA North American RAC (NARAC)

SPRAT to IRATA Conversion Procedure Annex to IRATA Registrations and Direct Entry procedure (Form - 032) www.irata.org

Edition 9.0 NA ANNEX To IRATA Form 032 15/Oct/2016 Page 2

Uncontrolled when printed

SCOPE

1. The North American regional SPRAT to IRATA conversion procedure is intended to assist IRATA member operating companies expand their activities within the region by utilizing any suitably trained and experienced SPRAT qualified technicians. Under careful controls it is also intended to aid recruiting aspirant member companies. It is not intended to promote a lower or double standard.

2. This document sets out the procedures to be followed for conversion applicants in the region. In relation to

direct entry it supersedes the requirements outlined in the ‘IRATA Registrations and Direct Entry procedure (Form -032)’ and the ‘Training, Assessment Certification Scheme’ (TACS), the additional requirements from these documents including the training and assessment syllabi shall be used in conjunction with this document.

3. This procedure allows persons with logged hours, experience and recognized working levels within

the Society of Professional Rope Access Technicians (SPRAT) to enter the TACS at an appropriate level.

4. Those technicians who have previously held an IRATA certification, even if currently expired, are not

eligible for this process.

5. This document will be subject to regular review and the latest and only controlled version will be

posted on the IRATA web site document area.

6. It is the duty of IRATA member Assessors, Operating and Training Companies to ensure that candidates are suitable for conversion and have followed all the requirements of this document. The member company shall submit any application to IRATA and have received approval prior to making any training commitments.

IRATA TRAINING MEMBER COMPANIES (TMC’s) AND IRATA APPOINTED ASSESSORS WHO FAIL TO WORK IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS DOCUMENT MAY BE SUBJECT TO INVESTIGATION, REVIEW AND POSSIBLE DISCIPLINARY ACTION. ALL SPRAT TO IRATA CONVERSION CANDIDATES BY APPLYING FOR CONVERSION AGREE TO BE SUBJECT TO THE IRATA DISCIPLINARY PROCESS AND ARE BOUND TO THE FINDINGS. IRATA VIEW SERIOUSLY, FALSE RECORDS OR DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED AS PART OF ANY APPLICATION



INTRODUCTION This document outlines the criteria for TMC’s to transfer SPRAT qualified technicians who have not previously been IRATA certified into the IRATA certification scheme. The document addresses the main deficiencies of the lower experience requirements of the SPRAT evaluation scheme and lack of authorized training companies by insisting on robust independent assessment at level Two (2) and Three (3) with authorized training by an audited IRATA TMC and an increase in the experience requirements in line with those of the proven IRATA scheme. CRITERIA

1. Technicians currently registered with SPRAT at Level 1 must undertake a minimum 4-day training course, followed by a level 1 IRATA independent assessment as per the normal entry route to certification laid out in the TACS document.

2. Technicians currently registered in date with SPRAT at Level 2 who have a minimum of 1000 hours (which shall be properly presented in a SPRAT log book only) at that level and one years’ experience at that level must undertake a minimum four-day course with an IRATA TMC. This will be followed by an IRATA independent assessment, to acquire the same grade of qualification with IRATA. A SPRAT L2 may qualify to IRATA L1 as per section 1 above and still be eligible for conversion to IRATA L2 as per this document for a period of up to 6 months from IRATA 1 assessment day, provided IRATA, via the NARAC Chair, have been notified of the application in advance of the training commencing.

3. Technicians who have an in date SPRAT Level 2 but do not have 1000 hours and/or one years’

experience at that level are eligible for IRATA L1 as outlined above.

4. Technicians currently registered in date with SPRAT at Level 3 who have a minimum of 1000 hours (which shall be properly presented in a SPRAT log book only) at that level and one years’ experience at that level, must undertake a minimum four-day course with an IRATA Training Member Company. This will be followed by an IRATA independent assessment, to acquire the same grade of qualification with IRATA. A SPRAT L3 may qualify to IRATA L1 as per section 1 above and still be eligible for conversion to IRATA L3 as per this section for a period of up to 6 months from IRATA 1 assessment day provided IRATA, via the NARAC Chair, have been notified of the application in advance of the training commencing.

5. Technicians who have an in date SPRAT Level three yet do not have 1000 hours and one years’ experience at that level are eligible for IRATA L 2 as outlined above providing they have a minimum of 1,500 logged hours in total.

6. Successful candidates will promptly receive IRATA registration. Registration fee charges will be in line with current fees.

7. All candidates at the time of IRATA training and assessment must present their valid SPRAT

certificate/card and logbook. No Training or Assessment will be undertaken unless both the SPRAT card and fully completed SPRAT logbook are presented to the TMC and Assessor.

8. All candidates must possess at the time of assessment copies of the IRATA ICOP, the IRATA TACS

and the IRATA TMC Training Manual.

9. It is the responsibility of the TMC to check the validity and content of all SPRAT log books, SPRAT certifications and training details provided. The Assessor shall check this and enter details on the assessment form in the comments section.



10. The following information is required pertaining to all SPRAT to IRATA conversions and must be sent to the NARAC chair upon completion of the assessment;

• Name of candidate • Candidate’s Date of Birth • IRATA level assessed to • Date of SPRAT Certification • Copy of current SPRAT Card • Copy of SPRAT Logbook showing relevant hours • Name of IRATA assessor • Name of IRATA TMC • Assessment location • Name of IRATA trainer • Outcome of assessment (overall grade)

11. A total of two (2) attempts at assessment are allowed for the conversion process if deemed appropriate by the initial assessor.

12. An unsuccessful level 3 candidate may be awarded a level 2 or level 1 if the assessor decides that is appropriate.

13. An unsuccessful level 2 candidate may be awarded a level 1 if the assessor decides that is appropriate.

14. All other criteria for IRATA technicians apply as per the TACS.

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