The following information is provided to help you understand the general requirements for the Industrial Rope Access Trade Association (IRATA) certification. Additional information can be found in greater detail in the current IRATA Training Assessment Certification Scheme (TACS).

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IRATA Level I
• Minimum age of 18 years.
• No prior experience necessary.
• Complete a four-day (minimum) rope access training course from an IRATA Training Member Company and managed by an IRATA Level III.
• Complete a Level I written test.
• Complete a Level I assessment by an independent IRATA Assessor.

IRATA Level II
• Minimum of 1000 hours and 12 months experience as an IRATA Level I technician (documented in a IRATA log book).
• Complete a four-day (minimum) rope access training course from an IRATA Training Member Company and managed by an IRATA Level III.
• Complete a Level II written test.
• Complete a Level II assessment by an independent IRATA Assessor.

IRATA Level III
• In possession of a valid First Aid certification.
• Minimum of 1000 hours and 12 months experience as an IRATA Level II technician (documented in a IRATA log book).
• Complete a four-day (minimum) rope access training course from an IRATA Training Member Company and managed by an IRATA Level III.
• Complete a Level III written test.
• Complete a Level III assessment by an independent IRATA Assessor.

IRATA Certification Renewal
• IRATA certificates are valid for three years.
• All revalidating candidates are required to complete a minimum of four days of training prior to the assessment.
• If re-training and successful assessment are completed in the 6 month period prior to the expiry of a current certificate, a new certificate will be issued with an expiry date 3 years from the date of expiry on the previous certificate.

Unsuccessful IRATA Assessment
In the event the candidate is unsuccessful in their IRATA assessment, the candidate must return within 60 days from the date of training completion for assessment. If they are unable to return within 60 days, they must attend another training course in full.

IRATA Planned Expiry
Technicians wishing to re-validate or upgrade who anticipate expiry of their certification due to medical or personal reasons can, prior to expiry, register with an IRATA Member Training Company. Please contact us with details on your situation and we may provide additional guidance.

Refresher Training (6 or More Months Not On Rope)
IRATA requires technicians who have not undertaken rope access work for a period of more than six months to undergo refresher training. Refresher training shall be carried out by an IRATA International Level 3 rope access Technician and should be logged in the technician’s logbook. Refer to the IRATA TACS for detailed guidance.

Please contact us with the following to discuss your situation:
• Length of Time Off Rope
• Length of Time Certified
• Current Level of Certification

IRATA candidates wishing to recertify or upgrade through the normal process must have a valid IRATA certificate on the day of the assessment. IRATA provides specific guidance for candidates with expired certification wishing to recertify or advance. If you have, or expect to have, an expired IRATA certificate on the day of the assessment, contact us at training@ropeworks.com. We also recommend reviewing the Physical Requirements prior to registering for a training course.