For work at height and in difficult environments

With over 35 years experience, we are a leading provider of training and equipment for work and rescue in vertical, steep and difficult to access environments. We have recently extended our purpose built training facility, further ensuring our position as the UK’s number one training company. 


 

irataIRATA (Industrial Rope Access Trade Association) Rope Access Courses Levels 1, 2 & 3-5 days
 
Rope access work can only be carried out in a reliably safe manner where operatives are suitably experienced, trained, and competent, capable of inspecting and assessing their own equipment and subject to appropriate levels of supervision. Because of the potential hazards associated with working at height, it is essential that operatives are properly trained in 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)

Level 3: 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:

IRATA Level 1 (course code LT01)

A technician who is able to perform a limited range of rope access tasks under the supervision of a level 3 supervisor.

IRATA Level 2 (course code LT02)

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 supervisor.
Level 1 to Level 2 requires 1000 hours and 12 months work experience.

IRATA Level 3 (course code LT03)

A technician / 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

Progression from a Level 2 to Level 3 requires at least 1000 hours as a Level 2 (total in excess of 2000 hours) and a minimum of one year involved in a comprehensive variety of work situations and techniques since last registration as a Level 2.

All IRATA members must adhere to the IRATA code of ethics. The person responsible for the work site should only allow rope access methods to be used by persons who are experienced operatives, trained and assessed to IRATA standards. This includes any representative of the client.

Course Duration &  Dates 

IRATA level 1,2,3 5 days 

8 – 12 September
6 – 10 October
3 – 7 November
8 – 12 December  

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IRATA 1-2-3 Re-assessment - 3 days (course codes LT04, LT05 & LT06)

All IRATA qualifications require re-assessment every 3 years. Lyon Equipment offers re-assessment for all IRATA technicians.

10 – 12 September
8 – 10 October
5 – 7 November
10 – 12 December  

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IRATA Direct entry - 5 days (course code LT07)

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