The minimum age of candidates is 18 years.

 

All candidates shall be physically fit and free from any disability or medical condition that may prevent them from working safely. They shall ensure that they have an adequate level of fitness, are physically able to perform the tasks expected in terms of strength, agility and coordination and are able to withstand the stresses of the working environment, such as heat, cold and other inclement weather.

 

This course is physically and mentally demanding and will not suit everyone. Ideally candidates should be in possession of an applicable full industrial medical certificate, though this is not a requirement.

 

As a minimum all candidates will be required to fill in a statement of medical fitness to show that they are historically free of the conditions listed below and therefore, there is no reason that would exclude you from participation in a working at height course/assessment.

 

Principal contra-indications to working at height include the following:

 

• Prescribed medication that may impair physical/mental function
• Alcohol or drug dependence
• Diabetes, high or low blood sugar
• High or low blood pressure
• Epilepsy, fits, blackouts
• Heart disease / chest pain
• Vertigo, Giddiness or difficulty with balance
• Fear of heights
• Impaired limb function
• Musculoskeletal issues e.g. back pain
• Psychiatric illness
• Sensory impairment e.g. blind, deaf

If you feel that there may be something that you are uncertain about then please contact us.

Not to acknowledge a medical problem could put yourself and others at risk.

TechConnect

All technicians, including new Level 1 candidates, must be registered on IRATA TechConnect prior to attending the course however if there are any issues, we will be happy to support you through the process.

 

HOW TO REGISTER

Candidates can get started by visiting the registration page here to access the IRATA TechConnect registration form and create an account by following the instructions. During the onboarding process, Technicians must be able to provide one of the following valid forms of ID.

• Passport (Preferred)
• Driving License
• Government-issued photo ID

 

LOGBOOKS

Brand new Level 1’s will not require a logbook; this will be issued after successful completion of training and assessment.

Existing Rope Technicians of all levels; Please ensure that you have your logbook present at the start of your training course on Monday morning. Failure to present your logbook will result in not being able to complete the course as set out in the Irata TACS as shown below:

4.3.4 - Rope access technicians who are upgrading or revalidating shall provide their Logbooks to the IRATA Trainer Member Company prior to the start of the Training course. Where rope access technicians have lost their Logbooks, they shall arrange for a replacement to be issued, completed and verified before Training commences.

If you have completed and passed any IRATA course at any time in the past and don’t have a logbook, you should contact IRATA to obtain a new one prior to attending the course. If your logbook has been stolen or lost, please contact IRATA to obtain a replacement prior to training.

 

Revalidating Level 1's can order a new logbook at the time of booking.

 

Level 2, Level 3 and Upgrading Candidates will require to have ordered replacement logbooks in time to obtain credible references for lost logbook hours prior to attending training courses. If these hours cannot be verified, upgrading may not be possible.

 

Please use this link to allow you to order a replacement: Replacement Documents | IRATA International