Yüksek İşler (High Works) adopts IRATA (Industrial Rope Access Trade Association) standards as the basis for all rope access projects and training programs. All training sessions are delivered by technician instructors within Yüksek İşler (High Works) who hold IRATA Level 2 and Level 3 certifications.
IRATA (Industrial Rope Access Trade Association) Internationally Certified Rope Access Technician Course
The IRATA rope access training program is designed for individuals who wish to become rope access technicians and for professionals who intend to use rope access techniques. Its content differs from general occupational safety training topics. The core of the training focuses on safely performing various maneuvers on rope and on rescue scenarios involving a casualty suspended on rope. The IRATA Training system consists of three different levels.
Level 1
Training Duration: 5 days
Objective: Safe use of rope access techniques and equipment under the supervision of an IRATA Level 3 Supervisor.
Prerequisite: Must be at least 18 years old.
Validity Period: 3 Years
PRACTICAL TRAINING
- Safe use of rope access equipment
- Installation of basic rope systems, knots, and rope techniques
- Basic rope maneuvers
- Basic aid climbing techniques
- Basic rescue
- Basic hauling systems
THEORETICAL TRAINING
- Understanding and following rope access procedures, methods, and risk assessments
- Relevant standards and regulations
EXAMINATION DURATION
- One full day practical assessment conducted by an independent assessor
- Theoretical exam consisting of 20 questions
Level 2
Training Duration: 5 days
Objective: Performing more complex rope access maneuvers, hauling systems, and rescues under the supervision of an IRATA Level 3 Supervisor.
Prerequisite: A minimum of 1 year must have passed since obtaining the IRATA Level 1 certificate, and at least 1,000 hours of rope access work experience is required.
Validity Period: 3 Years
PRACTICAL TRAINING
- Review of Level 1 topics
- Installation of complex rope systems
- Installation and use of load lifting systems
- Advanced aid climbing techniques
- Advanced rescue techniques
THEORETICAL TRAINING
- Understanding and following rope access procedures, methods, and risk assessments
- Relevant standards and regulations
EXAMINATION DURATION
- One full day practical assessment conducted by an independent assessor.
- Theoretical exam consisting of 20 questions.
Level 3
Training Duration: 5 days
Objective: Performing complex rope access maneuvers, hauling systems, and rescues. Teaching equipment inspection methods as well as site and project supervision techniques.
Prerequisite: A minimum of one year must have passed since obtaining the IRATA Level 2 certificate, and at least 1,000 hours of rope access work experience is required.
Validity Period: 3 Years
PRACTICAL TRAINING
- Review of Level 1 & Level 2 topics
- Installation of complex rope systems
- Installation and use of complex load lifting systems
- Advanced aid climbing techniques
- Advanced rescue techniques
THEORETICAL TRAINING
- Understanding and following rope access procedures, methods, and risk assessments
- Relevant standards and regulations
- Planning and execution of rope access operations
- Identifying hazards and preparing risk assessments
EXAMINATION DURATION
- One full day practical assessment conducted by an independent assessor.
- Job planning forms, equipment inspection forms, and a theoretical exam consisting of 10 questions.
FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions
All training is conducted at the training center and consists of various rope access system maneuvers
All of the technical equipment is provided bu Yüksek İşler. You may use your own equipment which has related standards and inspection records
We recommend you to wear flexible sportswear which will not obstruct your movements
The capacity of the course can change according to the structure of the training centers. Yüksek İşler training centre have the capacity of training 16 trainees at the same time. For every 8 candidates 2 trainers are responsible.
There is at least one Level 3 trainer responsible for 4 trainees.
Training starts at 09.00 and finishes at 17.00 in a period of five days
The assessment also lasts all day like the training days. All rope access maneuvers will be practiced in the assessment . Theoretical exam will be take place before the practical assessment.
To success in the assessment you have to perform all the rope access maneuvers that you have learned without mistakes. One major mistake ( not wearing a helmet, stay only in one point of attachment, etc ..) will make you fail; or 3 minor mistakes like unscrewed carabiners etc.is also reason of fail in the assessment. If you fail you can be reassessed in 60 days without training however we recommend to take at least 2 dats refresh training. You have to pay %75 of training cost to take the assessment again.
Training consists of maneuvers requiring physical efforts. Being overweight will have a negative impact on your training. During every training day you will be performing different rope access maneuvers. Especially close to the last days of training your fatigue may increase so you have to make a power management and warm up before training starts.
IRATA international rope access certification is valid for 3 years. Before the expire date you can re-validate or upgrade your certification. If more than 3 years have passed without re-validation or upgrade, your certification expires. If you have valid certification and don’t work more than 6 months you have to take refreshment training
Our trainers speak English, Russian and Turkish
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