OUR COURSES

The following information is provided to help you understand the general pre-evaluation requirements for training. We also recommend reviewing the Physical Requirements prior to registering for a training.

NOTE: All Keltic Falcon courses are five days of training and one-day assessment.

IRATA Level 1 Rope Access Technician:

This is the beginner level and all new candidates have to undertake an IRATA approved training course of a minimum of four days (we do five) followed by a one-day assessment by an independent IRATA assessor. Once this has been satisfactorily completed, the person may then be allowed to work using rope access techniques, albeit under close supervision.

IRATA Level 2 Rope Access Technician:

This course is for the experienced worker. Level 1 technicians have to log at least 1000 working hours using rope access techniques and have worked for a minimum of one year at Level 1. They have then to undergo a minimum of four days (we do five) further training plus an assessment by an independent IRATA assessor.

IRATA Level 3 Rope Access Technician:

This is the supervisor level and requires a minimum of one year at Level 2 and a minimum of a further 1,000 working hours using rope access. Working hours have to be logged, i.e. a combined minimum total of two years and 2,000 hours at Level 1 and Level 2. A minimum of four days of further training (we do five) and then assessment by an independent IRATA assessor must be gained.

SPRAT LEVEL I (WORKER)

No prior experience necessary
Complete a four-day rope access training course from a qualified trainer (recommended, not required)
Complete a level I written test
Level I Field evaluation by a certified SPRAT Evaluator on day five

SPRAT LEVEL II (LEAD TECHNICIAN)

Minimum of six months and 500 logged rope hours as a SPRAT level I (verification of SPRAT log book should be acceptable)
Complete a four-day rope access training course from a qualified trainer (recommended, not required)
Complete a level II written test
Level II Field evaluation by an independent SPRAT Evaluator on day five

SPRAT LEVEL III (SUPERVISOR)

Minimum of six months and 500 logged rope hours as a SPRAT level II (verification of SPRAT log book should be acceptable)
Complete a four-day rope access training course from a qualified trainer (recommended, not required)
Complete a level III written test
Level III Field evaluation by an independent SPRAT Evaluator on day five

SPRAT Certification Renewal

If re-evaluating to a current level of certification, a refresher training of at least two days is recommended followed by an independent evaluation.

SPRAT Direct Entry Level II

Please note: Direct entry is reserved for qualified candidates with varied industrial rope access experience. Recreational climbing, caving and rescue utilizing single rope techniques does not generally qualify as industrial experience, although it greatly increases aptitude.

Technicians will need to provide logged work experience of at least 500 hours working on a two rope system (hours preferably signed off by a supervisor, manager or client)
Professional resume is recommended (pertaining to work at height and should include references)
Complete a four-day rope access training course from a qualified trainer (recommended, not required)
Complete a level II written test
Level II Field evaluation by an independent SPRAT Evaluator on day five

SPRAT Direct Entry Level III

Technicians will need to provide logged work experience of at least 1000 hours working on a two rope system (preferably signed off by a supervisor, manager or client)
Professional resume is recommended (pertaining to work at height and should include references)
Complete a four-day rope access training course from a qualified trainer (recommended not required)
Complete a level III written test
Level III Field evaluation by an independent SPRAT Evaluator on day five