Is a means by which workmen can get into position where they can safely apply themselves to work required and, with modern building design creating evermore challenging and extravagant shapes and at greater heights, rope access technician can work around shapes and features that prohibits the use of other forms of access.

Providing rope access services and consultancy in multi discipline industries including a range of inspection techniques and maintenance / repair at industrial sites, works in relation to construction where high or difficult access solutions may be required and spot application work suited to remote or difficult access. KB Access has our own purpose built rope access training facility providing multi range of height, platforms, limited access and a range of training aids that meet IRATA requirements.

5 days duration for all level certification followed by a day of Assessment by an approved independent Assessor by IRATA. Equipment will be provided throughout the course and assessment.

• IRATA Level 1
  An entry level for the certification of IRATA to get started in the Industry. Minimum age requirement shall be 18 years old. As the course will be physically challenging, participants must be physically and medically fit and will learn the techniques of rope access maneuvers on a pre rigged rope course. Participant will also learn a basic rescue and hauling technique.
• IRATA Level 2
  minimum of 1000hrs logged working hours with varied experience being a level 1 over a minimum period of 12 months. Candidates will learn industrial legislation, to be capable of rigging working ropes, undertaking rescues and performing rope access tasks, under the supervision of an approved IRATA level 3.
• IRATA Level 3
  It is intended for personnel who have held the Industrial Rope Access technician level two qualification for a minimum of 12 months and have at least 1000 on-rope hours logged as a level 2, and wish to proceed to level three. A level three supervisor must be capable of complete responsibility for work projects, undertaking advanced rescues and have a comprehensive knowledge of relevant legislation and industry best practice.

Under the IRATA certification scheme, all rope access work must be supervised by an IRATA Level 3 supervisor, qualified in First Aid.

Successful candidates will receive

• IRATA Certificates and ID Card
• IRATA Log Book
• IRATA 'Guidelines' Documents
• IRATA 'General Requirements' Documents

KB Access Pte Ltd Industrial Rope Access Training Manual is a definitive industrial rope access manual and it is essential reference for practitioners of all levels. Free for all course candidates. (A5 wear resistant format)

Copies of the training manual are available for sale. Please call (+65) 65460939 or email to kbaccess_enquiries@kbassociates.org

See IRATA General requirements for the detailed syllabus, requirements for levels 1, 2 and 3 rope access technicians, and principal contraindications to working at a height and other relevant information.

*Any level rope access technician undertaking re-assessment after the expiry of the current assessment would require a minimum of four days of training instead of the two days. Holders of expired level 2 or 3 certificates or others with questions should contact an IRATA training company for information on revalidation procedure. To ensure technicians are up to date with certification, re-assessment may be done up to 6 months before due expiry date without any time penalty.

Each IRATA member company should ensure employees hold valid assessments.