Rope Access Level 1 Technician

Unit Standard ID: 230000 Perform a limited range of rope access tasks and rescues

Who needs this course: 

• Any person who would like to perform work while physically hanging on a rope, instead of using scaffolding, elevated platforms and or ladders will find this course very useful.
• The Rope access level 1 covers all aspects of industrial rope access techniques on an entry level.

Duration: This is a 5 day learning programme. (This course is sometimes spilt over a weekend to allow the learners a rest period due to the physical demands of this course.)

Minimum candidates: 10 if own training session date is required. Less than ten can book on the annual training calendar.

Benefits of this training:

After successful assessment has been completed candidates will be able to:

• Prepare for rope access and assemble personal rope access equipment.
• Explain and tie basic rope knots.
• Perform basic rope access manoeuvres safely on a pre-rigged double rope systems/course.
• Perform basic rope access rescue manoeuvres on pre-rigged double rope systems and explain the role of the team.
• Maintain personal rope access equipment.

Entry requirements: Learner must be proven medically fit.

NQF Level: 2

Credits: 6