Course Objective
The objective of the Industrial Rope Access Level 1 course is to train entry-level rope access technicians by providing them with the fundamental knowledge, practical skills, and safe working practices required to perform rope access work in accordance with applicable legislation, guidelines, and industry standards.

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will have demonstrated that they:

• understand and follow approved rope access procedures and methods of work;
• can correctly use, inspect, and maintain their personal rope access equipment;
• are able to assist in system assembly and rope access operations under the supervision of higher-level technicians;
• can safely perform standard rope access maneuvers, including ascent, descent, and changeovers;
• are able to perform basic rescue elements, including a descent rescue, and demonstrate awareness of simple hauling systems;
• maintain a high level of safety awareness for themselves and others while working at height.

The course ensures that participants gain the necessary foundational competence and practical skills required to safely carry out rope access activities as part of a team under the supervision of more experienced technicians.

Duration of the training course
The duration of the training is 5 days (4 days training, 1 day assessment)

Price
750 EUR per person.

Certificate validity
3 years.

Course contents
Theoretical Component:

• Review of applicable legislation, standards, and guidance for rope access work;
• Refresher on risk assessment and safe systems of work;
• Roles, responsibilities, and limitations of a Level 1 technician;
• Work permits, exclusion zones, and worksite organisation;
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): categories, use, and user responsibility;
• Inspection, use, and care of personal rope access equipment;
• Anchor types and basic anchor systems;
• Fall factors and system loading awareness;
• Suspension trauma and basic casualty management.

Practical Component:
Equipment and Rigging.

• Donning and adjustment of personal equipment;
• Pre-use checks and inspection of personal equipment;
• Use of back-up devices;
• Tying, dressing, and setting of appropriate knots.

Anchor Systems

• Rigging of a basic anchor system;
• Rigging of a simple Y-hang;
• Rope and sling protection in rigging.

Rope Access Manoeuvres

• Descent, ascent, and changeovers;
• Passing knots, deviations, re-belays, and rope-to-rope transfers;
• Passing rope protection, edges, and obstructions;
• Use of a work seat.

Movement and Positioning

• Horizontal movement using cow’s-tails;
• Use of twin fall arrest lanyards.

Rescue Awareness

• Basic rescue by descent;
• Awareness of simple hauling and lowering systems.

Assessment

• Confirmation of practical competence and safe working practices;
• Demonstration of correct equipment use and inspections;
• Compliance with health, safety, and operational requirements.

Location
Riga, Latvia/
Klaipeda, Lithuania

Approval



Novikontas Energy

Course limitations:
The maximum number of delegates for the 1 instructor – 8.

Target group
This course is intended for individuals who wish to become Industrial Rope Access Level 1 technicians and begin working in rope access operations.

The course is suitable for participants who:

• wish to gain an entry-level qualification in industrial rope access;
• plan to work in industries where rope access techniques are used for access and positioning at height;
• require training in the fundamental theoretical knowledge, practical skills, and safe working practices necessary for rope access work;
• intend to work as part of a rope access team under the supervision of higher-level technicians.

Typical work environments include industrial facilities, offshore and onshore installations, civil engineering projects, construction sites, and renewable energy sectors where rope access techniques are used for inspection, maintenance, and repair activities.

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