Target group The training is addressed to experienced technicians performing or planning to perform managerial functions, fully independent and responsible for the safety at the work site.
Objectives of the course
Supervise rope access work projects
Understand relevant work techniques and legislation
Demonstrate all the skills and knowledge required of IRATA rope access levels 1 and 2 to perform rescues in different situations;
Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of advanced rescue techniques
Have knowledge of the IRATA training, assessment and certification scheme
Be familiar with the contents of the IRATA International Code of Practice (ICOP)
Approval IRATA – Industrial Rope Access Trade Association Member 6042/T
Course contents The IRATA International Training LEVEL 3 course covers the following topics:
Planning and management
IRATA International system
Legal framework
Hazard identification and risk assessment
Selection of access method
Selection of personnel and competence
Safety method statement
Exclusion zones, permits to work etc.
Planning for emergencies
First aid and suspension intolerance
Equipment
Selection of equipment
Care and maintenance of equipment
Pre-use checking of equipment
Detailed and interim inspections
Assembly of equipment and buddy check
Rigging
Anchor selection
Knots and rope handling
Basic anchor system
Y-hangs
Hazard avoidance and rope protection
Re-anchors
Deviations
Retrievable rigging
Work restraint lines
Vertical fall arrest systems
Tensioned lines
Rigging for rescue and hauling
Lowering systems
Hauling systems
Cross haul
Complex rescue systems (team exercise)
Rope manoeuvres
Back-up devices
Descent
Ascent
Changeovers
Descent using ascending devices
Ascent using a descending device
Deviations
Rope-to-rope transfers
Re-anchors
Passing mid-rope knots
Edge obstructions at the top
Use of work seats (comfort seats)
Passing mid-rope protection
Climbing techniques
Horizontal aid climbing
Vertical aid climbing
Climbing with fall arrest equipment
Rope rescues
Rescue from descent mode
Rescue from ascent mode
Passing a deviation with a casualty
Rope-to-rope transfer with a casualty
Passing a small re-anchor with a casualty
Mid-transfer rescue
Passing mid-rope knots with a casualty
Use of tensioned ropes for rescue
Climbing rescues
Rescue from an aid climb
Rescue from fall arrest equipment
Rescue from an aid climb – short connection
Entry standards
18 years of age;
physically fit and unaffected by any disability or medical condition that may prevent them from working safely;
have an adequate level of fitness, are physically able to perform the tasks expected in terms of strength, agility and co-ordination;
are able to withstand the stresses of the working environment, such as heat, cold, and other inclement weather. Candidates are required to certify that they do not have any medical disabilities or contraindications that may prevent them from working safely. The minimum requirement is a self-certification statement.
If a candidate has a contra-indicated condition which is controlled with medication, he/she shall obtain a signed doctor’s note to show training member company or employer that the condition should not prevent that person doing rope access work providing they have access to the required medication.
a valid L2 certificate with a minimum of one year of experience and 1000 hours logged since the day of passing the L2 IRATA exam (hours recorded in the logbook)
Duration of the training course 5 days (4 days training 1 day assessment).
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