The following information is provided to help you understand the general pre-assessment requirements for the Industrial Rope Access Trade Association (IRATA). We also recommend reviewing the Physical Requirements prior to registering for a training course. Additional information can be found in greater detail in the current IRATA General Requirements. If you have further questions please don’t hesitate to contact us.

IRATA Level I

·         No prior experience necessary

·         Complete a four-day (minimum) rope access training course from an IRATA training Member Company and managed by an IRATA Level III.

·         Complete a level I written test

·         Level I Field assessment by an independent IRATA Assessor on day 5.

IRATA Level II

·         Minimum of 12 months work experience and have a minimum of 1,000 logged rope hours as an IRATA level I (verification of IRATA log book should be acceptable)

·         Complete a four-day (minimum) rope access training course from an IRATA training Member Company and managed by an IRATA Level III.

·         Complete a level II written test

·         Level II Field assessment by an independent IRATA Assessor on day 5.

IRATA Level III

·         Minimum of 12 months work experience and 1,000 logged rope hours as an IRATA level II (verification of IRATA log book should be acceptable)

·         Complete a four-day (minimum) rope access training course from an IRATA training Member Company and managed by an IRATA Level III.

·         Complete a level II/III written test

·         Complete a Job Safety Analysis (Risk Assessment) and Work Plan (Method Statement)

·         Complete an equipment inspection report

·         Level III Field assessment by an independent IRATA Assessor on day 5.

IRATA Certification Renewal

·         If re-assessing to a current level of certification, a minimum of two days refresher training is required followed by an independent assessment.

·         If you are re-assessed within 6 months prior to the expiration date on your current certification; a new certification will be issued with an expiry date 3 years from the original certification expiration date at that level

IRATA Direct Entry Level II

Please note: IRATA now requires pre-verification and approval. The following documents are to be sent in to an IRATA verifier before training and assessment commences.

·         Technicians will need to complete an IRATA Previous Work Log (IRATA form 030) showing a minimum of 18 months and 1500 hours working on a two rope system

·         Professional resume (pertaining to work at height and should include references)

·         Letter of recommendation from employer or trainer

·         Standard Company Operating Procedures

Upon Approval:

·         Complete a four-day (minimum) rope access training course from an IRATA Training Member Company and managed by an IRATA Level III.

·         Complete a level I & II written test

·         Level I & II Field assessment by an independent IRATA Assessor on day 5 (IRATA requires a 2 day assessment for DE).

IRATA Direct Entry Level III

Please note: IRATA does not accept level III DE entry candidates unless the candidate is actively working for an IRATA Member Company. Pre-verification is required with the following documentation:

·         Technicians will need to complete an IRATA Previous Work Log (IRATA form 030) showing a minimum of 24 months and 2500 hours working on a two rope system experience

·         Professional resume

·         Letter of recommendation from employer or trainer

·         Standard Operating Procedures

Upon approval:

·         Complete a four-day (minimum) rope access training course from an IRATA Training Member Company

·         Complete a written test for levels I, II & III

·         Complete a Job Safety Analysis (Risk Assessment) and Work Plan (Method Statement)

·         Complete an equipment inspection report

·         Level I, II & III Assessment of practical and supervisory skills by an IRATA Independent Assessor (mandatory two day assessment in order to complete all level I, II & III skills)

Direct Entry Side Notes:

Please be aware that Skala training courses are not generally set up for direct entry into the IRATA system.

Skala's general policy for DE requires a candidate to attend a 4 day rope access training course followed by a one day assessment to the level directly below their desired level of certification. Upon a successful assessment, pre-verification and a second week of training followed by a second assessment day, at a later date, will then complete the process.

An additional fee of $200 will also apply for direct entry processing.