Understanding the IRATA Syllabus: Ascent using ascenders and descenders
Climbing a rope (ascending an anchor line) is one of the first techniques that we teach during L1 training, and is accomplished by alternating between two...
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Jemia
May
05,
2018
Jemia
May
05,
2018
Understanding the IRATA Syllabus: Descending with a descender and ascender
Being able to control your speed and stop as required while descending the ropes is a core technique you’ll use nearly every day as a rope tech. All...
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Jemia
May
05,
2018
Understanding the IRATA Syllabus: Changeovers
Switching from ascent to descent mode (and vice versa) is one of the core rope access techniques and involves switching between your descending and...
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Jemia
May
05,
2018
Understanding the IRATA Syllabus: Deviations
In order to prevent abrasion related damage to your rope system, avoid hazards, or get yourself in the right position for the work you’re doing in...
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Jemia
May
05,
2018
Understanding the IRATA Syllabus: Backup Devices
On your IRATA assessment day, you’ll demonstrate competence by correctly using and handling of your back-up device(s) in the following ways.
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Jemia
February
02,
2018
IRATA Direct Entry
As of December 24, 2019, IRATA Direct Entries are obsolete, meaning this option is no longer available for technicians.
IRATA direct entry applications...
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Jemia
April
04,
2017
TACS Chapter 3: Levels of Qualification
Hey Technicians! So, if you're thinking about becoming an IRATA technician, here is a breakdown of what your IRATA journey will look like! There are three...
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Jemia
June
06,
2016
IRATA Level 3 Expiry and Re-certification
What happens when your IRATA certificate expires? What does it mean for your work life? For upcoming training for re-certification?
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Jemia
June
06,
2016
IRATA Level 2 Expiry and Re-certification
What happens when your IRATA L2 certificate expires? What does it mean for your work life? For upcoming re-certification trainings? Or what if you wanted...
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