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ROPE ACCESS LEVEL 1

Developed for participants with no prior experience, the SPRAT rope access level 1 training course teaches the basic skills required to work safely on a two-rope system and prepares for the SPRAT Evaluation and written examination. Students must be at least 18 years old, verified by government-issued identification.

STUDENTS WILL LEARN THE FOLLOWING:  
• Equipment Use and Inspection

• Rope-to-Rope Transfer

• Use of Backup Devices

• Rope and Sling Protection

• Rigging Anchorage Systems

• Load Sharing Anchorage System

• Horizontal Aid Climbing

• Level 1 Technician Rescue Scenario

• Rigging & Operating a Hauling & Lowering System
  • Roles & Responsibilities

• Knots

• Deviation

• Negotiate Edge

• Use of Descenders

• Use of Ascenders

• Changeovers

• Passing Knots

• Re-anchor
 
SPRAT EVALUATION INFORMATION

The SPRAT written test will be administered the day before the practical skills evaluation unless otherwise stipulated on the 4th day of the course. The last day of each course is reserved for the SPRAT practical skills evaluation unless otherwise stipulated. There will be no additional practice time or course content presentation on this day. Below are links to SPRAT documents including:

 
WHAT TO BRING TO OUR TRAINING:
  • A Government issued photo identification including your full name and date of birth.
  • Valid email address and mailing address.
  • Comfortable footwear which has an enclosed toe area (i.e., no sandals etc.), we recommend sport shoes/trainers or walking shoes.
  • Loose and comfortable clothing which does not restrict movement such as shorts, tracksuit pants, t-shirts etc.
  • A good sense of humor and your best collection of bad jokes.
  • All of our training centers have a basic kitchen including refrigerators and microwaves so please feel free to bring any food or snacks you wish.

Rope access and rope access training is not for everyone. Rope access training is serious and requires skill retention abilities and physical fitness. It also requires the completion of an evaluation, which is described in the SPRAT Certification Requirements for Rope Access Work. Course attendees will be required to sign a waiver of liability prior to starting the course.

   
 
 
 
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