ROPE ACCESS TRAINING
RAM offers IRATA and SPRAT approved training in Toronto, Ontario out of our large, fully stocked Traning Centre. Our facility is fully public transit accessible, 30 minutes from both Toronto Pearson and Hamilton Airports and is surrounded by several hotels. Check our Training Centre out.
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IRATA ALL LEVELS
IRATA stands for Industrial Rope Access Trade Association.
IRATA rope access certifications are accepted internationally. Often required by multinational oil companies as the only Rope Access certification they recognize, IRATA's strengths include in-depth code of practices, highly structured training,and strong integration with many health and safety regulators around the world. Advancement between levels requires at least 1 year and 1000 hours of verifiable, logged rope access experience.
IRATA LEVEL 1
5 days of training
8am – 4pm
1 day assessment
8am – 4pm
The IRATA Level 1 certificate is the first step in a three level structure. Candidates should expect a hard week both mentally and physically as they come to grips with the wide range of access techniques required to pass the independent assessment on the final day. As a qualified Level 1, the candidate will always be under the safety supervision of a Level 3
IRATA LEVEL 2
5 days of training
8am – 4pm
1 day assessment
8am – 4pm
The IRATA Level 2 certificate is the second step in the IRATA certification scheme. The Level 2 builds on the Level 1 course material and the candidate's practical experience. More in depth rigging and rescue techniques as well as a higher degree of proficiency on the ropes consolidate the candidate's experience and offer an introduction to the advanced techniques of Level 3.
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IRATA LEVEL 3
5 days of training
8am – 4pm
1 day assessment
8am – 4pm
The IRATA Level 3 certificate is the top level in the IRATA certification scheme. The Level 3 builds on the candidates experience and prepares him to take on the roles of Team Leader, Safety Supervisor, Rescue-man and Rigger. Thus far IRATA rope access has an impeccable safety record, this is largely due to the quality of Level 3's in the field. This course aims to maintain, and build on, these high standards.
SPRAT ALL LEVELS
SPRAT stands for Society of Professional Rope Access Technicians.
SPRAT is a USA-based certification and is widely accepted in Canada, generally everywhere else other than Oil and Gas, even though it is largely accepted in the US in all sectors including Oil and Gas, especially in the Gulf of Mexico and sorrounding areas. In Canada, it is particularly common in commercial maintenance, rescue teams and the wind energy industry. It's a flexible association that allows technicians to log hours and upgrade easier than IRATA, which allows access to higher wages in industries that accept SPRAT. Advancement between levels require 6 months and 500 hours of logged and verifiable rope experience
SPRAT LEVEL 1
5 days of training
8am – 4pm
1 day assessment
8am – 4pm
An individual who performs rope access work. A Level I Technician may only work under the direct, on-site supervision of a Rope Access Lead Technician or Supervisor
SPRAT LEVEL 2
5 days of training
8am – 4pm
1 day assessment
8am – 4pm
An individual who is responsible for physically conducting rope access operations and/or safety evaluations of rope access operations, including maintenance of associated access equipment and performs all Rope Access Lead Technician duties as assigned in the employer’s rope access work program
SPRAT LEVEL 3
5 days of training
8am – 4pm
1 day assessment
8am – 4pm
An individual who is responsible for the overall rope access work site and performs all Rope Access Supervisor duties as assigned in the employer’s rope access work program.
