RIG Systems – Industrial safety and specialist rescue training providers. Confined space, work at height, water rescue, rope rescue, IRATA, first aid, emergency response teams, standby rescue

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IRATA Training

  • RIG Systems – Industrial safety and specialist rescue training providers. Confined space, work at height, water rescue, rope rescue, IRATA, first aid, emergency response teams, standby rescue

ABOUT IRATA TRAINING WITH RIG SYSTEMS

IRATA certified programmes are intensive 5-day courses designed to ensure technicians are competent to perform a full range of rope access tasks from technician to supervisor.

IRATA certifications are Internationally recognised for working in environments and Industries such of offshore Oil and Gas, Renewables, Inspection and Testing, construction, maintenance and repair, Geotechnical and Civil Engineering, Media and Entertainment.

The Level 1 programme covers the following:

  • Pre-visual and tactile personal equipment checks
  • Basic rope access and fall arrest drills
  • Rigging and hauling techniques
  • Rescue protocols
  • Application of height related health and safety legislation

Level 2 and 3 programmes include more advanced rigging and rescue techniques coupled with risk assessments, equipment inspection and method statements. For more information concerning the content of courses refer to the specific course page.

Assessment is undertaken on Day 5 by a qualified and independent IRATA Assessor.

RE-QUALIFICATION

Re-qualification criteria has recently changed, so please contact RIG Systems for clarification if your current IRATA qualification has or is about to lapse.

DIRECT ENTRY

IRATA have recently revised their Direct Entry Guidelines which are the procedures for experienced unqualified roped access technicians to bypass sections of the training syllabus. There are now only very few circumstances when Direct Entry is permitted. For more information please call RIG or review the IRATA website www.irata.org.

TRAINING FACILITIES

The course will be delivered at our training centre near Okehampton, Devon. However, we are able to deliver courses at a number of alternative venues, if you have a number of delegates and would like to book a closed course.

A LIST OF OUR IRATA COURSES IS BELOW. NEED MORE INFORMATION? CALL +44 (0) 1208 814538 FOR A QUOTATION.

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