Rope Access User - BS 7985 and ISO/WD 22846-2
Entry level course for users of rope access techniques in specific environments.
Rope Access User
Rope Access User
BS 7985 / ISO courses are ideal for companies who wish to extend their capabilities in specific environments.

The course is not intended for persons who will be working in varied work locations or who will be required to carry out a range of work tasks. Candidates wishing to work as general rope access subcontractors should consider the IRATA Level 1 course.

NOTE: This course is at User level - employers must ensure adequate supervision is provided for candidates following this course

This entry level course is designed for those who have specific trade skills but wish to use rope access as a method of gaining access to their worksite.

Theoretical content includes requirements of BS 7985 and draft ISO working document ISO/WD 22846-2. Characteristics of a safe system of work, including equipment, legal requirements, objective hazards, risk assessment and method statements, conformity and certification, inspection, emergency considerations and rescue procedures.

Practical content includes requirements of ISO/WD 22846-2. Basic principles of movement on ropes - ascent, descent, changing from ascent to descent, changing from rope to rope, passing a deviation, use of a back-up system, elementary rigging and rope management, elementary rescue.

ACWAHT (Advisory Committee for Work at Height Training) syllabus is also covered in this course.
course code: TRA1U
duration: 5 days
location: Kendal, London
entry rqmts: This course is suitable for newcomers to rope access work, no previous rope access qualifications are required. Comfortable with exposure to height.
Minimum 18 yrs.
Must be fluent in English.
instructor ratio: Normally 1:4
course cost: £620.00
assessment: Practical and written
certification: NARC certificate
validity: 3 years
medical rqmts: Physical fitness with no contra-indications for working at height.

 

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Booking information: 4-8 february 2008 and
approximately every other month for individuals or by arrangement for groups of four.

NARC, Kendal & London
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