IRATA

• Photographic ID
• Minimum age 1

• IRATA Level 1 Initial 
  • No previous rope‑access experience required.
• For IRATA Level 2 Initial
  • In‑date IRATA Level 1 certificate 
  • Minimum 1,000 logged hours & 12 months’ experience as Level 1 
• For IRATA Level 3 Initial
  • In‑date IRATA Level 2 certificate 
  • Minimum 1,000 logged hours & 12 months’ experience as Level 2 
• For Revalidation (L1, L2, L3)
  • In‑date IRATA certificate (or within IRATA’s grace period - please contact us for further information) 

The IRATA Level 1, Level 2, Level 3 and Revalidation programmes at OEG Training provide learners with the knowledge and practical capability to perform rope‑access operations safely and effectively. 

IRATA Level 1 – Initial & Revalidation 

Training includes rope manoeuvres, equipment inspection, basic rigging, work positioning, fall protection, and basic rescue techniques, all under Level 3 supervision. 
Technicians learn to ascend/descend ropes, change systems, pass deviations and re‑belays, and support rope‑access operations safely. 

IRATA Level 2 – Initial & Revalidation 

Training includes advanced rigging, complex manoeuvres, hauling systems, intermediate rescue techniques, and support for non‑standard operations. 
Technicians learn to rig simple and complex systems, perform rescues from multiple positions, and assist Level 3 supervisors in planning and executing rope‑access tasks. 

IRATA Level 3 – Initial & Revalidation 

Training includes supervision, advanced rigging design, rescue leadership, equipment inspection, risk assessment, method‑statement compliance, and safety management. 
Technicians learn to lead rope‑access teams, verify rigging systems, conduct rescues from any position, and ensure full compliance with IRATA safe‑system‑of‑work procedures. 

 The course suite is designed to develop safe rope‑access capability, reduce work‑at‑height risks, and meet the latest IRATA International training and assessment requirements recognised worldwide. 

For further information please click on IRATA International 

IRATA Level 1 – Initial & Revalidation 
You will be able to confidently perform basic rope‑access tasks, including rope manoeuvres, equipment inspection, assisting with rigging, and carrying out a basic rescue involving descent under Level 3 supervision. 

IRATA Level 2 – Initial & Revalidation 
You will be able to perform intermediate rope‑access tasks, including rigging, hauling, complex manoeuvres, and rescues from a variety of positions, supporting Level 3 supervisors in technical operations. 

IRATA Level 3 – Initial & Revalidation 
You will be able to supervise rope‑access operations, lead rescue activities, design and verify rigging systems, inspect equipment, and ensure compliance with IRATA safe‑system‑of‑work documentation. 

Across all levels, you will demonstrate competence in rope handling, rigging, rescue execution, work positioning, communication, and safety management, meeting the latest IRATA International standards required across construction, maintenance, inspection, offshore, and industrial sectors.