IRATA levels 1, 2 and 3 courses
K2 provides the full range of IRATA levels 1, 2 and 3 courses in accordance with the standards defined in IRATA's "General requirements for certification of personnel engaged in rope access methods".
IRATA level 1
A technician who is able to perform a limited range of rope access tasks under the supervision of a level 3 supervisor.
IRATA level 2
A lead technician who is capable of:
- rigging working ropes
- undertaking rescues
- performing other rope access tasks under the supervision of a level 3 supervisor
IRATA level 3
A technician who:
- is capable of complete responsibility for work projects
- is able to demonstrate the skills and knowledge required of levels 1 and 2
- is conversant with relevant work techniques and legislation
- has a comprehensive knowledge of advanced rescue techniques
- holds a current first aid qualification and has knowledge of the IRATA certification scheme
- is capable and competent to supervise other IRATA technicians of levels 1, 2 and 3
Upon successful assessment, candidates will receive an ID card, certificate and a logbook. New entrants to the IRATA scheme will also receive a copy of the IRATA Guidelines and the IRATA General Requirements.
IRATA levels 1, 2 and 3 reassessments
Certificate revalidation
All IRATA qualifications should be renewed within 3 years of the date of the assessment. Revalidation consists of a full assessment at the required level. This consists of 3 days' training including assessment.
Certificate renewal
Candidates with expired certificates will be required to complete 5 days' training including an assessment. However, any level 2 or 3 candidate undertaking reassessment in excess of six months after the expiry of the current assessment will revert to a lower level.
Upon successful assessment, candidates will receive an ID card, certificate and a logbook.
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Rope access work can only be carried out in a safe, reliable manner when operatives are competent, suitably experienced and trained, capable of inspecting and assessing their own equipment and are subject to appropriate levels of supervision. 
