IRATA Level 2 International

Yes, the IRATA certification is internationally recognized and allows you to work anywhere in the world where rope access skills are required. IRATA is a widely respected organization in the rope access industry, and its certification is considered the gold standard for safety and competence in this field. Some benefits of having an IRATA certification include: o Global Recognition: IRATA certifications are accepted and valued by employers around the world, providing you with employment opportunities in diverse countries and regions. o Safety Standards: IRATA focuses on high standards of safety and competence, preparing you to work in challenging industrial environments safely and efficiently. o Versatility: The training covers a wide range of techniques and procedures, allowing you to adapt to different types of jobs and sectors, such as construction, wind energy, the oil and gas industry, among others. o Professional Network: Being part of the IRATA community connects you to a global network of professionals and companies that value and require this type of specialized skills. Therefore, obtaining a Level 2 certification from IRATA will open many doors for you and will allow you to work in diverse environments and countries that require rope access as part of their industrial operations.

Level 2 Certification Retrieval 1. Expired Certification up to 6 Months: o You must organize revalidation training with an IRATA Member Training Center (TMC). o It is mandatory to complete a minimum of 4 days of training before the evaluation for Level 2. 2. Certification Expired Between 6 and 24 Months: o You must organize a refresher course with an IRATA TMC. o Complete a 1-day refresher course, which must be recorded in your logbook and authenticated with the seal of the TMC or the signature of the instructor. o The TMC may charge for this course and authentication. 3. Certification Expired More than 24 Months: o You must organize a Level 1 recertification with an IRATA TMC. o Complete a minimum of 4 days of training before the evaluation for Level 1. o Once you have recovered your Level 1 certification, you must complete a minimum of 150 hours of work with rope access recorded after your most recent Level 1 evaluation, before attending a Level 2 training course.

To complete the logbook, follow these steps as described in the training, evaluation and certification scheme document: 1. Technician Information: Each logbook must include information unique to the vertical work technician, such as the IRATA number and a photograph signed by the technician himself. 2. Supervisor's Signature: All entries in the logbook must be endorsed by a level 3 vertical rope technician supervising vertical work. This supervisor will record your name, signature and unique IRATA number. 3. Record Experience: Use the logbook to document experience and training. Annotations must be legible and made with a blue or black ink pen. 4. Job Details: Under the heading “Details of the task being performed”, describe the nature of the work, including the time spent rigging and disassembling ropes, inspecting equipment and talking about the toolbox. 5. Hours Worked: Record the hours worked directly on the contracted task. Don't include downtime, such as eating breaks or waiting time due to weather. 6. Maximum Worked Height: Under the heading “Maximum Worked Height”, it faithfully reflects the maximum height achieved during work. 7. Cumulative Total Hours: Under “Cumulative total of hours worked”, add and record the hours transferred from the previous page to the “Total hours on this page”. By following these steps, you ensure that the logbook is complete and accurate, which is essential for maintaining certification and professional credibility.

The hours in the book can be signed by an IRATA Level 3 technician, a director, general manager or a rope access manager. This logbook must be submitted to the training center at the beginning of the course when you are going to renew or level up

You must write to the following email to request your duplicate directly from IRATA. registration@irata.org

Yes, to take an IRATA (Industrial Rope Access Trade Association) Level 2 course, you need to have previous experience. Specific requirements include: o Level 1 Certification: You must have completed and passed the IRATA Level 1 course. o Time Experience: You must have accumulated a minimum of 1,000 hours of registered and documented practical rope access work since obtaining your Level 1 certification or Experience Time: You must have worked a minimum of 12 months since your Level 1 certification to ensure that you have had sufficient time to acquire the necessary experience. These requirements ensure that Level 2 course participants have a solid foundation of skills and knowledge, which is essential for advancing to a more advanced level in rope access.

Renewal Deadline 1. Validity Period: o The IRATA certification is valid for three years. You must renew your certification before this three-year period expires. 2. Renewal Window: o Revalidation evaluation and training can take place up to 180 days (6 months) before the certification expiration date without any time penalty. Steps for Renewal 1. Revalidation and Training: o You must complete a minimum of four days of training before the evaluation. This training must take place within the validity period of the certification or within 180 days prior to its expiration.

In the IRATA document “TC-101ESP Training Assessment and Certification Scheme (TACS)”, minor discrepancies that can occur during an evaluation are mentioned. Here are the details on the minor discrepancies: Minor Discrepancies 1. Definition: o Minor discrepancies are non-critical security issues caused by a candidate during the evaluation that compromise their safety or that of others, but are not considered to be a major threat. 2. Examples of Minor Discrepancies: o Inappropriate use of personal protective equipment, which does not put the candidate or others at immediate risk. o Technical errors that do not result in an immediate dangerous situation, but which indicate the need to improve certain skills or knowledge. o Lack of effective communication in teamwork situations, as long as it does not lead to a misunderstanding that jeopardizes safety. 3. Consequences: o Feedback and Correction: The evaluator will give immediate feedback on the minor discrepancy and request that the candidate correct the error. o Follow-up: These discrepancies are recorded and monitored to ensure that the candidate corrects them in future practices and evaluations. 4. Accumulation of Minor Discrepancies: o If a candidate accumulates several minor discrepancies during an evaluation, this can lead to a more detailed review of their competencies and, potentially, to the need for additional training before being re-evaluated. These minor discrepancies make it possible to identify and correct problems without compromising the candidate's certification, ensuring that all technicians maintain high standards of safety and competence in their activities.

No, el curso de IRATA no se realiza online. La naturaleza del trabajo de acceso con cuerda requiere una formación práctica intensiva y supervisada que no puede replicarse adecuadamente en un entorno en línea. Aquí están algunas razones por las que el curso debe realizarse de manera presencial: o Entrenamiento práctico: La mayoría de las habilidades y técnicas de acceso con cuerda deben practicarse físicamente bajo la supervisión de un instructor calificado. Esto incluye maniobras de rescate, técnicas de ascenso y descenso, y manejo de equipos. o Evaluación de competencia: Los instructores deben evaluar tu competencia en tiempo real para asegurarse de que puedes realizar las tareas de manera segura y efectiva. o Seguridad: La seguridad es una prioridad absoluta en el trabajo de acceso con cuerda. La capacitación práctica permite a los instructores monitorear de cerca a los estudiantes y asegurarse de que sigan los procedimientos de seguridad correctos. o Equipos especializados: La formación requiere el uso de equipos especializados que no están disponibles en un entorno en línea. Por estas razones, los cursos de IRATA, incluyendo el Nivel 3, se llevan a cabo en centros de entrenamiento autorizados donde se puede garantizar una formación adecuada y segura.

En el documento del "Esquema de Formación, Evaluación y Certificación" (TACS) de IRATA, se detallan las discrepancias que pueden ocurrir durante una evaluación y que pueden llevar a la terminación o al fallo de la misma. Aquí se resumen las discrepancias mayores: Discrepancias Mayores Seguridad Crítica Comprometida: Una discrepancia mayor es un problema de seguridad crítico en el que el candidato se pone a sí mismo o a otros en riesgo. Esto incluye situaciones en las que el candidato actúa de manera peligrosa o no sigue los procedimientos de seguridad adecuados​​. Terminación de la Evaluación: La evaluación se termina si se comete una discrepancia mayor. Ejemplos incluyen, pero no se limitan a: No usar equipo crítico de protección personal. Realizar maniobras peligrosas sin los seguros adecuados. Uso incorrecto de dispositivos de seguridad que podría resultar en lesiones graves o muerte​​. Reglas de Examen: Infringir las reglas del examen o de la evaluación, como proporcionar respuestas incorrectas deliberadamente o actuar de manera fraudulenta, también se considera una discrepancia mayor​​. Otras Situaciones Críticas: Actuar para poner en peligro la seguridad propia o de otros. Volverse abusivo o amenazante hacia el evaluador o compañeros. Negarse a cumplir con solicitudes razonables del evaluador durante la evaluación​​. Consecuencias de las Discrepancias Mayores Fallo Inmediato: La ocurrencia de una discrepancia mayor resulta en un fallo inmediato de la evaluación. El candidato no puede continuar con la evaluación y debe recibir formación adicional antes de ser reevaluado​​. Reevaluación: El candidato debe someterse a un proceso de reevaluación después de recibir formación adicional para corregir las deficiencias identificadas durante la evaluación inicial​​. Estas medidas estrictas garantizan que solo los candidatos que demuestran un alto nivel de competencia y adherencia a las normas de seguridad puedan obtener y mantener la certificación IRATA.