SPRAT Rope Access Level I

Prerequisites

Prior to evaluation, all candidates must be at least 18 years old. You must Sign a liability release form and statement of physical and mental fitness to perform rope access work. It is recommended that a medical examination is performed prior to the start of the class because this course does include a moderate to a high level of strenuous exercise. No previous experience with rope access is necessary. You shall receive training by a competent trainer prior to evaluation as a Level I. This training is designed to prepare the candidate to demonstrate proficiency in the skills required at the desired level of certification. Proof of training shall be provided with experience documentation via a training affidavit. 

This course includes a moderate to a high level of strenuous exercise while working at height. It is recommended that all students should have the following mental attributes and be able to complete the activities listed below:

• Health respect for heights
• Safety first mindset
• Run 1 mile
• Complete 20 consecutive sit-ups
• Complete 2 consecutive pull-ups or chin-ups

Note: Participants will be required to perform moderate to strenuous activities for five consecutive eight-hour days in a group setting and will be expected to keep up with an established course schedule and group pace. Arm, elbow, and shoulder strains are relatively common and a short warm-up, or stretching routine, before the day of training can help minimize the potential for muscle strains and other injuries.

Learning Objectives

Students completing this course will be taught to evaluate hazards and use basic rope access equipment and techniques under the supervision of a SPRAT Level III to access a wide array of work areas where traditional means of access are unavailable. Additionally, this course prepares participants to be evaluated for their SPRAT Level I certification.