| Aim | The aim of this course is to provide the participant with the knowledge and skills to perform commercial rope access to the standard of an ARAA Level 2 rope technician |
| Description | This Industrial Rope Access course is designed for persons working at heights to do so using commercial rope access techniques. The course provides participants with OH&S and legislative requirements and procedures to ensure the health and safety of any persons required to work at heights. The course also provides emergency response training, rope access training and use and care of equipment. |
| Duration | Total of 32 hours broken up into 26 hours of training, practical & theory with a 6 hour assessment. |
| Unit/s of Competence | *Prepare and implement a risk assessment and Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) using template provided. *Demonstrate a thorough understanding of ARAA Industry Code. *Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of worksite organization. *Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of equipment usage and maintenance. |
| Accreditation | Participants who successfully complete the course will be issued with an ARAA credit card style ticket. |
| Course Content | All operators will be taught competency to complete the following safely, maintaining a minimum of two points of contact at all times: *Demonstrate rigging ropes using a selection of anchors and equipment. *Demonstrate hauling and lowering systems. *Demonstrate rescue of unconscious workmate from ascending gear. *Demonstrate long rope transfer using 2 back up devices. *Demonstrate horizontal traversing. |
| Pre-Requisites | *Evidence of 500 hours work on ropes. *Level 1 ARAA ticket *Completed registration & medical form. |
| Assessment | *Assessment is conducted by an Independent ARRA assessor that has not provided any of the training on the course and therefore is independent of the training modules. *Practical & theory modules will be conducted by the participant to safely complete the course competencies. |
| Max Course Size | 8 pax |
| Supervision Ratio | 1 : 8 pax |
| Compliance with Legislation, Standards and Codes | *Relevant Occupational Health & Safety Regulations. *AS/NZS 448.2:1997 Part 1: Specifications. *AS/NZS 448.2:1997 Part 2: Selection use & maintenance. *Other enterprise specific legislation, standards & codes. |
| Resources Required | Equipment is provided, unless otherwise stated |
| Course Material | Each participant will receive the Level Two ARAA handbook |
| Course Cost | Contact us for an up to date cost of this course |
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National Height Safety & Access Solutions Pty Ltd
Unit 3 - 31 Chapel Street Marrickville NSW 2204
PH: 1300 301 214
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