WHAT IS ROPE ACCESS?
Rope access, initially developed from recreational rock climbing and caving techniques, employs ropes and associated equipment to access and work safely at height. A twin rope system is always used to ensure a safety backup, allowing technicians to descend, ascend, and traverse ropes while being securely suspended by their harnesses. This method is pivotal across various sectors for tasks such as inspection, surveying, maintenance, and construction on bridges, dams, wind turbines, towers, buildings, and industrial plants. Unlock the vertical world with rope access, an efficient and versatile solution for safe work at height.
WHY HEADS UP?
Heads Up is your gateway to excellence in IRATA and height safety training. Our Christchurch facility combines cutting-edge training environments with expertly designed courses, led by industry professionals.
IRATA TRAINING
Elevate your rope access career with our International IRATA training courses, diligently constructed to certify you in globally recognised safety and operational standards. From the foundational Level 1 to the advanced Level 3, Heads Up Training prepares you for excellence at every level.
WHAT IS IRATA
IRATA—International Rope Access Trade Association—the world’s premier organisation dedicated to the safety and efficiency of workers at heights, with a global network spanning every continent.
UNMATCHED TRAINING AND SAFETY RECORD
IRATA training programs have certified over 250,000 technicians in more than fifty countries, reaffirming its commitment to unparalleled safety standards in the work-at-height sector.
GLOBAL REACH AND RECOGNITION
IRATA has revolutionised industrial rope access over the past four decades, becoming the access choice for the offshore oil and gas industry, as well as numerous construction and environmental projects worldwide.
INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATION AND MOBILITY
The IRATA certification signifies a globally respected symbol of excellence that grants technicians opportunities for work around the world.
IRATA RASS TRAINING
FOR LEVEL 3 TECHNICIANS
The IRATA Rope Access Safety Supervisor (RASS) Training is the essential next step for all current IRATA Level 3 technicians ready to move into a leadership position.
COURSE OVERVIEW
As the sole provider of IRATA RASS training in New Zealand, Heads Up Training is your exclusive destination for this advanced qualification.
This qualification is critical for maintaining IRATA International's safe system of work and provides an assured standard of supervisory proficiency in the rope access industry. The role of the RASS includes the Direct Supervision of on-site rope access operations, requiring the competence and authority to act whenever necessary to ensure the safety of the rope access technicians, the public, and the worksite.
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The training is delivered over a minimum of 2 days (14 hours) and is purely theory-based, as your practical competency is already demonstrated by your valid IRATA Level 3 certification.
WORKING AT HEIGHTS TRAINING
Working at heights courses are designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills necessary to work confidently and securely at height, in compliance with New Zealand regulations.
