IRATA Rope access level 1

This is a rope access Technician who is able to perform a specified range of rope access tasks under the supervision of a Level 3 rope access safety supervisor. They are:

• able to understand and follow the rope access procedures, method statements and associated riskassessments;
• responsible for pre-use checks of his/her own rope access equipment;
• able to assist in rigging and other operations, under the guidance of a higher grade;
• able to undertake a simple rescue in descent, and assist in rescue
  operations.