Rope Access Technician

Rope Access Technician Programme

Rope access lets skilled technicians reach difficult or high-risk areas without scaffolding or cranes, but it demands precise, well-drilled technique. Group 583’s Rope Access Technician programme trains candidates to assemble and maintain personal rope access equipment, tie the knots the discipline depends on, and perform both standard manoeuvres and rescue procedures on a pre-rigged double rope system. This is a 5-day programme, run in Centurion or on-site for groups.

Who this course is for

Candidates who need to work using rope access methods rather than scaffolding, cranes, or fixed platforms
Workers who will operate on pre-rigged double rope systems and need to be assessed on both technique and rescue procedure
Sites that need rope access-qualified personnel in-house rather than outsourcing the work

What you’ll be able to do after this course

By the end of training and successful assessment, candidates will be able to:

Prepare for rope access work and assemble personal rope access equipment
Explain and tie basic rope knots
Perform basic rope access manoeuvres safely on a pre-rigged double rope system
Perform basic rope access rescue manoeuvres on a pre-rigged double rope system, and explain the role of each team member
Maintain personal rope access equipment

Course details

Duration 5 days of training and assessment

Entry requirements

Valid medical certificate
Certified copy of ID
US229998 Basic Fall Arrest Technician Certificate

Group size

10 or more learners: we can schedule a dedicated training date for your team
Fewer than 10 learners: contact us to be placed on the next available date

Pricing:

Rope Access Technician (Rope Access Level 1)
NQF Level / Credits	NQF Level: 2 \| Credits: 6
Underlying Qualification / Training Module	U/S 230000: Perform a limited range of rope access tasks and rescues
Prerequisite	U/S 229998
Price pp incl. VAT	R 5 500.00
IWH License Fee pp incl. VAT	R 368.00
Duration	5 days