Rope Access Supervisor Programme
Supervising a rope access team means more than technical skill on the ropes, it means organising the worksite, planning the project, and taking legal and safety responsibility for the people doing the work. Group 583’s Rope Access Supervisor programme is the top tier of the rope access pathway, a 6-day course for practitioners ready to lead and organise rope access projects. Training runs in Centurion or on-site for groups.
Who this course is for
- Rope access practitioners ready to supervise teams and plan rope access projects, rather than just execute the work
- Candidates who meet the certification and logged-hours requirements below
- The final step in the rope access qualification pathway: Technician → Practitioner → Supervisor
What you’ll be able to do after this course
By the end of training and successful assessment, candidates will be able to:
- Perform advanced rope access manoeuvres
- Perform advanced rescues from any position
- Organise worksites in accordance with legal and safety requirements
- Organise worksites and work projects
- Supervise rope access work teams
Course details
Duration 6 days of training and assessment
Entry requirements
- Valid medical certificate
- Certified copy of ID
- Valid First Aid Level 1 Certificate
- US229996 Rope Access Practitioner Certificate
- 1000 logged hours as a Rope Access Practitioner
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 Supervisor (Rope Access Level 3) | |
| NQF Level / Credits | NQF Level: 4 | Credits: 6 |
| Underlying Qualification / Training Module | U/S 229997: Select equipment and rig ropes for rope access projects U/S 230001: Supervise rope access teams and perform advanced manoeuvres and rescues |
| Prerequisite | U/S 229998 U/S 230000 U/S 229996 1000 logged hours on 230000 |
| Price pp incl. VAT | R 8 500.00 |
| IWH License Fee pp incl. VAT | R 700.35 |
| Duration | 8 days |
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