IRATA Course Participation Guide

What to do before the course, what to bring and how to find us. Juhend eesti keeles.

Everything on an orange background needs action from you before the course.

At a glance

Duration: 6 days: 5 training days + 1 assessment day
Assessment day: Saturday — the last day of the courseThe assessment is carried out by an independent IRATA Assessor. Participants must be present on Saturday as well.
Daily schedule: 9.00–17.00The day usually ends at 17.00. The lunch break is agreed on site.
Venue: Lina 5, Tallinn 10314IRATA approved training venue
Training language: Estonian, English or Russian
Dates: See dates and price

Included in the price: training, use of equipment, IRATA assessment, tea, coffee and light snacks.

Lunch and accommodation are not included — they can be arranged separately.

Action required

Complete these steps before the course

Register for the course

Only pre-registered participants can take part in the course. The registration form is in Estonian — if your employer pays for the training, choose “Ettevõte” (company) as the payer. You can also register by emailing info@ropeaccess.ee. Booking, payment and cancellation terms: terms and conditions.

Not registered yet?
Register for the course
Create your IRATA account

techconnect.irata.org/register (opens in a new window)

The account is how your details reach the IRATA system — without it you cannot take part in the assessment or receive a certificate. Creating an account is free of charge and involves no obligation. If it does not work, email info@ropeaccess.ee — we will help.
Check your health

If you have any of the conditions listed under “Medical”, please contact us before the course.
Check your logbook and certificate
Only for participants with an existing IRATA level
Your logbook must be brought on the first morning of the course. For upgrades and refresher training, your certificate must be valid. All requirements are listed below.

What happens next? Once the course date is confirmed, we usually send you more detailed information: the schedule and directions to the training centre.

Action required

What to bring

Mandatory, on the first morning of the course

Official photographic ID (passport or driving licence).
If you already hold an IRATA level (upgrade or revalidation): your IRATA logbook — without it you cannot take part in the course.
If you already hold an IRATA level: your IRATA ID card as well.

Recommended (not mandatory)

A water bottle
Comfortable clothing that allows movement
A top that can easily be taken off or put on without removing the harness
A jacket — the practical hall is at outdoor temperature
Footwear with a fairly stiff sole and good grip, e.g. trainers

Requirements

What applies to your situation

First-time participant

IRATA Level 1

No previous experience is required.
You must be at least 18 years old.
You must be physically fit and have an aptitude for working at height.

Revalidation

Bring your IRATA logbook, IRATA ID card and official photographic ID.
Everyone must present their logbook — including those who qualified long ago or have not worked on ropes since.

Refresher training

Bring your IRATA logbook and IRATA ID card.
Your certificate must not have expired.

Upgrade

Level 1 → Level 2 or Level 2 → Level 3 · bring your IRATA logbook, IRATA ID card and official photographic ID

You need at least 1000 logged working hours at your current level and at least 1 year of experience at that level.
The hours must be countersigned by a rope access supervisor (Level 3) or a member of the employing company’s management (TACS 4.13.1). Hours that are not countersigned may not be counted, and the IRATA Assessor may refuse to assess you.
Do not include hours accrued during rope access training in the 1000 hours — they do not count. If the total falls below 1000 without them, you will not be admitted to the upgrade assessment.
Your certificate must be valid on the day of the assessment.
A first aid certificate is not required for a Level 3 assessment.

Lost your logbook? Replacement logbooks or other certification can be ordered from the IRATA website www.irata.org (opens in a new window).

Health

Medical

All training activities are physically demanding, so you should be reasonably fit. You will be asked to sign a medical self-certification form on site before training starts.

If you have any of the following conditions, please contact us before the course: info@ropeaccess.ee

prescribed medication that may impair physical or mental function
alcohol or drug dependence
diabetes, high or low blood sugar
high or low blood pressure
epilepsy, fits, blackouts
heart disease or chest pain
vertigo, giddiness or difficulty with balance
fear of heights
impaired limb function
musculoskeletal issues, e.g. back pain
psychiatric illness
sensory impairment, e.g. visual or hearing impairment

On site

Practical information

Arrival

The course starts at 9.00. Please report to reception and sign in.

Running late or cannot find the training centre? Call +372 56222935.

Location

Kõrgtööde Koolitused OÜ, Lina 5, Tallinn 10314, Estonia. Open in maps (opens in a new window)

Parking

On-site parking is available.

Training centre

An 8 m high practical hall and a separate classroom for theory. Toilets and a kitchen are available. The practical hall is at outdoor temperature to reflect real outdoor working conditions.

Equipment

All rope access personal protective equipment required throughout the course is provided by Kõrgtööde Koolitused OÜ.

Clothing

Safety footwear, coveralls and gloves are not mandatory. The training area is open plan — bring a jacket in the cooler months.

Food and refreshment

Tea, coffee and light snacks are included in the course price. Lunch and accommodation are not included — they can be arranged separately. The lunch break is agreed on site.

Accommodation

Ask us — we can recommend local accommodation for every budget: info@ropeaccess.ee.

About the course

Who the course is for and what you get

The course is for you if you want to

gain IRATA Level 1 skills and qualification;
upgrade, or revalidate a Level 1, 2 or 3 qualification;
deepen your theoretical knowledge and refine your practical skills.

Structure

Theory takes place in the classroom, practical training in the 8 m high practical hall. On the last day of the course, your skills are assessed by an independent IRATA Assessor — not by our trainer.

Result

If you attend the full course and pass the assessment, you receive an internationally recognised IRATA certificate, valid for 3 years. The certificate is issued in your own name — it stays with you if you change employer. If you do not pass, we issue a certificate of attendance.

IRATA training is provided by Kõrgtööde Koolitused OÜ, an IRATA certified member company (membership number 6067/T), at their IRATA approved training venue.