Rope Tech Story: Barry
We get a lot of questions from new rope access technicians about finding work. Many don't know where to start and are worried that they won't be able...
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May
05,
2018
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April
04,
2018
SPRAT Level 3 Conversion Procedure
If you are a active L3 rope access technician and you don't hold a SPRAT certification, but would like to have one, the conversion procedure would be the...
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April
04,
2018
6 Common L1 Discrepancies
There’s a whole list of minor and major discrepancies you should review prior to assessment day (refer to 9.6.3 - 9.6.4 in the TACS). However, we decided...
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April
04,
2018
What happens if you fail? You do a Re-assessment!
First, don’t be too hard on yourself. You’re not the first to fail an assessment and you certainly won’t be the last. Failing an assessment does not...
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March
03,
2018
When it's time for Refresher Training
If you hold a valid Rope Access certification, but it’s been more than 6 months since you last did any rope access, you will need to attend a refresher...
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March
03,
2018
No More Dual Assessments and Evaluations
Hey Rope techs! There are some changes happening with IRATA that will affect the assessment days at PacRopes.
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March
03,
2018
SPRAT Direct Entry Level 2 Procedure
For skilled rope access technicians who aren’t certified through SPRAT, but who’d like to be evaluated for a SPRAT level 2 certification, because they...
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February
02,
2018
Should I get into Rope Access?
You may have been introduced to rope access through a friend, colleague, or aquaintance at a party, climbing gym, or ski lift. Or, you may have seen...
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November
11,
2017
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November
11,
2017
Rope Tech Story: Meet Our Trainer, Josh!
Josh is quite the guy! Coming from the academic field of Philosophy, Josh has an amazing perspective on life and all things Rope Access.
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