Roped Access Operator

A 5 day course for persons required to use abseil techniques in order to gain access to and work in difficult locations, i.e. roped access operations in the industrial sector.

The course complies with British Standard 7985:2000 Code of Practice for the use of rope access techniques.

Modules Covered

• Health & safety for roped access work
• CE EN standards / BS 7985
• Inspection of PPE & documentation
• Risk Assessments / Selection & usage of PPE
• Knots / Anchors & Rigging
• Descent & Ascent
• Self rescue / Casualty Rescues
• Rope to Rope transfers/ Roof top egress

COURSE OUTLINE

Day 1 - A look at the aims of rope access, equipment used and practical training in ascent/ descent.
Day 2 - Looking at rope set ups and knot work
Day 3 - More advanced rope access skills—rope to rope transfers and bypassing knots.
Day 4 - Roof edge deployment and rope rescue training
Day 5 - Assessment of skills and knowledge by an external assessor.

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED

Outdoor clothing suitable for time of year. This could include waterproof trousers, a sturdy jacket, a hat (beanies available in on-site shop), thin leather gloves (also available in on-site shop)

Climbing specific hardware and personal protective equipment will be provided by Xi Training Ltd. If you prefer to use your own PPE kit during the sessions, all we ask is that we are able to see evidence of appropriate certificates of conformity and inspection records.