Advance your rope access skills with professional-level training on the ActSafe ICX Power Ascender for lifting goods and personnel.
SKYLOTEC ActSafe Lifting Goods and Personnel: Professional ICX
This one-day professional course is designed for experienced rope access operators who require advanced training in the use of the ActSafe ICX Power Ascender for lifting both goods and personnel. It focuses on deepening participants' understanding of equipment safety, lifting procedures, and emergency responses in industrial settings.
This course is intended for:
Individuals and businesses using rope-based access systems who require ActSafe Ascenders for both personnel and goods lifting.
Upon completing this course, you will be able to:
✅ Assess when ActSafe ascenders must not be used.
✅ Describe and implement general safety guidelines for ActSafe ascenders.
✅ Apply the basic requirements for equipment lifting.
✅ Identify the risks associated with Li-ion batteries and manage them effectively.
✅ Select the correct ropes for use with ActSafe Power Ascenders.
✅ Describe the ascender’s components, controls, and their functions.
✅ Conduct pre-use checks of the ascender.
✅ Correctly feed rope into the ascender.
✅ Safely use backup devices when operating ActSafe Power Ascenders.
✅ Demonstrate the four lifting setups for both personnel and equipment, transitioning between them while maintaining 100% tie-off.
✅ Execute emergency and rescue procedures.
Ideal for:
🧗 Rope access technicians looking to advance their lifting capabilities.
🛠️ Riggers, doggers, operating in complex industrial environments.
⚙️ Technicians needing advanced skills for personnel and goods lifting using powered ascenders.
🚒Rescue and emergency response teams seeking reliable lifting solutions for critical operations.
Prerequisites
- Medically fit and capable of fully participating.
- Hold a valid Rope Access certificate with relevant experience.
- Hold a valid RIIWHS204E Working Safely at Heights certificate issued within the last 24 months.
Expectations:
- Aptitude for Power Ascender lifting operations.
- Beneficial: Hold a valid High Risk Work Licence (HRWL) – Rigging or Dogging class.
*Course durations can vary for multiple reasons, so the duration below is the minimum possible amount.
| Duration | Certificate Validity | Location | Teacher Student Ratio | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 day (8 hours) | 24 Months | Urban Abseiler Venue or Onsite | 1:4 | TBC |
The ActSafe ICX Power Ascender is a heavy-duty, battery-powered lifting device engineered for industrial and rescue operations where power, reliability, and endurance are critical. Built to handle extreme environments and high-demand applications, the ICX is ideal for professional rope access technicians, rescue teams, and industrial maintenance crews.
With enhanced lifting capacities and multiple control options, including remote operation, the ICX ensures efficient, safe, and flexible lifting of both goods and personnel in challenging vertical environments.
Key Features:
✅ Lifts up to 250 kg (goods) or 200 kg (personnel).
✅ Heavy-duty design for industrial and rescue applications.
✅ Equipped with removable batteries for continuous use in the field.
✅ Remote control operation for maximum flexibility and safety.
✅ Compatible with 10.5–13 mm kernmantle ropes.
✅ Built for extreme environments, ensuring reliability and durability.
✅ Complies with major safety standards and certifications.
| Maximum Load (Goods) | Maximum Load (Personnel) | Rope Compatibility | Power Source | Control | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 250 kg | 200 kg | 10.5–13 mm kernmantle rope | Removable Li-ion Battery | Remote Control (wired/wireless) | Approx. 16.5 kg |