Prior to certification all candidates shall be at least 18 years old. Sign a liability release form and statement of physical and mental fitness to perform rope access work.

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

A candidate shall receive training by a competent trainer prior to initial certification as a Level I, Level II, or Level III Technician. This training should be designed to prepare the candidate to demonstrate proficiency in the skills required at the desired level of certification.

Proof of training shall be provided with experience documentation via a training affidavit.

A candidate should receive training by a competent trainer prior to re-certification at the current level of certification. This training should be designed to prepare the candidate to demonstrate proficiency in the skills required at the level of certification.

The written test and field evaluation shall be representative of the skills and knowledge required by this standard and Safe Practices for Rope Access Work for the desired level of certification. Evaluator shall issue a provisional result to the candidate immediately following the evaluation. Upon receipt of all paperwork, SPRAT will issue the final certification to the candidate.

Grading System for Field Evaluations:

• Each skill is graded on P/F/D – Pass/Fail/Discrepancy
• Pass (P) denotes satisfactory performance during the exercise.
• One Fail (F) constitutes failure of evaluation
• Three Discrepancies (D) constitutes failure of evaluation.

SPRAT logbooks shall be issued to all new successful candidates by the SPRAT Office with the rope access technician’s name, photo, and SPRAT certification number on the first inside page.

• Logbooks are not issued to rope access technicians renewing or upgrading their certification.
• New logbooks may be requested from the SPRAT Office.
• The rope access technician shall document their rope access experience in accordance with Safe Practices for Rope Access Work.

The Direct Entry process is intended to allow rope access technicians who have obtained rope access skills and experience on an industrial two-rope system, outside the SPRAT certification system, to be evaluated for SPRAT certification at a level commensurate with their skill and experience.

Direct Entry applicants shall submit the appropriate documentation to the Evaluations Committee for review and approval. Applications should be submitted no less than five weeks in advance of the scheduled evaluation date.

Applications may be submitted by the individual, the Evaluation Session Host, or training provider.

Direct Entry to Level II

• Direct Entry applicants shall provide documentation of work experience employing a two-rope system of at least 500 hours (hours should be signed off by a Rope Access Program Administrator, Rope Access Supervisor, or client)
• The provided documentation of work experience shall be in accordance with Safe Practices for Rope Access Work. 
• Applicants shall provide a work at height resume that includes 2 professional references, employers, pertinent experience, position(s), responsibilities, and previous training.
• To become a Level II Technician, approved applicants shall attend an evaluation session and successfully complete.
• A Level II Technician written test A Level II Technician field evaluation by an Independent Evaluator.
• Direct Entry Candidates will be evaluated on all skills required for a Level I and Level II Technician.

Conversion process is intended to allow rope access technicians who have obtained rope access skills and experience on an industrial two-rope system, outside the SPRAT certification system, to be evaluated for SPRAT certification at a level commensurate with their skill and experience.

Conversion applicants shall submit the appropriate documentation to the Evaluations Committee for review and approval. Applications should be submitted no less than five weeks in advance of the scheduled evaluation date.

Applications may be submitted by the individual, the Evaluation Session Host, or training provider.

Conversion to Level III

• Rope access technicians who hold an active Level III certification in a recognized rope access association may apply to be evaluated for SPRAT certification as a Level III Technician.
• Applicants shall provide their logbook or similar documentation of work experience.
• The provided documentation of work experience shall be in accordance with Safe Practices for Rope Access Work.

Certification Validity Upon receipt of documentation demonstrating successful completion of the written test and field evaluation, SPRAT will issue the final certification to the candidate. Certification is valid for three (3) years from the date of the evaluation session.

Re-certification

• Rope access technicians should attend an evaluation session prior to the expiration of their current certification.
• Re-certifications completed within 6 months prior to expiration of the current certification will be valid for three (3) years from the expiration date of the previous certification.
• Certification Advancement Rope access technicians that have met the experience and time requirements while holding a valid certification at their current level qualify to advance to the next level.
• Upon receipt of documentation demonstrating successful completion of the written test and field evaluation, SPRAT will issue a new certification.

Certification Downgrade

Rope access technicians with current or expired certifications may elect to downgrade their certification to any lower level. Upon receipt of documentation demonstrating successful completion of the written test and field evaluation, SPRAT will issue a new certification at this lower level. This new certification will be valid for three (3) years from the date of the evaluation session.

• Prior to attempting to upgrade to the next higher level, the rope access technician shall remain at this new lower level for a minimum of three (3) months.
• Advancement from this lower level shall be done in a consecutive manner. 5.5. Certification Expiration Upon expiration, SPRAT issued certifications become invalid. 5.5.2.
• Rope access hours acquired without a valid certification will not be counted toward the required hours for certification advancement.
• Candidates with expired certifications wishing to re-certify or advance to the next level shall complete all skills at the desired level of certification.

Prior to certification all candidates shall be at least 18 years old. Sign a liability release form and statement of physical and mental fitness to perform rope access work.

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

A candidate shall receive training by a competent trainer prior to initial certification as a Level I, Level II, or Level III Technician. This training should be designed to prepare the candidate to demonstrate proficiency in the skills required at the desired level of certification.

Proof of training shall be provided with experience documentation via a training affidavit.

A candidate should receive training by a competent trainer prior to re-certification at the current level of certification. This training should be designed to prepare the candidate to demonstrate proficiency in the skills required at the level of certification.

The written test and field evaluation shall be representative of the skills and knowledge required by this standard and Safe Practices for Rope Access Work for the desired level of certification. Evaluator shall issue a provisional result to the candidate immediately following the evaluation. Upon receipt of all paperwork, SPRAT will issue the final certification to the candidate.

Grading System for Field Evaluations:

• Each skill is graded on P/F/D – Pass/Fail/Discrepancy
• Pass (P) denotes satisfactory performance during the exercise.
• One Fail (F) constitutes failure of evaluation
• Three Discrepancies (D) constitutes failure of evaluation.

SPRAT logbooks shall be issued to all new successful candidates by the SPRAT Office with the rope access technician’s name, photo, and SPRAT certification number on the first inside page.

• Logbooks are not issued to rope access technicians renewing or upgrading their certification.
• New logbooks may be requested from the SPRAT Office.
• The rope access technician shall document their rope access experience in accordance with Safe Practices for Rope Access Work.

The Direct Entry process is intended to allow rope access technicians who have obtained rope access skills and experience on an industrial two-rope system, outside the SPRAT certification system, to be evaluated for SPRAT certification at a level commensurate with their skill and experience.

Direct Entry applicants shall submit the appropriate documentation to the Evaluations Committee for review and approval. Applications should be submitted no less than five weeks in advance of the scheduled evaluation date.

Applications may be submitted by the individual, the Evaluation Session Host, or training provider.

Direct Entry to Level II

• Direct Entry applicants shall provide documentation of work experience employing a two-rope system of at least 500 hours (hours should be signed off by a Rope Access Program Administrator, Rope Access Supervisor, or client)
• The provided documentation of work experience shall be in accordance with Safe Practices for Rope Access Work. 
• Applicants shall provide a work at height resume that includes 2 professional references, employers, pertinent experience, position(s), responsibilities, and previous training.
• To become a Level II Technician, approved applicants shall attend an evaluation session and successfully complete.
• A Level II Technician written test A Level II Technician field evaluation by an Independent Evaluator.
• Direct Entry Candidates will be evaluated on all skills required for a Level I and Level II Technician.

Conversion process is intended to allow rope access technicians who have obtained rope access skills and experience on an industrial two-rope system, outside the SPRAT certification system, to be evaluated for SPRAT certification at a level commensurate with their skill and experience.

Conversion applicants shall submit the appropriate documentation to the Evaluations Committee for review and approval. Applications should be submitted no less than five weeks in advance of the scheduled evaluation date.

Applications may be submitted by the individual, the Evaluation Session Host, or training provider.

Conversion to Level III

• Rope access technicians who hold an active Level III certification in a recognized rope access association may apply to be evaluated for SPRAT certification as a Level III Technician.
• Applicants shall provide their logbook or similar documentation of work experience.
• The provided documentation of work experience shall be in accordance with Safe Practices for Rope Access Work.

Certification Validity Upon receipt of documentation demonstrating successful completion of the written test and field evaluation, SPRAT will issue the final certification to the candidate. Certification is valid for three (3) years from the date of the evaluation session.

Re-certification

• Rope access technicians should attend an evaluation session prior to the expiration of their current certification.
• Re-certifications completed within 6 months prior to expiration of the current certification will be valid for three (3) years from the expiration date of the previous certification.
• Certification Advancement Rope access technicians that have met the experience and time requirements while holding a valid certification at their current level qualify to advance to the next level.
• Upon receipt of documentation demonstrating successful completion of the written test and field evaluation, SPRAT will issue a new certification.

Certification Downgrade

Rope access technicians with current or expired certifications may elect to downgrade their certification to any lower level. Upon receipt of documentation demonstrating successful completion of the written test and field evaluation, SPRAT will issue a new certification at this lower level. This new certification will be valid for three (3) years from the date of the evaluation session.

• Prior to attempting to upgrade to the next higher level, the rope access technician shall remain at this new lower level for a minimum of three (3) months.
• Advancement from this lower level shall be done in a consecutive manner. 5.5. Certification Expiration Upon expiration, SPRAT issued certifications become invalid. 5.5.2.
• Rope access hours acquired without a valid certification will not be counted toward the required hours for certification advancement.
• Candidates with expired certifications wishing to re-certify or advance to the next level shall complete all skills at the desired level of certification.

Prior to certification all candidates shall be at least 18 years old. Sign a liability release form and statement of physical and mental fitness to perform rope access work.

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

A candidate shall receive training by a competent trainer prior to initial certification as a Level I, Level II, or Level III Technician. This training should be designed to prepare the candidate to demonstrate proficiency in the skills required at the desired level of certification.

Proof of training shall be provided with experience documentation via a training affidavit.

A candidate should receive training by a competent trainer prior to re-certification at the current level of certification. This training should be designed to prepare the candidate to demonstrate proficiency in the skills required at the level of certification.

The written test and field evaluation shall be representative of the skills and knowledge required by this standard and Safe Practices for Rope Access Work for the desired level of certification. Evaluator shall issue a provisional result to the candidate immediately following the evaluation. Upon receipt of all paperwork, SPRAT will issue the final certification to the candidate.

Grading System for Field Evaluations:

• Each skill is graded on P/F/D – Pass/Fail/Discrepancy
• Pass (P) denotes satisfactory performance during the exercise.
• One Fail (F) constitutes failure of evaluation
• Three Discrepancies (D) constitutes failure of evaluation.

SPRAT logbooks shall be issued to all new successful candidates by the SPRAT Office with the rope access technician’s name, photo, and SPRAT certification number on the first inside page.

• Logbooks are not issued to rope access technicians renewing or upgrading their certification.
• New logbooks may be requested from the SPRAT Office.
• The rope access technician shall document their rope access experience in accordance with Safe Practices for Rope Access Work.

The Direct Entry process is intended to allow rope access technicians who have obtained rope access skills and experience on an industrial two-rope system, outside the SPRAT certification system, to be evaluated for SPRAT certification at a level commensurate with their skill and experience.

Direct Entry applicants shall submit the appropriate documentation to the Evaluations Committee for review and approval. Applications should be submitted no less than five weeks in advance of the scheduled evaluation date.

Applications may be submitted by the individual, the Evaluation Session Host, or training provider.

Direct Entry to Level II

• Direct Entry applicants shall provide documentation of work experience employing a two-rope system of at least 500 hours (hours should be signed off by a Rope Access Program Administrator, Rope Access Supervisor, or client)
• The provided documentation of work experience shall be in accordance with Safe Practices for Rope Access Work. 
• Applicants shall provide a work at height resume that includes 2 professional references, employers, pertinent experience, position(s), responsibilities, and previous training.
• To become a Level II Technician, approved applicants shall attend an evaluation session and successfully complete.
• A Level II Technician written test A Level II Technician field evaluation by an Independent Evaluator.
• Direct Entry Candidates will be evaluated on all skills required for a Level I and Level II Technician.

Conversion process is intended to allow rope access technicians who have obtained rope access skills and experience on an industrial two-rope system, outside the SPRAT certification system, to be evaluated for SPRAT certification at a level commensurate with their skill and experience.

Conversion applicants shall submit the appropriate documentation to the Evaluations Committee for review and approval. Applications should be submitted no less than five weeks in advance of the scheduled evaluation date.

Applications may be submitted by the individual, the Evaluation Session Host, or training provider.

Conversion to Level III

• Rope access technicians who hold an active Level III certification in a recognized rope access association may apply to be evaluated for SPRAT certification as a Level III Technician.
• Applicants shall provide their logbook or similar documentation of work experience.
• The provided documentation of work experience shall be in accordance with Safe Practices for Rope Access Work.

Certification Validity Upon receipt of documentation demonstrating successful completion of the written test and field evaluation, SPRAT will issue the final certification to the candidate. Certification is valid for three (3) years from the date of the evaluation session.

Re-certification

• Rope access technicians should attend an evaluation session prior to the expiration of their current certification.
• Re-certifications completed within 6 months prior to expiration of the current certification will be valid for three (3) years from the expiration date of the previous certification.
• Certification Advancement Rope access technicians that have met the experience and time requirements while holding a valid certification at their current level qualify to advance to the next level.
• Upon receipt of documentation demonstrating successful completion of the written test and field evaluation, SPRAT will issue a new certification.

Certification Downgrade

Rope access technicians with current or expired certifications may elect to downgrade their certification to any lower level. Upon receipt of documentation demonstrating successful completion of the written test and field evaluation, SPRAT will issue a new certification at this lower level. This new certification will be valid for three (3) years from the date of the evaluation session.

• Prior to attempting to upgrade to the next higher level, the rope access technician shall remain at this new lower level for a minimum of three (3) months.
• Advancement from this lower level shall be done in a consecutive manner. 5.5. Certification Expiration Upon expiration, SPRAT issued certifications become invalid. 5.5.2.
• Rope access hours acquired without a valid certification will not be counted toward the required hours for certification advancement.
• Candidates with expired certifications wishing to re-certify or advance to the next level shall complete all skills at the desired level of certification.