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Rope Access For Managers Course
Understand Rope Access. Improve Project Safety. Manage with Confidence.
If you're responsible for planning, managing or overseeing rope access operations, understanding how rope access works is essential.
MCL Height Safety's Rope Access for Managers course has been developed specifically for managers, supervisors and health & safety professionals who need to understand the principles of industrial rope access without becoming rope access technicians themselves.
Over two days, delegates gain a practical understanding of the IRATA system, work at height legislation, planning requirements, equipment, rescue arrangements and the management responsibilities associated with rope access projects.
Whether you're managing contractors, overseeing maintenance programmes or specifying work at height solutions, this course provides the knowledge needed to make informed, compliant and safe decisions.
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- Assessment Method: Written and practical
- Course Duration: 2 Days
- Trainer to Candidate Ratio: 1:6
- Revalidation Period: Certification valid for 3 years
- Certification: PDF copy of Certificate
Rope Access Legislation
- Work at Height Regulations
- Relevant British Standards
- Legal responsibilities
- Industry guidance
IRATA Rope Access
- IRATA ICOP
- IRATA TACS
- Rope access hierarchy
- Rope access procedures
Planning Rope Access Projects
- Risk Assessments
- Method Statements
- Job Planning
- Permit to Work Systems
- Exclusion Zones
Rope Access Equipment
- PPE Categories
- Equipment selection
- Pre-use inspections
- Equipment management
- Record keeping
Rope Systems
- Anchor devices
- Rigging principles
- Rope protection
- Horizontal lifelines
- Tensioned rope systems
Working at Height Risks
- Fall factors
- Suspension intolerance
- Casualty management
- Rope access restrictions
- Rescue planning
Practical Awareness
Delegates will also gain practical awareness of:
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- Rope access systems
- Rigging
- Rope manoeuvres
- Rescue systems
- Edge protection
- Anchor devices
- A PDF copy of MCL Height Safety Training Manual
- All the equipment for training will be provided in the course cost.
This course is ideal for:
- Project Managers
- Contracts Managers
- Facilities Managers
- Asset Managers
- Health & Safety Managers
- Site Managers
- Building Managers
- Engineers
- Principal Contractors
- Client Representatives
- Anyone responsible for planning or managing rope access work
No previous rope access experience is required.
Rope Access for Managers overview
Managing rope access work requires more than appointing the right contractor, it requires understanding how rope access operations are planned, managed and carried out safely.
Our Rope Access for Managers course has been developed for project managers, facilities managers, health & safety professionals and anyone responsible for overseeing rope access activities.
Over two days, delegates gain practical knowledge of:
✔ IRATA principles and guidance
✔ Work at Height legislation
✔ Risk assessments and method statements
✔ Rope access equipment and systems
✔ Rescue planning and emergency considerations
Whether you're commissioning rope access work, managing contractors or responsible for compliance, this course will help you make informed decisions and better understand the risks associated with work at height.
Get in touch to find out more about upcoming course dates.
The experience was great and it’s fantastic to have a course in London! Claudia was very knowledgeable and I will definitely recommend this to people who need training in the future