Introduction

This manual supplements your Industrial Rope Access Training Course, leading to certification issued by the Industrial Rope Access Trade Association (IRATA).

It is not a substitute for practical training and should be used in conjunction with:

• IRATA Publication: ICOP (International Code of Practice)
• IRATA Publication: TACS (Training, Assessment & Certification Scheme)

Seek guidance from your instructor on which sections of this manual you need to read and understand for your own assessment, and on any sections that are not clearly understood.