Rope Access Training Schedule

GMS SPRAT rope access training course cost now $1300 plust tax! GMS holds both public and private courses. If you are looking for a course in your area please contact us for more details.

Course Outline and Regstration Form

Download our course outline and registration form to register in upcoming courses.

Course Outline

Registration Form

What is SPRAT?

SPRAT stands for Society of Professional Rope Access Technicians. Rope access provides a safe, cost-effective, and efficient means of accessing structures and geologic features for inspection, maintenance, and construction.

SPRAT is dedicated to promoting the safe development of industrial rope access standards in the US, Canada, Mexico and beyond.

SPRAT supports companies and technicians using rope access with certification programs, regulatory support, networking, and opportunities to participate in developing industry-consensus standards. http://www.sprat.org

Overview

This 5 day program is comprised of a 4 day instructional course and a final days Evaluation. The program is open for Level 1 and Level 2 Candidates in a combined learning format. Level I is for students with 0 to 500 hours of dual rope access experience. It is for most people who have no prior SPRAT or equivalent certification. Level II is for level 1 Technicians with 500 hours and 6 months dual rope logged since obtaining their level 1 who are ready to advance to the next level. Level 2 instruction focuses on more advanced rigging and rescue skills required of the Technician working in a wide variety of environments. The course will prepare students to be strong candidates for the Evaluation. Instruction is provided by senior GMS Instructors who are SPRAT level 3 Technicians at a maximum 8 participants per Instructor. The final days Evaluation will be conducted by an independent SPRAT Evaluator in a written and practical exam format. Candidates who successfully pass the evaluation will receive a temporary certificate and course debrief at that time. A permanent certificate will be mailed to the candidate in 4 weeks.

Direct Entry Level 2

For Candidates with 500 logged dual rope hours outside of SPRAT system wishing to go directly to the level 2 exam. A resume must be provided detailing previous work. Provide work description, how was rope access used, client, hours worked per job, and dates. Additional relevant courses, skills, experience, certifications should be listed. Supervisor or client recommendations are encouraged. Talk to GMS for further information.

Learning Objectives

Following the course and successful completion of the evaluation, the technician should be able to:

  • Evaluate the safety of rope access equipment and systems
  • Perform basic and advanced access techniques
  • Understand fundamental system analysis
  • Establish anchor systems
  • Efficiently perform standard rescue procedures using mechanical advantage and lowering systems

Day One
Introduction
Gear
Systems
Anchor Building
Knots
Ascending/Descending
Practice

Day Two
Rope to rope transfer
Passing Knots
Deviations
Re-belays
Aid Climbing
Practice

Day Three
Review previous two days
Rescue from ascending
Rescue from Descending

Day 4
Rescue Hauling
Cross Hauling
Review
Practice

Day 5
Written Exam
Practical Exam
Debrief

4 weeks Later
Logbook and Certification to be mailed

Participants must be able to attend 100% of course. Participants must be fit and able to complete physical tasks similar to ascending a tall vertical ladder with ease.

Equipment Provided by Participant

  • Appropriate Work Clothing
  • Lunch
  • Eye protection
  • Helmet

Equipment Provided by GMS

  • Manual
  • SPRAT Safe Work Practices and Certification Requirements
  • Harness, Hardware, Rigging and Group/Course Gear

Documentation Required by Participant

  • Registration Form
  • Waiver
  • Resume submitted if direct entry

Deposit

$500 (Due at Registration)

Payment Options:

1. Check mailed to:
Global Mountain Solutions Inc
Box 8540
Canmore, Alberta
T1W 2V3
Canada

2. Check or cash brought to local GMS office.

3. To pay by Credit Card or Debit Card contact GMS to obtain Paypal Link for online payment.