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Discrepancy Type:
What Discrepancy is One Point of Contact
Pregunta 2
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Discrepancy Type:
Anchor Lanyards and device lanyards, e.g. Cows' tails attached dangerously.
Pregunta 3
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Discrepancy Type:
A swing that could cause injury to personnel or damage to equipment or property
Pregunta 4
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The TMCs shall ensure all evidence used to meet the training and assessment criteria is held for a minimum of ___ Years
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2 years
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3 years
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4 years
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5 years
Pregunta 5
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How many candidates can an IRATA Assessor assess in 1 calendar day?
Pregunta 6
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A Rescue Dummy must be at least 70Kg
Pregunta 7
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Only the Level 3 Rope Access Technicians is responsible for ensuring that their first-aid certificates is appropriate and current.
Pregunta 8
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IRATA’s safe system of work comprises three main elements:
a) the International Code of Practice (ICOP) [TC-102];
b) the Training, Assessment and Certification Scheme (TACS) [TC-101];
c) audited member companies and their operating procedures.
Who shall show awareness of these three main elements?
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Level 1
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Level 2
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Levels 2 and 3 only
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All candidates
Pregunta 9
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_______ shall demonstrate an understanding of the risk assessment process, and shall be capable of identifying hazards that may affect rope access activities
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The Level 2
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The Level 3
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All Levels
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The Rope access manager
Pregunta 10
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All candidates shall show awareness of the requirement to confirm that rope access is a
suitable method for the task.
Pregunta 11
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_____ candidates shall demonstrate their understanding by assessing the suitability of rope
access for a variety of scenarios.
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Level 2
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Level 3
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All candidates
Pregunta 12
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Who shall be capable of identifying common situations where other access
methods such as mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPS), or using work restraint or fall arrest
systems would be more appropriate
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Level 3
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All personnel
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The Rope Access manager
Pregunta 13
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The selection of personnel for a rope access team is heavily dependent on the task and needs to take account of a number of factors, including:
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The number of rope access Technicians required
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levels of competence and experience in rope access
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levels of competence and experience in any other relevant trade (e.g. non-destructive testing)
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Time to perform the task
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The rescue plan
Pregunta 14
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All candidates shall show awareness of the requirements for supervision and rescue provision under the IRATA system.
Pregunta 15
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______ shall be capable of specifying a suitable team, including the number of rope
access Technicians, levels of competence, and roles, for various scenarios.
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All candidates
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Level 2 and 3 candidates
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Level 3 candidates
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The Rope Access manager
Pregunta 16
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All candidates shall be capable of implementing a safety method statement, including
briefing their team.
Pregunta 17
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________ shall show awareness of the need for creating and maintaining exclusion zones and the role of permit-to-work systems.
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All candidates
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Level 2
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Level 2 and 3
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The Rope Access Manager
Pregunta 18
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Level ___ rope access Technicians shall be capable of preparing and implementing both evacuation and rescue plans
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Level 3
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Level 2
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Level 2 and 3
Pregunta 19
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Level 3 rope access Technicians are required to hold a current first-aid certificate, which should be appropriate to their work and its location, only if they work for an IRATA Member Company.
Pregunta 20
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Who ______ shall show awareness of current advice on suspension intolerance, including
its causes, symptoms, and treatment.
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All candidates
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Both Levels 2 and 3
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Level 3's
Pregunta 21
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___________ shall demonstrate an understanding of appropriate marking and storage procedures for rope access equipment.
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Level 3 candidates
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All candidates
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The Rope Access manager
Pregunta 22
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All candidates shall demonstrate functional, visual, and tactile pre-use checks of all personal equipment.
Pregunta 23
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___________ candidates shall demonstrate functional, visual and tactile pre-use checks of all ropes and rigging equipment.
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Level 2 and Level 3
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Level 3
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All
Pregunta 24
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All rope access equipment should be maintained within a formal inspection procedure that ensures all
items are subject to a detailed inspection by a competent person at intervals not exceeding _____ months.
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3 month
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12 month
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6 months
Pregunta 25
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____________ shall make out an inspection report on the condition of damaged or worn
equipment provided.
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Level 3 candidates
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Level 2 candidates
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Level 2 & 3 candidates
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All Candidates
Pregunta 26
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_________ shall be capable of performing a ‘buddy’ check of a rope access Technician wearing similar equipment
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All candidates
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Level 3 candidates
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Level 2 candidates
Pregunta 27
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Level 2 and Level 3 candidates shall be capable of fitting and assembling personal rope access equipment, for themselves and others using a variety of equipment.
Pregunta 28
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All candidates shall show awareness of the minimum recommended strength requirements for rope access anchors within the IRATA ICOP. This is?
Pregunta 29
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All candidates shall demonstrate tying, dressing, and setting the following knots, and have an awareness of their strengths, applications, and limitations:
Which group of knots is not assessed?
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a) figure-of-eight on a bight; b) double figure-of-eight on a bight (‘bunny’ knot); c) figure-of-nine on a bight; d) alpine butterfly; e) scaffold or ‘barrel’ knot; f) stopper knot.
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a) figure-of-nine on a bight; b) double figure-of-eight on a bight (‘bunny’ knot); c) figure-of-ten on a bight; d) alpine butterfly; e) scaffold or ‘barrel’ knot; f) stopper knot.
Pregunta 30
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_____________ shall demonstrate appropriate rope joining knots, choking of ropes and slings, and knowledge of relevant applications, strengths, and limitations.
Pregunta 31
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As a minimum, a basic anchor system consists of one rope, with an anchor connection
Pregunta 32
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All candidates shall demonstrate the rigging of a basic anchor system. Level 2 and 3 candidates shall be expected to demonstrate rigging at height.
Pregunta 33
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All candidates shall demonstrate the rigging of a small Y-hang between anchors less than ______ apart.
Pregunta 34
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Level 3 candidates shall show awareness of the issues of angle loading and potential swings associated with large or wide Y-hangs.
Pregunta 35
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________ shall be capable of identifying common hazards and shall demonstrate selecting and implementing appropriate methods of rigging or protection.
Pregunta 36
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Level 2 and 3 candidates shall demonstrate the correct rigging of a re-anchor at height. For Level 2 candidates, the offset shall be less than 2.5 m. For Level 3 candidates, the offset must be less than 6m.
Pregunta 37
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Level 2 and 3 candidates shall demonstrate the correct rigging of a re-anchor at height. For Level 2 candidates, the offset shall be less than 1.5 m.
Pregunta 38
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Level 2 candidates shall demonstrate the correct rigging of a pull-through from both the ground and from the anchor points. Level 3 candidates shall demonstrate the correct rigging of a pull-through from the anchor points only.
Pregunta 39
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Retrievable rigging methods (often called ‘pull-throughs’) allow ropes to be installed or retrieved
remotely. They should be considered to be temporary rigging for access or egress and, therefore, are often used in rescue.
Pregunta 40
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All candidates shall demonstrate appropriate rigging of work restraint lines
Pregunta 41
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Level 2 and Level 3 candidates shall demonstrate appropriate rigging of work restraint lines
Pregunta 42
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__________ shall demonstrate rigging a temporary fall arrest system to protect a vertical climb.
Pregunta 43
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_____________ shall demonstrate rigging tensioned lines at any positional angle.
Pregunta 44
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__________ shall show awareness of rigging for rescue and of the benefits of doing so. Casualty care and the possibility of suspension intolerance should be taken into account.
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Level 2 and 3 candidates
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All candidates
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Level 3 candidates
Pregunta 45
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__________ shall demonstrate the operation of a simple pre-rigged-for-rescue system, to enable evacuation of a casualty by an unimpeded lower.
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All candidates
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Level 2 candidates
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Level 3 candidates
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Level 2 and 3 candidates
Pregunta 46
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All candidates shall show awareness of the use of hauling systems for rescue.
Pregunta 47
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________ shall demonstrate a cross haul of a casualty between two points.
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Level 3
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Level 2 and Level 3
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All candidates
Pregunta 48
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___________ should look for a cross haul that avoids the potential for an out-of-control swing,
(e.g. one caused by the failure of a single item of equipment) by the use of an appropriate back-up.
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Assessors
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Level 3's
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Trainers
Pregunta 49
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Candidates shall maintain two independent safety attachments when employing rope access techniques unless the candidate is:
Pregunta 50
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Level 2 and Level 3 candidates may be required both to rig ropes and then to perform maneuvers on their own rigging.
Pregunta 51
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__________ shall demonstrate descending using ascending devices without releasing the ascending device from the rope.
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Level 1 candidates
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Level 2 and 3
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All candidates
Pregunta 52
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All candidates shall demonstrate passing a Single-anchor deviation in both ascent and descent modes. Levels 2 and 3 only need to pass through a Double-anchor deviation.
Pregunta 53
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Deviations: Assessors should note that a small out-of-control swing shall be considered a Major discrepancy.
Pregunta 54
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Discrepancies: a swing that could cause injury to personnel or damage to equipment or property shall be considered a major discrepancy
Pregunta 55
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All candidates shall demonstrate, in both ascent and descent modes, passing a re-anchor whose offset shall be less than 1.5 m.
Pregunta 56
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Level 2 and Level 3 candidates shall demonstrate passing a re-anchor whose offset may be any distance apart
Pregunta 57
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Level 2 and Level 3 candidates shall demonstrate identifying, isolating, and passing minor damage in a rope by tying appropriate knots.
Pregunta 58
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________ shall demonstrate passing a top edge obstruction, where anchor points are at or near right angles to the line of descent, in both ascent and descent modes.
Pregunta 59
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Wrap-around canvas rope protectors may be installed mid-rope to protect the ropes against Sharp and abrasive hazards.
Pregunta 60
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__________ shall understand the principles of fall factors and clearance distances, and their relevance to the different methods of climbing
Pregunta 61
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All candidates shall demonstrate horizontal aid climbing, progressing primarily in suspension by moving along:
a) a series of fixed anchors;
b) with the use of moveable anchors such as strops or slings.
Pregunta 62
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Suitable aid climbs for assessment should cover at least ____ m of horizontal movement and, using movable anchors, should pass at least two separate obstructions.
Pregunta 63
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Level 2 and Level 3 candidates shall demonstrate vertical aid climbing, progressing primarily in suspension in an upward direction.
Pregunta 64
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All candidates shall demonstrate climbing using a twin-tailed fall arrest lanyard, maintaining appropriate attachments at all times.
Pregunta 65
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Level 1 candidates shall demonstrate a descent rescue using the casualty’s own
ropes.
Pregunta 66
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All candidates shall demonstrate the rescue of an ‘unconscious’ casualty (i.e. feigning immobility) in descent mode, from same set of ropes
Pregunta 67
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All candidates shall demonstrate the rescue of an ‘unconscious’ casualty (i.e. feigning immobility) in descent mode, from an adjacent set of ropes
Pregunta 68
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Level 2 and Level 3 candidates shall demonstrate a mid-rope rescue of an ‘unconscious’ casualty, i.e. feigning immobility, while suspended on ____________ devices.
Pregunta 69
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Level 2 candidates shall demonstrate descending with a casualty through a double-anchor deviation.
Pregunta 70
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___________ shall demonstrate transferring, with a casualty, from one set of ropes to another set of ropes rigged more than 3 m apart.
Pregunta 71
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Level 3 candidates shall demonstrate the rescue of an ‘unconscious’ casualty, i.e. feigning immobility, who is suspended:
a) at any point during a wide (more than 3 m apart) rope-to-rope transfer;
b) at any point whilst crossing a wide (more than 1.5 m offset) re-anchor (also known as a ‘loop’).
Pregunta 72
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________ candidates shall demonstrate descending with a casualty passing a set of mid-rope knots, taking into account any stretch in the ropes. The rescuer may take full advantage of the casualty’s personal equipment.
Pregunta 73
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________ candidates shall demonstrate the rescue of a casualty who is suspended either by a fall arrest system (temporary or permanent) or by twin-tailed fall arrest lanyards.
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Level 2 and Level 3
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Level 3
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Level 1 candidates
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All candidates
Pregunta 74
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______ candidates shall demonstrate the rescue of an ‘unconscious’ casualty, i.e. feigning immobility, from an aid climb, where the casualty is directly attached by a short connection and where there are no higher anchors.
Pregunta 75
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A Level 3 rope access Instructor may take sole responsibility for the training of up to 8 candidates, who may be at any IRATA level.
Pregunta 76
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A Level 3 rope access Instructor may take sole responsibility for the training of up to 6 candidates, who may be at any IRATA level.
Pregunta 77
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A Level 3 rope access technician with a Level 1 assistant may train up to six candidates, who may be at any IRATA level;
Pregunta 78
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Rescue dummies weighing at least ___ kg shall be available for rescue exercises. Manual handling precautions shall apply.
Pregunta 79
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Training programs shall comprise at least _____ hours over a minimum of _____ days. This time is specific to the course level and will not normally include any refresher time for lower-level requirements.
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40 hours over a minimum of 4 days
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30 hours over a minimum of 4 days
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30 hours over a minimum of 5 days
Pregunta 80
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Training Venues:
An area to ascend and descend in free-hanging space shall be available. The working height of this area is recommended to be at least 7 m, but shall not be less than 6 m.
Pregunta 81
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Training venue:
An area is required with a height of at least 5 m, where climbing using fall arrest lanyards can be performed using a structure such as a simulated pylon, tower or lattice frame.
Pregunta 82
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Assessments:
Candidates who do not provide evidence to meet the prerequisites and/or have not agreed to and signed the ‘Terms and Conditions of Assessment’ on the ‘Technician Assessment Form’ [FM-025] are not permitted to proceed to the Assessment.
Pregunta 83
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Assessments:
The Trainer Member Company shall ensure a Level 1-3 technician is in attendance throughout the Assessment to provide rescue cover and first aid support; and shall have thorough knowledge of
the Training provided to the Candidates being assessed.
Pregunta 84
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Assessment:
During the Assessment, Trainers shall not assist Candidates in any way, unless the Assessor is not looking.
Pregunta 85
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Admin:
Trainer Member Companies shall enter the required information for each Candidate on the IOS Assessment Day Form (ADF), a minimum of _____ hours prior to the Assessment date
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36 hours
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24 hours
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48 hours
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72 hours
Pregunta 86
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Admin:
Submission of documentation to the IRATA Head Office should be within ____ days after the Assessment.
Pregunta 87
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Admin:
It is ________ ____________ that all Instructors have a formal external teaching qualification to assist them in the delivery of Training.
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strongly recommended
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Legally required
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highly advise
Pregunta 88
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Eligibility:
All rope access technicians wishing to become Trainee Instructors are required to hold an appropriate and current first aid qualification.
Pregunta 89
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Eligibility:
IRATA Level 2 rope access technicians may register with IRATA as Trainee Instructors and begin to log their Training experience, but may not teach or log Level 2 or Level 3 topics until they have trained enough candidates.
Pregunta 90
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Assessors:
The primary role of the Assessor is to ensure that each Candidate demonstrates performance of the required tasks in a safe manner and follows the IRATA ‘TACS’ [TC-101].
Pregunta 91
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Assessors:
Assessors should make their instructions clear and remember they are being paid to pass candidates.
Pregunta 92
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Assessors:
An Assessor shall not assess at more than two training venues in any one calendar day.
Pregunta 93
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Assessors:
An Assessor shall not assess at more than One training venue in any one calendar day.
Pregunta 94
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Assessor:
An Assessor shall not assess more than 12 Candidates in any one calendar day
Pregunta 95
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Assessor:
An Assessor shall not assess more than ______ Candidates in any one calendar day
Pregunta 96
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Minor Discrepancy:
A Minor Discrepancy is where a Candidate has not committed a Major Discrepancy, but can still be seen to have compromised their safety or the safety of others. Three Minor Discrepancies constitute a fail.
Pregunta 97
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Major Discrepancy:
A Major Discrepancy is a critical safety issue, where the Candidate has put them self or others at risk. One Major Discrepancy constitutes a fail. This ends the Assessment.
Pregunta 98
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Discrepancies:
The Assessor shall inform the Candidate of discrepancies and explain the safety issue(s) arising from the situation when safe to do so.
Pregunta 99
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Assessment:
All IRATA Assessments shall be recorded in the rope access technician’s Logbook. The record shall include the date and outcome (pass/ fail) and shall be signed by the Assessor.
Pregunta 100
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Assessment:
Where a Candidate fails an upgrade Assessment, the Candidate’s existing Certification should remain valid until expiry (see 9.4.5).
Pregunta 101
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Assessment:
Where a Candidate fails a revalidation Assessment, the Candidate’s existing Certification shall not remain valid (see 9.4.6 and 9.4.7).
Pregunta 102
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Assessments:
Level 3 Candidates shall undertake a Theory Examination and be awarded one of the following outcomes for their Examination:
• Greater than or equal to 70% - Pass
• Greater than or equal to 50% but less than 70% - Minor Discrepancy
• Less than 50% - Major Discrepancy
Pregunta 103
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Assessments:
In any exercise or maneuver, Assessors should consider the time taken to complete each task. Where excessive time taken may place the Candidate (and any casualty being rescued) in danger, excessive time taken may be considered a Minor or Major Discrepancy, depending on the circumstances
Pregunta 104
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Discrepancies:
No back-up to protect against a potential out-of-control swing that may cause injury or damage in the event of failure of an item of equipment.
Respuesta
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Major discrepancy
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Minor discrepancy
Pregunta 105
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Discrepancies:
No helmet at height
Respuesta
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Minor discrepancy
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Major discrepancy
Pregunta 106
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Discrepancies:
Critical harness connectors unfastened or unsecured, e.g. screw links (maillon rapides)
Respuesta
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Minor discrepancy
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Major discrepancy
Pregunta 107
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Discrepancies:
Unsuitable choice of rope protection measures.
Respuesta
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Minor discrepancy
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Major discrepancy
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Not a discrepancy
Pregunta 108
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Discrepancies:
Misuse causing damage to equipment.
Respuesta
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Not a discrepancy
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Minor discrepancy
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Major discrepancy
Pregunta 109
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Discrepancies:
Uncontrolled descent during rescue.
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No discrepancy
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Minor discrepancy
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Major discrepancy
Pregunta 110
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Discrepancies:
Back-up or other devices used upside down.
Respuesta
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Minor discrepancy
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Major discrepancy
Pregunta 111
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Discrepancies:
Excessive slack in connection to an ascending device used as a point of attachment
Respuesta
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Minor discrepancy
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Major discrepancy
Pregunta 112
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Discrepancies:
A swing that could cause injury to personnel or damage to equipment or property.
Respuesta
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Minor discrepancy
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Major discrepancy
Pregunta 113
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Discrepancies:
Attaining less than 50% on the Theory Examination (Level 3 only).
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Major discrepancy
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Minor discrepancy
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No discrepancy
Pregunta 114
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Discrepancies:
Descending device not locked off or no control of the tail rope;
Respuesta
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Minor discrepancy
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Major discrepancy
Pregunta 115
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Discrepancies:
Attachment connectors not secured;
Respuesta
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Minor discrepancy
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Major discrepancy
Pregunta 116
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Discrepancies:
Critical personal fall protection equipment dropped;
Pregunta 117
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Discrepancies:
No braking karabiner used when required;
Respuesta
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Minor discrepancy
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Major discrepancy
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Not a discrepancy
Pregunta 118
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Discrepancies:
Critical personal fall protection equipment missing from the harness set-up
Respuesta
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Major Discrepancy
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Minor Discrepancy
Pregunta 119
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Level 2 and Level 3 Candidates shall demonstrate functional, visual and tactile pre-use checks of all ropes and rigging equipment.
Pregunta 120
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Assessors may assess the tying of knots combined with other elements of the Assessment, e.g. while rigging. Assessors shall allow Levels 2 and 3 and candidates to use other appropriate knots not listed above.