The New Zealand Certificate in Industrial Rope Access (Level 3) is to provide the industrial rope access sector with people who have attained basic on-rope vertical skills using constructed anchors.
The qualification is an entry point for people who aim to work in industrial rope access roles such as rope access technicians, electricians with rope access, and industrial abseilers.
On completion of the training, graduates will be able to:
All credit reporting (trainee results) will be reported by VHNZ to NZQA. On completion of the programme, VHNZ will issue trainees with the New Zealand Certificate in Industrial Rope Access (Level 3).
The following training pathway is followed:
COURSE DURATION 6-8 MONTHS
Between Phase 1 and Phase 2 Trainees are required to complete at least 130 hours logged rope access work.
Phase 2 includes a “capstone assessment” to assess current competence.
| Total Credits | 69 | ||
| Unit Standard | Unit Description | Level | Credits |
| 23229 | Use safety harness system when working at height | 3 | 4 |
| 15757 | Use, install and disestablish temporary proprietary height safety systems when working at height |
3 | 4 |
| 19358 | Describe legislative requirements for the industrial rope access industry | 3 | 3 |
| 19359 | Inspect and maintain height safety equipment | 3 | 3 |
| 19360 | Plan and prepare for basic industrial rope access work | 3 | 3 |
| 30264 | Describe duties, rights, representation and the regulator in terms of New Zealand health and safety legislation |
3 | 6 |
| 19361 | Set up and dismantle basic industrial rope access systems | 3 | 14 |
| 19362 | Carry out elementary on-rope skills | 3 | 14 |
| 19363 | Carry out simple patient recovery by rope techniques | 3 | 15 |
To be eligible for this course trainees must hold NZ OR Australian Citizenship.
Trainees must:
People who are completing access work including inspection and testing, maintenance and repair, cleaning and painting, geotechnical and construction
Funding and subsidies may be available for New Zealand and Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents living in New Zealand.
NOTE: Should the learner not complete the programme by the end of the stated duration or meet the funding requirements, they may be invoiced the price detailed in the Investment Schedule.
Minimum: 6
Maximum: 8
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