Workplace Safety Classes
Rope Access Workshop
Elevate Your Vertical Skills in New England’s Premier Training Facility
Are you interested in learning more about Rope Access? Are you a certified Rope Access Technician looking for an environment to practice and evolve your skills? If the answer to either of these questions is yes, then this workshop is intended for you!
Customized Skill Development: Whether you’re exploring rope access for the first time or seeking to refine advanced techniques, this workshop is tailored to your skill level and learning objectives in First Choice Safety Solutions’ state-of-the-art training center.
Supervised by Certified Experts: Our certified Rope Access Supervisors will be on hand throughout the workshop to provide expert guidance, ensure safety protocols, and offer personalized coaching tailored to your skill level.
What You’ll Learn
This 100% hands-on workshop covers:
- Basic Rope Techniques: Fundamentals of ascending and descending on rope
- Rope Access Systems: Various setups and configurations for different applications
- Efficient Movement: Techniques for smooth, energy-conserving vertical travel
- Rescues and Pickoffs: Partner rescue techniques appropriate to your skill level
- Advanced Skills: More complex maneuvers for experienced technicians
Workshop Benefits
- New England’s Premier Facility: Train in the region’s largest and best-appointed rope access training center
- Professional Equipment: All specialized gear provided by First Choice Safety Solutions
- Instructor Expertise: Learn from certified rope access professionals with extensive field experience
- 100% Hands-On: No lectures – maximize your time on rope
- Industry Applications: Insight into how these skills apply across multiple sectors
Why Choose Our Rope Access Workshop
Real-World Expertise: Our workshop is taught by active rope access professionals who use these techniques extensively on industrial jobsites, during standby rescue operations, and in actual emergency responses. Unlike theoretical approaches, our training focuses on practical solutions that have been field-tested in challenging environments.
Learn from Certified Supervisors: Our instructors include certified Rope Access Supervisors who bring decades of combined experience in rope access deployment across multiple industries. This high-level expertise means you’ll learn techniques and insider solutions that optimize efficiency and safety in vertical environments.
Perfect for Team Development: Rope access companies can use this workshop as a valuable team-building opportunity or skills refresher. Our facility accommodates teams working together to reinforce communication, build trust, and standardize techniques across your organization.
SPRAT-Required Refresher Training: Section 6.1.4.2 of SPRAT’s official “Safe Practices for Rope Access Work” (Version 25A, January 2025) specifically states that refresher training should be provided to team members “that have not used rope access systems or other fall protection systems for six months or more.” This workshop fulfills this specific SPRAT requirement.
This fast-paced workshop emphasizes:
- Hands-on skill development at your own pace
- Progressive learning from basic to advanced techniques
- Safety protocols and best practices
- Industry-specific applications
Who Should Attend
- Individuals exploring rope access as a potential career
- New rope access technicians seeking additional practice
- Experienced technicians wanting to refine specific skills
- Rope access companies looking for team building opportunities
- Teams needing to refresh their skills and techniques
- Technicians who haven’t performed rope access work in 6+ months
- Rope access professionals preparing for recertification
- NFPA Rope Rescue Technicians looking to build personal mobility skills and knowledge
- Rescue personnel interested in rope access techniques
- Working at height professionals seeking to expand their vertical capabilities
Prerequisites
No prior experience is required for beginners. The workshop will be tailored to each participant’s skill level.
What to Bring
- Comfortable clothing suitable for active training
- Closed-toe shoes or boots
- Water bottle and snacks
- SPRAT Rope Access log book (if applicable)
Note: All specialized rope access equipment will be provided for use during the workshop.
Class Location: First Choice Safety Solutions Training Center
Duration: One day
