Rope Access Equipment Selection & Rigging Training

Learning Outcomes

• Select rope access equipment based on task requirements and manufacturer specifications.
• Inspect and evaluate equipment for compliance with safety standards and serviceability.
• Rig ropes for rope access systems using correct knots, anchors, and tensioning techniques.
• Apply load calculations and safety factors to rigging configurations.
• Demonstrate safe work practices and emergency procedures during rigging operations.
• Document equipment selection and rigging processes for audit and compliance purposes.

Target Audience

This course is designed for rope access technicians, supervisors, and safety officers working in industrial settings such as construction, mining, and maintenance. It is also suitable for individuals seeking to formalize their rope access rigging skills.

Prerequisites

None — open enrollment

Course Outline

Practicals

Overview

Hands-on practicals are essential for developing competence in equipment inspection, selection, and rigging. Learners practice pre-use checks, set up various anchor systems, and simulate rescue rigging under supervision, ensuring they can apply theoretical knowledge safely in real-world scenarios.

Practical Activities

• Equipment Inspection and PPE Fitting — Learners conduct detailed pre-use inspections of ropes, harnesses, connectors, and fall arrest devices, then correctly fit and adjust full-body harnesses. (3h)
• Anchor System Rigging — Learners set up natural and structural anchors, construct Y-hang and load-sharing systems, and apply edge protection, verifying load calculations and system integrity. (4h)
• Rescue System Rigging and Equipment Selection — Learners select and rig a mechanical advantage system for raising and lowering a load, and configure a basic rescue setup including stretcher attachment. (3h)
• Integrated Worksite Simulation — Teams develop a rigging plan for a simulated worksite, select all necessary equipment, set up the system, and perform a mock rescue, followed by a debrief. (2h)

Summatives

Each delegate is assessed continuously throughout the course via daily exercises, scored practical assignments, and a final summative test at the end.

Practical Assignments — 30%

Practical assignments are observed and scored against a rubric during the practical sessions. Each delegate's practical mark is averaged into a single 100% score and contributes 30% to the final total.

Daily Exercises — 20%

Every training day ends with a multiple-choice exercise scored out of 100%. The scores from each daily exercise are averaged across the duration of the course to produce a Daily Average mark, which contributes 20% to the final total.

Final Test — 50%

On the last day a final summative test is written. It is a multiple-choice paper with multiple-answer questions: each question may have more than one correct option, and a single wrong selection on a question marks the entire question wrong — no partial credit. The final test is scored out of 100% and contributes 50% to the overall mark.

Final Total

Component	Out of	Weight
Practical Assignments (rubric-scored)	100%	30%
Daily Average (multiple choice)	100%	20%
Final Test (multi-answer multiple choice)	100%	50%
Final Total	—	100%

All marks are recorded on the AATICD LMS and visible to each learner under their account.

Certificate

How it works

• Certificates are auto-generated on the AATICD LMS as soon as the marks pass the 50% threshold.
• Each certificate is a branded PDF with the delegate's name, the course title, the unit standard ID, NQF level, credits, and the date of issue.
• You can download or print your certificate from your LMS dashboard at any time after issue — there's no reissue fee and no expiry date.
• If you scored under 50% you can sit the final test again at the next scheduled session at no extra cost.

Where to find it

Sign in to the LMS, open your dashboard, and your certificates appear under My Certificates. Each entry has a View / Download button and a print option.

Training Discounts

Group discounts apply automatically — the more delegates you enrol, the greater the saving. Discounts are calculated at 3% per 5 delegates, scaling up to 40% off for 100+ delegates.

Delegates	Discount
5	3% off
10	6% off
15	9% off
20	12% off
25	15% off
30	18% off
50	30% off
75	35% off
100	40% off

3% discount per 5 delegates, up to 40% off for 100+ delegates. Contact us for a custom group quote.