IRATA Recertification & Upgrade Training

Whether you work at heights daily or occasionally, having a proper understanding of safety, maneuvers and gear are vital. IRATA requires certificate renewal within three years of the previous assessment date.  Altius Technical Services can provide IRATA re-certification courses or training upgrade assessments for IRATA Levels 1, 2, and 3 to current IRATA technicians. Each re-certification course lasts five days, with a four-day training stretch followed by a one-day assessment. All training and testing occur under the supervision of an IRATA Level 3 technician.  

Keeping your IRATA certification current, or moving up to the next level, is essential to staying compliant and employable in industrial rope access work. Altius Technical Services is an IRATA-approved full training provider offering both IRATA recertification and IRATA upgrade training for Levels 1, 2, and 3, so technicians can renew or advance their careers without starting from scratch.

• Certificates last for three years 
• Must have validation at the current level seeking re-certification

An IRATA-approved full trainer, Altius Technical Services is based in Las Vegas, Nevada. With top-of-the-line training centers in Atlanta, Georgia, Houston, Texas, and New Orleans, Louisiana, in the United States of America, and Cape Town in South Africa, we are dedicated to preparing students to work at heights proficiently. 

If your certification has already expired, additional refresher requirements may apply. Contact our team to confirm your eligibility before enrolling.

All Altius recertification and upgrade courses run five days. Four days of hands-on refresher training covering safety procedures, rope maneuvers, and rescue techniques, followed by a one-day independent assessment, all under the guidance of an IRATA Level 3 technician. And like all our courses, recertification and upgrade training come with our Training Guarantee. If you don't pass your assessment, you can retrain and retest at no additional cost.

Don't let your IRATA certification lapse. Whether you need to recertify before your three-year deadline or you're ready to upgrade to the next level, Altius Technical Services makes the process straightforward with expert instruction, flexible locations, and our no-cost retraining guarantee. View our course calendar to find the next available recertification or upgrade session, or contact our team today to confirm your eligibility and get started.

What is the difference between IRATA recertification and an upgrade?

Recertification renews your current IRATA level before your 3-year certificate expires, confirming you still meet required safety skills. An upgrade moves you to a higher level, such as Level 1 to Level 2, once you've logged enough rope access hours and experience at your current level. 

How often do I need to recertify my IRATA certification?

IRATA certifications are valid for three years from your assessment date. Before they expire, technicians must complete a recertification course at their current level to keep working legally and safely at height. Altius offers five-day recertification courses for Levels 1, 2, and 3 at multiple U.S. training centers. 

How many hours do I need to upgrade to the next IRATA level?

To upgrade to the next IRATA level, you need at least 1,000 logged rope access hours and a minimum of one year of experience at your current level, with an active, unexpired certification. Altius verifies these requirements before enrolling technicians in Level 2 or Level 3 upgrade training. 

What happens if my IRATA certification has already expired?

If your certification has already expired, you may still be able to recertify, but requirements grow stricter the longer it has lapsed and may include extra refresher training. Contact Altius Technical Services as soon as possible to confirm your eligibility and avoid having to restart training from Level 1. 

How long does IRATA recertification training take?

Altius Technical Services' IRATA recertification courses run five days: four days of hands-on training refreshing safety procedures, rope maneuvers, and rescue techniques, followed by a one-day independent assessment. Training takes place under the guidance of an IRATA Level 3 technician at our U.S. and international training centers.