About the Course

Filmed at Petzl’s North American Headquarters, "Rope Access" refers to a set of techniques where a two rope system with specialized hardware are used as the primary means of providing access and support to workers. It provides a safe, cost-effective, and efficient means of accessing structures and geologic features for inspection, maintenance, and construction.

The Rope Access Project: Primer is a three-part series that explicitly cover s the three definitive levels of rope access skill-sets and prepares technicians for safe working at height and is a continuous model for technique retention.

What You'll Learn

In this first course, The Rope Access Project: Primer Level 1, we dive into concepts such as:

  • Ascent & change over to descent

  • Ascent using a descender

  • Passing knots

  • Passing short deviation

  • Aid climbing

  • Rope to rope transfer

  • Passing a long deviation (Re-Belay)

  • Rescue using victim

  • Using rescuer equipment

  • And more!

Course Curriculum

Added Perks

Additional features Rigging Lab Academy Members are enjoying

  • Certificate of Completion

    Download your personalized Certificate of Completion after completing the course.

  • 100% Self-Paced

    Go through the course material as fast or as slow as you'd like.

  • Private Discussion Board

    Ask questions, meet other students, and even chat with the course instructor.