Course Registation

General Course Details

Each course consists of four days of training and one full-day evaluation. This structure is the standard in the U.S. and in many other countries. It is however, a very tight timeline for learning a significant amount of information and technique. Please come to class the first day well rested and ready for an engaging and physically demanding week. You can give yourself a head-start by downloading and reading the SPRAT Safe Practices for Rope Access Work before you arrive. We will also send you information several weeks before your course begins to help you come prepared for success. 

Please see the SPRAT Certification System page for detailed information on course contents and the Training FAQ page.

Course Costs:

Rope Access Courses: $1475 ($100 off if registration and payment arrive 30 days before class begins)

Special Topic Pre-courses: $225/day

Onsite Confined Space Rescue Workshops: Custom pricing depending on rescue systems employed 

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Special Topic Pre-courses

Level I-II Review – 1 day

This pre-class review of level I and II skills can be added on to any level III course.  Adding this day to a level III course gives a candidate a solid refresher from which to jump into the advanced skills. This course can be combined with the first day of a rope access course to satisfy the requirements of a yearly rope access refresher as outlined in the CalOSHA rope access regulations. (By request only)

Highline and Guideline Introduction – 2 days

The SPRAT level III curriculum requires the teaching and evaluation of this advanced topic. In a four day course, there is only time for basic introduction to the topic and many people have requested additional training in this area. During the level III rope access course we show you one way to set up a highline/guideline system and “teach to the test” in order to leave time for the many difficult skills in course. If you want to have a more complete set of skills in this area, sign up for this course. This course is usually held on the Saturday and Sunday before a level III course. (By request only; 3 candidate minimum)

Introduction to Confined Space Regulations – 1 day

Confined space law poses a difficult learning curve to a company trying to protect its workers and stay compliant. This one day course will orient you to the various regulations, give you an understanding of why these regulations exist, and help you identify potentially dangerous spaces in the workplace. This course can be taken in Santa Cruz or at any location by request. (Call for custom scheduling and pricing information)

Introduction to Wind Turbine Confined Spaces and Hazards– 1 day

Modern wind turbine design has evolved largely from European engineering where regulation differs greatly from the U.S. As a result the design of workspaces has not always taken into account OSHA regulations. Currently, there are more questions than answers since manufacturers, owners and operation and maintenance (O&M) companies often all take a different approach to regulation. This short course will give you an introduction to the various spaces and outline the most solid approaches to compliance that are currently being taken by major U.S. companies.  (Call for custom scheduling and pricing information)

Confined Space Rescue Using Rope Access Tools – 1 day

This course is combined with Introduction to Confined Space Regulations and Introduction to Wind Turbine Confined Space Hazards to make a three day introduction to confined space regulation and entry in wind turbines that is held in our Santa Cruz offices several times a year. During the rescue component, attendees will use standard rope access systems to conduct simulated rescues from a hub and blade. (Held in Santa Cruz, CA or at a wind farm by special arrangement)