IRATA ROPE ACCESS TRAINING
IRATA training in Sofia for Levels 1, 2 and 3
Practical IRATA training for Levels 1, 2 and 3 within IRATA’s formal training, assessment and certification system.
CURRENT / NEXT AVAILABLE DATES
Current and upcoming dates for this course
IRATA Training - October 2026
IRATA Training - December 2026
IRATA Training - January 2027
BEFORE YOU BOOK
The essentials at a glance
Duration / format
Minimum 4 training days · standard schedule: 6 training days + 1 assessment day
Before you attend
Level 1 is the entry route. For Level 1 → Level 2 and Level 2 → Level 3 upgrades, the current lower-level IRATA certificate must still be valid and not expired on the assessment day, alongside the applicable experience and logged-hour requirements.
Outcome
Independent assessment and, when successful, an internationally recognised IRATA certificate valid for 3 years.
Best suited to
New entrants, upgrading technicians and candidates preparing for revalidation.
UPGRADING TO A HIGHER IRATA LEVEL
Your current certificate must still be in date on assessment day
For Level 1 → Level 2 and Level 2 → Level 3 upgrades, the certificate for your current level must be valid and not expired on the day of the independent assessment. The applicable time and logged-hour progression requirements also still apply.
Practical competence, clearly structured
IRATA treats rope access as a complete safe system of work: planning, competent people, supervision, suitable equipment, inspection, controlled work methods and rescue arrangements all work together. At Profixt, candidates develop the level-appropriate skills on a dedicated 12 m training structure in Sofia.
Performs a specified range of rope-access tasks under Level 3 supervision.
View level Level 2Experienced technician with Level 1 skills plus more complex rigging, rescue and rope-access skills.
View level Level 3Advanced technical grade with extensive rigging and rescue knowledge; may supervise rope-access safety when suitably competent.
View levelRevalidation is required every three years; refresher training is required after 180 days or more without rope-access work.
WHAT THE TRAINING COVERS
Built around the skills you need to perform
- Profixt standard schedule: 6 training days plus 1 independent assessment day (IRATA minimum: 4 training days)
- Planning, equipment, rigging, rope manoeuvres and rescue content appropriate to the selected level
- IRATA safe-system principles including double protection, supervision and emergency planning
- Independent assessment against the IRATA syllabus
- Logbook, certification and revalidation guidance
WHO IT IS FOR
The right route for your responsibilities
New entrants to industrial rope access, technicians upgrading to a higher IRATA level and existing certificate holders preparing for revalidation.
Discuss your requirementsFAQ
Questions before booking
Do I need previous experience?
Level 1 is the entry route. Level 2 and Level 3 upgrades each require at least one year at the previous level and at least 1,000 qualifying work hours recorded in the logbook.
Is equipment provided?
Course-specific equipment arrangements are confirmed when your place is booked.
What happens on assessment day?
An independent IRATA assessor checks the practical requirements for the selected level; Level 3 also includes a theory examination.
Speak directly with Profixt
We will confirm the correct course, requirements, dates and availability.