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Technical Training & Risk Prevention

Working at Height and Rope Access Course

Find the right training to work safely at height, on wind turbines, and rope access structures.

What is a Working at Height Course?

Working at height training prepares professionals performing tasks with fall risks or access to elevated areas. Meeting occupational health and safety standards ensures proper use of PPE, lifelines, and fall arrest systems.

Do you receive a working at height card or certificate?

The term "card" is often used informally. In professional and regulatory environments, official documentation issued upon passing the evaluation is a certificate, diploma, or personal accreditation testifying to technical competence.

Differences between working at height and vertical rope access

Working at height encompasses any task performed above 2 meters using collective or personal protection. Vertical work specifically refers to rope access and positioning techniques (suspension, vertical progression, and rescue).

Sector Eólico

GWO Training to Work on Wind Turbines

If your target is wind turbine installation, operation or maintenance, you need international GWO (Global Wind Organisation) certification. The GWO BST standard includes the working at height module.

Trabajos Verticales

IRATA Training for Rope Access and Vertical Work

For jobs requiring advanced suspension and positioning with ropes in industry or inspection, IRATA International is the globally recognized accreditation (Levels 1, 2, and 3).

Requirements, Duration and Validity

Minimum requirements
Be 18+ years old and medically fit for working at height.
Duration
From 8-16 hour basic courses to full GWO (40h) and IRATA (5 days) programs.
Validity and refreshers
GWO and IRATA certifications require periodic refresher courses every 2 and 3 years.

Frequently Asked Questions about Working at Height

Is there a working at height card?

It is colloquially named a card, but formally a training certificate or accreditation is issued after passing theoretical and practical assessments.

What certificate is received upon completion?

An official certificate or digital card is awarded, proving technical competence in fall prevention and working at height.

Are working at height courses certified?

Our courses comply with occupational health and safety regulations and international GWO and IRATA standards.

What is the difference between working at height and rope access?

Working at height covers any fall-risk task (scaffolds, platforms). Rope access requires specific suspension ropes for positioning.

Does the course include safety risk prevention?

Yes, all our programs integrate specialized occupational risk prevention for elevated worksites.

When is work considered to be at height?

According to occupational safety laws, work performed from 2 meters above ground or in pits/excavations is considered working at height.

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