Rope Rescue Technician
OFO Code
541205
NQF Range
NQF 1 – 4
Total Credits
34 (NQF registered)
Governing Body
IWH-PB / IRATA International
SETA
CETA / HWSETA / MEIBC
Revalidation
Every 3 years
Three Certification Systems
IWH (Institute for Work at Height) — South Africa's primary national standard. NQF-registered, SAQA-recognised, SETA-accredited. Required for most local construction and industrial contracts. 3-year revalidation.
IRATA (Industrial Rope Access Trade Association) — International standard. Required for offshore oil & gas, international projects, and multinational contractor requirements. Globally portable. 3-year revalidation.
ITRA (International Technical Rescue Association) — Rescue-specialist certification. Targeted at emergency services, fire & rescue, and industrial emergency response teams.