rope access technician (RAT)

Overview
Languages
English or French
Education

• Registered Apprenticeship certificate
• or equivalent experience
  

Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment

• At heights
• Dangerous
• Dusty
• Outdoors
  

Work setting

• Various locations
  

Responsibilities
Tasks

• Read blueprints to determine work requirements
• Instruct apprentices
• Inspect sites or facilities to ensure safety and cleanliness standards
  

Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Industrial Rope Access Trade Association (IRATA) Certification
  

Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Fast-paced environment
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
  

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Team player
• Resourcefulness