A busy autumn of IRATA assessments.

2 November 20202 November 2020 proverticality Non classé IRATA Assessment, IRATA Training, rope access

Despite a big block of lost time this summer thanks to 4 successive operations on my left eye I am fully operational again, and have had a busy autumn of IRATA assessments and training in France, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, Denmark and the Netherlands.

For Trainer Member Companies it has been a tricky time as many rely on Assessors from the UK who have mostly been stuck unable to travel, whereas from my base in France I have been able to move around most of Western Europe with minimal paperwork and the occasional PCR test…

Last week I was over at Kong in Italy near the home town of the fabled Ragni di Lecco climbing group. A good morning with a small team of solid (and already experienced) level 1 candidates who had been well trained by Federico. Alla prossima!

Petzl PPE Inspection course

29 May 2017 proverticality Non classé Petzl PPE Inspection

2 weeks ago I had the pleasure of spending 3 days with James from China, Alfonso from Taiwan and Nigel from Sweden while running a PPE Inspection course for Petzl in Crolles. A full and varied 3 days with an experienced team – thanks guys!

IRATA Assessment – Formacan Mirmande

27 September 2016 proverticality Non classé

On Friday I was down in Mirmande assessing IRATA candidates at Formacan. A solid team with good training from Nico and Mathieu – all 7 candidates at Levels 1, 2 and 3 passed – bravo Messieurs & Mesdames!

IRATA Training, Switzerland

16 September 201627 September 2016 proverticality Non classé

This week I have been in Switzerland running an IRATA Training course for Altimum – they have a great training facility in Palézieux and the mixed group of Level 3 and Level 1 candidates did a great job, passing with flying colours. Great to catch up with Sandy Allan again who was the external Assessor for the exam.

Friedrichshafen Outdoor Show

6 August 2016 proverticality Non classé GRIGRI+, IRATA Trainer, Outdoor Friedrichshafen, petzl

Last month I had a busy time working with Petzl putting together some training courses and also organising and delivering workshops for the new GRIGRI+ at the Outdoor Salon in Friedrichshafen – THE big outdoor trade show of the summer. A busy busy week, but a great chance to present the new product and also a good time to meet up with lots of old connections from various parts of the outdoor industry!

International training – Bangkok

19 October 2015 proverticality Non classé I'D, JAG RESCUE KIT, JAG SYSTEM, LEZARD, NEST, petzl, RIG, STEF, training

I am just back from 8 busy days running some training for Asia block of the Petzl network. Great to be working alongside my Petzl Solutions colleague Chris Blakeley for this trip – we had a mixed bunch of trainers and assistant trainers from South Korea, the Philippines, Thailand, Singapore, China and Malaysia. Lots of work but also some great food and a quick sightseeing blast on Saturday afternoon. Many thanks to Rangsan, Mon, Jasmine and Noon at Rockcamp Thailand for looking after us so well – if you are looking for work at height or IRATA training in Thailand their facility is fantastic – putting rather a lot of European training venues to shame!

IRATA training – Switzerland

21 September 2015 proverticality Non classé

100% success rate on the latest IRATA training course I ran over in Switzerland – well done guys!

Great to see IRATA Assessor and Himalayan climbing legend Sandy Allan again too.

IRATA Assessment

15 September 2015 proverticality Non classé IRATA Assessment

A few weeks ago I made the trip down to Mirmande to run an IRATA assessment at Formacan. A very strong group with lots of experience, and positive results all round. I look forward to getting back down here again soon!

International training

29 June 201529 June 2015 proverticality Non classé petzl, ppe inspection, rope access training, train the trainer

A great mix of nationalities in last week’s training course: Dubai, India, Japan and Slovenia all represented – thanks for your participation guys!

IRATA Training

24 June 201524 June 2015 proverticality Non classé Altimum, IRATA Training, rope access, Switzerland

Last week I was back in Switzerland running IRATA training for Altimum S.A. in Palezieux. A great week with all 3 levels represented and a 9 out of 10 pass rate!

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