Rope Access Safety Supervisor (RASS) Course 1st & 2nd April 2026

Description

Rope Access Safety Supervisor (RASS) Course

Syllabus

Aim:

To elevate the capabilities of IRATA Level 3 Technicians, equipping them with advanced safety and supervisory skills. By supplementing their existing rope access expertise, RASS certification prepares IRATA Level 3 Technicians to become outstanding leaders capable of adapting to the dynamic challenges of rope access operations.

Course Pre-requisites:

• IRATA Level 3 technician
• Hold a valid First Aid certificate
• IRATA Level 3 certificate must be valid during RASS training and on the RASS Examination Day.
• Registered on IRATA’s TechConnect system
• Must present government issued identification and logbook at the commencement of training

Objectives:

• The IRATA Safe System of Work and its critical elements.
• On-site safety supervision techniques to manage teams safely.
• Risk assessment strategies for proactive hazard management.
• Adaptive rescue planning for dynamic operational environments.
• Taking the lead on pre-use checks to assess the suitability of rope access equipment.
• Skills for clear and effective communication of safety information.

Course modules:

1. Introduction to Rope Access Safety Supervisor (RASS);
2. Nominative References and Terms;
3. Pre-Work Procedures;
4. Compliance;
5. Planning;
6. Personnel Competency and Selection;
7. Equipment;
8. On-Site Operational Control
9. Human Factors
10. Industrial Rope Access Operational Control

Note: This course does not require practical rope access training.

Assessment methods:

Formative assessment:

Throughout the course, candidates will be required to complete scenario-based group exercises and tasks from the RASS Training Manual, and will be provided with ongoing feedback to assist the candidates learning by identifying their strengths and weaknesses. Exercises will include:

• Written assessments covering all modules will be conducted at the end of the course (ten multiple choice questions)
• Hazard identification exercises using examples scenarios of typical worksites
• Risk assessment exercise using examples scenarios of typical worksites

RASS Theory Examination:

Following the completion of the RASS training course, candidates will have 60 days (from the first day of Training) to successfully complete a RASS Theory Examination.

Exams are delivered by an independent online examination provider (Pearson Vue). This means you can sit the exam online, at home, at 5th Point (on a separate day from the Training), at a Pearson Vue test centre, or an alternative location, provided system and exam conditions are met. If you choose to sit the exam at an alternative location (not a Pearson Vue test centre), you will be invigilated and recorded for the entire exam to ensure exam security and rules are adhered to.

The Examination is made up of 50 knowledge-based questions and 2 scenario-based questions, and you have 90 minutes to complete it (+30 minutes where an accommodation is valid). For more information about the RASS Theory Examination, please refer to IRATA Candidates Guide to IRATA RASS Training and Assessment.

Duration:

2 days training + (RASS Theory Exam must be completed on a seperate day to the Training.)

Wednesday 1st & Thursday 2nd of April 2026

Course Materials

All equipment and course materials will be provided.  You will need to wear comfortable clothing and enclosed shoes.

Tea and coffee are provided.

Training schedule

Hours of training will run between the hours of 08.00-16.00 each day.

Course fees

Full course including assessment and registration is $1000.00 AUD inclusive of GST. EARLY BIRD SPECIAL $900 (book by 28th February 2026). To guarantee a place on the course you will need to pay the full amount. A receipt will be provided at the commencement of training.

Cancellations

In the event that you cancel the course, the 5th Point Training Terms and Conditions will be applied.  

Location

5th Point
21 Old Pittwater Road,
Brookvale, 2100