Rope Access Level 1 Training | Ascend and Descend | Dangle Academy

Описание: Welcome to the second episode in our Rope Access Level 1 Training Series.
In this video, our instructors cover the fundamentals of ascending and descending ropes — the most essential movements in rope access.

✅ How to use ascenders for efficient upward progress
✅ Controlling your descent with a descender device
✅ Staying connected to both main and backup systems
✅ Avoiding common mistakes when changing direction

These are the movements that form the foundation of every other rope access skill. Mastering them will give you the confidence and control you need to progress.

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🧗 Why This Matters

Being able to move up and down ropes safely is at the heart of rope access. Without this ability, no technician can perform work at height effectively.
• Ascending: Teaches you to use chest and hand ascenders in a safe and energy-efficient rhythm.
• Descending: Shows you how to manage descenders for smooth, controlled rope movement.
• Backup systems: Reinforces the importance of maintaining two points of protection at all times.
• Adaptability: Builds the skills needed for advanced manoeuvres such as knot passes, deviations, and rope transfers.

This training ensures you can perform the most basic — yet most vital — rope access tasks safely and professionally.

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📚 What You’ll Learn in the Full Series

This episode is part of our complete Rope Access Level 1 Training Series, which includes:
• Basic Rope Access Set Up
• Ascend and Descend (this video)
• Ascending on a Descending Device / Descending on an Ascending Device
• Single Deviation
• Passing Knots
• Passing an Edge
• Rebelay
• Rope to Rope Transfer

By following along with all eight episodes, you’ll understand the full scope of skills needed for your IRATA Level 1 training and assessment.

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🌍 Who This Series Is For
• Trainees preparing for their IRATA Level 1 course
• Beginners learning how to move confidently on rope
• Climbers or riggers transitioning into industrial rope access
• Safety managers and supervisors wanting insight into rope movement
• Anyone starting a rope access career and looking to build solid foundations

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🚀 About Dangle Academy

Dangle Academy is Belfast’s only dedicated rope access training centre, built to deliver industry-leading rope access and safety training. We specialise in:
• IRATA Rope Access Training – Levels 1, 2, and 3
• Train the Painter Certification – globally recognised qualifications for industrial painting and protective coatings
• Work at Height & Safety Courses – including harness inspection, confined space awareness, manual handling, and more

Our facility features a custom-built rope access frame, modern classrooms, and professional-grade equipment. With instructors who have decades of experience, we prepare you not just for your assessment, but for real-world rope access work.

👉 Learn more at: www.dangleacademy.com

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